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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16
Registration Fees Should Drop

Advices from Hartford indicate that Motor Vehicle Commissioner Michael A. Connor will seek to inaugurate depart mental reform in 1886 which will result in a saving of from $50,000 to $100000 for the state. Permanent automobile plates, presumably for both pleasure
 vehicle and truck, would be issued. The idea cannot be tried out until 1856 be- cause the department has already con- tracted for the plates that will be issued in 1885. Under the plan motorist would possess the same set of plates indefinitely.
 There seems to be no serious argument to present against such plan. No doubt many minor objections will crop up before it is put into practice. However, from an
 economical standpoint it seems the one way by which registration fees can actu- ally be reduced without raising other taxes that motor car owners are expected to pay to the state and nation. We refer specifically to the gasoline tax. Practically every proposition that we have seen sub- mitted calling for lower registration fees involves an increase in gas taxes to off set any departmental losses that might occur
 It has long been our claim that shifting the burden of running the motor vehicle department the state highway depart rnent, and sometimes other state depart ments from the right shoulder of the mo- torist to the left is not solution of his problems. The motorist right now ranks next to the property owner in the amount of taxes paid annually. When the property owner is also motorist it is easily seen that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16

of staff, hates air corps, and Gen Foulois, chief of the air corps. reciprocates. Perhaps the most scathing words ever used regard ing part of his own service were written by Macarthur for Sec retary Dern in opposing an air unit separate from the army and navy.
 The hatred is three-cornered, third corner being Harry Wood ring of Kansas, assistant secre- tary. Woodring hates MacAr- thur, also Foulois. They both reciprocate. The glances ex- changed between the two latter at a recent congressional hear ing nearly blistered the furniture.
 Woodring. has last say fin or- dering Army airpIanes, a duty recently investigated. Woodring claims that the Air Corps did not order its planes through competitive bidding. The Air Generals claim they got best re. suits by picking the best types Martin Bomber, Douglas Att tack and BOcing Pursuit.
 HIGH PRESSURE
 Testifying before the House Appropriations committee, Gen. eral Foulois said Woodring had ordered him to change specified tions for cruising radius. He accused Burdette Wright, vice. president of the Curtiss Aviation company, of attempting to use lobbyist influence with Woodring for airplane contracts. Asked whether the minimum cruising radius changed at the instance of MT Woodring was sufficient, General Foulois replied that it was not.
 In the Record he inserted a letter from General Westoyer, assistant chief of air corps, to General Pratt at Dayton field. It said:
 q have just received in- /structions from the office of the assistant secretary Of war by telephone to the effect that no negotiations for new afr planes would be undertaken until the program had been
 submitted to the assistant sec- rctary of war, Mir WOodring, and approved :. . The lat ter instructions indicate that Burdettc Wright has appar- cntly placed the entering wedge which may further complicate the plans for pro- curement under the Public Works program, or for that matter under any program" ORDER OUT OF CHAOS
 Later MT Woodring and Gen. eral Foulois glowered at each other across the House Military Affairs committee table. Wood ring denied changing the specifi- cations. Foulois said he hadn't meant to duplicate Woodring, so the whole thing remains mystery.
 One thing. however, is cer- tain. The air mail incident will result in some vital reorganiza- ton regarding the Air Corps. It may mean a separate air service. The army opposes this partly because it would give bet ter promotions to aviation men. The navy opposes it also. But every other country of import ance runs its air service sep arately.
 The air mail fiasco may kick us into following suit.
 Copyright, 1884, by United
 Feature Syndicate. Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16
FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1884
We Draw Some Attention

