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Evening star., 1934-09-20
JAPANESE FARMS
IN VALLEY BOMBED
Arizona Irrigation bitches
Dynamited in Fresh Out
break of Feeling.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PHOENIX, AriZ, September 20
Dynamite has shattered the quiet Salt
River Valley has enjoyed since white
farmers recently withdrew their de-
mand that Japanese and Hindus evac-
uate their lands.
Three bombs were hurled on Japa-
nese farms Yesterday. Twenty acres
of farmland were inundated when one
explosion tore out an irrigation dam.
The home of r. Sugino was slightly
damaged in another blast, In all three
cases dynamite was set off in irrigation
bitches near the homes Of japanese
farmers.
No one was injured, but Rev. Junro
A. Kashitani, Japanese leader, de-
manded protection of life and prop
erty of Japanese" Anti-Oriental agi-
tatlon has gone too far" he said in
protesting to Consul General Tonokazu
Hori in Los Angeles.
II am relying entirely upon the good
faith and justice of the American peo-
pie and on Gov Moeur of Arizona to
see that the japanese in the Salt River
Valley are treated fairly the consul
general said IN announcing he mad
made no protest to Washington or
Toxic.
Previously the Arizona Governor had
indicated he would act sternly if white
agriculturists resorted to violence in
efforts to drive Orientals from the rich
valley
Friction first reached a delicate
point several weeks ago, when mass
meeting of white farmers issued an
ultimatum ordering all NipponeSe to
desert their farms. They withdrew
their demands after the Toxic foreign
office and the State Department in
Washington had expressed concern
that any untoWard incident might lead
to strained Japanese American rela-
tlons and repercussionS in Manchukuo.
The white farmers were appeased by
promises Of State and county officials
to enforce the alien land law which
forbidS aliens leasing or owning agri-
cultural land in Arizona.
Evening star., 1934-09-20
EUROPE TRIP is TOPIC

The experiences of Rev, DR. Felix
NJ. KirSch during a recent trip TO
Europe. in which he spoke before the
Catholic Evidence Guild of England
in Hyde Park. London, will be told to-
night in a meeting. starting at 8
o'clock. in the auditorium of St.
Matthews Church, 1925 Rhode Island
avenue.
Rev. DR.. Kirsch spoke before the
London guild on several occasions and
his address tonight will be his first
since his return.
Evening star., 1934-09-20
Gems Stolen From Car.

Diamond rings and costly brooches
were stolen from the motor car of
Lady Keane of Salthouse. Norfolk,
while she was shopping in London.
Evening star., 1934-09-20
Sketch A

SiIk crepe dress Tor a
woman is tailored in smart
coat style with a scarf
finished with X Ol sky
tails. Wine, green. brown.
rust, $13.95.
Evening star., 1934-09-20
Sketch B

Sheer wool in brown or
oxford. highIighted with
colorfuI stitchery. tailored
with dolman sleeves. and
angora-bordered scarf for
misses. S13.95.
Evening star., 1934-09-20

Misses Dress with BRIGHT
Tunic over dark skirt
shows carefully worked de-
tail. Green and black,
ruSt-and-br0w red-and-
black. red, SI3.95.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08

try have been controlled by the federal government. These state banks number about 5000. Nearly all of them retain connection with the federal system through their membership in the new de- posit insurance corporation, which fully guarantees all their deposits up to $2,5OO, with provision for larger guarantees after six months. Less than 400 banks remain outside of the FDIC. It's total member ship will be more than 13,000.
 So strong has been the pressure, and the natural desire, of the state banks to gain this protection that they may be ex- pected to snuggle still closer under the sheltering wing of Uncle Sam. If the ir- surance plan survives, as it probably will in spite of the opposition of many large banks, the rest of the banks will join from necessity. More and more state banks, too, will be inclined to join the Federal Reserve System because of the facilities and prestige it affords. The tendency to nationalize state banks will grow stronger. Eventually, if present tendencies continue, all banks will be fed eral banks, in a simpler and stronger sys- tenn, with the government exercising still more control over American finance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1884
It's How You Look At It

