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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12

the senate, and he finally bowed to the demand.
 At the recent election his pet project of abolishing two- chambered legislatures and sub- stituting a unicameral body was overwhelmingly adopted by Ne braska.
 Now, 73 years old, and with more than 30 years of strenuous house and senate service be- hind him, he is saying he be- lieves he has earned a rest, once more is talking of getting out of harness.
 SPANKED
 Leon Henderson. liberal mem- Der of the MIRA, was spanked the other day by several of his con- servative Blue Eagle colleagues.
 It happened this way:
 Several weeks ago, the presi- dent asked Henderson and Dr Isidor Lubin, chief of the bureau of labor statistics to make a survey of the automobile indus try. Public hearings on this in-- quiry\ will be held in Detroit this week.
 At a press conference held in MIRA Chairman S. Clay Williams office, at which Henderson was present, he was asked if it was his intention to air profits made by the motor firms. &
 He replied in the affirmative much to the distress of his con servative associates, particularly William A. Hartman, multi millionaire executive officer of the MIRA.
 The day following, at an NRA board meeting, the conservatives administered the spanking. It was done circumspectly and tact fully, of course. But the note. of disapprOval was made clearly evident to Henderson.
 It was not within the scope of the survey. they admonished, to go into the capital structures of the auto corporations.
 Friends of the frank talking young economist say his plans are unchanged.
 MERRY-GO-ROUND
 Auto dealers in all parts of the country are deluging the MIRA with bitter complaints against motor manufacturers. The latter dominate the motor code authority, and it is charged that they are using the code to gouge the dealers. One group of association, have written direct to the president about the mat ter. \. Research experts of the presidents committee on economic security have just published a pamphlet on unem- ployment in the United States and abroad made up entirely of picture charts. The only reading matter in the booklet is line or two on each page describing the chart. The National Asso- citation of Substitute Post Office Employees, who have been wag- ing a vigorous war on Jim Far, ley for months in an effort to force him to increase postal personnel, are planning to take their case to congress with a de- mand for an investigation of the post office department. Montana's militantly liberal Sem ator Burton K. Wheeler has pri- vately notified senate democratic leaders that he will insist on his seniority rights to the chair manship of the powerful inter- state commerce committee. Railroad executives shudder at the thought of Wheeler heading the committee.
 Copyright. 1884. by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
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Chu'ckleCorner.
YOU KNOW FEM By Douglas Goodrich

A certain young man about town who, after trying to open nu- merous bottles with his latchkey the other night, went home and tried unlocking the front door with a cockscrew.
 The deacon in one of the Will lowda1e churches who is always selected to pass the plate. he is so good at passing the buck.
 Speaking of the plate, 1t is hint ed that one well-to-do member of the congregation is equally good at passing 1t up.
 Which reminds us that lauder of temperance over on the south side frequently passes out.
 Then there Is the Rose .Hill young lady so fond of speed she wants her stockings in fast colors, and doesn't even care If they run.
 Also tho gink from East Brady who tined the National Guard, and when told to study ba-ilistics thought they were trying to make q goat of him.
 Up at the guard entampmsnt. when tho sentry asked for che ccunteysign. this same duck said the only counter sign no knew was "RBDucED TO ei.es."
 Also there ln q guy in this town iwe'd like t0 know hls. nhmel who says eolumnieis certainly play. . mean same Gf nsek end "eeehW
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worked out some of the lines in the skit.
 RIDDLE VS. RICHBERG
 Behind the reopening of the Jennings case was unique piece of byplay between Donald Richberg and Francis M. Riddle, chairman of the national rela- tions labor board.
 The board, last week, has rein stated Dean $. Jennings, who alleged that he was dismissed from the San Francisco Call Bulletin for his activity in the Newspaper Guild. It was 8 most important test of newspaper lab or relations and the publishing world was watching it with in- tense interest.
 The day after Jennings was reinstated, Assistant President Donald Richbergs appeared at the office of Chairman Riddle. He was roaring mad.
 "Why didn't you consult with me before announcing that deci- sion?" he stormed. "The MIRA knows all about that code and we had an agreement to work together on it."
 Riddle looked at him coolly. "Mr. Richberg," he said, 1T tried to get you on the telephone for an entire day to tell you about it. Failing that we sent a copy of the decision over to MT Smith (Bakewell Smith, MIRA assistant to Richberg). And after waiting six days we went ahead and published the deci- sion.'
 NOTE-In the end, by citing certain previously obscure agree ments, Richberg persuaded Bid- dle to reopen the case.
 RETIRING
 Senator George Norris is con- sidering retiring to private life when his present term expires in 1886.
 Ten years ago he proposed shaking the dust of Washington in order to reorganize the gov ernment of Nebraska. Liberals all over the country deluged him with appeals to remain in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12
The Saar Love Feast

