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Milford chronicle., 1935-02-15

/ deem It important that we SHOULD
get a little "fOrader' in the discus.
sion as to the character, service and
future of the Republican party in the
United States.
This week. the banquet which the
National Republican Builders gave
to it's founder, Mrs. Preston Davie
made a distinct contribution to the
discussion.
So, too, through the Cooper Union
address of Henry P. Fletcher, chaiF-
man of the Republican National
Committee. consideration OF the
party's future was advanced Mr..
Fletcher spoke as a factor in the
forum" now being conducted by
! Chase Mellon, Jr. the young chair
man of the New York County Re
publican committee.
The spirit of both these occasions
was decidedly more reasonable and
distinctly less cantankerous.
Isn't there" asks Mrs. Davie "tOO
much breast-beating as TO whether
the party shall 90 liberal or con
servatiye? / want il TO go human" 3"
Which is a pretty fair summary of
the plea for youth, made at this
Builders banquet in an excellent
speech by George II. Sibley, the real
head of the Young Republican move
ment in New York City and State.
aes
Bun the keynote of the dinner to
Mrs. Davie was not the issue of
youth in the Republican party; It
was the equally important one of
Woman in the Republican party.
The Democrats Mrs. Davie told
the banqueters. are ahead of us in
the recognition they have given TO
women in politics" She cited the
example of woman Cabinet officer,
a woman assistant in the Treasury.
and the Democratic State Chairman
ship of Mrs. Mary T. Norton in New
Jersey.
People are apt to say that this is
just window dressing" she went on.
IAN ! can say is that if appointing
women to hold office is window
dressing, then il is time for us to
dress our windows.
"As constantly increasing govern
ment competition and interference
with honest business dangerously
retards recovery, it is no exaggera-
lion to say that The building OF
strong Republican party has almost
become an act of national defense.
The Republican party must put wO-
men in a position TO contribute to
this defense"
Interesting, and almost dramatic
in its reality. was the speech made
by Miss Dorothy Russell, in the abb
sence of Mrs. James f. Hollings-
worth. chairman of the Young Re-
publican Committee Of the WOmen's /
National Republican club-a COM /
mittee so y0uthfully and femininely /
unafraid that it dares take sides on
so controversial a subject as birth .
control. Miss Russell told the ac- 7
iual experiences of 60 young wo-
men speakers in trying TO explain TO |
New York East Siders ION ths as /
phalt." that the Republicans we're
not "snObs." The terrific directness
with which those girls faced this ac-
made all philOsOphic males
'ealize that here. indeed, is a pO-
itical force now lergely neglected
n the Republican party.
Daniel Widdi, a practical self
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-15
POLLING TIE RORRFRs

There are stories every day about
the bold and bad robbers who hold
up banks and pay-rOlls. We also
need to hear the stories about many
courageous guardians of these funds.
who in a daring spirit of resistance
refuse to be Overpowered by these
miscreants.
AS one instance. Howard Stevens,
driver of a U. S. mail truck near
Rhode Island, was told
to stop by a masked bandit on the
running hoard of fast car. Instead
OF meekIy yielding to this demand.
Stevens ran his truck into the ban
dit car, knocking the bandit into the
road, and sped on. A fellow who
can do that deserves some generous
reward, and we need more of them
to teach wholesome lessons TO dirty
crooks.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-15
HONEST TAY RETrRNSN

