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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
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Both major parties in Connecticut seem to bo a bit disturbed about the out come next November. Last spring demo- cratS were extremely confident that all was we'll in our midst and that the state would remain safely democratic. This followed the early.year jubilation of the republicans during which 1t had freely been predicted by state leaders and those far of in Washington that Connece ticut was ready to swing back into the republican column. This sentiment changed before summer had arrived and there were few predictions from repub' licans.
 Now once more republicans are Start- ing to claim the state on the basis of what others are saying. They are also bringing Col. Frank Knox, the vice-preSi- dental candidate, into our midst. It is quite some few years since Connecticut has had either a republican or democratic vice-presidential candidate in It's midst. Tn fact we don't recall one ever visiting Waterbury before. Perhaps they have long years ago, but that's unlikely, be- cause, as rule, the vice-preSidential can- didate didn't do SO much gallivanating around the nation.
 The mere fact that the second place nominee is coming into Connecticut and other high-rahking g.op. speakers will follow is proof that the republicans aren't so sure about swinging this state to their standard. It is a bit different to claim a state and actually to win it. Democrats have distinct advantage, even with the presence of union and socialist candt- dates in the field. They are in office. If they remember this and act accordingly they may be able to capitalize on 1t. The election isn't over yet; 1t isn't won yet. But no party will win 1t this fall without making a real effort. No one can deny that the democrats didn't do this in the last three state and national elections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25

The vice cleanup that federal, state, and local authorities are launching is going to shake this staid old state of Connecticut before 1t is completed. The meagre results that have been obtained to date are just a patch on what may be revealed in the days to come The "slcuths" are on the job and going to keep on 1t, too. The recent disclosures in New York City at the trial of @ notorious character are going to be repeated in Connecticut. An inkling of what may be expected to come was contained in The Saturday Democrat in the reported investigation of New Haven county phy. sicians. They may be linked to the white slave activities by the findings of the federal agents who are hot on the trail of all those concerned with this nefarious, but extremely profitable, business All in all the state may look forward to Q good, thorough clear!up and many cit. zens will give thanks to the vigilance of the federal Department of Justice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25

It B that tho republican com. bat setup consists of two distinct establishments, each directed by Q separate general staff.
 ONE SECTION is concerned on. tireiy with the political phases of the presidential contest. Its gen. erals are the group of Kansas newSpapermen and presidential contest. Its generals are the group Of KanBaS newBpepermeT and politicians who guided Landon'B nomination strategy and upon whose experience and counsel he leans. This political high.coEn. Tnand functions from Topeka and b the intimate staff which is 60. companying the governor on this crucial "tesw trip.
 THE OTHER UNTT is best de. gcribed aB tho "technICap or. gnnization or ideA men. It iS the real heart of republican national paper reports of pickering and friction within tho republican Hlkn CoHIBnh1u'
 With National Chairman John Hamilton OrRtlng about the country, Chicago headquarters hes been FudderlesS, leaving the two factions to squabble de. IightfuIly among themselves. Now, however, Land0n'B clamp down on Hamilt0n's oFat0ry will keep him in Chicago, and he is expected to establish over that office . new auFa Of republican brOtherIy love.
 The governor, incidentally, has been 100 per cent behind the technical group in every show. down thus far.
 Master Mind
 For Hill Dlackett, Chicago ad man and master mind of tho techniciang, this Is 0 new adVen. turc. lie makes no bones about knowing nothing about politics. But he does know how to put over . selling campaign, and that iB his function in the Landon organiSa. ton.
 Blackett, ike other big husl- ness men, got hot and bothered about Roosevelt spending. He was not particularly interested in Landon, but he was interested in defeating Roosevelt. And nc de. cided that the best way to do was to bring home to the house. wife and wage.earner the convics ton that the New Deal was reck. lesSiy squandering their money. Sponsor -
 So he took his idea to William D. Bell, president of the ATneri. can Cyananid company, aiSo chairman of the finance commit tee of the Republican National committee.
 As {. 0. D. money FaiseT, Bell has some very definite ideas on how that money should be spent. One of his brain children was the famous TepubIlcan brain trust which almost caused the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25