Europe cen unite Gordian knot when it wants to. That fact is shown in the Saar agreement. A couple of weeks ago the nations were looking forward to the Saar plebiscite in January with fear Armaments were growing and armies mobilizing. Now there is all-round satls- faction, with every assurance that the election will be peaceful, that the region will revert to Germany, that Germany will pay France fair price in money and coal, that non-G German minorities will be fairly treated. Here is one good fruit of the Versailles Treaty, at least.
 So Europe and America breathe freely again. And the good will aroused by fair dealing may go further. It is considered possible now that Germany will return to the League of Nations, which handled this negotiation, and also to the disarmament conference. France, too, seems less true ulent Good will is as catching as ill will.
 If it had been oil instead of coal in the Saar basin, it might have been different story. But we needn't go into that now. What Americans would like to see next, if Hitler continues reasonable and will make suitable pledges, is to grant Germany equal armament rights. That would not necessarily insure peace in Europe, but there will never be peace without it.
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So They Say
We must have money for the higher things.
 >-Bruno Walter, famous conductor.

We must have money for the higher things.
 >-Bruno Walter famous conductor
 
 We knew he couldn't go the way he going very long. Mrs Mary Gillis mother of slain Baby Face" Nelson
 
 We who have daily contacts with American youth find that the overwhelming majority of students are decent lot with a magnificent vital ity, which makes them the hope of tomorrow. Dean Albert K. Heckel of the University of Mis- souri. The problem confronting the schools and the public generally in the Improvement of motion pictures is the problem of improving the tastes and standards of the public. pr John S. Roberts New York's associate superintendent of schools
 
 I predict that the banks of the country will adopt installment lending as one of their regular functions in the future. James A. Moffett, federal housing administrator.
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 The National Council of Teachers is out to solve the question ''how can the at tention of children be directed effectively to good movies?" Selected Motion Pictures of December 1 sends out pamphlet that states: Ut was the opinion of the National Council of Teachers of English that the problem is an educational one and should be recognized as such by school author ities. If the millions of students in high school can be taught standards for judg- ing moving pictures, it is likely that the taste of the rising generation of motion picture goers could be improved and bet ter moving pictures would be demanded. The experiment sought to discover wheth- CT or not high-school children can be taught standards for judging moving pie lures and what are the best means of glv- ing such instruction"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12

o. Can hat trimmings of Birds of Paradise be worn legally in the United States?
 A. There is no law prohibiting the wearing of Birds of Paradise. The only law Is a section of the tariff which prohibits the illegal importation of the feathers.
 o. How old is Andrew Mellon, former Secretary fo the Treasury
 A. Seventy-nine.
 If you want copy of our bull. Ietin Towe (the new cariation or Contract Bridge), write to the Wa terbury Democrats Washington Bureau, enclosing five cents i'm postage stamps.
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Selected Poem
THE ETERNAL OPTIMIST

By Ben Finger, Jr, in The New York Times) Speak not to mo of fate: 'Tis ours to choose the goal. This theme l celebrate Mans wisdom and control The shaping power of Man Is sure, forever sure; And no foreknowing plan Made Ills that men endure. These things that limit us We do not have to bear. Man tx miraculous And should not know despair, See you n mighty wall Where countless men have bowedd-- Genius can make it fall And vanish like a cloud. Praise to the mind and will That dare to penetrate The bounds whore mon stop stlll And bow their heads Co fate,
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NO RULE FOR GIRL SMOKERS

st. Louis, Mo.-UP)-An in- spector from the Internal Reynue Department at Washington spied n girl worker in the Ht. Louis office smoking while duty, and com. plnined to Collector Thomas !. Bheehan. Inquiry revealed, how. ever, that while the rules prohib. tied men employees from smoking on duty, no rule existed relating to women. who then promptly cited the i0ih Amendment ln their own defenge. 4 c0npr0nilse was reached when hheehan eui- fitted . smoking room For the girls.
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Horoscope
By oCTAvINE