It was predicted, before the pres
ent Federal income tax law was en-
acted, that it would. never be pos
sible to get the people to make hon
est returns. There would be tax
dodgers everywhere, according to a
common forecast.
While there is plenty OF tax dOdg-
ing, yet the results have not been
SO bad. The great majority Of peO-
pie prefer to walk up to the cap
tain's office and settle, rather than
take the chances of a penalty they
will remember, or possibly of see
ing the inside of some tight Jail.
Probably there are many people
who would be assessable for some
small amount, who think that the
government will never notice them.
They should not be too sure of that.
Uncle Sam often seems to be near
sighted, but little birds tell him
many things he needs to know.
II seems strange to many per-
sons, that some people of large
wealth pay only a small income tax.
But the government has deliberately
permitted many forms of securities
to be wholly or partly exempt from
taxation. II did that to encourage
people to buy the bonds of the gov
ernment and of states and cities
Having offered them that privilege.
it can't complain if they take ad-
vantage of it. But it would seem
better judgment to require all new
yq issued securities of that type to
pay taxes in future.
The person who deliberately makes
a false income return to the gov
ernmeIt will get no sympathy. Our
government has given its people the
greatest security. the greatest well
fare. the most advantages of any
nation on earth. These things cost
money. Those who have the money
should be willing to pay their share.
People who refuse to do so are like
hose who go on some grand excur-
sion. but who are not willing. when
I comes to paying the costs. to take
heir share.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-15
WASHINGFON'S GENIUS

The years pass rapidly, and many
famous personalities, once consider
ed great geniuses. fade from the
public view. and become mere names
on the pages of history. But it is
not so with George Washington,
whose great career we observe on
his birthday, February %. Here is
a man who seems to grow in stature
as the years pass.
What constituted. the powers that
gave him this great genius? Per-
haps the quality that should be
named first, was that of his heroic
faith. Through the darkest days of
the Revolutionary War. when many
Americans were hostile or indiffer-
ent to the patriotic cause, when SOL
diers were constantly laying down
their arms and going home. his faith
never> wavered.
He had firm faith in the power of
man, and he constantly looked to a
higher power for divine aid. He
knew there was enough force in the
souls and bodies of this struggling
and ambitious people, to win their
and he stuck to it
until il was won.
Washington was a remarkable
of brilliant genius and
patient application. Geniuses are
apt to lack patience. They perform
brilliant strokes of action, but they
often hate to attend TO little mat
-ers of detail. Washington made
hose great strokes of genius. in
eading his men on seemingly impos-
jible feats of achievement But he |
lever committed the patient and in
lefatigable performance of every
little duty. which makes perfect
work in any field.
If we were to draw up a list of
he ten personalities who have most
Influenced the history of the world
nd the development of mankind.
he name of George Washington
hOuld surely be included in that
xalted Hall of Fame i
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-15
MILFORD, Friday, February Is, 1885
THE BREADTH OF WASHINGTON

When we celebrate Washington
birthday, we might well give a
thought to the marvelOusly broad
intelligence which characterized
George Washington. The Father of
his Country was not merely a great
military leader. whose resOurceful
powers as an army commander were
the principal force through which
our people gained their indepen-
dence. But he had the capacity to
rise above the ordinary cOntrOver-
sizes which divide men and women
into antagOnistic groups.
When he formed his cabinet, he
did not form it on political lines.
The cabinet consisted of only four
secretaries at that time. Two of
them were Federalists. the party
that cOrresponded rather well to the
Republicans of the present day, and
two were Democrats. lie could see
that there was merit in both points
OF view. something to be said on
both sides. He felt that the inter-
ests represented by each faction
must be given due weight and atten-
tion.
Soon after Washington finished his
term, this broad non-partisan view
point disappeared and ever since
then the nation has been torn by
political controversy.
1t seems desirable in this age. that
the government should be run by
political parties. which represent
definite ideas and points of view. A
party will get into office to try out
certain principles. If they are good.
it stays in. power. and if they are
poor. the voters put it out. The peo-
pie know who is responsible.
But we need today more of that
broad spirit that animated the Fa-
ther of his Country. who was will
ing to consider the interests OF the |
adherents of all parties, who sought |
advice and information from all
competent people, no matter what
their beliefs might be. We need
more willingness to look at ques-
tiOns on their merits. regardless Of
partisan appeals.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-15
FORCE VS.. FRIENDSHIP