Connecticut's efforts to smooth out the
 difficulties imposed on various classes of
 individuals by the liquor control act has ! drawn attention from without the state. The latest comment comes from the New . York Sun. Speaking at considerable . length the Sun comes to the conclusion . that .. "The grating politician will of course, take toll; he always battens on the conditions produced by inadequate . laws" This view is reached only after . the writer on the Sun ascertained that he . might have to drive across this state next : summer and would only be able to refresh !. himself with wine or beer at any wayside 1. tavern, restaurant or hotel to which he : might hie himself.
 We have commented several times on : the necessity of giving our restaurants and hotels a bit more leeway than they now possess. There really is no need to issue special permits for the above class . of liquor dispensers in our way of thinking. class that is granted the tavern permit. They might have been included in the Of course, taverns may only sell beer, but the amount of additional revenue that will !. be produced by sale of wines in the hotels .. and restaurants is negligible. As our law now reads mixed drink may not be sold and consumed on the premises of any . liquor retailer in this state.
 It's this bit of legislating that makes the editorial writer on the Sun conclude that Connecticut will lose a fair share of the tourist trade that comes to New Eng land during the summer months. It is 1. our guess that the business brought by the tourist trade would not constitute a . great part of the summer income from liquor sales "Visitors" may take fleet . ing glances" this summer, but if they are of the same nature as those who have passed through our midst the past ten or . twelve summers they won't have any more trouble quenching their thirsts than they .. have had in the past
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16
Know Your Waterbury Its History Facts and General Information
HISTORY

About this time, after the start ing of the first mill here, the mill CT lived in a house in front of the mill described in the last previ- ous article. There was a house lot of two acres at the corner of East Main street and Exchange place, which became known later as the Brown corner. Another house near the mill was owned 1by John Hopkins, the miller, and his portion of thirty acres twas laid out to him south of Union street, running down to, and perhaps be- low, Liberty street. This section was known in those early years as Mill Plain.
 The sons of John Hopkins about 1733, gave their interest in the mill and thirty acres to Jonathan Baldwin, Jr, of. Milford. When Jonathan Baldwin died in 1761 the mill property went to his heirs. and eventually passed into the hands of Colonel Phineas Porter, and later when it was transferred to Aaron Benedict and Benjamin Upson the mill was spoken of as Benedict and Upson's mill. Bene- dict sold to Lemuel Harrison in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16
Popular Opera

!. The National Federation of Music Clubs ]. is trying an experiment. During the !. summer of 1894 it's New York branch !. will sponsor an outdoor production of the opera Aida" somewhere in the Finger !. Lakes region of New York state. A cast !. of 5000 will participate. A judging board !. will choose 100 players for the orchestra. ]. Singers of the four major roles will be !. chosen from the States operatic talent. !. The minor roles will go to singers>in the i. lake country. The opera will be sung in <. English, fact which will make it easier !. for the amateur performers, though many people have discovered that the ]. language of an opera makes little differ ence to the listeners.
 1. If this project is successful, similar {. musical extravaganzas will be produced ,. throughout the country by the National
 !. Federation of Music Clubs. It is to be l. hoped that the effort will succeed. Such productions mean valuable training as ;. we'll as great satisfaction to those who !. take part. They are a delight, too, to au- !. diences who might have little other oppor : tunity to hear and see such great specta- l. cles. This and other movements suggest {. that the country is ready for the new !. leisure which has been such concern of i. many observers. Music, drama, adult 1. education, outdoor life have all been !. widening their fields of participation in !. recent years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16
London Letter
BY LEE WILSON
litcd Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
 London-The British Broadcast ing corporation does not have to
 listen to the dictates of autocratlc sponsors of radio programs, but it does have to lend an occasional ear to his majesty's government.
 The B. B. C. is not, in the strict sense of the word, a governmental, or political organization. But the government appoints members to
 it's board of governors, and re-
 serves the right to forbid the
 broadcasting of any part of the
 program, or insist on the lnclu- sion of any item.
 Recently the B. B. c. was at- tackled in the house of Commons for permitting alleged propaganda over the ether.
 Commentator Drew Fire Vernon Bartlett, formerly in charge of the London office of the league of nations, was engaged to broadcast a series of commentaries on foreign affairs. His broadcast concerning Germany's withdrawal from the league and another on Austria, when he Is reported to have said: We cannot get away from the fact that Austria is Ger men, were pointed to by parlia-
 mentary critics of the B. B. C.'s policy.
 During his engagement by the
 B. B. C., Bartlett accepted an ot- fer to write political articles for a liberal newspaper. This newspaper has not been noted for it's support of the present government. Re- gently it has been announced that there is no question of renewing Bartlett's contract with the B. B. C.. The corporation has another grumble about the amount Of mon l ey 1t Is forced to contribute to the British treasury. Operating as a monopoly under license from the | general postoffice, the B. B. C.'s | sole source of revenue is from | percentage of each 10-shilling fee
 which the British listener pays to operate a receiving set.
 Program Cost
 | In it's annual report for 1933 the i corporation planes the retarding | of improvement in its programs | on the emergency contributions to | the government coffers. These amounted to f225,000 last year, and it is estimated that the amount will be f250,000 in 1884. The sum of f786.345 was spent during the
 year on programs.
 Out of the 10 shillings license fee, the postoffice takes a shilling,
 the B. B. c. receives four shillings
 seven pence, plus an income tax payment from the corporation which last year amounted to f121 900. After all deductions, ne' sum of f1,339,352 was available for use bv the corDoration in 195S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16
So They Say