For persons who believe that hu- man destiny is guided by the plan- cts. the daily horoscope Is Out- lined by a noted astrOlOger. In addition to information of gem cral interests, 1t outlines informa- ton of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12

The thermometer has registered from twenty above to twenty below zero in the past four days in several states in the east Upper New England and New York state have hit low-lows, while Connecti- cut maintains an average of from ten to twenty above. Lower temperature for to- day, however, is predicted in this section Heavy snows have been prevalent in the west; while rough seas off the Atlantic are making transatlantic liners from twelve to twenty-four hours late. So far Con- necticut has had no snowfall, which is un- usual enough.
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Daily Washington Merry Go Round
o 1884 NEA
BY DREW PEARSON and ROBERT s. ALLEN

Authors of Washing MeryG Col Washingm Forum Pns to Tak; Roosevelt Cutatm NRA Conservatives Henderson for o Pubtcize
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ciety to master the machine. The next century may be one of greater social growth and progress. That would make a greater age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12

o. When was the Ohio River Railroad company chartered, and when was it opened between Wheeling and Huntington, w. Va?
 A. The company was chartered April IS, 1881, and the road from Wheeling to Huntington, W. Va, a distance of 215 miles, was open- ed in April 1888. ., o. What is the chemical com- position of human hair?
 A. Carbon, 50.65 per cent; hy- drogen, 6.36 per cent; nitrogen 17.14 per cent; oxygen, 20.85 per cent and sulphur, 500 per cent.
 Q. How is iridescent glass made?
 A. Litharge or red lead (lead rust corresponding to iron rust) and pearl ash Potassium carbon. ate) are substituted for the lime and soda ash in ordinary glass.
 o. Please quote the tariff plank of the Democratic Platform of 1892.
 A. "A competitive tariff fol revenue, with a fact-finding com mission free from executive inter. ference, reciprocal tariff agree. ments with other nations, and ar international economic conference designed to restore internationa trade and facilitate exchange"
 Q. Give some antonyms fol lonely.
 A. Associated, companionship company, fellowship, society.
 o. How did the total railroad mileage in Soviet Russia in 193; compare with that of the United States?
 A. The Soviet Union in 193; had 84,500 kilometers (about 52,' 500 miles); the United States. Dec S1, 1882 had 247,594.71 miles.
 o. Give the total number oi aircraft of all kinds in the United States and the total number H. censed.
 A. As of September 1894 there were 6,772 active licensed air craft; 1,952 active unlicensed air craft, and the total number in tho entire country was about ter thousand.
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Questions And Answers
 by The Democrats Washington Information Bureau
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That British wedding was nothing to the approaching nuptials of American govern ment and business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12

Apropos of the above some people will be skeptical as to the possible results. The present generation of high school students are the children of parents who were once high school students themselves, then sub- sequently college students, and some ot them have formed pretty poor taste in mo- tion picture judgment which they have in turn passed on to their own children of school age. Of course it might be said as to that, these are changing times, and viewpoints, outlooks and values have also changed accordingly.
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Maybe Uncle Sam will balance his budg- ct when his nepheWs do.
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DECEMBER f3

DECEMBER f3
 The morning looks to be a bit dreary but energentic and hard working. It is a very sensi- ble morning when practical things should be accomplished. The afternoon may bring un- conventional sociaN relations Into prominence. It does not favor conservation or accustomed rou- tine. The evening is financially low.
 Blrthdate
 You should be interested in travel and night have some rall- way position. You should be for. tunate through an unexpected source from Jan. 2i through Feb, Q, 1885. Re careful 10 avoid accidents through fire, sharp in' atrumenta or rash conduct from oct. ib-i7, 1885.
 Socially favorable June s7. 90, and go, i096.
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City news: The Community Christmas tree on the Green will be erected in accord ance with the usual custom early next week.
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A Thought for Today

