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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-21

ton of stockholders who are far from being members of the wealthy class, notably such concerns eS A T. & T., General Electric, etc. It. therefore, appears that the pro- posed measure instead of placing the taxes on those who are well able to pay them will, in many eases place Q serious burden upon the workers and also upon those who are depending on small investments to support them In even Q modest way. ...
 It has been the state intention oi the administration to sharply res duce employment by government bureaus which have been in opera ton for the last few years and tc expect industry to absorb the work CTS thus thrown out of their relief jobs. Is 1t not obvious that If In. dustry Is expected to absorb these people 1t must not be further bur- dened by being obliged to give ur what little savings 1t may be able to accumulate and to apply to ih depleted treaslirieS and it's old in- debtedneSS2 .
 The writer suggests serious thought on these subjects on the part of voters as he believes that the proposed program iS one of the most glaring examples of killing the goose which lays the golden eggs" which has ever come to his notice.
 nAKnT OWE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-21
Who Changed His Mind?

The sudden decision on the part of States Attorney Arthur M. Brown of New London county to seek the guberna- torial nomination on the republican ticket surely must have an explanation. Not so long ago this gentleman was quite outspoken in declaring himself unavail- able for the nomination this year. Now he is in feet and head first, no qualiflca- tions, except that he won't deal in per sonalities.
 Two years ago the name of States Attorney Brown was linked with this nomination, but once again he proved politically shy and the convention turned to a states attorney from different county - Hartford - and selected Hugh Alcorn as it's nominee to head the ticket. States Attorney Alcorn turned on all the heat, did his level best to shrivel the dem- ocratic and independent hosts by his blasts, but fell short of his objective. In fact the democrats gained all the state offices in 1884, where they only held the governorship previously.
 If an Alcorn failed to unseat Governor Cross and his cohorts, what chance will a Brown have, may well be echoed throughout this state by those voters who do not claim close allegiance to either of the major political parties. Yet repub- lican leaders are bound to exclaim over this announcement of Mr. Brown, for they have long clamored for his nomina- ton. We wouldn't be surprised if it would have pleased State Chairman J. Henry Roraback two years ago rather than the way the convention went.
 We're wondering, though, If States
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-21
Wisconsin Clears Way

Any motorist who ever has plodded along in second gear waiting for some noisy, numbering truck to get out of the way and let him go places-and what motorist hasn't had that eXperience?- is apt to feel like taking up subscription for monument to members of the State Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. For this commission has made a surpris- ing discovery, to wit: that the ordinary citizen is the man who pays for the country's roads and that he, therefore is entitled to enjoy them when he goes on holiday trip.
 In line with this discovery, the commls- sion has issued an order barring all heavy trucks from 21 main Wisconsin highways on week-ends and holidays, from Memor- ial Day to the end of September. If it were not for the fact that the ordinary American is a game guy when It comes to putting up with nuisances, the force or public opinion would long since have caused similar rules to be put through Tn every state in the Union.
 If there is one nuisance in American life today which makes weak men weep and strong men swear, it is the nuisance Of the heavy-duty, cross-country truck. Set out on any kind of motor trip these days and you will learn all about this nuisance before you are "A hours older
 You come to pleasant, rolling country, and you start to drive up one Of those lcng, gently winding hill roads. The wind is in your face and the green is on the cornf1eld, and you are happy and at peace with the world and then you ma yourself behind a laboring truck. The truck is going up the slope at the breath taking rate of nine miles an hour. Since 1t is as long as from here to Christmas, you cannot pass it; you can only hang behind, take its fumes and noise ana dust, creep along at horse-and-ouggy pace, and mediate on the beauties Of the old-fashioned freight train.
 You finally get out from behind the thing and proceed. Within five mln- utes you are behind another, ana the game is repeated. You finish the next chapter, at last, and a sWaying monster coming the other way hogs the road and nearly puts you in the ditch.
 It is useless to blame the driver; as like as not he has been in the cab for 12 hours straight, and is almost asleep from sheer weariness. AS evening draws near, you stop for the night in charming road side inn or tourists home; and all night long your sleep is ruined by the heaven splitting roar and rumble of trucks pass ing and repassing under your window
 You proceed, in the morning, over roads torn and bitten by these same trucks; and you can reflect, as you bump along, that you, as taxpayer, have built the roads which these trucks are ruin ing for you. Reflect on this sort of thing long enough and you are apt to conclude that these Wisconsin commissioners have hit on an idea which is worth copying and enlarging
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-21

