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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-06-08

EXEMPTION of the service indus
II tries from some of the fair trade
practices of NRA codes was authorized
by President Roosevelt in an executive
order. The exemption does not apply
to minimum wages and maximum
working hours, child labor or collsc-
tive bargaining. The order empowers
Administrator johnson to cease at
tempting to enforce open price sys-
tens, price fixing and other devices on
hundreds of thousands of cleaners, dy-
ers and pressers, barber shops, beauty
shops and the like.
Mr.. Roosevelt in his statement said
that "a trial period of some months
has shown that, while most industries,
after organization for this work and a
little experience with it. can secure
uniform national results, there are 9TH
ers in which greater degree of au-
tonomous local self-government is de-
sirable." Among these are some but
not alp of the service industries, the
statement added.
Enforcement of the cleaners and dy-
ers' code has been especially trouble
some. accounting for more than half
Of the blue eagle removals.
Under the executive order, fair trade
practice provisions for service indus
try in a given area may be provided
when So per cent of the Industry in
the area agrees to them and they are
approved by the NRA.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-06-08

SCOUTS anu lVO VIII resign.
Under the present administration
~ the navy is doing quite well, but
the army feels that it is neglected.
Secretary of War Dern and Newton
D. Baker, who held the portfolio dur
ing the war, appeared before the house
military affairs committee and urged
the passage of the Thompson bill,
which would increase the strength of
the army to 10000 enlisted men and
14,063 officers. That the present regu-
lar army is inadequate in the face of
present disturbed world conditions was
declared by both gentlemen.
The American army as now manned
would not simultaneously protect our
outlying possessions, train civilians,
and repel "any sudden INVADERS Sec
rotary bern insisted. A more satisfac-
tory army would cost the nation $685.
100000 annually. he said in explaining
that he had not suggested an increase
to President Roosevelt because of the
Presidents desire to balance the bud
get.
with the rest Of the world armed
to death. don't see how we can afford
to be disarmed," Mr., Dern told the
committee.
Our present, army has but 11s,OO0
men and 10000 officers.
Mr.. Baker could not Imagine an
army less than FIVE times the present
size of ours having the slightest effect
on the military policy of any other
nation" OF course, he did not advo-
cate any such increase; tie said four
divisions, one In each section Of the
country with fifth free to train ci-
VILLAINS would suffice.
THROUGH administrator leaders
have asserted that lshm troubles
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-06-08

one, its unity being aided by foreign
wars, until now all sectionalism has
disappeared. He continued:
I'VE are all brothers now in a new
understanding The grain farmers of
the West do not set themselves up for
preference if we seek at the same time
to help the cotton farmers of the
South; nor do the tobacco growers
complain of discrimination If, at the
same time, we help the cattle men of
the plains and mountains.
TN our planning to lift industry to
normal prosperity the farmer upholds
our efforts. And as we give the farm
er long sought equality the city
worker understands and helps. All
of us share in whatever good comes
to the average man. We know that
we all have a stake--a partnership In
the government of our country.
"Today we have many means of
knowing each other-means that have
sounded the doom of sectionallsm. 1t
is, think as l survey the picture
from every angle, simple fact that
the chief hindrance to progress comes
from three elements which, thank
God, grow less in Importance with the
growth of clearer understanding of
our purposes on the part of the over
whelming majority.
"These groups are chose who seek
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-06-08

BEFORE vast multitude of per-
- sons gathered at Gettysburg battle
fieldPresident Roosevelt delivered Ne
mortal day address that was in effect a
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-06-08
Bats Are Not Blind

Contrary to common belle. CHATS are
not blind. They possess very good eyes.
which. however, are often hidden in
the fur on the face to the extent that
they are not readily visible In addi-
ton TO eyesighl, hnwever, a Dat pos.
sessee, very keen seusnry nerves In
It's wings which enable Il to fly about
In pitch black without striking any
object which may be In It's vicinity,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-06-08

No definite plan was mentioned, and
none is expected to be put forward be-
fore March, 1885, when abolition of the
senate will become effective. Until
that date any action of the dali would
have to have senate approval.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-06-08
Church Services
Port Tobacco Parish

'uHu H9V, 70 VVVVDeI 1'V'
Christ Church, La Plata.
Every Sunday at II a. m. Church
School 10 a. m. End, 4th and 9Th Sum
days at 8 a. m.
st. Paul's Chapel, Piney-
LIST. and 3rd Sundays at am.
Bud, 4th and 9Th uniays al 3: 80 D m
Week days in Christ Church.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Holy
day at 7;30 a. m.
Harry Howe Bogert. Rector.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-06-08

THE Irish Free State took another
L step toward becoming republic
when the dali eireann passed a bill
abolishing the senate. After this ac-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-06-08

