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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25
A Thought for Today
Best Plan To Date

An appropriation of $2,O0O,000 is cal culated to care for all the old age pensions that would be granted in this state in the first year of operation, according to six bills, all identical, that were introduced in the Legislature this week. It is a fortu- nate thing that the measures are alike in every respect. We think that in previous years considerable support was lost by the fact that there were so many different agencies working for so many different forms of old age relief. Now that all con- cerned have combined they certainly should be able to do more than in the past.
 The best thing the state ever did for old age pensions was the creation of com- mission to study the advisability of the plan. And this commission was created with joker in the bill of establishment. There was no appropriation for it's inves- tigations. Thanks to the valiant efforts of Governor Cross fair sum was found and the commission completed it's work and made it's report. It was not accepted any more than were the first attempts at passage However, the two years since 1883, when President Roosevelt went into office, have changed ideas on social legis- lation. We're now old age pension conscious.
 We have not mentioned the fact that the present measures do not make provision for raising the $2,O0O,OOO appropriation guar anteed to give at least $7 a week to all eligible persons over 65 years during the year 1886. We think, though, that this has been explained before. If it is neces- sary to levy tax to raise this sum it can be done. But establishment of the pen- sion plan is going to save the state at least $2,0OO,00 which it now pays out for wards in various homes, almshouses, etc. That IS the saving feature. There really is no heavy burden imposed on the state. And if Uncle Sam passes an old age bill granting con- tributions to those states where pensions are paid, it can easily be seen that Connec- ticut will not be financially burdened at all. We think the time has come for the old age pension.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25
So They Say

Mary Pickford is a wonderful girl and we are great friends, but there's nothing serious between us.-"Buddy" Rogers, film star.
 My children my greatest and almost my only joy.-Signora Teresa Raschi Loffcri Rome province champion mother of 12.
 Any attempt to make sterilization compulsory or even alternative to secluson in institution would be a violation of the sanctity of human life-Prof J. E. s. Hadane London.
 There is no danger from pork, so far as trich- inosis is concerned, If is taken to cook well all pork and products containing pork muscle tis- sue.-Dr Benjamin Schwartz department of agri- culture zoologst.
 If have committed errors 1t is because presi- dents are human, but I never knowingly have permitted anyone to suffer njustice.-Retirng President Oreamuno Ricardo Jimincz of Costa Rica
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25

potent figure in Mississippi. So much sot hat he is claiming Pat may not even run to succeed himself.
 There is little likelihood of that.
 Pat is worried, but no one has ever accused him from run ming away from fight. He will compromise if he can, but If he has to battle he will.
 And he Is a resourceful scrap. per. Evidence of this is his assiduous wooing of Bilbo.
 The little, red necktic- wearing haranguer Is the one man i'm Mississippi who can match rhe. tOrfcal blows with Huey. Also he has a large and devoted fol. lowing in the sticks.
 So Pat, a mighty figure in the senate, Is seeing to 1t that his colleague Is receiving every con- sideration. Not only were Bilbo's committee assignment desires filled immediately, but he re- ceived the further distinction of being made senior new member on each of the committees to which he was appointed.
 MERRY-GO-ROUND
 You can't buy potlikker in the senate restaurant In spite of Huey Longs campaign for that delicacy, 1t failed to become a fad. The most popular dish 4a the menu--is bean soup The House restaurant serves beer. On the senate side, tho strongest drink available is near beer More than 100, per- sons have been laid off by the AAA because 1t was found they were married and that the hus- husband, or wife, was also em- ployed in government service. .. Altogether more than 700 persons have been laid off by the AAA in the last three months Still the employment office Is invaded by about 100 new appll- cants daily. They are hiring no one, have 50,000 applications on file The HOLC laid off 800 workers in one day recent ly.s Senator McNary of Or- egon, minority floor leader, is sometimes the only senator to be seen on the republican side of floor. Many republicans, re- alizing the futility of opposing the democratic steamroller, don't take the trouble to atetnd ses- sions Though the galleries were crowded to hear Borah de. liver his attack of the World Court, only thirty senators were present Letters received from farmers at the Correspon- dence Division of the AAA are conscientiously read in spite of frequently poor penmanship. FavorNe devise in deciphering C cramped han dis the magnifying glass.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25