School days must be here again. And officials will pray for good health in Waterbury, SO that the 1036.37 schedule won't be disarranged as 1t was last fall, when the infantilc paralysis scare caused authorities to postpone the opening for three weeks. If the schedule goes as drawn up, 1t will provide for the usual cigi1t-Week system - eight weeks of school, then a weeks vacation. The cus' tomary holidays are also provided for in this years schedule. There should be no complaints from racial groups for failure to close or certain holidays
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
AUGUST 2e

AUGUST % Those most likely to be affected by today's influences are those born from Dec. 2i to Jan 2i.
 General Indications
 Morning-Very bad.
 AfternoOn--Bad.
 Evening-Dad.
 This is another unfortunate day. Avoid deceitfulness and wounding the feelings of others. You should posses courage strength and great Bagacity. Specu. Iation, children, romantic affairs should become of financial aid Dec. i030.
 Danger from fire, cutlery, or rash actions Sept. 2o-Oct. s, Socially favorable Nov. 17.2i.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
Which Ways Right

The most prolific source of income in our state right now iS probably the motor /, vehicle. Tn three ways 1t pours in annual = -yincomes annually. Without them the .state would be hard put to maintain it's .. fine system of highways, that we all
 know. But did you ever stop to think
 that the taxes collected from the motor z ist are not based on any estimates set up z for costs of maintaining highways, build- s ing new ones, giving service to drivers. {: They are based on the ability Of the car {: owner to pay in most cases.
 ! This year new system of registration [ charges went into effect. Instead of baS- r ing license fees on piston displacement, z as in the past, the department now ' charges per weight of vehicle. The charge z is averaging less per vehicle than former. z ly, which was what the notorist wanted. 2 Tn addition, however, we have the annual :. charge of $3 for every driving license.
 And further revenue is provided by tax
 ing each gallon of gasoline sold. One
 cent was added to this tax when the reg 7 igtration fees dropped. The revenue will
 thus balance with what 1t used to be.
 We admit that there should be some
 proportionate share paid by the drivers
 igtering control of our roads. We admit
 that the man who drives a huge truck
 over our roads should be assessed more
 than the owner of Q light pleasure car.
 The tax on gasoline may even be logically Eexplained. z But has 1t ever occurred to @S anyone that all such taxes might be
 based on the amount of money needed to carry on highway and motor vehicle work '-in the state. Such reasoning may not
 work out well, but taxes are devised for certain purposes, not merely to cause re-
 spect for statute nor to make people z faii in line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25

New York state has issued a poison ivy guide for vacationists. But the pamphlet doesn't tell where to find poison Ivy 50 that 1t can be avoided. It simply publishes a few pictures of the poison Ivy plant, how 1t can be recognized, and how to eradicate 1t. Some information on poison surnac is also offered the reader. It should be part of every mothers or fathers training of youngsters to point out poison ivy vines to youngsters growing up and enjoying the wide, open spaces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
Answers To Questions
By Frederick M. Ksrby

e. Are the sixth and seventh Books of Moses contained in the St. James version of the DibleT
 A. They are books of Egyptian black art or magic, and were never in the Bible, end have no cotlnec. ton with Moses, leader of tho peo. ple of Israel.
 c. IS Labor day . lega\ holidayS
 A. It was created c legA holiday by act of congress, to Do observed by the federal government.
 e. When is the sufIix "STd" used after . persons naImOS
 A. When the father uses the sui.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25

fix IT,, Srd is used to designato the third maie in direct line of descent, bearing the same name.
 e. How many drachTiaS are in . pintS
 A. A drachm s . liquid dram, and Q liquid pint (apothecarles' iiquid ImeagurO) contains i20 drachTlg, or draTIis.
 c. How much did tho gate TO. ceipts amount to for tho second Dompsey.Tunney fight in Chicago, on September a, io279
 A. e2,060,000.
 Y you want . copy of our book. lot "BURNANEES", write t0 Tho Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1Oi2 Thirteenth Gt., NoFths west, Washington, D. Q. Enclose 70 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
Selected Poem
POISON IVY