The new agreement negotiated by
the representatives of the govern
ments of Great Britain and France
is apparently going to give the Ger
man nation the right to provide mill
tary armament similar to that which
the victorious nations in the World
War possess.
This development shows that the
idea of ruling the world by force
does not work so we'll. When the
United States and its allies ended
the war in 1918, the opinion was
generally held in this country that
the only way to hold Germany down
was by military power. Force is the
only thing those people understand.
was the remark that was heard on
our streets every day.
So the European powers signed
treaties with Germany which per-
mitted that country only a small
army and limited military equipment.
But for some years past Germany
has been drilling great bodies of
men, and apparently providing large
stores of military equipment, which
seems to be a violation of those
treaties.
The allied powers apparently see
at last, that you can't hold down a
great nation merely by military
force. There are too many ways of
evading laws made to govern them in
that way.
The United States and Canada get
along without a thought of injur-
ing each other, because they never
threaten each other. No Canadian
lies awake nights, for fear the United |
States Army will come over into |
their territory. although there is
nothing but an imaginary boundary |
line separating the two countries.
The relations between these two ma
tions are ruled by friendship.
Let us hope that the prospective
new agreements between Germany
and her former enemies show that
they now see that friendship rules
the world better than force.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-15
BACK YARD CLEARANCE

Much is being said about "slum
clearance" The Federal govern
ment is going to spend vast sums OF
money in helping to clear out areas
in many cities which it is considered
are below suitable standards for
homes.
The so-called slums are not the
only places that should be cleared
ont. There should be back yard
clearances also. Many homes which
look well or even handsome from
the front view. have depressing back
yards. These rear places look very
much like a slum, and they are
stain and blot on a neighborhood.
They are apt to be visible from the
street, so that a nice looking neigh
borhOod may thereby be turned into
a semi-slum.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-15
NEWSPAPER GAINS

The Standard Statistics Co, very
high authority in business matters,
predicts that the next six months
will see a ten per cent gain in news
paper advertising. The power Of
that advertising to produce new
business will be something marvel
Gus. 1t means more sales for the
stores, which means more orders for
the factories, and more work for the
wage-earners.
Advertising has been a big force
in producing the Industrial recovery
we have already had. If it had been
used more freely business and in
dustry would have made faster gains
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-15

pies" they have been talking more
and more like the Republican COM
sergatiyes. And the party must be
conservative.
Furthermore, the sound new issue
Of giving women a fair break" IN
party power is Absorbing, and will
continue 10 wipe out, much Of the
bitterness Of the youth issue.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-15
HOW THINGS CHANGE

Government control and CONSOLE
dation OF railroads and bus lines;
government control and cOnsOlida-
tion Of telegraph, telephone and ra-
dio; government control OF oils, min
erals, power and electricity. These
are a few twentieth century "ordl-
naries" that were so radical that
the statesmen and politicians called
them ''unthinkable" twenty-five
years ago.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-15
'lATIlNAL REPIRLICAN RHILlERS
BY Julian MhSON, NeePesdent National Repubean BnIdeIs

made leader in the Seventh ASSEMBLY
district in Manhattan, added weight
to this impression by testimony thai
women from the Builders, under Mrs
Davies leadership, had done much
to cut down the vote-losing reputa-
tion of New York Republicanism as
being "high-hat."
All this was frank falkland con-
fessi8n is good for the soul. Chair
man Fletcher and young T. R."
added to the picture by giving di-
rect support to the necessity Of put
ting women into real power in the
&. o. p. New York State Chairman
ship Melvin f. Eaton spoke a few
strong words on m0ney-raising, leav-
ing the women out of his considera-
! tiOn.
This banquet of the Builders was
singularly distinguished political
event So also was the Cooper
Union address of National Chairman
Fletcher. ! consider il so important,
as further step toward construc-
tive Republican harmony, that | pur-
pose to quote from il the helpful
phrases that Mr.. MELONS local party
organization surprisingly failed to
get before the public.
Mr. Fletcher offered a reinsurance
to Chairman Mellen and the Young
Republicans decent fair state
ment of the condition and prospects
Of the party: d.
81 wish to congratulate Mr.. Chase
Mellen. Jr.. on the success and. use
fulness of this Forum.
First and foremost, / wish to as
sure You that reactionaries and
stand-patters are not in control of
our party organization.
Il shall encourage and facilitate
in the year and a half which will
elapse before our national party
convention, the fullest and freest
discussion of party principles and
policy, and an open free and un-
packed convention.
1T is being recognized everywhere
that an important place must be
found for the younger members, as
well as for the women of our party.
in all our ORGANIZATIONS, il We are
going TO escape dying like an old
tree M The top"
All This Is (isn't it?) pretty mach
what Chase Mellen and Professional
Youth have been saying? Certainly.
IL is an olive-branch over which
Youth and Old Guard might cross
for the good Of an opposition party
that would permit America to vote
it wanted Franklin ROOse-
not?
Today, the differences between the
liberals" and conservative" in the
party do not seem to me
10 constitute an irresponsible con-
f!ct" This crevasse may open be-
.ween the extreme Old Guard (Which |
Mr.. Fletcher is not and) the Repub-
lean Progressives (like the LaFOl- |
ettesl, but it assuredly seems to be /
toward a solution as a new |
light between youth and age.
/ have always believed it would.
Because it is a fight over personnel I
'ather than over principle. When |
he youngsters work their way to a
arger degree of power. all will be
we'll. I hope they get it.
Meanwhile, since they have been /
by events to make good
heir promise to state their "princi-
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-15
HAsrE A1AKne nAc1