"A t THE annual exercises at the
"A United States Naval academy 1853
midshipmen were graduated. A total
of 332 were commissioned ensigns in
the navy, % lieutenants in the marine
corps, one lieutenant in the Philippine
scouts and 105 will resign.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-06-08
WELCOME TO ANAC0STIA
Good Hope Road Is Now Open


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This road has been under construction sometime
and uondulcOnets base has been laid We
following
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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-06-08

ENDEAVoRING to learn what small
- business throughout the country
thinks about the NRA, the national in
dustrial conference board has been
conducting survey that has not
brought definite results. Tabulating
these results as best it can, the board
states it, found that 34.4 per cent IA
vored the NRA as whole; another
12.S per cent favored it with some
reservations; SO per cent were definite
ly opposed to IT, while ga per cent
could not see that it made much diff
ference
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-06-08

N ELEGATES from the five New
~ England states, New York and
Pennsylvania have signed a solemn
pact for the protection of women and
minors In industry, which has been
under negotiation for several years.
The compact. which must be rati-
fed by the legislatures of the several
states, contemplates minimum stand.
ards of wages for women and minors
and contains a provision that mo
employer shall pay a woman or
minor an unfair or oppressive wage"
State boards are to be set up with
authority to investigate pay rolls and
require compliance.
CHARGES are made by the house
- agriculture committee that joint
stock land banks have been using fed
eral funds made available under the
1888 farm loan act to buy in their own
bonds at IS cents on the dollar while
pressing foreclosures on their debtors.
The committee approved the Fulmer
bill to authorize farmers who have OBJ
tanned loans from joint stock land
banks to buy on the open market Joint
stock land bank bonds, rendering same
to the joint stock land banks in pay
ment of their Indebtedness. The bill
would also enable farmers to repur-
chase their lands that have been pre-
viously foreclosed If said lands are still
in the possession of these banks.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-06-08

CoING fsem Gettysburg to New
" York, Tie President embarked on
the cruiser indianapolis, put out to
sea and reviewed the American feet,
which as assistant secretary Of the
navy be helped E9 command duFlHg
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-06-08

DRESDENT ROOSEVELT signed
the joint resolution of congress en-
powering him to stop arms shipments
destined for countries at war, and i'm
mediately proclaimed an embargo
against shipments Of arms or NUM-
tons from the United States to Bolivia
and Paraguay, His action was the
Arst on ia kind In american history,
RspspsV Of ss!stlpg treaties he ceald
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-06-08

CRAFTSMEN from many nations
- met in Geneva and reopened the
sessions of the disarmament conference,
with full realization of the fact that
their failure may mean the renewal of
war in Europe in the not far future,
and possibly the end Of the League of
Nations. Such hope as they had Of
breaking the impasse seemed to rest on
the plan which Foreign Commissar Lit
vinoy of Russia said he was ready to
offer, 1t was believed he would con-
centrate on policy of political seeur-
ity as basis for disarmament. Nor
man H. Davis, American ambassador.
at-large, presented the views Of Presi.
dent Roosevelt, urging an accord EN-.
phasizing supervision Of arms and
more rigid control Of the lhterna,
tlonal traffic in arms, O
aLeuls BarthOu, foreign minister Of
(" deel shossj no lAslinsliun 10 glsla
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-06-08
M. & M. Restaurant
1906 Good Hope Road

are to be expected in time of recov-
cry and that they are not alarmed by
the strikes that are now in effect or
are threatened for the near future, it
was evident In Washington that these
optimists were disturbed by the pros
pect of general strikes in the cotton
textile and steel industries. 1t was
believed President Roosevelt would
have to intervene in the effort to bring
about peace. Frequent conferences Of
officials were without result a.
As General Johnson refused to
change the order permitting cotton
mills to reduce their output by % per
cent for twelve weeks, the United Tex
tile Workers of America summoned all
cotton mill employees to quit their ma
chimes, and it was predicted that 300,-
600 would respond. The workers claim
the reduction would amount to Is per
cent cut in their wages, and say they
will not stand for this They also de-
mand S0-hour week with no reduc-
ton of pay.
Fighting for recognition OF nom
company unions, a point on which the
steel masters will not yield, the Anal
gamated Association of Iron, Steel and
Tin Workers announced that a general
strike would be called in mid-June I'M
less its members win the right to
choose spokesman freely for collective
bargaining.
The union leaders. who contend the
collective bargaining guaranty in the
NRA has been violated by employers,
asked:
rs the American Iron and Steel in
stitute more powerful than the Presi-
dent of the United States?"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-06-08