Japan Is rapidly becoming Amer icanized. We are adopting the ways of your country because we have found they are the best ways-Sam Sheba, publisher, Japan Times.
 I intend to enter politics in my native state as soon as give up my screen career. Furthermore, l intend to be first woman governor ee- Alabama.-Gai Patrick, movie actress.
 I tried so hard to make good, Tut I just couldn't make it.--Sher- if Lillian Holley. Crown Point, Ind, where Dillinger escaped.
 The air lines have been the vic- tims of a well-conceived plan of a few men, with purely selfish inter- ests, to ruin the present air trans portation system of the country Richard w. Robbins, president ot T. w. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16

o. Are the songs Home on the Range" and "The Last Roundup" by the same author?
 A. Home on the Range" is by David Guyon, and "The Last Roundup" is by Billy Hill.
 Q. What is the seating capacity of the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City?
 A. Three thousand four hun dred and eighteen.
 0. Are coal ashes good fertil- izers?
 A. They have little fertilizing value, but when sifted and mixed with heavy clay they make the soil more productive by loosening 1t and consequently improving the moisture and tillage conditions.
 O. When were English spar rows first brought to this country?
 A. About 1851, when eight pairs were liberated in Brooklyn, New York.
 O. What quotations from the Bible are inscribed on the Tomb of the Unknown soldier in Westmin- ster Abbey?
 A. "Greater love hath no man than this;" and "In Christ shall all be made alive"
 o. What are the twelve mile limit" and the three mile limit" in international law?
 A. The "twelve mile limit" means four marine leagues off the coasts of the United States within which the federal government ex- ercised jurisdiction for the purpose of enforcing the National Prohibi- ton act. The three mile limit" re- fers to one niarine league off the coasts of all countries which Is re- cognized' as being within territor- ial boundaries wherein they exer- else admiralty and maritime juris7 diction.
 0. Name tho author of the song "Who, Who, Who Stole My Heart Away" :,
 A. It is from the opera Sunny" by Jerome Kern. Os ETOHl Wndt diAAAeSAS WY and mutton derived? A. Veal is the meat Of young cattle one year or less of age; mutt ton is derived from sheep one year of age or older. O. What is the difference be- tween pistol and revolver? A. A pistol is a small hrearm designed for use in one hand; revolver is a pistol with revolving breech containing several cham bers for the cartridges. The ordin- ary pistol has long been superseded by the revolver. O. What word is "Km" an ab- breviation?
 A. Kilomeacr, length of 1000 meters. equal to <32s0,s feet or O.62l of a mile. a. Name the governor of In-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16

