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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05
Aviation Day

National Aviation Day is rather new occasion on the American calendar, but it ought to be interesting. It is to be ob- served on December IT and will commem- crate the first flight of the Wright broth ers at Kitty Hawk, N. C., 31 years ago. It is planned to have all available aircraft take to the air at 10:30 on that morning. The planes will circle over their own communities in counter-clockwise direc- ton for half an hour and then return to the airports for inspection by the public. The army, navy and bureau of air com- merce are arranging for participation in the program.
 . The airplane is still tremendous novel, ty to lot of us. It is no novelty to the youngster. They accept it as calmly and unquestioningly as they do automobiles and telephones. But the generation old enough to regard aviation as a"new" ac- complishment of humankind is still a lit tie timid. Passenger traffic is increasing steadily and rapidly on the commercial air lines. Yet many people have never been up in plane and say they won't go. National Aviation Day should not only present great and enjoyable spectacle in every community having an airport, but it should teach the public much about the safety and comfort of this form of travel, under proper conditions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05
Why The Electoral College?

Having persuaded the people of his home state to try far-reaching reform in substitution of a single-chamber state legislature for the traditional two cham Der body, Senator George w. Norris of Ne braska is now planning to offer much needed reform to the nation as whole What the senator proposes to do is simply to abolish the electoral college. His scheme would not break down state lines, in the final count; but it would make the electoral vote far more, accurate reflection of the popular will, since each states votes would be pro-rated among the candidates on the basis of their record at the polls.
 It is hard to think of any very good argument against this reform. The cleo toral college is not only a cumbersome anarchronism. it actually makes it possi- ble for man to be elected president by minority of the country's votes. It is high time the system was changed, and Senator Norris plan for changing it looks as good as any.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05
Sane Provision For Old Age

People who go about gathering sigma lures to petition which asks Congress to vote pension of $20O month to people over 60 are engaged in foolish quest. Old people in need should be cared for. There can be no question about that. If there cannot be local provision for them, there should be state or national provision. Otherwise our modern society is no more civilized than the barbarous tribes that put their helpless old men and women out in the woods or mountains to die.
 But a blanket provision of $20O month? And at time like this? Even coupled with the requirement. that they shall spend the money immediately, it doesn't make sense, when the average in- come of active Americans with wives and children to support is less than half as much. So the sensible citizen instantly says no. Let the advocates make a rational pro- posal, and they will find widespread inter- est and sympathy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05
Education Above Sports

Now that the smoke of the football sea- son is dying away, it is worth while to heed some remarks made recently by President James Rowland Angell of Yale on the subject of intercollegiate athletics. "The young man who wishes to give all his time and energy to sports is quite entitled to do so, if he can afford it." says Presi- dent Angell, "but he has no place in a really reputable college where intellectual development is the primary concern. "A collegiate institution of which this is not true is traitor to it's trust"
 This provides about as good yardstick for the measurement of "overemphasis" as you could wish. College, in other words, is place for study, and football is game the students play in their spare time, for fun. The college which enrolls students who are there primarily to play football, and who accept college work as necessary evil, is as President Angell says, being false to its trust.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05

