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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
A Real Monument"

Fairfield county legislators recently aired some views on the much-d1ScuSSed Merritt Parkway, which would make one suspect that all is still not well down in the southwestern part of the state. We don't know if it is the legislators or the members of the special parkway commis- sion, who stir up all the fuss about this expensive roadway, but certainly the rest of the state would prefer to see something actually happen in the way of providing parallel route to the Boston Post Road. That's what the Merritt Parkway set out to be. Now it's nothing but bone of contention.
 The latest criticism came from one of Connecticuts socialist State Senators, Albert E. Eccles of Bridgeport. At this recent session he spoke about certain rumors that had come to his ears, rela- tive to certain interested parties receiv- ing big fees for any work they might have done in connection with speeding up con- struction of the road. He used the follow ing language, rather picturesque, to de- scribe what the road would be if the rumorS were true. -, sort of Skunk's trail from one end of the county to the other. ."
 State Senator J. Kenneth Bradley, pIoiulleuJ III 4ouAS RSpuUliCdu CnCiCS, was among those reported to be involved in the rumors, but he diSclaimed anything personal in his dealings in behalf of the parkway. It does seem as if these rumors could be easily skipped over as they are no doubt nothing more than the mutter- ings always linked with such an enter prise. But the countS legislators would De conferring an immense favor on the rest of the state if they would saAe s:ch forward stand that this road was actually on the way towards completion y next fall
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
A Thought for Today
Ut Can Be Done''

Quoting personal message from Pres ident Roosevelt, in which he points out that "the wide dissemination of articles and other information depicting the hor- TOTS of reckless driving" has stirred mil- lions of motorists, and citing their own experience in publishing the horror article, And Sudden Death" which revealed automobile slaughter in stark terms of blood and anguish, the editors of the Readers Digest in its January issue explain why at last they are con- vinced something can be done about the appalling situation which to many has seemed beyond human control.
 It is stated that some $500, ,OOO pamph- let reprints of And Sudden Death, have been ordered for distribution by la- dividuals, corporations, traffic authorities and judges, while over 2,000 newspapers and magazines have reprinted it in their own columns. A total printed circulation exceeding 35,000,000 indicates in their opinion that the public is being awakened to the gravity of things. Can such wave of universal response sweep the country only to subside without leaving constructive ach1evement?" they ask.
 Recent American history shows that when we are fully aroused to national ulGIldCG, we dCG. W1AC11 O41C ScbAAEo0SA terror became insufferable, we finally swept the worst offenders from the stage. In 1898 typhoid was raging killer; even in 1911 it was still claiming 21 lives out of every 100000 population. We put our scientists and educators to work; by 1852 fewer people were dying of typhoid than whooping cough-less than in 100000"
 Other outstanding achievements are cited = all brought about by nationwide awareness followed by organized, wide spread action. The figures for diphtheria and scarlet fever, diseases which once ravaged this country, are listed, as well as the remarkable improvement in rail- road and industrial safety. Industry has made an equally impressive record" points out the Digest. Between 1926 and 1884 accidents in all industries were cut 57 per cent. Even taxis have reduced deaths 60 per cent since 1929."
 The experience of number of cities in reducing motor fatalities in recent weeks through planned, organized and determined campaigns, backed by aroused sentiment, is cited as proving Tt Can Be Done." Says Readers Digest, after re- ferring to the fact that over 36,000 people were killed by automobile last year, If the entire nation had applied the avail able knowledge as effectively as Milwau- kee has = and Milwaukee safety cru SaderS consider their work only begun -- 22,800 people who were killed by auto mobiles last year would be alive today.
 Plainly the thing can be done gener- ally, since such results have been achieved here and there. The tools are at hand. The job calls for unstinting CO., operation of every public official of every school teacher; of every police officer = and, as the President points out, it calls for the conscientious acceptance, by every individual, of his personal responsibility to drive safely, as social duty"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28