While Porter White of New York may have been a fine actor in his day, he will not be remembered for his dramatic abil- ity in the years to come, but for the mere fact that he was the first man to recite ;''The Face on the Barroom Floor" or as it was originally titled, "The Face Upon the Floor''. White was friend of Hugh Darcy In fact, they were fellow actors: When Darcy wrote the poem, he showed it to White The latter recited it before group of actors and actresses in their boarding house. So we'll was it received that he recited it again and again in later years. Today it's famous. This week Porter White died.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16

diana and state his political af- filiation.
 A. Paul V. McNutt, democrat
 o. Give tho dates of the thirty years war.
 A. 1918 to 1648.
 Q. What is "The Kremlin?"
 A. As it now stands, it Is a col lection of palaces, public buildings. and churches situaed on the crown of high bank on the left side of the Moskova river in Moscow. Originally 1t was a fortress. but now it houses most of the principal government offices of the Soviet Union.
 If you want q copy of our bul- Ietin Cheese and Cheese Dishes, write to The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, enclosing five cents in postage stemps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16
LUMBER BUSINESS UP

Salem, -(UP)-Marked in- crease in volume of the Oregon lumber industry during 1883 is re- vealed in figures just prepared by the industrial accident commission. Last year the lumber industry had a payroll of S12,644559 and fur nished 4,oO3,162 work days, com pared with $10,49S,60S and 3,4O9,- 15O workdays in 1882. In 1929 the state lumber industry had a pay roll of $44,424,193 and furnished 9,0S9,117 workdays.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16

amount of taxes paid is far out of pro- portion with present daily living condi- tions. Commissioner Connor's plan seems to US one sure way of dropping expenses without at the same time interfering with the efficiency of his department or caus- ing such confusion as to disturb the entire state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16

You've heard plenty about the MIRA, the CWA, PWA, and also the CCC. majority of people questioned could readily decipher these initials and define pretty accurately their governmental des- ignation. But there are 20 or more other federal agencies commonly referred to by initials, with which we aren't so familiar. For example, do you know what the GFA or the ,FSRC are? We didn't until we read that the first was the Grain Futures Administration and the latter the Federal Surplus Relief Corporation. Here are couple of earbenders - EHFA and EZAACMO. The former is the Electric Home and Farm Authority, the latter the Eastern Zone Army Air Corps Mail Oper- ations. You might work out FDlC or HLB, the one Federal Deposit Insurance Administration, the other Home Loan Bank, but what can you do with CSB or PA. CSB is the Central Statistical Board; PA is Petroleum Industry Ad- ministration. All have part in the emergency measures adopted by the gov- ernment All mesh in President Roose- velt's plan to provide the nation with such an impetus as will precipitate us right into the midst of better living con- ditions, better wages, uniform hours of working, and such social benefits as can be obtained only by united effort by both government and industry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16

Robert E. Ringling had some aspira- tions towards the opera stage. In fact, his musical training was quite complete. But the lure of the "big top seems to have proved stronger than the desire to appear behind the footlights. So young Ringing, son of one of the seven Ringing Brothers, Charles, to be exact, will take on the duties that his uncle, John Ringing, the last of the seven brothers, now bears. The circus world would be lost without Ringing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16

It has been drawn to our attention that in commenting upon the legislative ses- sion of 1913 last week we neglected to mention the fact that the democratic sen- ator from Waterbury that year was the late John Hurley, veteran war-horse ot the 16th district. Judge John F. McGrath of the city court was the other senator from Waterbury. The two representa- tives, both democrats, as we said last week, were Compensation Commissioner James Lynch and former Mayor William E. Thoms. That wasn't John Hurley's first term in the Senate. He was first elected, we believe, back in 19O6 He went back the following session, but in 1910 suffered defeat. Two years later he was successful again and then served consecutive terms until 1919, which was his last Next came "Dan" Picket, Tom McGrath, and Commissioner "Joe" Law Tor, still the districts senator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16
DAILY WASHINGTON
 MERRY-GO-ROUND
By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT ALLEN

Air Maa Fasco WW Probably Bring Reorganization of An Corps; Failre to Fly Through Peacetime Hazards Reveals Serious Faults; FouIois MacArthwr and Wood ring Battle JeGousty for Leadership; Separate Air Service May Result Despite Army ond Navy Opposition
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16
TURKS TO RAISE TARIFFS