But since that first baptism of fire, Hartman has gained in boise and confidence, won re- spect by his frankness. But he has redoubled his efforts to find an MIRA press chief.
 'aThis is one jOb," he told a friend, "I'll be glad to get rid of."
 SEA MYSTERY
 One of the many mysteries of the sea lies locked in the confi- dential files of the steamboat in- spection bureau of the depart ment of commerce. It is regard ing the sinking of the Nantucket lightship by the Olympic last May.
 At the time of the disaster. there was tremendous outcry against the Olympic. The captain was placed under heavy b o d and the commerce department threatened to hold the vessel until responsibility for loss. of the lightship crew was estab- lished.
 Now, however the case has been placed before the federal courts in New York, and prOb- ably will not come up for three years.
 Most significant, however. is the fact that the commerce de- partment has dropped its con- templated action to recover dam ages for the loss of the light ships crew. Only damages for the loss of the ship will be re- quested.
 Behind this is the hitherto unrevealed fact that the crew of the wrecked vessel were kill ed when they hit the water apparently of broken necks.
 The theory is that the life- belts were faulty. z
 From this, officials argue. that the British White Star Line cannot be held responsible.
 MERRY.GO-ROUND
 Austrian Minister Prochnik is the only member of the diplo- matic corps who can wear a monocle and sing at the same tllilG ti.., <auDiCy VtAAeNAios chief trouble man for Harry Hopkins, worked his way through college as a sign paint CT. Office space in. the renovated White House has been increased from .15.0O0 square feet to 40, 900. Homer Cum mings and his. wife Received a Thanksgiving invitation written ] in Greek. To get even with their host they replied in Czechoslo- vakian. s The Marianna, Florida, lynching was the seven teenth in the United States this year. The greatest ambi- tion in the life of Cordell Hull, secretary of state, Is the lower ing of tariffs and the restoration of international trade But when the Hutchins committee published a report approving 100 per cent Hull's theories. his state department aides declined to send the report to American diplomats and consuls abroad, It was against state department policy, they said. to send pri- vately-published reports in dip lomatic pouches.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05
Plenty Of Christmas Trees

S Christmas trees are on the move. They are coming from Canadian and American Forests, and they are ready at nurseries where they have been raised particularly for the holiday trade. Only a few years Che Christmas tree custom. Trees were cut SO carelessly from their native forests that 1t was feared they would soon be Killed off entirely.
 Then the movement for using living trees to be planted in the backyard after fhe holidays introduced the nursery tree. That eased up the pressure on the forests. At the same time the agitation for more careful cutting and for reforeetatI0n kaIned hearers and gave hope that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05
THE EllgTOR

North, Central, and South Ameri- ca, and devoted to the encourage ment of Ran-American commerce, friendship and peace.
 o. What is, chinook?
 A. A warm moist southwest wind on the coastal regions of Oregon and Washington: originally so call- ed by the white settlers at As. toria because 1t comes from the di- rection of the Chinook camp. The. name applies also to d warm, dry wind that descends the Rocky Mountains.
 o. How many passengers did the Class railroads of the United States carry in 1882, 1888 and the first six months of 1884?
 A. 1932-478,800,122; 1888 - 432,950,000; 1884 tJanuary to July)-261,610,000.
 o. What is a deist?
 A. A believer in God as revealed in nature, not by special rev- elation.
 If you want a copy og our bul- letin MEANINGS OF BIBLE NAMES. write to The Waterbury Democrat, Washington Bureau, enclosing five cents in postage stamps. A4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05
Corner
CAN YOU IDENTIFY Rv Eliza beth Porter

The Pine street matron who says her interest in polished floors starts waning when she has to start waxing 'em?
 The Southside old gent who lost all his teeth but can still manage to chew the rag? X
 The Centerville dead beat who managed to fall out with his friends as soon as he fell In with some money?
 The former Park Avenue high natter who now has no hat at all?
 The south Side apartment house people who keep the janitor in hot water because he doesn't keep them m hot water? The smithvilie, ex-buslness man who complains that his ex-part. ners left him holding the bag and then sent hi ma bill for the bagf
 The neigh boring town that pros hibltB gambling but still permits tho safe of marriage iiesnses7 The Smith County pug accused of not fighting square because no ran circles around his epponsntf
 The Main street dad who has dee elded that his college RFndnnte dauRhter 10 fitted for n0ihlng--' except now eI0ihoH1
 Or the smlthyllle msDseboui. town wh0 has been in co nlnnt pickles he's seufea en tns weF'af
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05

Government statisticians state chat Christmas trade will be biggest since 1880. This is encouraging news to one and all. A fair start toward recovery as evidenced in general improved conditions and an optimistic statt of mind are said to pre- sage spending spirit during the next few weeks. There is more confident feeling now that business is better and that con- ditions are improving, slowly, of course, but, nevertheless improving. Those that now have little and are sure of weekly wage, however, small, no longer feel afraid to spend little on that luxury known as Christmas gift giving. There should be good results from this existing present optimism.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05