The New Haven Register says, With a leader of the astuteness of Davy Fitz- Gerald pouring oil on the troubled demo- cratic waters there is all the more reason for the republicans to find means, If they can to unite their party behind a ticket which all can support" All of which seems to give indication that the g.o.p of Connecticut isn't as sure of itself as 1t was claiming to be some months back when Connecticut was going to go solidly republican this fall. Democrats don't need to fear their chances for this fall; all they need to do is to get out and do a little earnest campaigning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-21

Philippine Islands will be indepe1d- ent after 0 transition period of ten years, ending November l6, 1946.
 o, How long does the governor of Connecticut serve? When will the term of the present governor expire?
 A. The term is two years. The present governors term expires January, l037. p
 o. Where is the University of West Virginia and when was it es- tablished2
 A. It was established in 1867 at Morgantown, w. Va.
 e. Where is the Big Sandy river?
 A. It is 6 stream forming the boundary between West Virginia and Kentucky.
 @. Give the date and number of lives lost in the wreck of the Ohio river steamer "Sciota,"
 A. The wreck occurred July 4, 1882; 67 lives were lost.
 e. How much oil does the new French liner "Normandie" burn per hour?
 A. The amount is reported to be 67 to 60 tons.
 e. Where is Papeete?
 A. It is Q city on the island Of Tahiti, the capital and harbor of the Society Islands group.
 If you want a copy of our book. let, POPULAR RADIO STARS" write to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau. 1913 Thirteenth Street, Northwest, Washington, D. q. Enclose 10 cents, for postage and handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-21

We wonder how many people are aware of the fact that no water system may be constructed privately or municipally in this state without the permission of the State Department of Health. Such measure was adopted by the 1885 Legis- lature. Not that we think that there are apt to be many demands in the near future for new reservoirs. There might be and again there might not be any for years to come. According to those who are well acquainted without public and on hand now for good many years. But that future generations will have to look afield for wager supplies to care for grow ing populations is also true. All of which would indicate that Connecticut ought to have a serious regard for existing water supplies, such as natural ponds and rivers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-21
CORPORATION TAXES WILL KILL GOOSE LAYING
 GOLDEN EGGS

Waterbury, Conn.,,
 May 20, 1886.
 Editor of The Democrat:
 The writer of this letter wishes to call the attention of the thought ful reader to the attitude Of Con- gressman Herman P. Koppleman in regard to the findings of Prof. Fred R. Fairchild in his advice to the sen- ate finance committee. Prof. Fair- child points out the fact that a heavy tax on undiStributed corpora ton reserves would be Q severe dctrIment to industry. Rep. Kopplc- man IS apparently satisfied to have his thinking done for him, but only by administration forces. He Is very energetic, however, in opposing the findings of Prof. Fairchild and the Conn. Manufacturers association.
 The writer, in common with about 2.600 others, is an employe of a local manufacturing concern. He, together with his many associates, $ dependent upon his earnings for his daily bread. Obviously, whatever is to the company'c advantage Is to his advantage, and anything which Is @ detriment to the com" pany's business Is to his disadvan- tage. Earnings of workers have been meagre during the last few years. Profits of corporations have been equally meagre. Individuals and cor- porations have found 1t necessary to dig into their reserves. When they got to the bottom, the individual went on relief. The corporation, however, had no course but re- ceivership or suspension of business.
 Now times are a little better. We individuals find ourselves able to make some payments on our in. dehtedness, or to repleniSh our sav- ings, but how about the corpora tons from whom we earn our wages2 Where will we all be if the federal government steps in, as fa- vored by Rep. Koppleman, and soaks the corporations with a stiff tax on their reserves? It merely means that q lot of us who now have jobs will not have them after the passage of such law because many of the cor- porations will not be able to con- tinue in business under conditions 50 inflicted.
 In addition to those of Us who are dependent upon employment by cor- porations, both large and small, there Is also the question of income in the form of dividends declared by corporations. It seems to be the opinion of the administration and of Mir. Koppleman, that the taxing of large and medium size corpora tions will result in collecting the better part of the taxes from those who will be able to pay 1t. This Is far from being true as many rich corporations have & large propor-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-21
Current Comments