baths and diet" have been found, after long study, to have mo particular signifi- cence" in catching or avoiding colds. When these conditions are very bads there may be slight increase in colds. Along with chilling and exposure they play a part "only when the infectious agent of the cold is present"
 That is one reason why it is so import ant for persons with colds to keep them- selves isolated until the infectious stage is past. Children coming down with colds should be kept at home not only for their own sakes but for their schoolmates' protection. General health should be maintained, for that infectious agent" is present a good part of the time. It is well to be prepared to fight it successfully. Some of the best aids known today are cod liver oil and other foods containing the "anticold vitamin," and sunshine or it's artificial substitute, the ultra violet lamp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25
Paris Letter
By REYNOLDS PACKARD zynited Press Stan Correspondent

Paris (UP)-That nondescript fellow with the engaging smile who floats around the boulevards offer ing to show tourists the high spots of night-life here Is becoming O man of rare intellect.
 Like everybody else, the Paris guide is changing with the trend of the times. Rich American tourists are scarce these days, but the Paris guide still is on the job. And how Is he doing? Well, everybody he can, but on more modest scale.
 Business Fair
 "Sure, we're doing fair enough, considering that times aren't as good as they used to be-" one of the guides said. 'The only trouble Is we've got to be to brainy these days" just sail up to a tourist and there wasn't any brains to 1t. Now trade is so scarce we've got to use our heads more.
 Shoes Help
 "We have learned to tell the na- tionalities by the shoes tourist wears. And if we're in doubt, why the collar is a great help. Sure, we're regular psychologists.
 And that's not the least of it.. Why, do you think in the old days of prosperity knew anything about the Louvre and other art galleries? I'll say not. Now I am an authority on Paris art treas- ures and historic wonders. Why, just the other day a tourist want ed me to show him the cathedrals and dance halls, all on one tour. These tourists get one guide for everything"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25
Colds And Climates

It may or may not be any consolation to persons who must stay in the northern part of the country during the snowiest and coldest weeks of the winter, to learn from professor of medicine that climate has nothing to do with the common cold". In fact, people have colds in any section of the country or any state in the Union. It is an elusive virus and not the temper ature or humidity or anything else of that sort which gives us colds.
 The medical teacher went on to say that such, factors as "rubbers, clothing, warm underwear, heat in houses, kind of sleep ing quarters, the amount of sleep, the amount of exercise, smoking, taking cold
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25
A Book a Day
A Tortured Genius In Quest Of Truth
BY BRUCE CATION

In we Are Betrayed" Vardis Fisher completes the trilogy which may well stand as one of American literature's finest achievements in this decade-the three tense, nerv- ous, haunted, and -passionately honest books which describe an American boys struggle with his environment.
 Vridar Hunter, product of an Idaho ranch. is a university student in Utah when this book opens. He has many adventures in the physical world--he joins the army. works successively as taxi driver, mechanic, bootlegger, janitor, and instructor in a college English class, and studies for doctors de- gree in Chicago-but the book Is primarily on Odyssey of his spirit ual questing.
 For Vridar is after nothing less than contact with the ultimate re- alities. He insists on getting to the bottom of things. He demands com plete intellectual freedom and hon. esty, and he refuses to compromise in the slightest degree. But the cards are stacked against him. His environment Is hostile and his own nature, the product ot this environment, is an obstacle He Is married to a girl whom ht loves passionately, but he can set his marriage only as a stumbling block in his path.
 Not until 1t is too late does h' realize that his wife's cool sanity her acceptance of the world on It own terms, is what he. e..peeds. B! that time he has driven her to sui eide and wrecked his own happi ness.
 This is not a pleasant book, an. it won't be a best seller. But ] Is strong and honest, the work Q an authentic genius. Published b
 Doubleday. Doran & Company, l
 sells for $2.50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25