Washington, Dec. 1.-The pres- ident's rest in Warm Springs, concluded with his return to the White House today, has cleared away a lot of the mist shrouding some of his policies.
 Even some of his own official family were not quite sure-dur- ing the campaign and imme- diately after elections-whether their chief really was swinging right, or just talking a lot about i'.
 Now they have concluded he was just talking about IL; that fundamentally he is hitting Just as much 'left of center' as ever.
 The thing that has convinced them is presidential determlna- tion to continue government spending as the chief policy or economic recovery. This, It IS true. goes hand-in-hand with drive to curtail expenditures on non-essentials. But the most lm- portant thing in Roosevelt's rec oenition that the government IS under obligation to the man with a meagre income, or none at all, on three things:
 i. Low-cost housing.
 ?. Unemployment and old age pensions. .
 B. And for those unable to work. continued federal relief.
 Regarding old-age and unem- ployment pensions, the president has yielded to Miss Perkins slnce his first public statement limit ing his social plans only 10 un- employment insurance. Regard ing low-cost housing he has swung his weight with Honest Harold Ickes and the theory that inc government is under opllga- tion to furnish low-cost dweiA-
 Rrain trust advisers consider these decisions most significant. They claim that despite all the roOdwiIling and wOOing of Dusi- ness. Roosevelt is still marching shonIder.tO-shOul = on l m nortant policies with his ieit wing advisers.
 JUSTICE CARDOZO
 Justice Cardozo of the su- preme court seldom dimes out, but when he does there is noun ing he loves more than associa- ton with young people. He enjoys their spontaneity or ex- pression. their fresh outlook on life.
 On one of these occasions he was being entertained by a young hostess in her early twen- ties. The supreme court justice was telling the party how he had seen the president come up Connecticut avenue in his car surrounded by a motor cycle es- cort. o.
 Always the philosopher, Car dozo wondered whether president
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05
So They Say

It used to be that the needy who hocked 70 California itinerants, but now 1t seems to he whole families.
 --Vierlng Kersey. California superintendent of public instruction
 Real security Is in terms Of opportunities and not in terms of guarantees. Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Harry Hopkins
 Put the ordinary man up against a real live sauirminR baby and he never would get it dressed --J. II. Wade. Washington's champion baby dresser
 The younger generation believes in Hitler for two rensons--his strong nationalism and the fact that he iB socially radical
 --Dorothy Thompson (Mrs Sinclair Lewis.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05

{. Q. Give the populations of Springfield and Worcester, Mass, and Hartford, Waterbury, Conn, and Concord, N. H.
 A. The 1888 estimates are: Springfield, 154,40O; worcester, 19S,OOO; Hartford, 168, ,50O; Water. bury, 101 300; Concord, 25,S00.
 O. When will the next Congress convene?
 A. January 3, 1885.
 c. What does the name Giaco- mo mean?
 A. It is the italian form of the name James, or Jacob, which is from the Hebrew and means sup planter"
 o. What is a capercaillie?
 A. A species of very large grouse, weighing around 12 pounds distributed through the pine forests in Norway, Sweden and Siberia and recently, reintroduced into the Scotch Highlands.
 o. Where did the expressions "the dickens and "the deuce" orr iginate?
 A. They are old English ex- pressions for the devil. Their or- igin is not known but they were in common use in Shakespeare's time.
 o. What does the German word "huebsch" mean?
 A. Handsome.
 o. Where is Boutwell, Castle?
 A. It is Norman ruin in Lan- arkshire, England, near Boutwell,.
 0. How old is J. Edgar Hoover, head of the U. s. Bureau of In- vestigations?
 A. Thirty-nine.
 Q. What is the Pan-Americap Union?
 A. The official organization, supported by the republics of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05
Berlin Letter
BY PAUL KECSKEMETI United Press Stan Correspondent )