TUBA is now entirely freed from
- United States suzerainty, through
treaty which was signed at the State
department by plenipotentiaries of
both countries and ratified by the SEN
ate. The pact abrogates the Platt
amendment providing for the mainte-
nance of the independence and terri
torlal and financial integrity of the
island republic and authorizing the
United States TO intervene therein for
the protection of the country and the
preservation of order. In the new
treaty the United States retains the
lease Of Guantanamo as a naval base.
The people of Cuba rejoiced ex-
ceedingly over the abrogation of the
Platt amendment. and President Men
dieta declared three days national
holiday.
HAVANA police learned that there
l was a plot TO assassinate Jeffer-
son Gallery, American ambassador to
Cuba, and to destroy American prop
CoDos aud Rossl, French flyers who
~ hold tie distance record, sought TO
better their mark by making a non.
stop flight from Paris to California,
They got across the Atlantic ocean ali
right but q weaknnss of ono wing OF
their biz mHhuplane developed and
thsY Tsls 4ggsl 's lap4 ~ NeY YsFEi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11

"Six weeks!" Why in six weeks he would be fit for a sanitarium if Mae kept up the pace she had been setting the last two.
 Without another word he fur- ried after Ellen's car. He caught up with her and jumped on to the running board. She smiled. He climbed in beside her.
 Ellen was on her way to the open air boxing matches and asked him if he would like to come along. He went and enjoyed himself. When she suggested going to the carnival in the next town he went, too, and was amazed to find that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11
DESCENT QUICKEST

BeIIevlIIe, III = IUP) - AZ though it takes an airplane one hour to reach an altitude of 17,000 feet. it takes it only ten minutes to discend to it's starting position. This was proven recenly at Scott near here. The flight was made in preparation of daily trips 10 conditions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11

he not only enjoyed himself but that he got plenty of sleep in addi- ton. Here was the life he had originally planned and this delight ful girl was giving it to him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11

he not only enjoyed himself but that he got plenty of sleep in add1- ton. Here was the life he had originally planned and this delight ful girl was giving it to him.
 They explored the countryside together and found a charming quiet farm house in which to eat. After two weeks of this, Lou felt as if he had never known any one by the name of Mae.
 One evening he and Ellen de- cided to go fishing the next morn- ing. He assured her that in his back yard were the best fishing worms in the world. Would she like to go digging for them with him? Ellen was agreeable and promised to be around early.
 They were both down on their hands and knees digging when they felt someone staring at them. They turned around and there was Mae regarding them as one might two lunatics. Then she turned on her heel and walked into her own house.
 Ellen was the first to speak, I'm afraid your social career in Clift- wood is ruined"
 Do you really think so," asked Lou eagerly?
 "You don't act as though you mind" came from Ellen. "I don't one bit. I have all the parties I care for in the city. By the way" he asked suddenly, "do you like parties?"
 "Of course I do. but can't stand them in the summer. I hate to have my rouge melting down my cheeks. Why do you ask?"
 q was worried, I'm glad it is settled now"
 What do you mean, what is settled"
 Well, my profession demands that I attend my parties and wouldn't want my wife to stay home alone. At first I was afraid you would insist on staying home" Darling" answered the happy Ellen, T only insist that you kiss me"
 He did.
 Copyright, 1934, The Chicago Daily News, Inc.
 Monday: "Business Begins" by Laura B. M'Kimmie, has to do with an office medley in which two girls and two men played roles that ranged from adorati0n to hate. But the boss seemed unaware of what was going on about him and calmly selected an outsider" to share his leisure hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11

Ellen saw him coming down the street toward her and hailed him. Hello. there, how are you stand ing the grind?'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11
JUNGLE HARRY" SAYS

Hello, Kiddies-Here's your Uncle Harry again telling you boys that in order to keep up to fellows like Freckles, Nutty and Tubbs and you girlies like Betty Boop and Boots you must be healthy and be able to take it that's why you should ask your Mother to order a quart of Worden's VITAMIN ''D' MILK today and every day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11

Lou tried to appear happy, but he failed. He hadn't had a good nights rest since his arrival in Cliftwood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11

'Well," offered Ellen. sensing his dismay, don't worry, the summer will be over in six weeks"
 She started her car, drove a short distance, then stopped. Lou repeated her words to himself:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11

They explored the countryside together and found charming quiet farm house in which to eat. After two weeks of this. Lou felt as if he had never known any one by the name of Mae.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-14
ChuckleCorner
WE HAVE HEARD By Howard Mills

That old Squire D, of Newtown says there's lot of bunk in most political berths.
 That a Hamilton avenue woman opposes N. R. A. because she doesn't like the new fall codes.
 That certain Oakville fellows who fell for city sugar babies wish now they had taken country lasses. That a Jewett City beauty par Tor operator asserts many women won't reveal their age-they'd dye first.
 That Deacon McA of Stratford believes the proposed three-cent coin will be big boost for church attendance.
 And that certain local minis ter admits that the man who builds his house upon the rock these days has to have a lot of sand.
 That an old pioneer of Harwin- ton says the electric chair is none too severe as punishment for kid napers. In early days they used to hang lem for horsenaping.
 That State College expert says COWS need a balanced ration. That's probably a lot cf bull. But if the professors say we have to do It, there's no udder way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-14
It Wouldn't Be The Same