POISON IVY (Lura L. Tate of New Haven ir the New Haven
 JOurnal-C Courier) Where ere you go, green leaves entwine Tangled ecgtacy on the vine. To snare the innocent your aim, So vie thing 1t k to name. You travel far the sweet high way, To thrive through Scorch Of summer day, Bereft of soul, Q biackened knave, You crouch where grows daisy brave. The touch of you, an adder sting Where rests . swallows nesting wing, Tn Autumn days, flirl crimson flag; Flout danger to the feet that lag. Triumphant waves the reddened leaf For those who pluck and come to grief. Why must you wait for fall to cry This warning to the passerby2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 1i:0O ?. m (dayIight time).
 Sun rises e:l1 .. m; sets 7:20 ?. m. (day- light tIne).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 High tide at Milford Wednesday Aug. %, 6:0i D. m.; low tide, II:4e q. m. daylight tin1e).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25

peon kofBotten or appropriated without giving credit to their inventor. one Of them bounds back into mem- cry as the cam. pAlgn to sell Candidate Ian. don Co the vot- CTS has been started. Bush
 used to tell of Q hustMng, en.
 ergetic Negro peddler who inc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25

1. What are dingoes7
 2. Name the largest state ll areG in tho U. 6.
 g. When did the original Ku Klux Klan flourish in the Q. O.?
 {. To which country does the Arc. tic archipelago of Nova Zembla be- i0ng1
 5. Who was Antoine Etex?
 6. What and where is Loch Ericht2
 2. Name the parents of King James l of England.
 6. Tn which state arc the Black Hills?
 Q. How many Americans were killed in the Battle of Manila Dey5 10. What is the name of the great vulture of the Andes7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
A Thought for Today

WOO unto him inst bulldeth his house by m. Eighteousness, snd his chambers by wFoDgj thSt uSeth his nelghbOF's service wlthOut wages, and giVeth him not fer hs wOrks-JeFennlRh 22iiS
 
 Let him who expects one class of society to prosper in the highest degree, while the ether is h distress, try whether one side of his face can smile while the other b pinched-Fuiler
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25

Hostility to Americans in Berlin is said to have quickly disappeared when the games began. We're not such a bad lot when you get acquainted with us.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
Daily R0n1nd Washington -..~. i. z OLD TIMERS RESENT NEW
 c. O. P. PUBLICITY SETUP
RY DRE.v PEARSON and ROBERT 6, ALLEN

FEN ROUTE WITH GOVERNOR LANDON, Aug. 26-- Governor Ali Landons brief stop in Chicago site of the Republican national headquarters threw into clear focus a little known and remarkable feature of his campaign
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
Horoscope
Ny OCTAvINE

Wy OCEAVANE
 For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by the plants, the daily horoscope Is out. lined by . noted astrOlOgeF. In addition to information of special interest to persons born on the deslgnatea dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25

One of the big towns is demanding a "non.poIitical zoo" And why not norl- zooIogical politics?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
Here Too

Here Too
 The late Frank Bush was prob- ably tho greatest teller of stories the American variety theater ever knew. Most of his yarns have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
Current Cornnents


 I don't care who's elected, they're not going to repeal the social %" curity bill or relief. Tn the last anal. ysist it's all 6 question of who's zoe ing to control the patronage. James J. Walker, former mayor M New York.
 I would never stenog for Q bald- headed man. l! wouldn't ever get my work done--for I can't keep ny eyes of Q baidspot. --0lenda Tar" rell, movie actress.
 He never talks politics with me. ! hint around 6 little, but ! 6ont ges much from him. ! have to buy c paper to learn what he's going to do next. Mrs. William '. DoTah.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25

T0DAYg COMMON ERROR Never say, Directly we got there th0 train Ieev) say, ''Imtm0AlateIy after wo got thore," or "As soon e we got thore."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
Test Y 0 UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven ef these test questlons9 Turn to last page for the answers.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-02-21
Former Mayor Files For
Corporation Counsel