It was good news to local motorists that the second of the semi-annual motor vehicle inspections would not start in Waterbury in January. And it was further encouraging to read that the Freight street site would not be picked this time for the safety lane. Doubtless Mayor Hayes opposition to the same was the deciding factor in this latter course of action. It does seem as if the inspections come pretty close together, but that prob- ably is partly the fault of car owners who wait to have their cars tested instead of coming forward as soon as the lane is opened A few more tests will no doubt speed up the process.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
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FAST TIPPING (Meriden Journal)

Miss Reno Poulsen of Waterbury, Connecticut, an amateur typist champion, remarks that rhythm, practice, and concentration, are the methods for attaining high skill in typing.
 Since the modern world does the bulk of its writing with the type- writer keyboard, 1t is vital to every body to know how to play on this little kind of piano. We need that smooth, even, and rapid touch that will turn out @ big volume of clearly printed work.
 An inanimate mechanism like a typewriter, can only do one thing when a certain act is performed. When you punch a certain key, you always get a certain letter on your paper. But the human body is no such automatic machine. Your finger can make thousands of dif- ferent motions. Only the most per- feet mental and nervous control can select and perform the one right action at the right instant in this form of effort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28

The Department of Agriculture has committed itself so irrevocably to the policy of planting trees in shelter belts in the arid regions to serve as windbreaks that 1t is too much to expect it to give up this experiment until experience has proved it to be too costly to be prac- ticable. It is, therefore, unreason- able to criticize the department for announcing that five 0. 0. c. camps are now occupied with planting a million trees in the Southwest as a permanent check against wind erosion.
 Fortunately, the 0. c. c. boys have, for the most part, been oc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
A Book a Day
So Contract Finally Gets Down to Earth
 BY BRUCE CATION

The noble game of contract bridge seems at last to be simmering down to something that an ordinary mor- tai can play without combining all the graces of a mathematical wizard and a blindfold chess player.
 Time was when the mere mul- tiplicity of systems alone was enough to drive the neophyte to strong waters. It made for a lot of high-powered conversation - and only the golf bug can outdo the bridge addict when 1t comes to talk ing about his pet game-but it also made for a sharp pain in the neck for the hopeful soul who wanted to play the game, but didn't care to devote his life to 1t.
 l All this is by way of preface to the news that something resembling a fool-proof book on bridge is at last on the market. It is called "Culbertson System Self Teacher, ," 1t is written by Louis H. Watson and I. H. Bloom, and 1t seems to har- monize all the various systems into one compact and easily grasped pro- cedure that you can get the hang of without driving yourself to con- p.ete dizziness.
 I wouldn't know much about the theoretic soundness of it; but it is worth noticing that this is the first book on bridge to bear on it's cover nm fVaA0VaaFsaAs4f <N0svA THYf1ItosrA Ei McKenney. secretary of the American Bridge league, and author of daily articles on contract pub- lished in The Democrat, which ought to be sufiicient testimonial to its worth.
 I can testify that it presents a system easy to understand and fol- To-" and makes contract, at lest, look like a game and not a life work.
 Contract Bridge Publications oi Pittsburg, publishes the book ct 3l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
Horoscope

For persons who believe that hu- man destiny is guided by the plants. the daily horoscope is outlined by a noted astrologer. Tn addition to information of general inteset, it outlines information of special in- terest to persons born on the desig- mated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28

We regret that in recent editorial the age limits for those subjects to the old age pension were incorrect. We said that all between the ages of 21 and 65 must pay. The original intent of our legislators was this, but finally the law was passed with the age limits as q to 60, inclusive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
Selected Poem
WOODEN SHOES

WOODEN SHOES tElla Christensen in the Poets Corner of the
 Hartford Times) Karen dreamed of a black haired doll With slippers made of leather; Eric dreamed of viking ship With sails as white as feather; Elsa longed for a silken dress And Hans for svord-but woe Filled their blue eyes on Christmas morn, When they saw eight shoes in row.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28

When Uncle Sam hires an incompetent, everybody jumps onto him; and when he hires good man. private business grabs him at bigger salary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
DECEMBER 2s