At we understand the purpose of the Civil Works Administration 1t IS to re- move from relief lists all able-bodied ln- dividuals men or women, and to put them on the federal government payroll If this is achieved in diversity of ways, it does not seem to defeat the purpose However, we are inclined to think that the Waterbury Republican would like to make political football of Waterburys participation in CWA activities if 1t could. There may be more behind it's re- cent charge that the CWA is a racket in this city than appeared Tn Saturdays ed- itorial. If so the public is entitled to know it.
 On the basis of what was said we cer- tainly can't condemn our city fathers They were charged with letting employees go so that they could secure places on the CWA lists. It was inferred quite plainly that the weight of the city was brought to bear upon the proper authorities so that places were assured those leaving city jobs. We had heard this story be- fore. We presumed it to be probably cor rect. But it did not cause us much con- sternation. If the city was following this course of action, we reasoned, then It must be within the regulations of the CWA. We also heard that factories in the city were doing the same thing. We noted that the Republican editorial did not mention this fact.
 But even so we do not regard this as , evidence of racket. The city has been doing more than it's fair share of provld- ing extra employment of recent years. It's appropriations for such departments as that of public welfare have been exhaust ed long before the fiscal year ended. If 1t f,ip ifu relief lists then we are sadly mistaken we aren't. The fact that there aren't enough jobs to go around is deplorable. Nobody regrets to see relief lists main- tained any more than we do. But blame that on officials outside this city. We ask ed for bigger allotments, but we didn't get them.
 Late dispatches from Washington in- dicate that 5,000,000 more men are to get CWA jobs. When Waterbury's share of this total is announced it might be well for more of us to register a concerted protest at Hartford if we are treated as shabbily as we appear to have been in the first quota. Certainly on the basis of the number of men and women employed of recent months by the Mutual Aid and the additional help that the city has put on from time to time as conditions war ranted Waterbury has not fared so we'll at the hands of the state CWA board. In the long run it makes little difference who the employer of the present unemployed man or woman is, be it Mutual Aid, city or CWA. The idea is to provide jobs and salaries. Uncle Sam is certainly better able to do this right now than any politi- cal subdivision - state, county town that we know of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
Only Five Dissent

It is high proof of the Roosevelt ad- ministration's complete control of Con gress that there were only five dissenting votes against the measure establishing the liquor taxes. The vote, taken late Friday afternoon, was 388 to , in favor of the basic $2 tax on spirits, $5 on beer, and graduated schedules, ranging from 4 to 40 cents, on wines. The revenue pro- duced should amount to $47O000,000 a, year. Very likely it will be even more than that, as present consumption is in some respects not yet up to normal ca pacity.
 The bill as it swept through the House was not touched in one single respect. Just as it left the House Ways and Means Committee so it was passed along to the Senate where it may be touched today or tomorrow And the likelihood is that the Senate will be even more convincing in its approval of this revenue-producing bill than was the House, if that is possi- ble. In the passage of the bill successive attempts were made to amend the orig inal, but it emerged untouched, an ad- ministration triumph with Congress hardly AS hours old
 We sincerely trust that this levy will prove sufficient unto the needs of the uour. IHey are ildiHly HidHcldl. lt Hicc to think that there will be an additional $470,000,000 coming into the Treasury every year. That sum may be increased or lowered in the years to come, but for the time being we are free to set up bud gets with the thought that an entirely new source of income is at hand. We feel confident that the tax as devised and passed, in addition to providing revenue, should check bootIeggin9 activities and also call for moderately. priced liquors If it does all this then prohibition has been successfully repealed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
So They Say

Az we recognize the greatness of the program of nature which ls unfolding before us we feel that we are part of n great enterprise in which some mighty intelligence k working out n hidden plan. Prof. Arthur Compton of tho
 University of Chicago.
 rho American farmer has been nnd is suffering from too much gas engine.
 "A. s. Hancock, president of the
 Horse Association of America.
 DemOoraelas iH general, and par. tlHulnrly ihs office -h0ldiDg and office seeking class, arc very dis. dnIBfUl Co him who knows. --- Iirealdant klah0ias Murray But-
 Tor Of Columbia University.
 Doyg was a gentleman and Mary wna aflndy,
 -~llT |. Whli00mb IBr0ughar of
 iiOHiOn, who married Mary pluks
 ford and DovsIan faiEbanhA,
 Your courts cannot ba great uns lnHg eDuF hnr ln great, -T gisiloe Wllliang ", peiter Of Des
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
Know Your Waterbury It's History Facts and General Information
HISTORY