Edwin J Brown has filed FOR
Corporation Counsel because he be-
.1ieves he can be Of service to Seat
tie and the taxpayers. There are
some very important problems for
consideration and solution in our
city.
1; The Stone and Webster street
railway contract and moratorium
payments and the city's full legal
rights in this matter at this time
should be definitely determined.
2. The question of telephone
rates and franchise should now be
decided.
3. The vital question of Rainier
Avenue improvements and trans
portation for Rainier Valley must
be solved.
4. Seattle traffic laws must be
revised to protect human lives ag-
ainst death drivers.
5. Seattle's coming ordinance
should be redrafted and made con-
stitutional.
6. In the unlawful telephone
grab sale in 1927, in the Gas Com
pany action and in the recent Raj
nier Valley Railroad case, 1t is We
ry plain as a legal reality that the
Corporation Counsel represented
the private corporations instead Of
the City of Seattle. AS your law
yer, Mr.. Brown pledges to protect
the city's legal rights and the tax
payers money in these matters.
Edwin J. Brown was honored
by being elected Mayor Of Seattle
in 1922 and again in 1924; and was
the third Mayor in seattle's his
tory to serve two full two-year
terms. His executive experience
and study of municipal govern
ment and law win enable him to
fulfil his pledge of legal efficiency
and tax economy.
When candsdste for Mayor he
pledged to the people: to keep the
taxes down, and the records prove
his enormous saving to the tax
payers over other administrations;
to build the first Skagit Power
Plant tor your City Light, it was
built and has paid for itself twice
since built; to build the West Sc
attic and Montlake bridges, they
were built with saving Of over
81, 100000 to the taxpayers.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-02-21
CiDcinnatus Club To
Stress Better Govt.

stressing a plea that "goJd gov
eminent be given a chance Ia Sc
attle," the New Order Of cinciD-
natus has endorsed Councilman
Arthur B. Langlie IS a candidate
for mayor aud Albert H. Kelley
and Carlos R. zener for the city
council
THE issue IN this campaign Is
clear-cut,p cineinnatus headqnar-
tiers declare in 3 statement issued
yesterday. 1T is simply this: shall
we try to worry along with the
same sort of city administrations
we have been having for years or
shall we complete the drive for
good government.
"Clncinnatus believes The voters
are tired Of returning the same ole
politicians to office and getting no
where. AS long as we have mayors
and councllmen who play a purely
political game at the City Hall,
content to continue city govern
ment in the same old rut and res
ponsive to the same old selfish In
terests, there can be no progress.
1--WE need public officials with a
higher conception Of their duties
and opportunities, who have defin-
tie programs for placing city ad-
ministration on a higher plane,
making it clean, economical and
efficient, and who have the cour-
age to carry out their policies.
"Langlle and his Cincinnatus
colleagues In the City Council have
az worked Tor rebuilt police de-
partment, by furnishing the de-
partment with new equipment and
provision for training the men; co
carried the fight for lower cost on
government, the 1886 budget is the
lowest since 1924, reductions hav-
ing been made without sacrificing
essential services; 90 sponsoring
modernization of government by
centralized purchasing and a CEN
trail garage to control city-owned
cars; az opposed purchase Of all
white elephants. such as: the Alki
Natatorium and the Rainier Val
ley car lines. We have opposed,
and win continue TO oppose the
purchase Of the Puget Sound Pow
er and Light properties"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-02-21
Texans Prepare For
National Health Week

AUSTIN, Texas CAMP Plans
have been launched here for the
statewide observance Of National
Negro Health Week. beginning on
March 20. according to announce
ment made BY F. Rivers Barnwell,
director Of Negro Health Service,
in which he stated that necessity
Of curbing tuberculosis especially
among children would be stressed.
The health director further stat
ed that a recent survey of 45O IA
miles in rural sections of the state
in which live 2,045 children, re-
vealed that 400 were sick during
the year and had only 2S7 visits
from the doctors. seventy-three
Of these families had no toilets at
all and 81 had surface toilets that
were insanitary Efforts win be
made to correct these conditions,
the director stated
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-02-21
NEGRO SPEAKERS
AIT CONVENTION