One more effort by the city of Hartford to secure Admiral Farragut's flagship, the battleship Hartford, has failed. A couple of years ago there was considerable agita- tion in the Capitol City to have the old vessel reconditioned and brought up the Connecticut river to be anchored near Hartford. It would then be transformed into sort of floating museum. The idea didn't meet with approval down in Wash ington, however, and all negotiations ceased Recently Congressman Kopple- mann was asked to interest himself in the idea. He sounded out officials. Once more they turned thumbs down. This time it looks as if it would be final.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25

c. Who is the ''Black Pope?
 A. The title is sometimes ap- piled to the general of the Society or Jesus, or Jesuits.
 Q. Name the members of Presi- dent Roosevelt's cabinet.
 A. Corde1I Hull, secretary of state; Henry Morganthau, Jr, sec retary of the treasury; George H. Dern. secretary of war; Homer 5 Cummings, attorney general; Jamef A. Farley, postmaster general; Claude A. Swanson, secretary oi the navy; Harold l.. Ickes, secrs- tary of the interior; Henry A. Wal lace, secretary of agriculture; Dan- iel c. Roper, secretary of conn rnerce; Frances Perkins, secretary of labor.
 If you want g copy of our bull letin THE CONGRESS, write to the Waterbury Democrats Wash. inton Bureau, enclosing five cents In postage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25
ChuckleCo
YOU KNOW FEM
By Douglas Goodrich

The damsel from Rose Heights watching her first bowling match who, when told strike meant get ting all the pins. wanted to know why they didn't roll for money.
 And there is one young fellow around the alleys who bowls so well Willie Nilly calls him Otto he always has a spare.
 Also that Newton bon vivant who says cheese on rye is all right. but he doesn't care for 1t on top of Scotch.
 And there is the young lady over in Robbinsville who complains that her Scotch boy friend is too tight with his squeezes.
 WA the other hand there Is an Oa1sda1e gallan twho Gin this day and age!) wanted to kiss his fair iady's glove, and the gal gave him the mitten. Bill the Shovel Runner says au- tomobile accidents are more often q case of bad brakes than bad breaks.
 And there is the East End girl who remarked that sled ride ii just another kind to walk back from.
 sh eobjected to putting on skates
 too. because she didn't want to be slip shod.
 Then there is the man oyer fl Westmont who has had to pay foi cleaning the suits Of two or three pedestrians who fell on his unshov.
 eled sidewalk. We suggest he start Q eiush fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25

o. What was the score in the football game between the Univer- sity of Hawaii and Denver, Decem- Der IS, 1884? A. Hawaii won, 36 to 14.
 o. What is the plural form of goose, a fiatiron used by tailors?
 A., Gooses.
 Q. Name the manager of the Metropolitan Opera company in New York.
 A, Giulio Gatti-Casazza will continue as director until April, 1895.
 O. Which is the largest island of the Philippines?
 A. Luzon.
 O. Who wrote "The Rise of American Civilization"
 A. Charles A. and Mary Beard. o. Name the publisher and give 70 address of 'The Farm Jour-
 published in Philadelphia, A. Wilmer Atkinson Go, pub fishers. SW corner Washington Square.
 O. What is the estimated popu- lation of the United States?
 A. The June, 1894, estimate was 126,425,000.
 0. Name the governor of Ha- wall. When was he appointed?
 A. Joseph B.. Poindexter, ap- pointed January 20. 1894.
 O. When was the U. s. bureau of mines established, and who was the first director? A. The bureau was established July l, 1910, under Joseph A. Holmes, director.
 O. What is the address of the Humane Society of Massachusetts? A. 73 Ames building, Boston, Mass.
 O. what is ammoniacal liquor? A. The solution of ammonium salts obtained when coal is distili- ed, as for the manufacture or gas. o. What was the cost of the yacht "Endeavor"? .,
 A. It Is reported to have cost $500, 1000.
 0. Is the Rye River in England or Scotland?
 A. There are three Rye Rivers tn Great Britain. two in Scotland and one in England and Wales. o. Where is the main office of the Gulf oil company?
 A. Gulf building, Pittsburg. Pa. O. What Is teaberry?
 A. That is another name for checkerberry or creeping winter green.
 o. When did state registrations of births begin in Louisiana?
 A. July 12, 1914.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25

