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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20
LEE WILSON DoDD.
(New Haven Register)

It is most sad that death has to part the association between Yale University and Lee Wilson Dodd just about as new and likely brilliant portion fhis career was to open and the School of Drama was to receive even greater bene- fits of his talents. Much was ex- pected of him there; New Haven expected long to prize him as one of the city's distinguished figures in literature. His plays. his novels and all his work reflected an un- usually versatile mind,I t is most out of the ordinary to find man turning from giving legal counsel to a great corporation legal counsel to a great corporation to giving counsel and inspiration to ambi- tious young players and writers, to giving untold enjoyment through phrases and plots to untold phrases and plots to untold numbers of readers and thetergoers. Poems as well as plays, "The Shy Graf fe" to delight children as well as "The Changelings" and His Ma jesty, Bunker Bean" to please from the stage, a best seller and then the pedantic urge were all parts of his life. Around it all was a loved personal charm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20
Little Consideration

It looks as if the democrats will force the republicans to proceed bit slower with the adoption of state budget than was first imagined. Slammed through the House the budget calling for S68,l72.595 to be spent in the next biennium faces united demo- cratic opposition in the Senate. If 1t fails of passage there it will be necessary to call conference to draw up budget that will meet the approval of the entire Legislature, not merely the republican members.
 Some legislators make 1t plain that they will never vote for budget that gives the state highway department as large an appro- priation as the present one. It is noticeable that where other departments went willing ly under the knife in the name of economy. the highway department escaped unscathed. < In view of the fact that such large projects as the Merritt Highway are as yet merely visionary we see no reason for the highway department missing the pinch of economy It should be subject to the same economic laws as other departments.
 Beyond that we should like to see a few more democrats besides Senator William H. Haekett of New Haven calling attention to the fact that certain statute requirements are again being overlooked. We refer to the fact that the state is required to build up reserves for the teachers retirement fund. It is com pulsory for every teacher to set aside annu- ally definite percentage of his or her wages. To date no teacher has been able to escape this mandate. Why then should the state be able. by bookkeeping pretext or call it what you may. ignore the statute that says the state shall match the payments of the teachers?
 Further than that the minimum retire ment pension was advanced two years ago from $350 to $500. The state fails to rec ognize this in the amount of money it has set up in the budget for pensions It is con- siderably less than will be needed to meet the pensions Does this mean that the teach CTS will supply the necessary funds. while the state fails to live up to its part of the bargain? It certainly looks like that from present indications. unless Senator Hackets and other democrats can force the budget to be adopted along statute requirements rather than by ignoring them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20
(The Waterbury Democrat Wash-
 ington Correspondent)

Washington.-Our foreign af- fairs look like a palsied Chinese puzzle, even to many of those who study them closely. And only the incurable optimists think that the picture may soon be all peaceful and pretty.
 Ordinarily, if you follow foreign affairs, you can tell what a certain country is going to do under a given set of circumstances. But economies have come to exert a far more pressing, fiuctuating in- fiuence on political problems and the international scene changes al- most from day to day.
 No sooner has this administra- ton been able to take its mind temporarily off Japan-with her Chinese invasion and demands for naval parity-and moved toward removal of France as 8 stumbling block at international conferences by promising 8 consultation policy, than the Hitler crowd in Germany threatens the possibility of the worst postwar mess of all. That's only one example of developments that have dampened the hopes of those who looked for vast achieve ments at the world economic con- ference which begins next month. Debts Default Expected
 After a series of private dis cussions, a deluge of rumors and a good deal of shadow boxing, it begins to look as if the European war debts to this country were going straight into default June 15, with the likely result that the United States will never collect a cent. And you can just imagine how that will help along the spir- it of amity and good will.
 The last authoritative tip-off on President Roosevelt's attitude was that he didn't know whether or not he would send a message on debts to congress but that, in any event, the American delegates to the conference would carry no authority to discuss that problem.
 It appears that Roosevelt has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20
So They Say

Higher purchasing power, collec- these must go along with any modification of the antitrust laws. Senator Robert M. LaFollette of
 Wisconsin.
 No government based on SUD- pression of religious minorities can survive. Alfred E. Smith.
 I had hoped to decide with the British the question of freedom of the seas. But still have another card. We can build the British off the seas.
 -Baj Gen George V. H. Moseley,
 U. s. army.
 If repeal is not procured, the speakeasy will remain as a perma- nent fixed institution, and public officials will wink at it while the public will patronize 1t. Frank A. K. Roland, general
 counsel, American Hotel associa-
 ticn.
 I think the principal duty of the republicans today is to help make good the democratic prom ises of a return of prosperity and of employment. Will Hayes, former postmaster
 general.
 Creating a home is an art that will call forth all the powers that a woman has. Dean Virginia c. Gildersleeve of
 Barnard college.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20
sAxopHoNEY