Men get started in life with the handicap of being larger babies and, in a way of speaking, having their faces stepped on at birth. -Dr. Donald A. Laird, psychologist,
 Colgate University.
 Our rule is not based on bayo- nets, but springs from the love of the people. Adolf Hitler.
 The perfect secretary is a girl who, if she falls in love with her boss, will move into another office Professor Harold J. smith, Bos-
 ton College.
 Something has to be done tc this rising tide Of human stupidity It cannot be accomplished by so. cial Passamaqioddy projects i'm. puIslvely initiated by little pollti. clan King Canutes. who succeeded only in getting themselves and ui all wet.
 -Dr. F. 4. TIooton. professor 0l
 anthFopolosy, Harvard University
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-21
EMPLoYE.
A Book a Day
An Amazing Account of Psychic Activity
By BRUCE CAPTION


 If you don't like to look the in- applicable In the eye, I suggest that you stay away from HaEnlin Qar- lands "Forty Years of Psychic Re- search" (Macmilian: $3. 4
 Here is 6 book that will leave you absolutely stumped. It is by all odds the most sober, matter of-fact study of supernormal phenomena that have ever seen, and It presents Q number of seemingly indisputable facts which cannot be explained on the basis of anything science now knows. s..
 Mir. Garland, one of Americas most distinguished novelists, began examining psychic phenomena back in the sos, and he his been at 1t ever since. His findings are weird and uncanny--and, what is more, they are convincing.
 Let 1t be said at once that they have not made 8 spiritualist out of him. He does not believe that any of the queer manifestations he 1 has seen came from the spirit world, ,--or,. indeed, that there is @ spirit world for them to come from
 He is convinced, however, that there are odd forces in this world that we do not begin to under stand; that such things as ecto- plasm, for instance, telekinesis thought transference, and second sight do actually exist.
 Mir. Garland took elaborate pains to avoid being fooled. Some of his records--if you are an ordinary, skeptical citizen-will utterly dumb found you. so completely does all chance of fraud seem to have been eliminated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-21
MAY g

MAY 22
 The planetary influences today are most likely to affect strongly those persons who were born from June IS through 30.
 General Indications for Today
 Morning-Very good.
 Afternoon-0ood.
 Evening-Excellent.
 This is a good day. You should be able to rely on your thoughts.
 ToAay's Blrthdate
 You should always guard against evil influences.
 old friends should be of much as- sistance to you during April and May. 1887.
 You may profit through inheri- tance or in other ways during De- cember. 1886.
 Make social calls or buy clothes from May % through June l, 1886 Readers desiring additional in- formation regarding their heFe' scope are invited to eosnmsnieats with Oetavlne ln care ef ehls news paper. Enclose Q Scent stamped self -aaaFessed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-21

We're interested in the fate of those sixty sea-horses which early this week were dying of starvation in Chicago aquarium. The creatures were born while their parents were enroute to Chicago from the Bahamas. AS they can only exist on minute organisms, such as can be found in the sea only death seemed inevitable. Where was science that has solved all these modern difficulties, such as feeding multiple offspring?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-21
T est Y o UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven Of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers. l. In advertising and printing what is @ dummy
 ?. What is Q pedigree?
 3. When was the College of the city of New York founded? 4. Where is the U. s. Military Academy?
 6. Who was William Dunbar? 6. Who wrote the poem Maud Muller?"
 2. On which continent is Bolivia? :? 8. What is the Bolero?
 9. What is 8 shadow?
 10. At the mouth of what river is the city of Duluth, Minn.?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-21
Answers To Questions
By Frederick M. Kerby