DECEMBER 2S Most favored ones today are those who were born from Jan. 20 through Feb. '19.
 General Indications for the Day
 for Everybody
 Morning-Very good.
 Afternoon-Dangerous.
 Evening-Doubtftll.
 The early morning is the most favored time.
 Today's Birthdate You should love to collect coins and should be able to have a suc- cessful pawnbroker's business. Very sudden and successful new arrangements should be profitable to you during May, 1886. Romantic attachments or love affairs may be the outcome of chance acquaint- anceS.
 Danger July l through 8, 1936. Study and travel should benefit you in a conservative way during January, 1886.
 Readers desiring additional in- formation regarding their horo- scopes are invited to communicate with Octavine in care of The Wa terbury Democrat. Enclose 3 cent stamped, self-addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28

NSeM yVO 8MDWVk OOvN2e Oe these test questions? Turn to last page for che answers. 1. What does boxing the conn., pass" mean?
 2. What is kolinsky?
 3. Who was John Dalton? {. When and where was the Royal Humane Society founded?
 s. Where is Spring Hill College? 6. In which European city is Charing Gross?
 2. Who wrote the Epistle to Phi- lemon7
 6. Tn the church calendar, what is the name for the Friday before Eastere
 g. In Greek mythology, what is the generic name of a large num- Der of female divinities of inferior rank2
 10. Who was Alexander Hum- boldte
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
Daily Mn-......- n~~..-..a Washington sv@SA y -s-.~s - s~--s@ DRASTIC WAR TAX ASKED
 ON LARGE INCOMES
= By DREW PEARSON and ROnERT B ALLEN

Washington, December 28 IA drastic tax on upper bracket incomes and corporation profits in the event the U S. becomes embroled in war is one of the major features of the neutrality legislation that meebrs of the Senate munitions investigating committee plan to ofter At the coming session Unlike her Cabinet colleague,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
T0-DAYs COMMON ERROR Never say, Everyone cannot
 fail deeply to be pained by this tragedy; say, "to be deeply pained."

A. When he is in 8 club, hotel or apartment house elevator. In bus mess buildings and stores the ele- vator is regarded as a public place, where 1t is not necessary to remove ones hat.
 e. Has Joe E. Brown, the movie actor, any children
 A. He has two sons and two daughters, one of the latter being an adopted child.
 e. Where was Nino Martini, the opera singer bornp How old is he, and what is his general appearance and the range of his voice?
 A. He was born in Verona, Italy, and is % years old; tall, slender, and has dark hair and olive-green eyes. His range covers more than two oc- taves, extending to F above high c.
 e. Is there any danger of cat sucking the breath of a baby if left in the room alone with the child? A. Cats do not suck the breath of children. The cat is one of the daintiest animals and likes a soft clean place to sleep. If the baby is lying in a crib or carriage, cat might jump up and try to find place beside the infant, and if the crib or bed is narrow, the cat might lie directly on the child and smother 8 baby by It's relatively greater weight. If 8 pet cat has basket with pillow in which it has been taught to sleep, there is little like lihood that 1t will lie on the baby's bed or carriage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28

Funny how people say, business and industry" when it's all business and "beer and liquor" when it's all liquor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
Current Comments

One feels that in hiseheart of hearts President Roosevelt still ap- plauds tn slogan he took from the late Huey Long, Soak the rich."-- H. Gordon Selfridge, American born London mercant.
 The last six months have dis- played clearly that the league of nations is primarily a political and not peace instrument.-Senator Ar- thur Vandenberg. Michigan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28

If you want . copy of our book let CANDY MAKING. write to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., North west, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents for postage and handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
Wintersetting

Wintersetting
 The cards are stacked and good cheer is spread across the desk. From Leon Belasco, the maestro now in Chicago, a caricature cut- out of himself.
 From England, Rupert D'Oyiy Carte of the Gilbert A Sullivan troupe, sends a brochure showing all of the Savoyards' dashing char acters assembled in one place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
Sec Commissioner

Reason given by Commissioner George c. Mathews for not re. signing from the Securities and Exchange commission in antipathy for living in New York. He had expected to join the General Telephone company with offices in Madison, Wisconsin. How-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28