Nevertheless, Joe insisted on going before the committee.
 On the way to Capitol Hill, assistants accompanying him were pessimistic.
 "Joc," they said, "this guy, Glass Is tough. If we escape with our skins we'll he lucky"
 Tt certainly looks bad," Ken nedy agreed. "I called the sen- ator at his home last night and he told me not to come. May be I shouldn't have come. It might irritate him.
 NOT so TOUGH
 Glass was waiting for Joe. But not in the mood he had feared.
 The little Virginian was graci- ous, friendly, courteous.
 "The chairman of the com mission," he informed his cOl- leagues, "has statement to make, ono I know we will all be very glad to hear"
 Joe was so startled at the cordial reception that 1t took him several moments to collect him. self.
 Glass friendliness was more than gesture.
 When the SEQ appropriation was reported out by his com mittee, the additional $3OO,OOO had been added to the grant. GREAT FRIENDSHIP
 A great friendship is in the making behind the scenes in senate cloakr0oms.
 The Damon and Pythias act is being put on by Misslssippi's two upper chamber statesmen, gangling Pat Harrison and '"The Man" Bilbo.
 In last years electioneering the two were on opposite sides. Pat supported his ex-colleague Hubert Stephens and Bilbo ha- rangued against them both.
 But that Is all fOrgOtetn now by Pat.
 Pat faces a campaign fight himself next year and the out look is none too bright. Huey Long is openly whetting his knife / for Pat, and the Kingfish is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25
Press Comment
MAJOR OR MINOR SCENERY
 (New Britain Hcrald)

What constitutes major type of American scenery?'
 A. R. Cammerer, director of the national park service, brought up the question in his report, during which he threw cold water on the plan to beautiful the Housantonic valley with federal money.
 Obviously the state could attend to beautifying the Housatonic and also the Connecticut, not relying upon the federals for penny. But equally as obvious is the concll- sion that the state, which has had plentitude of years in which to get to work on such projects. has failed. It lacked the imagination and the stimulation. Instead of
 beautifying the rivers 1t permitted their defilement.
 With the federal government the outlook Is different. It is far more efficient as a beautifier than the states, which appear to be toe nearsighted. It should not be an object of a national park director, therefore, to throw cold water upon any plan which would bring about result distinctly in the public interest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25

Waterbury had real good taste of dig ging itself out of snow drifts yesterday. While the storm did not tie up the city like the blizzard of February, 1884, it provided plenty of opportunity to get out and do bit of work. And our hearty con- grats to "Tom" Fleming of the Street De- partment for the excellent manner Tn which he and his men maintained steady vigil over our streets from the time the snow started to pile up and make the go- ing hard. It was an excellent piece of work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25
Selected Poem
COUNTRY NIGHT.

(Helen Maring in The New York Sun) Beyond the farmhouse window night has come wall thick though 1t were of stone. Black country night of cloudy skies has grown Into thickness of the dark, the sum Of staress heights and mine-dark depths that
 thrum
 And march across the land like blood and bone Only the country night, and that alone Has black that beats against you like a drum thousand nights may have a star or two, Or moonlight or moon behind the clouds But this is black that presses in and crowds; You can reach out and touch it-and you do. only q country night in winter can Be black enough to wall against a man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25
Low-Cost Homes

The government plans to go ahead this year with what Public Works Administra- for Iskes call "a truly great housing program. There will be slum clearance projects in industrial cities and low-cost housing projects for workers in the sub urbs of industrial towns, to the value of perhaps $1,500,000,000. The aim is to have such building enterprises pay their own way so far as possible; but, how ever, that may be, Uncle Sam is going ahead with them.
 The administration has hoped that pri- vate capital would get into this sort of en- terprise. Capital still holds back, and so the government feels obliged to do it, for the double purpose of getting the building industry under way again and providing housing accommodations that are greatly needed. Foreign governments in many countries have done such building. So have private capital groups Properly planned and managed, such enterprises ought to pay more profit than billions of idle American capital are now making.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25

The Charter Oak will constitute the principal design on the tercentenary coin to be minted for Connecticut this year. Information to this effect was forwarded by Senator Augustine Lonergan this week. The added information that the same design might be used for the commemora- tive stamp is not encouraging. We see no reason why we should make both the stamp and coin correspond in appearance. It seems to indicate lack of imagination. We did think that of recent years the Bureau of Engraving and Printing was marking to the words of wisdom as ad- vanced by men who have made the study of stamps of all nations their hobby. If anybody is to be consulted on the Connec- ticut stamp by all means don't overlook the philatelists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25
In New York