O. Who was Genghis Khan?
 A, Celebrated Tartar conqueror. born in l164, the son of Mongolian chief. He is said to have been re- sponsible for the slaughter of five million human beings.
 e. How long did the Chinese Ming dynasty last?
 A. It was founded in 1868 by Hung-Wu, and lasted until the Manchu conquest of China in 1643.
 e. What was the -Four Power Pact2"
 A. The treaty concluded in 1922 at Washington, D. O., by the United States, Great Britain, Japan and France, establishing the naval ratio among the contracting powers rec spectively at 5-5-3-3.
 o, When will the Philippines 1s- lands be entirely independent Of the United States?
 A. Under the terms of the Tyd- ings-McDufile law the people Of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-21
Horoscope
BY OCTAvINE

For persons who believe that human destlng Is guided by the planet, the daily horoscope Is outlined by a noted astrolOger. In addition to information of general interest, 1t outlines infOr- nation of special interest to per- sons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-21

learn the pros and cons of each dispute.
 With thirteen restraining orders against 1t, the Board finally got a break. Three Circuit Courts of Appeal reversed lower courts. and held for the NLRB. District judges immediately changed their tune, sided with the NLRB in 39 other injunction suits.
 Copyright, 1936, by United Fea-
 ture Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-21
Selected Poem
MOUNTAIN LAKE

(Garrett Oppenheim in the New York Sum Do not venture alone by night
 On this too quiet lake. I have seen it scoWl with personal spite In the paddles foaming wake. On cloudless nights have seen the rain Tn writhing spirals of mist. I have felt cobweb's shuddering skein
 Break on my lifted wrist l have seen plate shapes that had no source, And shadows that no bird made; And have felt bodiless force
 Tug at the paddle blade. have known the quiet to swallow a shout, And the dark to swallow light: This lake has a way of :inding out
 When you are alone by night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-21
IN TODAY'S MAIL

This newspaper responsible for facts or OpOns from s readers Anonymous communications unless accompanied wn the writer's name and address will not be accepted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-21

Mussolini needs money now to develop Ethiopia. And believe it or not, he'll prob ably get it from Americans who have more faith in foreign countries than in their own.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-21

Old-faShioned Amercians are people who pronounce foreign names wrong, and are proud of it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-21
Daily MavsSsx. Round Washington ~s-0- z=-- BITTER FEUD UNDERNEATH
 IVA SERENITY
. BEHIND THE SCENES IN WASHINGTOl

Washington, May 21-On the surface, the Tennessee Valley Authority has been the hills which tower behind Norris Dam Underneath however bitter feud has been raging between two members or ne tnee
 man Authority They are Dr. Arthur Morgan, chair man and David E. Lienthal his associate. Policies are not involved The two men just can't get along together
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-21

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, "The embeTzlcment of hls money was . great de" prnvatlon to him.; say, "de- privati0n."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-21
A Thought for Today

And 1t came to pass when the minstrel ulayed, that the hand of the LOrd came upon him.-H Kings 3:15
 Lord, what music hast Thou provided for Thy saints in heaven when Thou affordest bad men such music on earthl-Izaak Walton.
The Washington times., 1936-10-05
Woshinqton Produce Markets