(Un1teO ETeSS StaU COrTcSpOnucuIp
 Berlin-The Berlin theater is
 marked by Naziism to much less-
 CT degree than either the radio or press.
 Berlin's many theaters are play ling again, but most of them pro-
 duce classics, or revive successful plays by modern authors. Contem-
 porary drama, so it seems, will be in the background this winter. The reason is clear. Serious new plays can be produced only if they have distinctly Nazi outlook. The public interested in such plays, however, is limited.
 Hitler Yields
 The Hitlerites admit this. "The last theatrical season." Dr Clemens Sauermann, NaZi theat- rical authority, recently wrote in the party's theater organ, failed to fulfill expectations. Despite the rich supply of good and useful plays, public interest gave out. We had to revert from political plays to musical comedies and farces, if I've did not want to risk financial ruin.'
 In the season beginning now, the situation seems to be the same. Classic Play
 The states theater plays clas- sic, Heinrich von Kleist's Herr mannsschlacht," a play written about 130 years ago amidst the Turmoil of the Napoleonic wars. Kleist's nationalistic inspiration all ready turned to the old Teutons in order to stimulate his country mems resistance against the victor ious French; as the Nazis follow the same method, Kleist appeals to them greatly. The State theater's production, incidentally, is sue cess. Tie greatest success at present, however. it a revival of Shaw's "Saint Joan" at the Deutsches the ater. The success is largely due to the fine performance of the hero inc. Paula Wesley who is Berlin's most popular actress for the time being.
 There are many remarkable per- sonalities left on the German stage l after the Nazi purge of Jews and Marxists, Kortner, Bassermann,; Elizabeth Bergner are gone. Paul iWegener has also withdrawn, so did | Werner Krauss and Rudolf Eos | ter, at least for the time being.
 Stage FayOrites
 i Berlin's most characteristic stage figure at present, besides Paula lWessely, is Gustaf Grundgens, the head of the Prussian State theater. Grundgens' acting is completely
 devoid of sensationalism. He IS clear-cut, sharp and angular. His speciality are cold, glib crooks. In his best roles, he is demonic; he
 is never dull.
 As to stage managers, Berlin has Host the head of the older, impress sionistic school, Max Reinhardt, as well as the boldest innovator seek | ing a new, "mechanized" stage style, Erwin Piscator. Outstanding stage managers who remained in
 Berlin include Jurgen Fehling and
 Heinz Hilpert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05

or pOtcntate had right to conn nand such right of way in a democratic country.
 "The only time l ever had a motorcycle escort" he unused, twas when l went with an am- bulance."
 "Oh, MT. Justice!"T exclaimed his hostess in mock surprise, 'were you an a m b la n e chaser?"
 TOUGH JOB
 William Averell Hartman, heir to the Hartman millions, chairman of the Union Pacific, director of giant corporations, was reared in an atmosphere of sunptuous luxury. He is addicted to polo ponies. grotesque mod ernistic furniture and Long 1s- land cottages"
 Yet each day at 2:30 p. m. in small, unpretentious office on a side corridor in the depart nent of commerce building, Hartman can be found = pune tilious, courteous-a trifle grim . facing a group of blunt-spoken hard hitting reporters.
 Hartman makes no b that he does not relish this daily ordeal.
 "It's the toughest job I've ever tackled" he says. "But something had to be dOne."
 For, weeks the press corps of Washington had been complain ing about the blanket of secrecy ehfolding the NRA. The Blue Eagle board members. alarmed over the growing chorus of com- plaints, finally dumped the prob lem in the lap of Hartman, their executive officer.
 Doubtless, he will remember his first press conference. Natur- ally shy, inexperienced Hartman had an extremely unhappy half hour. A torrent of long pent-up questions were hurled at him. He
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05
A Book a Day
Saved Ships at Cost of Millions of Lives
BY BRUCE CAPTION

Because high officials of the British navy were too fond of their shiny battleships to risk losing them in actual combat, Britain threw away a. chance to win the war in 1915--and the price of sav- ing few warships became, sulti- mately, seven million human lives. This is the blunt statement of one of England's greatest sailors Admiral of the Fleet Sir Roger Reyes. It is, contained in his Naval Memoirs" just published, | and the book is an unusually res vealing one.
 Reyes was in charge of British submarines when the war began. A little later he became chief of staff | to the naval commander in the eastern Mediterranean.
 As such, he was present when the fleet tried to force it's way through the Dardanelles,. and all through the Gallipoi campaign; and his book is dismal record of wasted opportunities.
 The naval attack, he says. was broken off just when it was on the verge of success. It could have succeeded at any time in that bloody summer of 1915. :.
 Reyes made repeated efforts to have it resumed; but the admiralty was unwilling to lose the half-dozen | old battleships that the feat might have cost, and the Gailipoli cam. paign fizzled out in bloody failure
 Turkish records. made public since tho war. prove, says Reyes that the fleet could have forced itt
 way through. Such stunt, would have put Turkey out of the war
 brought the wavering Balkin m. tons in with the Allies. etaved ofi the Russian collapse, and brought speedy victory.
 But the admiralty could think only of It's ships. A great chancs
 was l0st--and many, many men died to pay for it.
 Published by Dutton. this booh sells for sb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05