In this day-by-day history of Waterbury, if the Green seems to occupy q considerable amount of space 1t Is and will be duo to the importance of this common in the early and later history of Water bury. Practically every event, every expansion, and endless de- tails of the history center around the green which was the nucleus of activities, and 1t was in this locality that the first allotments of land were apportioned. The first buildings of any importance were adjacent to the green, including the first churches and the first schoolhouses and academies. That this piece of land. elm studded, still stands in practically the same proportions as in the early days, with just such changes as cultiva- tions bring about. is q credit to well as the honored and respected citizens down through the years. For this natural patch of land that probably resembled, in the 18th century, q country field with wild growth. rocks and tall trees (per- haps smaller in those days) evolved the slightly common or Green as 1t was later and still called, it's elms still the pride of the city.
 For few paragraphs, therefore. we will dwell bit on the early development, the old roads, cer- tain typographical conditions, the whipping post, fences and tree planting of those early days, and dwelling places surrounding and adjacent to the Green.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08

Washington-Jan. 8 - Every phase of the NRA is due for some scrutiny in Congress, but the warning over Section 7a--- the collective bargaining provis- ion-should furnish the big py- rotechnics.
 For months organized labor and organized employers have been preparing for this struggle, likely to prove momentous in in- dustrial history. At stake is the crucial issue of whether inde- pendent unionism shall by act of law be given an undisputed dom inant status, or have to fight for existence against employer-cre- ated company unions.
 LABOR DONS ARMOUR
 Labor goes into the fight with tration. Also, as result of his man of the National Labor author of the Recovery Act, has become a champion of indepen- dent unions. Furthermore, he deems 1t imperative that Section "a be strengthened in order to protect the rest of the recovery act.
 The broad visioncd New York CT believes there Is an organized movement among powerful cm- pIOycr groups to undermine the MIRA through company unions. Against this. he will offer legisla- tion giving independent uniOnism undisputcd legal pre-cminence.
 Wagner's proposal will, be ferccly resisted. Let by such traditional anti-labor foes as the National Manufacturers associa- ton and the U. s. Chamber of Commerce, employers all over the country are lining up be- hind the drive to defeat not only the Wagner amendments, but to smash the existing law.
 BACK HOME
 Arthur Mullen, democratic na- tional committeeman from Ne- braska, began life in humble but inspiring circumstances. He was born on the prairies of Ontario, Canada, moved. to the prairies of Nebraska, where he went to school.
 Life was too rigorous on the prairics for Arthur to get 6 university education, but despite this he became county attorney, later attorney general of Ne- braska, built up thriving law practice.
 But since Mullen was Roosc- yelt's floor manager at the Chi cagO convention, Inc has spent most of his time in Washington, where he has built up a law practice even more profitable than that in Nebraska. Arthur's friends say his firm has taken iD about $500 ,OOO since March 4.
 Commensurate with this in- come Arthur has rented home in fashionable. Georgetown and entertains on occasion. At his house for dinner recently was an old friend from the prairics of Nebraska. And noticing that the Mullen buffers appeared In knee-breeches, the friend pulled his host aside after dinner and said:
 Arthur, this is 0 lovely estab- lishment you have. But aren't you
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
London Letter
By LEE WILSON { United Press Stan Correspondent