Christian Science Monitor)
 There has recently been held in Paris a musical festival in honor of the inventor of the saxophone, Adolphe Sax. This incident shows that the indomitable spirit that flung the old Guard of Napoleon again and again onto the unbreak- able British squares at Waterloo still lives in France.
 The nations may jeer at the saxophone, and strong men clench their fists every time they hear its melancholy howlings bay the moon but what cares France? Adolphe Sax did his best, and should be honored for it. The world will not have comparable cause for ad- miring an act of international courage until America sets up a statue to the composer of Sonny Boy"
 Yet in a way Adolphe Sax. by means of his saxophone, has gained inclusion in a small but exceedingly distinguished company The ability to win enduring fame deliberately has been displayed by countless numbers of people; but to win enduring fams by a sort of mistake demands perhaps Q rarer kind of genius. Of those who have revealed this latter quality Christopher Columbus, who came upon America while looking fot India, Is tho first and chief; but Dean Swift. who sat down to write a political satire and. without knowing it, produced an admirable
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20
To-day's Selected Poem
WORDS FOR SPRING

I bowed my eager head and said grace, Under the azure lintel-lest blunder With needless feet upon a shining place, Or drink with thankless lips a cup of wonder. For such beasssitude claim no merit Save this one-as a little child to bring A hussed and reverent heart that would inherit The fAil. enchanted acres of the Spring
 me,
 Take them to-day: lay gleaming hS-'ds on me; Encompass me. beguiie me and po'sess me Until no cloud is on my constantcy; untli. beneath your beautiful bcsetting I'm past recovery and beyond forgetting.
 tAnnc Blackwell Payne in the New
 YEsk Timss'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20
Here, There And EueryDhere
exceptions arbitrary and unreason- able? Judge Crane. writing for the

exceptions arbitrary and unreason. able? Judge Crane, writing for tht Court of Appeals, said:
 We are able to discern that without such limited liability no person or company could afford to carry on the business of rent ing automobiles for hire. Hiring out number of cars without the selection of operators would be a risk too great to take, and unlim- tied insurance of a large number of such cars would probably cost too much to make such an enter prise profitable. These at least are matters which the legislature could take into consideration.
 "In placing upon owners of motor vehicles liability which did not exist at common law. to wit, a liability for the negligence of one who operates the car with the owners consent. the legisla- ture has deemed it wise to except from this statutory liability those persons or corporations who are engaged in the business of rent ing or leasing such vehicles, if they be insured as stated in the statute. This secures for the per- son injured an insurance fund of at least $5,000 for a judgment recovered, not against the own CT but against the person renting the car."
 Judge Pound held that the grounds for this classification were reasonable and the law constitu- tional. He thought it might be we'll to call attention to the fact that the provisions do not apply to cars rented or hired when operated by the servants or employees of the owner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS The Sheep and the Goats

cannot understand why you insist that the mind must have been already affected if a per- son loses his mind from witnessing a great tragedy (J. C.)
 Answer-A normal mind does not become unbalanced by such a shock but a mind al- ready impaired would be likely to react with some manifestation of insanity. The legends about people going raving mad over some such experience belong on the shelf with the "brain fever" that occurred in old time novels when the great passion got out of hand and the author was stuck for suitable denouement
 Pupils Change Size
 I have noticed tliat the pupils of my year old son change size at different times durI,r. the day. ann anxious about this. (AIrs J. s.)
 Answer--Tho pupils normally contract in light and dilate or grow large in shade or dark ness. They normally contract when the eye re. gards any object within n foot or two ana di. late or enlarge when the eye looks off to any distant object. So be of good cheer for the lad is okc.
 tcopyright 1883 John F. DiIle co.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20

ment relief that have been suggest ed, and the likelihood is for bonds guaranteed by the state and state supervision of how the money is expended.
 It is not surprising to find the state preferring bonds. The state simply is in the position of a man who has excellent credit. having paid his way all along. and can borrow money in an emergency. Some other states, which before the emergency had borrowed money up to the limit of their ca- pacity, are quite unable to issue unemployment bonds to any ex- tent. at least not to the extent needed. These are the states which are most likely to be forced to bor- row money from either the R. F. c. or adopt the sales tax. Connecti- cuts better and superior financial standing enables her to approach the problem in the good old fash toned way of borrowing the neces- sary money for what now ought to prove more temporary emer- gency than 1t was during the past three years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20
-In- MezC York
BY JUIdA BL.ANsHARD