While gales and blizzards are rampant in the midwest, so severe that schools shut down in the twin cities of St Paul and Minneapolis early this week, Connecticut has been experiencing a mild and almost springlike temperature. It is quite possi- ble in these parts to go about without benefit of four coat and galoshes are still packed in camphor. Y
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05

natural woods would not be destroyed. Christmas trees can be enjoyed with clear consciences these days. It is pleasant when a beautiful old custom and sound new one = forest conservation = can be combined so successfully.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05

The percentage of throneless kings and queens at that British wedding on Thanks giving Day was high. And probably the ex-royal guests knew enough to be thank full they were alive and able to attend the festivities In the olden days kings and queens usually lost their heads when they lost their kingdoms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05

After a strike lasting 20 weeks because they Gld not Ike ihelr nov school iae children 0f turned to thelF studies,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05
Daily Washington Merry Go Round
Q i9N NEA
PEARSoN and ROBERT s. ALLEN.

Authors Mary-G oRomd" Nor MrrGo Roovets Associates Certain He Will Maintain Left of Center Course Presidents Economically Disabled Convnces em Makes Good With Reporters but Seeks MIRA Press Drops Plan Recover for Deaths of Nantucket Light hin Crew.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05
Questions And Answers Ns by 3 {! The Democrats Washington information Bureau
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05
HOUSES LINED WITH CEDAR

Austin, Texas. = lUPl - House. wives who lived fin Washington County, Texas. during the early days did not send out for moth balls when they packed away clothes. They did not even look for cedar chests. Closets and most Of the woodwork in their houses were cedar. Many of the old cedar. lined houses still Femain, lt has been found in an architectural suF' VaY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05

VFW CHIEF LISTS FNOFOoEHIIS
 Cincinnati - (UP) - Immediate cash payment of the soldiers boz nus. immediate federal control of ali munition plants and the con- scription of capital and industry in time of war were blanks in n seven point program presented by mander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, before members of Scab- bard and Blade. national Honorary military fraternity, here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05
A Thought for Today

Love worketh no i'll to his neighbor, therefore love is the fulfilling of the law Romans 1S:fO.
 There comes a time when the souls of human beings, women more than men. begin to faint for the atmosphere of the affections they are made to breathe.-Oliver Wendell Holmes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05

A good slogan for the anti-tuberculosis Christmas Seal drive is: A seal for every package and every piece of Christmas mail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05
COMMON ERRORS

Never say, "Y0urn and ours and his etf0rtn"l gay "foar and cur and his"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05
Horoscope
By ocTAvINE

For persons who believe that hu- man destiny is guided by the plan cts, the daily horoscope Is Out' lined by noted astrologer. m addition to information Of gener0i interests, it outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-05
DECEMBER 6

DECEMBER 6 M
 The early A. M. will bring an element of pleasure foremost in many peoples minds, and It should be good. The later A. M.
 is rash and capricious. A new moon starts to work around moontime. Be careful of your d. gestion and whatever you may eat. The evening is socially for- tunate for courtship, marriage Birthdatc Travelling or handling things form distance should be i'm. portant in your life. Be careful of confusion, your digestion and nerves from July 2S through Sept. 22, 1885.
 Danger oct. 4-7, 1885. Socially favorable June iV'2i' 1885.
 Nrlto Iettors or literary work Dec. iS, tb and tS, ieS4. Headers deslFInK additional Co. formation regarding tIleiT bOr0s scOles zee lnsfted tD eDnlniunI. cair with Ocfaslne ln cnrp 0f lIsln nfwfpnpeF. ifncl0se q n.cent sianpod solI.nddreased ensclope.