And they spoke unto him saying If thou be kind to this people, and please them, and speak good words to them, they will be thy servants fOreVer.-II Chronicles, 1O:7.
  To cultivate kindness is valuable part - of the business of lfe.-Johnson.
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Headers desiring additional .n. GDPmnilOn FegHFsilng tlelF h0Fns ncOles are invited Co communal. cate wllh OctHylDe lB care Of lllln slessspapeF. EsleiOee nsf'Tni sssmnaA kalfsadGfeseed antei0ne.
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Q. What does polyanthus mean? mean?
 A. It is a combination of two Greek words meaning "many-flow- ers,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12

c. How is inuendo pronounced? :? A. "In-you-en'-doe
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Q. What is the correct name for the breed of German Shepard dog?
 A. The correct name, as ap- piled by its native breed society. Is Deutscher Schaferund (German Shepard Dog). It has at various times and places been called the Alsatian Shepard and Wolfdog, German Police, Police Dog, and Shepard Dog. In the United States the breed speciality organization has adopted Shepard Dog" as official.
 o. In which United : States Army posts are Negro troops sta- toned?
 A. Principally at Fort" Leaven- worth, Kans.; Ft. Myer, Va; West Point, N. r.; Ft. Benning, Ga.; and Ft. Huachuca, Ariz.
 n What does nolva rthlIs moan ?
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Q. What is the chemical com position of human hair?
 A. Carbon, 50.65 per cent; hy- drogen, 6.36 per cent; nitrogen 17.14 per cent; oxygen, 20.85 per cent and sulphur, 500 per cent.
The Washington times., 1934-04-24
- By HenOre Meherin

When they were driving home,
Bill parked the car on the cor
ner Of Broadway and DiviSa-
dero where the land drops
abrutly to the north and east.
Stars Streamed with wanton
brilliance across a vast, limit
less sky. The hills fell away
they were dark purple shadows
painted low in the far back
ground Of the night. Just above
Acatraz went q lighted cloud
as though one twirled gaily q
shawl of flame. He made her
comfortable with his arm about
her.
Then he said: "Pippin, will
you please take that thing out
Of your hair?"
She started to obey: But
why? It will all blow"
"1t should blow. There-now
you look right! Not so far
away"
He lowered his head.
No-pleaSel"
you won't let me kiss you?
Why? You've surely kissed
fellows at college. Should you
treat me like this? I've been
thinking Of you for two years.
I remember everything you said.
I also remember things I said"
She glanced up with a misty
smile. "You were such a boy"
mot that much of a boy!"
"Well-that's tit isn't one
kiss or two. It's that I don't
want anything serious"
"Oh! You mean you don't
want to lead me along? But
you're not engaged? Then
listen, Pippin-I'll take the kiss
and my chances with It'll"
(TO Be COntinued)
(copyright, 1894, King Features
Syndicate. Inc.)
The Washington times., 1934-04-24

You might even have been mar
ried. So much can happen In q
short WHILE"
He didn't take his eyes from
her face. It made her nervous,
until she realized that he also
was uncertain-of her, Of him
self and Of his feeling. He kept
going back to their previous
meetings as though he were try
ing to recapture something half
lost.
Now he said, musing: 'You
thought people had to be very
well acquainted before they
might kiss. You were very inno-
cent. You still are, aren't you,
Pippin?"
DO you want me to confess,
Billp"
Heavens, no! Confession is
the objectionable weakness.
One should at least bear his
sins alone" He laughed and
added frankly: I'm just trying
to get you placed. Down there
at college four years-an eager
person like you would be en-
gagged two or three times or
elope. You've been in love-
Pippin?"
"All my life. First it was the
grocery boy who brought me
chocolate waters; then the man
who taught us music and it
thrilled me to the marrow when
he sang, Die Lorelei'."
'T mean now. Are you en-
gagged or pledged to anyone.
Pippin?"
She gave a sudden, bubhling
laugh: Can you believe it, Bill
there are at least 1900 men
among my personal acquaint-
anceS who haven't even asked
me. Indeed I can count on less
than one hand the bona-fide
proposals I've had"
Takes His Chance
''Now you sound like yourself,
Pippin-gay, audaciouS - the
way 7 remember you. You
never sent me the picture I
asked for. But no picture would
look like you. It's your color
and the light Of your hair that
makes you different from other
girls. I like it fluttering better
than all Smoothed back the
way you have it now. You
haven't answered my question.
Don't you want to answer it2''
I'm not engaged. I'm not
pledged. I'm not thinking Of
marriage. I've worked hard at
college. I intend to have a few
years Of peace and freedom"
He gave a happy laugh:
'That's all I want to know.
Let's dance"
AS he led her down the floor,
he whispered: Nov I feel at
home. It's q grand world for q
sailor when miracles like this
happen!"
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Why You Should
Never Cut a Corn