 New York--New York-and America in generai--lack any wide spread nude cult movement, but l there are legions of lone sun-bath- CTS nevertheless.
 The other evening at dinner, Stuart Chase, noted economist, writer and lecturer, sasid that Of all the things he ever has written, he got by far the most "fan mail' over a little piece he did two years ago for the Nation on Worship pers of the Sum-" Men, women and children from the North, South, East and West rallied to tell him that he expressed their own ap- preciation of sun bathing.
 Chase is an inveterate sun bather. Years ago, outside Bos- ton, he shocked some who spied his lean figure stretched out peace fully summing on the sand dunes miles from anywhere. He holds that a true sun-worshipper always suns himself in solitude, giving himself over to peace and quiet and the chance to become attuned to. life once more. He is against nude colonies. Thinks that the minute any number of folks
  come too "cultish," with rules, regulations and conversation, all of which defeat the purpose and benefit of sun bathing. Two years ago Stuart Chase and his wife bought a farm in Con- necticut, to which he commutes. because it is far from other farms and he can sun to his hearts con- tent, uninterrupted.
 Many other "Connecticut New Yorkers''- folk with country places that range from a few unimproved acres to immense estates are confirmed nudists. One man and wife, both we'll known magazine writers, spend all their Connecticut days in the nuSN and expect their guests to dis robe themselves when they arrive for week end visits.
 Rivera -ettes
 The Rockefellers may stop Diego Rivera from doing their Radio City murals, but Mrs John D. Rockefeller, Jr, seems to be & warm admirer of his work.
 She has beautiful collection of little individual portraits done by Rivera for her-of herself, of her children, of her ~favorite relatives and of some of her close friends about 50 in all.
 Seems that Rivera didn't have to sing for his supper, like little Tommy Tucker, but when enter tained by the Rocfefellers found that his hostess had a way of ask ing him to "do little sketch of So-and-So." They are exquisite little colorful pieces of art-very dainty, very small, done in fine way, quite unlike Rivera's usual broad, solid way of doing things Mrs Rockefeller prizes them among her most precious posses sions.
 Smith vs Hitler
 Anti Hitlerism runs high in New York and shows itself in vari- ous forms.
 The other day, Mrs Al Smith spent several hours selecting full dinner set of handsome new china at Altman's. Finally deciding on pattern, Mrs Smith turned one plate over and saw Made in Ba- varia." She put the plate down as if it burned her hand. "Oh," she exclaimed. "I can't take any china made in Germany now!" And after more deliberations, she picked up an English set.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20
SHAVE, GIRLS, SHAVE, AND HERE'S
 GOOD HUNTING

A kind hearted, you know, girls, fatherly col league contributes bit of comforting aoVice for the ladies who are just crazy to go nl- cycling but refrain because the prevailing cos tune makes shaving necessary, ana the 1nore lady slaves the more But let our 1rleno tell it: Dear Doctor:
 the fine down that covers every Womans skin tends to become coarser ana more conspicuous if she slaves with satety razor or uses chemical depilatories to re- move it. is not correct, according to my observation.
 am 55 years old Since boyhood have had "bug" carrying sharp knife. At each sharpening tested 1t by shaving some of the hair off from my left forearm: For many years kept that surface shaved off smoothly. Now after six months 1t has grown out, and certainly the years of shaw ing cid not make the hair grow coarser or heavier.
 noticed when this hair first grew out it did seem stiffer, but after it grew longer it became as soft and fine as the hair on the unshaved arm. Perhaps this apparent coarseness and stiffness of the hair when 1t is short explains the common belief that shaving or dissolving the hair stimulates a coarSer growth.
 You can contribute good deal to the happiness of some women-to say nothing of the joy of life for the rest of us-by re- assuring your fair readers about this.
 Yours sincerely,
 c. P. C., D. might worm out of it by pleading that my warning was intended particularly for young girls who, in critically scrutinizing their com plexion, discover the fine, practically invisible down, and immediately set about removing 1t first with some chemical depilatory, and later resorting to other means-razor pumice, cleo. trolysis, even venturing to submit to X-ray m monkeyshines at the hands of some charlatar for a reliable physician would not subject a patient to the hazard of X-ray burn for this cosmetic purpose).
 Now that the bicycle is back and everybody phVSica11v diSah ahled or fr league is both timely and reassuring.
 If noticeable growth of hair is all that keeps lady from getting into nifty costume and taking a spin on her bike, why, bless her heart, there's no reason in the world why she should not shave and be happy.
 If lady is averse to the use of a safety razor, there is no greater objection to the use of any depilatory preparation she prefers so longNa the chemical does not cause excessive irritation of the skin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20
THE STATE AND BONDS
(New Britain IIeraldl