'
 London (UP)-The arbiters of mems styles who issue their edicts from the dignified emporiums or Saville row, have decreed 0 touch of color to relieve the plain black and white of mems evening attire.
 Their latest suggestion to brighten the coming year Is q crimson-lined evening cloak. to be worn thrown back over the should der to display the color. Already a few of these gay garments have been seen abroad in the West End
 brilliant theatrical first nights. Nd in the swankier supper clubs,
 However, 1t Is only the more daring among the fashionable Beau Brummels who have Bported the garments so far. 6aville row has nothing like the power oyer It's clientele that the fashionable modistes Of London and Paris have over their women patrons.
 While q woman is content 70 buy aR evening dress that may become demOde in q year, her husband in, the market Tor dfess suit, usually buys it on the nvo. year plan Of wearing h not o paying. - . mems fashions t0 change other. wise than gradually, according 70 a man iB inc trade. Although 70. mems modes may hiteT rapidly and radically, styles for men must evolve rather than change, ne points out
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
A Book a Day by BRUCE CATION
See Many Changes
 Ahead For America

Of books analysing the present administrators record there seems to be no end. one of the best of the lot is "The Future Comes" by Charles A. Beard and George II. F. Smith.
 The New Deal, these men state bluntly, Is nothing less than a break with the American past. It recognizes the inexorable trend toward collectivism in American economy, and. instead of lighting 1t 1t seeks to harness, use. and control 1t.
 The decisions that President Roosevelt takes in the next lew months "wcll may be fateful be- yond all measurement"
 The steps 80 far taken, the auth ors believe, are decisive, even 1T incomplete. "Thc entire industrial recovery program Is only q begin" ming, a laying of the foundations
 The agricultural program. taken by and large, represents hrSt step toward gearing agricultural pro- ductivity to effective consumptive capacity within the nation, and seems to point in the direction Of solving the Curious and my5tify- ing paradox of want within the very presence of abundant sup ply"
 For the unemployment relief program the authors have high praise. If 1t proceeds along pres ent lines, doing away with the stigma and psychology of char ity," they believe that the founda- lions will have been laid flor one of the greatest advances In prac- tIcal humanity the world ever has seen"
 The book is not uncritical, and 1t indulges in no hoop-la. It looks upon the New Deal as the begin ming Of transition, not as a com plete program.
 It finds in 1t much that Is en- couraglng. but 1t foresees n long struggle. Published by Macmll M, the book sells for $1.75. A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
In New York
Bx LULA BLANsHARD

New York--New York's new ad- ministration started In with much the same democratic simplicity with which the national govern ment took control almost year ago No high hats. No striped trousers. No gardenias
 La Guardia in the flesh is a much pleasanter looking person than his pictures would have you believe. He has a habit of shutting his lips very, very tight when he Is serious but when he re- laxes and is pleasant, his eyes glow with merriment and his whole face softens as he smiles one of the incest smiles in all New York.
 His particularly nice to children that friends bring down to meet him, always calling them by name
 When the new commissioners were sworn in, each in turn was given new pen-holder and pen Gust ordinary ones such as school chil- dren use) to sign his name with, and after signing, each had the privilege of taking that pen home for a souvenir. Professor Rus sell Forbes, commissioner of pur- chase, was the only one who failed to collect his souvenir. Seemingly somewhat fused, he whipped out his own fountain pen to sign his name. thus forfeiting the little souvenir.
 When Friends Meet.
 Phillips Holmes, movie actor, and friend were walking down 53rd street the other noon when a street urchin rushed up and queried, You're Phillips Holmes, aren't your" Holmes said he was and the urchin stuck out a dirty hand and said, Put it there, MT Holmes!" Then he asked Holmes if he would stand where he was for one single second and dashed off around the corner. He retufned in q moment or so with second urchin that he dragged up saying, Meet my friend, Phillips Holmes, Bobby"
 Of course Holmes shook the
 second child's hand and as
 they left the friend heard the
 first child say, ."What did I
 tell you? I know all the big
 shOts--these movie guys are
 all my friends!"
 Fair Exchange.
 The other day Alexander Brook. well-known artist, appeared in Q handsome fur-lined overcoat to the wonderment of fellow artists who pointed out that nobody is buying art these days. Brook had an amusing answer .J. It seems that some collector who really values art has always wanted one of Brooks paintings and one of the carlcatures by Brooks wife. Peggy Bacon. But since he has lost all his money he hasn't been able to buy as formerly.
 This Christmas, however, he got bright idea and approached Brook and his wife with 1t: "I have some expensive. and good articles that are practically new. Would you consider barterlng one of your pictures and one of your wife's for goods?' They both agreed. Alexan- der Brook got the fur-lined ,over- coat and Peggy Bacon got a hand some fitted travelling case.
 Never being able to let 0 hue morous occasion go by unpoticed. Peggy has just finished Q sketch Of the bartering. It shows her carrying of the grip, her husband japntily walking off in the over coat and the poor collector, shiver- Ing in the cold with two pictures in his hand and wearing a broad smile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
Land Projects for Negroes