Daily Almanac Moon sets 3:04 D. m. o,,' rises 7:16 a. n.; sets 4:31 D. m. All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28

sSSsseSSSesNS8
 From Percy Kilbride, one of Broadway's most hilarious deadpan comedians, a card of serious lnien, depicting @ White Christmas Eve in 8 New England village.
 From Alex Yokel, who fell heir to million dollars overnight when he produced 8 Men on Q Horse" greetings that combine advertise ment and best wishes, for his token shows him holding the reins on the 6 8 Men on 8 Horse" companies now playing that frolic.
 From Paul Whiteman, 8 sedate circular celebrating the holidays.
 From the Olsens George, the bandmaster and his wife, Ethel Shutta) 8 bright epistle revealing them and the orchestra taking Q sleigh ride through the clouds.
 From Jack Benny. radios funny man, a snow white bulletin.
 And here is one from Honorable Wu with a Brooklyn postmark. My laundry man?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS
tess NE

New York, Dec. 28--In serener moments, this correspondent takes inventory of Christmas and New Years greetings from near and far and gathers that art and ingenuity on Yuletide salutations are on the upgrade.
 From Jack, Hannah and Joan Dempsey comes . cobalt blue bro- chure, with not a single allusiOn to fsticuffs or steaks and chops. In. stead, three tapering candles glim- mer over a cherry blossom branch.
 From Fred Allen, the mad veg, a starched shirt sleeve, wishing me every success in continuing to get slong on my own frAyed cuff.
 From Walt Disney, the seasons greetings for the whole House of Mickey Mouse and personal best- wishes from Donald Duck, Clara belle Cow, Pluto, the Mutt, the Three Little Pigs and finally, Min- nie Mouse.
 From Marion Talley, the opera tic diva, @ demure card showing Q magnificent baby grand ready to serve fortissirno accompaniment while she warbles "A Merry Xmas.
 From Rudy Vallee, g striking pho- to of the curly-locks crooner him. self, standing pensively before the fireside of his Maine lodge. He does not write his name across the top but 1t must be he.
 From Gene Lockhart, now mak- ing 8 marquee name for himself in Hollywood. a neat coupon, ask ing me to i'll in acknowledgment of receipt and send it right back.
 From Sophie Tucker, a sketch of 8 cherubic babe yodelling into the mike, Are You Listening?"
 From Hugh O'Connell. tinselled picture of schooner sailing safely into port.
 From Loretta Young, the film goddess, Q cheerful wire.
 From Dexter Fellowes, the herald ing trumpeteer for Ringing Broth- CTS and Barnum and Bailey's Cir GUS, an emblazoned salutation show ing a gallant knight riding toward the Big Tent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
T est Y O UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven O8 these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-16
SCHUMACHER'S LONG LINK IS
 ENDED AT LAST
Reds Pound Old Enemy in Mondays Game to
 Win, B to 6

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 15.- Hal Schumacher's four year jinx over Cincinnati and his eleven game winning streak were broken Monday as the Reds blasted the New York Giants for 13 to 6 vic- tory.
 Schumacher beat Cincinnati four teen times and tied them once since May 19, 1892.
 The loss of the game cut the Giants lead in the National League to five games.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-16

times a week just as I have been doing and hope winning. I'd like to settle this title business with Ed Don George as soon as possible
 Did He Make Jeem quit?
 Many were inclined to dismiss O'Mahoney's victory over Jim Lon dos in Boston with knowing wink. And maybe these wise ones know a thing or two, but the fact that "Jeem" announced what Ee claims is his permanent retirement from the mat shortly after Danno mnss- ed him up makes it look like a bona fide whipping.
 The examining physicians reveal ed that London had suffered frac- ture of two ribs and broken ulna bone of the right arm in his losing bout with the young Irishman.
 Jeem, who had held re-eminent title claims for five years after a title bout victory Dick Shikat, sailed for a long planned vacation in his native Greece with the declaration he'd had enough of the mat game. Maybe he meant he'd had enough of Danno.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-16
TO INVESTIGATE
 AIRLINER CRASH
Foreign Company Has Re- gently Experienced
 Series, Disasters