(N6W oTlIdlu f1cIdiuI
 Finally the state is forced to take action toward unemployment relief and it is significant that the gov- ernor's bills are prepared by Tax Commissioner William H. Blodgett. That means the governor and the commissioner are working hand in glove; it may mean that the gov ernor will not favor the firing of the com missioner so as to hand over the job to an aspiring and de- serving democrat. Or perhaps that matter has been quietly settled to the satisfaction of all.
 Municipalities will obtain aid. but an analysis of the proposals do not run in consonance with the ideas of Mayor Quigley and the Connecticut League of Municipali- ties. MT Quigley wants sales tax. The governor has always opposed a sales tax. Mir Blodgett is fram- ing the bils for the governor. Mr | Blodgett also opposes the sales tax. It looks as if there will be no serious consideration of n sales tax despite all the lobbying that has been done on behalf of the plan
 Ii would appear at this time thn' every consideration is being glvcr to the various pis ms for unemploy'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20
JUDGE FINED MAN ONE CENT

Spokane, Wash.-(UP) = Adam Roskam testified he was flat broke didn't have a cent, while before Federal Judge J. Stanley Webster. on a charge of selling liquor to government agent. So the judge adjusted the scales of justice and fined young Roskam one cent. A friend came forward with the fine and the lad, 19, was set free.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20
so.YEAR.oLD BEER FOUND

Sioux City. Ia.-(UP)--A work CT on a city conduit project here uncovered a bottle of beer 30 years old, nine feet below the surface. The man was so jealous of his find that he refused to divulge his name. Other workmen and the city clerk helped him keep the se- cret. The bottle evidently had been buried when the conduit was originally constructed in 1903. E. V. Moone, city clerk, said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20

get any new settlement worth the paper it' is written on Our best move. apparently. is skillful trade. cutting cash demands for the sake of valuable concessions in trade. disarmament etc. And debts will have to be discussed somehow in connection with the economic conference. It is time for everybody. regardless of stand-pat attitudes in the past. to be realistic about that busi- ness now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20
DRUNKARD RODE HORSE

Wenatchee, Wash.-(UP) - The booking officer at the local police station was perplexed the other night when Louis Reid, a local youth, was haled into jail. Would you call that 'horsing' while drunk?" he asked of the arresting officer after learning that young Reid had been arrested for riding a horse while in an intoxicated condition. (No, the horse wasn't drunk. Reid was.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20

Moodus was rather depressed today. Moodus. as many people know. is delight full Connecticut town on the lower Connee- ticut river. It dates back to colonial days. So does the Emmons place which went un- der the hammer there today. The Emmons place was built back in 1756 by the first of five Joseph Gilbert Emmonses. It has never gone out of the family until this day. The last of the five Joseph Gilbert Em- monses is now 60 years old. Incidentally the house is much the same as it was in the early colonial days and Connecticut was wilder ness with Indians roaming its hills and valleys and white settlers few and far be- tween Such homes as these should prop erly be monuments for posterity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20
ASSURING THE DRIVER
(New York Sun)

A drive-yourself station takes out liability insurance covering each car for $5,000 for one person injured, or $10,O00 for an accident to more than one person. This is the limit of its liability as owner of the vehicle. An individual who hires a car is responsible to the same extent as any other person operating a vehicle, but if he should prove to be insolvent recov- cry can be had from the insurance taken out by the owner. This ex- ception to the provisions of the highway laws was considered by the Court of Appeals on the ques-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20

The first Americans to be affected by the new Turkish laws prescribing certain con- ditions for employment such as national ity, were five negroes, members of jazz band. They have gone to Bagdad and there intend to supply the natives of that city with the very latest in hot American dance tunes. If Bagdad goes for this group in big way who can tell what will happen. The East may sueeumb to the wiles of iazZ band.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20

every store in town1 Of course if the bonds were reduced there would be more licenses issued and more money for the state. But somewhere there has to be a dividing line. And don't forget that this liquor control act is to govern the manufacture and sale of whiskey, gin. and other liquors, etc. if pro- hibition is repealed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20
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 md addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20

"A garden is lovesome thing, God wot" And the gardener is in partnership with God.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20

Nation Takes Heart, Sings Song of Work chortles the glad headline writer. And really we never imagined in the good old days how people love to work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-20

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 8:37 Daylight saving time) tonight.
Evening star., 1933-06-09
1913
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