While the government is busy with it's varied plans for reshaping the structure of American agriculture and redistribut- ing population, it might consider the sug- gestion of Jewish rabbi in one of the big industrial cities, that negroes should re- turn to the land. The idea is at least worth considering in northern industrial communities, where there has been great influx of southern negroes in the last 15 years. They are not adapted to the cii- mate or the environment. Herded in sum areas, ill fitted to take care of them- selves in their new surroundings and without the sympathy, help and decent housing they require, they become easy prey to tuberculosis and other diseases. They become discouraged and unhappy, too.
 It would doubtless be far better for many of these people if they could be re- established on the soil in congenial eli mate But they would require special help and instruction to adapt them to modern agricultural methods. Also, per- hAps, some form of modern rural con- munity development, with model housing of simple but adequate type. There Is opportunity for useful experiments along this line. .~a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
GRAF CARRIED CUT FLOWERS

Akron,---(UP)-~The first known transatlantic shipment of cut flow. ' \ was q success, according to word received here by a floral company whieh recently shipped ehrysans thbmums from Akron, O., to Frieds TlGHhhfnn, Germany, aboard the uraf Zeppelin. The flowers, sent to Mrs Hugo EekenAF, and Mrs Ernst 4. fsehmann, wife Of the crafts captain, arrived in sood condition, Is was learned heFe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08

MT Mccoy strikes right at the heart of the controversy, though, when he says, Conditions which back in the early days of the colonies put the tax-exempt prov- sions in the charters of universities and colleges or educational institutions of any kind no longer obtain. Colleges have long since become money-making institu- tions. They are operated on that basis. They no longer need to be pampered and favored. They resort to every subterfuge to avoid tax. They place single class room in huge dormitory for the purpose of sidestepping tax on a property from which they derive an income. I think that only the space actually used for class room, laboratory and instruction pur- pose should escape the tax. Public in- terest should be aroused and legislation adopted to remedy this situation" And there's the real meat of the situation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08

into one municipal government In 1871.
 c. What are the basic salaries of the president of the United States, the vice. president and tho members of the cabinet?
 A. President. $75.000 a year: vice. president and cabinet. $15,0O0 a year. The president now volun- tarily returns 16 per cent of his salary to the treasury; the other salaries are subject to a 16 per cent deduction by law.
 If you want copy of our bulle- tin Party Menus, Prizes and Fa. vOrs, write to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, enclosing five cents fin postage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
State Banks UnscrambIed

The state banking authorities now get thoIr banks back. Such authorities VIII hew have complete responsibility again lor banking institutions that are not hlemberB of the Federal Reserve System, after a period when all banks ln Lhe cOulI.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08

It is unfortunate that our motor regis trations have caused such a large pro- portion of truck owners to evade them. Commissioner Connor's recent figures certainly show the need of reform in motor registrations At the Same time there is certainly need of the motor ve- hicle department trying to recover some of the fees it loses by owners registering their vehicles outside the state. There is violation of the law here, for these out of-state registered trucks are owned by residents of Connecticut and driven mainly on our highways. It's too bad to lose this revenue, but that does not allow breaking of the law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08

T0 have land and sea landing places, the famous DOfnier hlfplane solts bullilsrm ef ihe ..i.!.a sla.ms hylns .l.... ahlnea, nave benn nlDyea from FrledflghNhnfen, 0eglnane, lo Fiss faafs on lhe flailia Sea