ST. LOUIS. (ANP) headers In
Negro education, as wen as several
singing units. are expected 70 be
IN attendance here at the annual
convention Of the Department Of
superintendence d the National
Educational Association Of the I'm
tied States to Be held Feb. 22-27.
One of the features Of the meet
ing win be the combined singing
Of the Negro church and school
thoirs Of st. Louis on Sunday eve
ming wlnch Is to be broadcast on q
nations ode radio hooknp, accord
ing to announcements. Singers
from the Tennessee State College
at Nashville are to appear on the
conference program Wednesday.
Speakers in the SEXTON on 1.-THE
Problems Of Negro Education in
Rural Areas" include Charles s.
Johnson Of Fisk University. Am
brose Caliver OF the US. Depart
ment Of Education, Dean Rufus e.
Clement o. ne Louisville Munich
pal College for Negroes. N. C,
Newbold of the Negro Education
Department Of North Carolina. I'd
win r. Embree Of the Rosenwald
Fund, Leo NJ. Favrot Of the Cen
eral Education Board. and Howard
W. Odum Of the University OF
North Carolina.
liza -, a. -. = .ys.,a,.sfsa<t In
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-02-21
CRISIS EDITOR AT
NEGRO CONGRESS

NEW YORK Roy wilkins, AS
sistant Secretary Of the NAACP,
and Editor Of The Crisis. is at
tending the National Negro Con-
gress as an official observer on
behalf Of the NAACP.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-02-21

nEARi Mayor chas. /. Smith,
70 O'Clock Saturday Night, Apex
EIaII. 18th 8 YesIer W..
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-02-21

just say u saw II advertised in
the Enterprise"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-02-21
Let's Keep The
Record Straight
MAYOR SMITH ON
THE POWER DEAL

'As long as | am mayor, the city of
Seattle will not purchase the Puget
Sound Power and Light Company
properties, AT ANY PRICE, unless
and until the people, after being Civ
en- ALL the facts, by their vote direct
such purchase"
Evening star., 1936-12-14
SALE OF PROPERTY
TOG. ". APPROVED
Alley to Be Closed to FaciIi.
tate Disposal of Former
Tenement Site.

The Commissioners today approved
closing Of a blind" alley running east
from Twenty-third street between G
and H streets. so the Alley Dwelling
Authority can sell to George Washing
ton University the site of four former
tenement dwellings that have been de-
molished.
The A. D. A. purchased the property
some time ago with the idea of erect
ing modern model residences, but
found the size of the land too small
to warrant the project. 1t developed
shortly afterward, however, that the
university already owned adjacent
property on three sides and offered to
purchase the A. D. AS new holdings.
The purchase was conditioned, how
ever. on the right of the university
to close the alley so as to connect all
its holdings fronting on Twenty-third
street. ~:
The alley was originally dedicated
to the city by private property owners
and embraced an area 10 by 119 feet In
the southwest corner of the block.
The Commissioners. on the plea OF
M. v. Brooks, attorney for the Dwell
ing Authority, approved closing of the
alley, virtually donating to the uni
versity the area involved.
The action was one Of six taken by
the Commissioners affecting the per-
manent highway program Of the Dis
trict. The others involved new land
dedications for streets in the develop
ment of subdivisions.
Evening star., 1936-12-14
UNION TO PROTEST
ARREST OF PRINTER
Harold Sego Was Held Without
Charge, Denied Right to See
Lawyer, Official Says.

A protest to Police Supt. Ernest W.
Brown over the arrest and alleged
holding incommunicado without
charge Of a union printer last week
was being prepared today by Fred S.
Walker, secretary Of Columbia Typo
graphical Union, No. 101.
Harold o. Sego, 26, a printer, who
came here about a month ago from
Atlanta, was arrested in his home,
474 M street southwest, last Monday
and held for three days, according to
Walker, without being given permis-
sion to communicate with an attorney
or friends. or other members of the
union. He was booked for investiga-
ton.
Capt J. A. Sullivan of the fourth
precinct, where Sego was held, said
he received "tip" that Sego was
wanted" by Atlanta authorities, and
sent two officers. Sergt. A. B. Clark
and Pvt. c. A. Strobel. to the print
er's home to investigate
In the presence of his landlady,
Mrs. Elizabeth Armitage. Sego said he
was wanted" in Atlanta. Capt. Sui
Ivan said. Sego denied next morning
he was wanted anywhere, but was
held until Thursday night, when At
lanta police said they had no record
Of charge against him. Capt. Sulli-
van said.