If You are troubled with corns or cal
louses. do not run the risk Of blood poi
son by pairing them. Statistics show
that many infections have occurred from
this seemingly innocent practice Of par
ing corns.
Simply go to your druggist and get .
few cents worth Of Ics-Mint rub q lit
rnediately the pain win disappear and
in short time the corn or callous will
loosen and lift off easily with the fin
gers-root and ail-leavins the sur
rounding skin in a healthy normal con-
dition.
This, together with the fact that Ice
Mint overcomes such affections as sore,
tired, aching. puffed or burning feet and
makes them cool, easy and comfortable,
is probably responsible for the hearty
endorsement given it by druggists.
To rid ones feet OF every hard corn.
soft corn, corn between the toes or pain
full callouses in such q pleasant and safe
way, makes it seem the height Of folly
for anyone to pare q corn and people
are warned to stop 1t.
The Washington times., 1934-04-24

He was tanned. blond hair
clicked back, = blithe, outdoor
look about him. Yet changed
greatly changed. The lines Of
his face strengthened; an assur-
ance about him, a kind Of
happy audacity that intrigued
while it nettled her. He was
not the humble, adoring boy
lover Pippin had dismissed so
lightly from her thoughts two
and Q half years ago. He was
Q man, conscious of his power
and this, Of course, heightened
It.
We'll" said he, watching her
closely. "do I get by?"
She said, a little awed: 81
don't think I know you. You're
not the same"
"I'm Is years old, Pippin. rye
seen a lot Of the world. I've
been in all sorts Of tight places
and managed to get by. I sup.
pose experience changes Q per.
son, but I'm just the same
underneath"
He kept his eyes on Pippin's
face. You're changed, too.
You look a little sad. I wonder
Why?"
She gave q soft, nervous
laugh: ':I just cultivate that
haunting lure, Bin. Or is this
your cute way Of saying I'm
looking pfnched and tired? You
came daShing in, not giving me
q chance to dab on the powder
or get ready for the great
homecoming"
She felt uneasy. Bill had so
much poiSe: he looked ct her
with confidence and smiled.
''How long do you have to
stay here working?"
''I don't have to stay at ALL
''You haven't got a date for
this afternoon or this evening,
have your" He went on, not
giving her a chance to answer:
Because if you have, you're
going to break it. Let's 60
somewhere, and take Q cup Of
kindness now for aud lang
syne."
you're so breezy, Bill"
"JuSt happy to find you free.
I wanted to surprise you. When
It was too late, I began to
worry-I might miss you. But
here you are. It's q good
omen"
They went to the st. Francis.
They danced. They sat q long
while over their coffee and
talked:
please don't look at me with
such misgiving, Pippin."
"It's not misgiving, Bill. I'm
trying to figure out what's so
different about you"
''1t's Just age, Pippin, and ex-
perience and the thrill and ex-
citement Of flying. Are you go
ing to let me take you up in my
plane?"
"Have you got a plane already,
Bill? Do they let you do that in
the Navy?"
IT have a leave Of absence
and can DO as I please. I may
resign, Pippin, but that depends
on a number Of things. I, re-
member that once you said you'd
love to fly o plane. It's the most
thrilling career in the world to.
day. I'll teach you"
Bill had been to Honolulu and
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OHICKIE'S DAUGHTER
Bill Resumes His Wooins Of Pippin
Where Il Was Broken orr
Three Years Before
CHAPTER FIFTY-ONE

She stepped from Bill trembling and breathless with his
PERCEPTIONS greeting She pushed back her hair and
garded him with blinking, astonished eyes.
whats the matter, Pippini''
''Nothing. I wasn't expecting whirwnd You rather
swept me off my feet
He faced her. resting elbow the table and smiling
ve been waiting years for this meeting You can blame
for being bit eager Are you glad to me- Pppnf
She answered slowly, surveying him: eyes am