HASTE MAKES WASTE. says the
proverb. II you hasten to buy goods
without looking at the bargains ad-
yertised in the newspapers. you are
likely 70 waste money.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-15

PEOPLE DON'T LIKE to be for
gotten. but the business concern can
always avoid that calamity by ad-
vertising.
The Washington times., 1935-10-26
NAVY DAY FETE
At EACH PORT

Tomorrow will be Navy Day
honoring the nations sea forces
afloat and ashore.
From New York to far China sta.
tions the Navy will be "at home
to visitors tomorrow and Mon
day. Special programs will be pre-
sented displaying the NaVy's part
in national defense and in promotr
ing peace time development Of the
country.
The celebration is the four
teenth of its kind and falls, as
usual on the birthdate of Presi
dent Theodore Roosevelt, vigorous
supporter Of adequate national de
fense. It has the hearty endorse
ment of the present Executive
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Power dives by swift bombing
planes; speedy submarine maneu
verS and mass movements Of
heavy cruisers, deStroyers and
other craft will feature the exhibi
ton of the country'S sea strength
Over the radio will go patriotic
addresses and pleas for q treaty
Navy and an adequate merchant
marine. Radio broadcaSts from
planes will describe the launching
of destroyerS CaSSin and Shaw al
the Philadelphia navy yard, fol
lowed by laying of the keel Of the
heavy cruiser Wichita.
Up and down the Atlantic and
Pacific coasts ships on station ano
at anchor will be ready for inSpec
ton by the public.
The Washington times., 1935-10-26
TALLAHASSEE, Fla,

Oct. a..
Hon. william Randolph Hearst,
Los Angeles:
The following resolution, intro
duced by Supreme Court Justice
Fred H. Davis, has been unani-
mously adopted by the Tallahas-
see Lions Club and we urge your
serious consideration.
WHEREAS, Honorable william
Randolph Hearst, now a resident
Of the State Of California, has
publicly announced that he finds
it necessary to abandon residence
In that State because Of its high
income and other taxes and en-.
couragement Of freak political
ideas, and
WHEREAS, numbers Of other
persons Of prominence and wealth,
likewise afflicted in other States,
have found q haven of security in
the State Of Florida and have
moved their places Of residence
here to escape the peStilence of
governmental oppression of those
who by industry and frugality
have accumulated modest wealth
which they desire to enjoy in
their declined years; now there.
fore:
BE TT RESOLVED by the Tai.
lahassee Lions Club that a copy
OF this resolution be sent to the
Honorable william Randolph
Hearst, now Of California, invit.
ing him to come to the city Of
Tallahassee in the State of Flor
ida and establish his residence
In the capital city Of a common.
wealth where. by constitutional
prohibition. income taxes are
barred: where the only estate
and inheritance taxes allowed to
be collected are those which may
be claimed by the taxpayer as
q credit against the uniform ma.
tional tax imposed by the Fed.
eral Government: where intangi.
BILE taxes are limited by specific
constitutional provision to
mill" but by statute have never
been placed so high as half that
amount: where the State has a
continuously balanced budget.
owes no bonded State debt, and
Is afflicted with less boards, bu.
reauS and commissions to regu.
late the lives and functions Of
the people than any other State
in the Union: where irreSponsi.
BILE politicians and freak politi.
cal ideas find no encouragement;
where the citizen is not COM
PEELED to raise the left hand of
fascism nor the right hand of
socialism in salute to any symbol
Of absolute governmental domi.
nation in order to be allowed to
enjoy the pursuit Of happiness,
and where peace, quietude and
security to live in Florida sun.
shine and in Florida climate
never have been and never will be
an object of the tax gatherer'S
graSping hand. either III the form
of a State income tax or other.
wise"
(SignedD W. H. GATES.
Secretary Of Lions Club.
The Washington times., 1935-10-26
From, City Chamber
9 JACKSONVILLE, Fla,