SweetpOtatOes-No carlot arrivals; no
cars on track. Supplies moderate, de-
mand moderate; market steady. North
Carolina, bushel baskets Porto Ricans,
Is QSOc; Nancy Halls, 90cQ$1.
Lima Beans - Supplies moderate; de-
mand moderate; market steady. Della
ware, Maryland, and New Jersey, busheI
hampers, $1.5O@175.
Snap Beans - Supplies moderated de-
mand moderate: market steady. New
Jersey and Pennsylvania bushel hampers,
green flat type 5Oq75c green, round
Peppers-Bushel baskets: New Jersey,
5O06Oc.
Carrots-Two Cal. Mich. arrived:
broken and unbroken cars on track.
Supplies moderate; demand moderate:
market steady. California. Western let
tuce crates, 6-dozen, $3.75@425. New
York bushel baskets, 1925.
CauliflOwer-No carlot arrivals; no cars
on track Supplies moderate: demand
moderate; market steady. New York.
Long Island Section, crates $225@&5O;
Colorado, pony crates, $1.75Q2.
Celery-Two New York arrived; 1 car
diverted dive! broken cars on track. Sup
ket steady. Michigan. Highbals. 500
soc; Y crates. individually washed,
$1.25; New York 1O-inch crates, indi-
vidually washed, S-6 dozen, $1.75; 20
$1.75 Z crates, $1@125.
HOneydews - No carlot arrivals; 3
broken cars on track. Supplies mod
crate; demand moderate; market steady.
to 12s, $1.75@2.
Lettuce-Two California arrived; / car
diverted; broken and unbroken cars
on track Supplies moderate; demand
moderate; market weaker. California,
| Western crates, Iceberg type, dozen,
$50 $50 dozen. $45O@5, poorer, ST.
Onions-one Michigan. i Indiana. i
broken cars on track. Supplies mod
| crate: demand moderate: market steady.
| 5O-pound sacks yelows, u. S. No. l.:
Michigan. 6O@ 75c: New York. 65d 75c
| Washington 5O-pOunds sacks ValenCias
| @1.35.
Peas-No carIot arrivals; broken
cars on track. supplies moderate; de-
| mand moderate; market steady Cali
| fornia, bushe hampers, Telephones,
mostly $2.75. few higher.
| Oranges-Three California arrived; I
car diverted; 2 broken and unbroken
| cars on track. California boxes, $3.50
| @525, as to size.
LemOns-No carlot arrivals; no cars on
| track. California, boxes, No. /, $4.759
$50 as to size.
on track: Florida, boxes, $2Q2.50, few
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Compiled BY the Market Service.
Sales in Large Lots by Original Receivers
Sales to 3 A. NJ.
Less-than Carload Arrivals
Florida-Recetpts' l2O Tugs of avo-
boxes of lines; 10 bushei baskets Of
okra; II bushel baskets of squash.
Michigan - Receipts, Is crates of
celery
California -Receipts. A 12-lb. boxes
/ LOUisiana-Receipts. barrels (2la
The Washington times., 1936-10-05

The story told Thursday, when once LOW" nancy
became apparent that there pressure quda
ton. Selling dried up. The market would not go down.
Evidently is still harder to put stocks down than it is to
put them up.
This story new but it had be repeated because of
the ounded fear that the socad devauaon of the franc
would strong bearish With the passing this
fear Of the hurdles in the way of the bull market
negotiated Actually Europeans have APPARENTLY bought
balance.
Short covering by shortsighted important
factor Many who have been waiting ION the sidenes"
entered the market.
Thus another dip" has been stopped at level above it's
predecessor the rising trend of the line drawn through
than
Furthermore the averages have mostly broken through the
upper resistance level Of the recent trading range.
Can be said them that they have "broken of the
triangle which mentioned last week. If it definite
signal?
From the intermediate longpull standpoint inclined
think would therefore consider it we'll for any who
bought carefully selected stocks the basis Of earnings and
did so ION the dip, as advised, to hold them
At guess 1 would say that the speculative trader who
wants "a good gamble" may make point the
bull side of this
From trading standpoint however, there are indications
that this particular good rally which max not get up
enough momentum to carry Though for any long steady
climb while therefore, higher prices probable right here
would follow up only with much caution.
The political uncertainty factor is likely to come the front
in week two Last week. Al Smiths swing Landon
and Roosevets the charge of communism
strengthened the hopes of defeating the New Deal The final
vote however, likely be too close allow the threat of
the New Deal be dismissed lightly Some of
sentiment is likely to chill the market between and mid
October.
In the second place. the market letter writer's 80 per
cent bush and "he public is probably coming in again.
In due me this development may be expected weaken the
technical position Then sizeable reaction would
But ~ infationary factors strong, and (2 many
Of the medium and large traders cautious and afraid
doubt that reaction would be 1t might be
stopped the 165 level for the DowJones ndusra while
sharp shake-out to about 100 would be the limit.
One should that this bull market has been built
Government credit in the shape of bank deposits It is not
financed through loans brokers Others In general there
FORE the should continue long deposits and until
loans catch up with them
Of course this that individuals will be allowed to
make profits and that communism will be allowed
nate America. am bulsh this Therefore, expect
higher prices for many deserving stocks