AMSTERDAM, July 16-Authori- ties have ordered rigid investiga- ticn of a series of disasters to the Netherlands air liners as result of Sundays tragedy in which six persons were killed when Schiphol Airdrome giant Fokker plane crash ed into a dyke and burst into flames soon after taking off from Ham burg.
 The Fokker air liner is the third flying hotel" of the Netherlands wrecked in little more than six months.
 Thirteen pas ngers and one member of the crew escaped from the plane through a small rear door. Two English passengers and four of the crew were killed. There were no Americans aboard.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-16
NICE LUMP OF GOLD

Egan Petrokvo and Jess Taylor, who have a lease on the Ramsey Rutherford Mine over the Valdez Glacier. recently arrived in Valdez with four pounds of gold millec by them.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-16
5 p Q R I SLANTS

M. Jacques Curley is so happy these fine days that he walks around humming to himself. At times he even breaks out into song when he suspects no ore is near.
 When a man achieves one of his pet ambitions he has a right to be happy-and even sing if he cares to.
 It seems that all his life. or at least that portion of his life that has been dedicated to promoting wrestling matches, M. Curley has more or less secretly grieved be- cause he could not find a great Irish wrestler. It made him very unhappy to think that the Cana dians, the Germans, the Poles, the Italians, the Swedes, the Bulgar- ians. the Turks, the French, and in fact every nationality except the Irish had a standout wrestler to cheer.
 True, there have been some fair Iris.i grapplers, but until Danno O'Mahoney came along to topple Jim Londos and take over that por- ton of the worlds wrestling crown which the Greek possessed, there was no Irishman entitled to the stamp of greatness as a mat per- former
 Now that O'Mahoney has "ar- rived is it any wonder that M. Curley is too delighted for words?
 O'Mahoney came here last win ter from County Cork, Ireland, with out benefit of the usual advance
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-16
SPORT BRIEFS


 In an exnIpition, Gordon Sling CT" Dunn, ex-Stanford, whirled the discus three times beyond the world record of I'll feet 11A inches. His best toss was 176-6.
 Dave Mitchell, 1884 national pub lie links golf champion, will be de- lending his title over his own home course, Coffin, in Indianapolis this summer.
 Eddie Phillips, catcher brought on by Cleveland from Albany to help out during Frank Pytlak's ab- sence, is Boston college graduate. He was gray-haired at 26.
 Three sons of Joe Wood Smoky Joe" when he hurled for the Boston Red Sox g years ago-had three sons in an all-star team which played the Yale varsity this spring One of the greatest ambitions of Glenn Cunningham, great miller, is to learn to play golf, and then whip his old Kansas coach, Bill HargiSs, on the links.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-16
NAVY ARRIVAL
 COMPLICATES
 BASEBALL SKED
Slate Now Lists B Regular Games in 20 Days Be-
 fore Season S End
GAME TONIGHT At Baseball Park - Elks vs. Legion at 6:30 o'clock.

With the scheduled arrival of "the Navy this weekend, Juneau's baseball program becomes all the more complicated. Undoubtedly, the visiting destroyers and cruiser will have baseball teams desirous of competition with squads from Ju- neau
 Ordinarily, the prospect of extra games with out-of-town teams is good one to City League players, but not to such pronounced de- gree this year. The records show that there are now four postponed contests on the schedule, and nine regular contests remain to be play ed before the little World Series after August 4, just 20 days from today.
 Thirteen games Tn 20 days is a tough enough assignment without crowding in too many outside con- tests. Of course, some Navy games must be and probably will be play ed, but many Juneau fans today are beginning to wonder just how the City League is to overcome the rain jinx which has dogged it's steps for the last week.
 For instance, this morning the prospects for the game scheduled for tonight between the Elks and the Legion were not good. A steady drizzle was falling, and there was no muchly y-needed sun to dry out the soggy Baseball Park field How ever, the go is scheduled to start at 6:30 o'clock.