Istanbul-(UP)-The Union of Turkish industrialists has offered to give up 15 million Turkish pounds worth of tax exemptions. Tn place of these exemptions the government will raise the tariffs ists with the governments ap- proval.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16

The Union League Club of Chicago isn't going to let the stock depression of recent years be forgotten. Composed of many financiers the club is accommodating an as- sortment of worthless stocks and bonds and will use them to paper the walls of private dining room in the club. The room has been termed "the million dollar room, or the folly of 1929." Maybe there are some local residents who would like to contribute to the paper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16

1905, Harrison sold to Abel Por- ter, David Hayden, Daniel Clark and Silas Grilley in 1908, and the property was purchased for a but ton factory, thus forming the firm of Leavenworth, Hayden and Sco- will, and eventually the Scovill Manufacturing company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16

Cooper's pond was the name of a small collection of water that once occupied territory at the junction of East Main and Orange streets, and was spring fed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16

The Dime Savings bank received its charter in 1870.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16

There was a free German school in Waterbury in 1885 in Turn hall taught by Rev S. Kornmeyer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16

When winner in the last French lottery disguised himself by wearing grotesque pig mask, observers said there was aone little pig in Paris who was able to keep the big bad wolf from the door.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16

The oldest savings bank in the city is the Waterbury Savings bank founded by F. J. Kingsbury in 1850.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16

To insure against shortage of bait for cod fishermen in New foundland the government will store herring at advantageous points along the coast
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16
BRASS CITY FACTS

The first ferrotype (kind of tin type picture) ever made was in this city by William Delius in 1859.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16

They've discovered La Salle's famous fur ship sunk in Lake Huron in 1879, but the furs are not much good. Now if it had been whiskey!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 6:29 o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16

Copyright, 1884, by United Feature Syndicate. Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-16

o. What word Is "Km" an ab- breviation?
 A. Kilomeacr, length of 1000 meters. equal to S32S0,S feet or O.621 of a mile.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1934-01-03
TAXCUT
is IMPOSSIBLE
So Declares Governor Buck
After Hearing Report of
Tax Department
HAD HOPED TO REDUCE

Governor Buck announced Fri
day that reduction in the State
income tax will be impossible, fol
lowing receipts of figures from the
State Tax Department, showing
estimated revenues and the appro-
priations already standing against
the school fund for the next fiscal
year. These figures indicate that
the estimated revenue from the
franchise tax, plus the school tax,
will be barely more than enough to
carry these appropriations for the
next fiscal year. Governor Buck,
it is understood, had been hopeful
of being able to exercise his au-
thority to allow a reduction in the
State income tax, with the wish
that savings thus entailed would
be donated for relief purposes.
Best estimates available indicate
that the State Temporary Emerg-
ency Relief Commission, to reach
its goal on April 30, will be over
100000 short. AS the situation
now stands, the Legislature, upon
returning into session on March g..
will probably have to take some
action to make up the anticipated
relief deficit.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1934-01-03

wine and sherry. This will be used
in the Doctors hospital at Little
America and not a drop of it will
go for frivolous purposes. There
will be no tipple-whoopee at the
South PoleI
But Admiral Byrd and his men
will not lack for cheering comfort
at their Christmas, Thanksgiving
and Fourth Of July dinners. For the
first time in the history Of Polar
exploration, good American 80 beer
has been taken along. In the holds
OF the great flagship, Jacob Rup-
pert, and the world-famous old
Coast Guard ice-breaker, the Bear
Of Oakland, there are twelve hun
dred cases Of beer, some OF which
will disappear at meals on the way
to Little America The rest Of it,
one hundred cases, will be landed
on the great ice barrier in the Bay
of Whales and will be tenderly car
rfed by dog team the nine miles or
more to Little America-with nat
ural refrigeration at 80 degrees be
low zero.
Special boxes, lined with ten in
ches Of felt. with each bottle wrap
ped in more felt, will insure against
freezing