William Randolph Hearst,
Los Angeles Examiner.
You are most cordially invited to
make your home in Jacksonville.
the commercial metropolis of Flor
ida, where you will be forever free
from the burden of State income
taxes and where our glorious eli
mate will more than compensate
for any similar advantages you
may forego if you leave California.
Along the shores of the mighty st.
Johns River are many beautiful
estates Of men, who like yourself /,
have been diligent in creating foS
themselves the opportunity to
choose how and where they shall
live. Jacksonville will be proud
to claim you as a citizen and we
know that you would soon take
pride in claiming Jacksonville as
your city.
(Signed)
r. M. FORTSON,
President Jacksonville Chamber
of Commerce.
The Washington times., 1935-10-26

arrest and must prepare to leave
their village within one hour.
The OGPU agent had at his
disposal the militia and special
detachments of the OGPU guards
to overcome any resistance.
Wives were ordered to follow
their husbands, and likewise the
children if there was no one
with whom to leave them. AS
the mothers did not want to
part from their children, they
almost invariably took them
along.
The arrested peasants strap
ped their most necessary belong
ings and some food supplies on
their backs, formed in a column
and marched under escort to the
nearest railroad station. Each
was obliged to take along at
least one needful farming tool.
The houses. cattle and all the
belongings of the arrested were
either transferred to the local
Kolkhoz collective farm), or
auctioned off, the proceeds going
to the government. The old
parents of the "kulaks" were
chased out Of the houses and
ordered to leave their native
village for good
The Washington times., 1935-10-26
War on KuLGks

In his splendid book on the
Soviet Union. the American pro.
fessor, Calvin Hoover, states that
he saw trainloads of peasants de-
ported into exile, who told him
that they did not know where
they were being taken. These
were the prosperous peasants or
"kulaks" who were to be "exter-
minated as a class" and who were
being taken to the remote regions
of the U.s.s.R. as voluntary colo
nists."
When the Central Committee
Of the Communist Party had de-
cided to exterminate the "kulaks''
as a class, it entrusted the
OGPU with the execution of the
plan. The latter Immediately
realized that extraordinary
methods would be necessary,
since approximately four million
peasants, not counting their
families, had to be arrested and
sent into exile.
The whole business had to be
done quickly and the OGPU did
not bother about formalities.
Mass arrests of peasants began
simultaneously in all parts of the
Union. In actual practice the
procedure was as follows: The
district agent of the OGPU col
lected his information from the
village soviets and made out
lists of "kulaks." He then an
nounced that all the peasants
named in the lists were under
The Washington times., 1935-10-26
From Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Oct. %
william Randolph Hearst,
Los Angeles Examiner.
Atlantic City. with all the ad-
vantageS of California, natural
and otherwise; no State income
tax; convenient to financial and
all industrial centers, invites you
and sincerely hopes that you will
decide to make this your home.
(Signed) c. D. WHITE, Mayor.