There's Q genuine horse -laueh in today's ''In New York" column, written from Miami, Fla, where Paul Harrison has gone in quest of vacatiOning Broadway celebri- ties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25
Questions And Answers
 by The Democrats Washington information Bureau
YOUa aUEsTIONs ANswERED

 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25

Washington, Jan 25.-To vet eran Washington observers there is q marked difference in the getting under way of this con- gross from those in the past.
 Other sessions by this time would he bustling with activity, committees would be busy and the clang of battle would be re- sounding on the floors.
 But this session Iias got started with one yawn after an- other. t...
 This is due to two reasons:
 FIRST, the Administration is sitting firmly on the lid Of all legislation so as to give the right of way to it's program, which is being doled out piece-mcal.
 SECOND, this Congress is the first in its 148-year old history, that 1t has convened fresh from the polls.
 Previously thirteen months and a lame duck" session inter- vened before the newly-elected members took office.
 This lapse of time enabled them to get acclimated and into harness. It made for a greater continuity in the tempo of con- gress.
 It also gave '1ame ducks" marvellous opportunities for log rolling pork grabbing and other pelfing deals.
 Which was why after a decade of effort, Senator George Norris amendment abolishing flame duck" session finally was written into the Constitution.
 SURPRISED
 Sandy-haired Joe Kennedy, Boston, chairman of the Securi- ties Exchange commission, is still mopping his brow.
 The House Appropriations committee has slashed next years grant for his commission from $2,3OO,00O recommended by the Budget Bureau to $1,S0O,00O. After vehement protest by Joe, the committee finally added $2O0,oO0 bringing the total to $2,000,000.
 This was the condition of the SEC appropriation when 1t went to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
 Joe, insisting that unless the remaining $30O,0O0 was granted, the work of the SEC would be seriously crippled, prepared to do battle with the senate com mittee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25
JANUARY 20

JANUARY 20
 To-day should be fortunate. There are a few hours which may prove discordant, however. such as the middle Of the evening. This is a good day for social interests or for club work. ~
 The color which is suited to SCORPIO October 24-November 22) Is orange brown, like the leaves in autumn. You of that sign should wear that color and also sea green, silver grey and purple.
 Birthdatc
 You should notice the texture or fabric or the quality of Q persons voice. Use caution when you make changes from June 30 through September 23. Make the most of a good financial period from November 30 through De- cember 10.
 Danger December 12-16. 1895.
 Socially favorable November 14- 16, 1885. g4
 Readers desiring additional tn- TOrinnti0n regarding their horo- scopes gre invited to comnIunicaee with Octayiilc in care of this news. paper. Enclose c 3scent stamped sclf-addresscd envelope. Z
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25

And now will Uncle Sam's face be red if the Supreme Court knocks out dollar devaluation and all of us creditors walk up and demand our $100,000,0 100000 in gold at the good old boom rate?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25
Daily Washington Merry Go Round
-BY DREW PEARsON and RoBEIsT s. ALLEN

 New Congress Held Check by Administrations SlW Getting Under Way Chairman Additional  Majority,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25

Benton. Ark = (UP) -. Seven sets of twins attend the Bryant consolidated school near here. They are five to 17 years old. There. are four sets of boys, two sets of girls and the oldest pair are Carl Ernest and Emma Anna Lens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25
Horoscope
By OCTAVINE

For persons who believe that hu. man destiny Is guided by the planets. the daily horoscope Is out lined by 6 noted astrOIOgcr. In addition to information of general interests, 1t outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25
Some Don't Bet

Some Don't Bet
 Broadway showgirls and singers, magnates of the night clubs, pro- uoters whose names the public seldom hears Where's Al Jolson, the heaviest race gambler in show business 2. Earl Carroll, who has less money than you'd expect, making $2 bets. Pretty Lillian Roth. who isn't betting.
 I like the races. Even though my horses pause to 1eer at me as they shuffle in the dusty wake of the field.