Somehow or other the State Senate wouldn't be the same without the presence of that veteran legislator, Commissioner Joseph H. Lawlor, of this city. Renomi- mated last night for his sixth term it might also be said that his nomination was equivalent to election. To date re- publicans have not been able to find candidate whose vote-getting ability has equalled that of Senator Lawlor. We feel safe in congratulating him tonight on both his renonination and his excellent chances of being returned to office.
 His five consecutive terms in the Sen- ate make him the veteran in point of serv- ice both in democratic and republican ranks. The time can be recalled when Senator Lawlor was the lone democratic member of the Senate. He also enjoyed the privilege, two years later, of serving with but one other democrat in the Sen- ate, the present Commissioner of Labor, Joseph M. Tone. During all those years he acquired reputation that made hlm liked and respected both in his own party and in the republican.
 This terminated in 1883 with his ap- pointment as State Athletic Commits sioner. For some years he had served as a Deputy Commissioner on this board. His decision to continue as a state legis- lator was probably founded on the fact that the party will need the services of such veterans and good vote-getters, as Senator Lawlor may be termed, this fall. In 1883 the democrats controlled the Sen- ate by only one vote and that one not too sure as events proved. The party can rest assured that Senator Lawlor will endeavor to preserve party control in the Senate by his appearance on the Water bury ticket.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-14
So They Say

It is far less expensive to replace slum areas with clean, healthful living quarters than to up staggering police, fire and sanitation bills. Sir Raymond Unwin, London, famed city de- signer.
 
 Fascism has brought nearer than it ever has been before in the postwar period W. M. Citrine, secretary British Trades Union Congress.
 No artist sings in true pitch. They press their artistry through variability. They use the merely for reference. -Dr Harold seashore, Iowa State University psychologist.
 Whose liberty is MT Hoover talking about in his criticism of the New Deal? The liberty of the people who have been gougng the public or the liberty of those who have been gouged? Representative Joseph W. Byrns iDem., Tenn).
 
 Upton Sinclair beat not onl yGeorge Creel Wall Street. and the booze trust. but also Jeffer- son, Hamilton, Washington, Franklin, and the whole Adams family, not to mention St Thomas Aquinas. Duns Scotus, Plato. Aristotle, Socrates and Solomon.
 Henry l.. Mencken.
 There is no Justification for attempting to per suade the public to hoard canned foods under fear of reduction in their supply. pr Frederick c. Howe, AAA consumers counsel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-14
Don't Forget This

There has been lot of talk of recent years about the inability of the Public Utilities Commission to cope with various concerns coming under it's jurisdiction through failure of our state laws to give 1t complete power. Prominent among the complaints has been the one that the con- mission cannot originate hearing. Ap- plication must be made to the commission to call one to decide dispute over electric or water rates or whatever the point Tn dispute may be.
 Under the wording of the democratic platform adopted in Groton last week the comission would be authorized to call ln- terested parties before it to settle such question without waiting for formal complaint drawn up and properly signed by the necessary complainants as now de- manded by law. There is only one chance of any such legislation ever succeeding. That would be if the democrats controlled both houses of the Legislature.
 Any such changes in the laws that would make of the Public Utilities Con- mission the powerful body that it might be would be hotly contested by republl- cans without any orders being issued from g.o.p. headquarters. All such efforts failed in the past because the Legislature was republican controlled. Had there been an effort made in 1883 it could not have gone through even though the demo- crats did hold paper majority in the senate. It would take party of the same utilization as the governors to put through such law. And even then the governor might have to do some coaxing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-14
Maligned By Two Degrees

A Seattle newspaper has been running a prize contest for the best letters con- trasting the advantages of the Northwest over what it calls ''the heat-stricken re- gions." One letter quoted weather sta tistics for August 2, on which date the official temperature for Seattle was 78 degrees and that for Kansas City was 104.
 The Kansas City Star is wroth about this. It admits that the official K. c. temperature was quoted correctly, but adds that the weather bureau report was most unfair. Official temperature read ings for Kansas City are made at the air port, not on top of high building as in most cities. Airport temperatures of St Louis was "only 102" and was recorded by weather bureau thermometer on q building.
 One feels little sympathy for Kansas City under this unjust and cruel discrim- ination and hopes it may win it's fight to have the local weather bureau readings made where it wants them. But - the reading on the recommended building on August 2 was - get this - 102 de- grees. Kansas City is suffering all this heat under the collar for a mere two degrees.