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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09
Public Forgiveness

The mayor of Seattle obviously had a good idea in his Bury the Hatchet Day" {" but doesn't his celebration lack delicacy and finesse? He urges every citizen who has an enemy to round up the other fel- low and march with him in grand peace-and-good-will parade, reviewed by the mayor while the public looks on ap- provingly.
 It is noble, sensible and Christian, as everybody will admit, to make peace with an enemy, granting and obtaining for giveness for faults and canceling griev- ances. Enmity, hate and suspicion prob- ably make more unhappiness in this world than more tangible evils. The New Year is good time to drop grudges.
 But is 1t necessary or desirable, in peacemaking, to parade the reconcilia- tion in public, before crowds of gawping people who probably never knew the feud existed? Sensitive persons naturally pre- fer to do such personal and intimate thing privately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09
Why The Jackson?

There was plenty of space in the news papers of the nation the last few days about the Jackson Day dinners that were to be held last night by democratic organ nations. Connecticut had it's share of the affairs, for the purpose this year was to use the traditional dinner as means of raising a war chest with which to finance the national campaign this year, not to mention to wipe out a few debts incurred by the party since the 1852 elections.
 Oddly enough the Jackson Day dinner owes it's origin not so much to the oirtn of good old Andrew Jackson as to ms 1eat in defeating the British at New Orleans hack in 1915. The War of 1872 was over Inf General Jackson hadn't yet been in- formed of that fact, so he proceeded 10 moo LID around New Orleans, as only Andrew Jackson in his prime could. And there is some doubt in historians minds that even if Jackson had been informed that the war was over he would have held up the fight.
 It was such characteristics as this which led democrats to use one or tnelr patron saints as means or raiiylng voters to the cause. And the traditional date was not one linked with Jacksons birth, death or ascendancy to the White House, but to his defeat of the British at New Orleans. That's bit far-fetched to- day. but the results of last nights various gatherings all over the nation indicate That the cry of Jackson is still able to bring goodly number of democrats to the fore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09
Slightly Discriminatory

Judge Carl Fosters recent ruling in the Superior Court of Fairfield county shows a bit of unconscious CD discrimination on the part of our legislators in amend ing the state liquor laws. So much has been said about these laws that it seems like piling it on to complain once more. But complain we must when we read the judges ruling. No protection is given parochial schools under the liquor laws; public schools alone are distinctly mentioned.
 The section of the law in question rules that liquor establishments may not be located within 200 feet of a public school. The LiQuor Commission had refused Bridgeport man the right to open tav- ern because his contemplated location was within 200 feet of the parochlal school of Sts. Cyril and Methodius. There had been no objection to the tavern made by the school heads or parish priests, but the liquor board ruled the site unsuitable. An appeal was taken and upheld.
 The ruling of Judge Foster was that "Under the General Statutes it cannot be found as a matter of law that par ocl1ial school is church edifice, public school, or a charitable institution. ." And these institutions are the sole ones covered by protecting zone" under terms of the states liquor law. All Of which seems discriminatory, for if public schools are granted this immunity, so should parochial or private schools. There should be no difference in their status under the law
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09

servants in Jewish homes and as secre- taries and stenographers for Jewish busi- ness and professional men to quit their jobs immediately. It is estimated that S0O0O German servant girls and many thousand German office workers thus become jobless.
 There is in these regulations Spartan consistency which wins sort of respect. The big idea is complete separation of the races, socially and economically. And in separating them, the racial fanatics are willing to hurt Teutons in order to hurt Hebrews. The upstot is that nobody is benefited. Both races suffer. German prosperity is retarded and Germany for feits world sympathy and support when she needs friends more than ever before.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09
Lindbergh Return

Recent information about the Lind bergh family, coming from the relatives they are visiting in Wales, and apparently authentic, makes many Americans feel better about the unpleasant business of their flight from this country. "There is no question of them remaining after the Hauptmann case is disposed of, and the publicity dies down." said the spokesman. 'They intend to remain here for about six weeks. Then they will go Q London, then to the south of Franc, yhen to Sweden, and return to the United States"
 When that time comes, perhaps use- full lesson will have been learned The American public and press, after the first furry of their arrival, may be satisfied to let them live normal American lives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09

Now that Congress is back in session and the threat of war hangs over the nation, there is more than passing inter- est in Italy's views on oil sanctions, such as have been demanded. World Petrol cum in it's January issue had some inter- esting things to say on this subject. One very pertinent remark was that Italy did not fear for the continuance of it's war in Ethiopia if countries from which it procures oil supplies should clamp down the lid. The invading army of Il Duce has sufficient oil supplies to carry on in- definitely. But whatever hardships would result from an oil embargo would be borne by the civilians at home. It would be the domestic homes that would be forced to curtail and commercial life in the nation would be disrupted. Unnecessary suffer- ing no doubt would result.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09
Let's BOuIeUard AII Roads Modern Traffic Construction Aims at Facilitating Speed on Roads Opposing Traffic Should
 Separated by Lanes.
HARTFORD TIMES

On the one hand we spend mil lions to build roads for speed. On the other we ask motorists not to make use of the facilities built in. It sounds silly. Yet 1t will go on and the restrictions will increase if carnage keeps up.
 Rhode Island already has speed limit fixed by law. Governor of New York and Massachusetts have recommended definite check on speeds. It is seriously proposed that governors be placed on cars so that motorists may not use all of the speed built into their cars. Ob- viously all this is at cross purposes. We should not build highways for speed if we intend to forbid speed.
 We do not advocate abandonment of improved highway construction. Nor de we believe mechanical de- vices to limit speed will be practical. Now that they have learned what speed is possible motorists will not willingly take less.
 We do believe there is one thing which should be done. It would ma terially promote safety.
 Connecticut ought rot to build another mile of main trunk line highway, in which traffic going in opposite directions is not definitely separated.
 Some years ago we finished with pride the Milford Turnpike, four lanes wide and able to carry a vast amount of traffic. Despite its width and fine surface 1t has become the outstanding death spot of the state.
 If main highways were boulevard ed head-on collisions between cars and much side-swiping would be eliminated. It would cost more money to build such roads. We can well afford, however, to build fewer and safer miles.
 We seriously propose to the High- way Department that 1t adopt this plan for all future trunk line road building and rebuilding of older roads. The highway of the future will be 50 built. Connecticut may as well start now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09
Press Comment
ONE PORTRAIT AT $500.
(New York sun)

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 The Connecticut reputation for shrewdness has been enhanced anew by disclosure of the fact that "a Stuart portrait of Washington, bought by Connecticut in 1900 for $500 has now been appraised at $250, ,000 by an authority on such works of art. Complacent Connec- ticut citizens might be disturbed if they realized that the shrewdness of their predecessors in the Nutmeg State was more apparent than real. If the $500 paid by the Stuart por- trait had been deposited in e sav- ings bank in 1900 and been allowed to remain lndiSturbed, with inter- est at AZ per cent compounded semi-annually, the initial deposit would have increased now to sonle- thing like $500, 900, or $50,000 in ex- cess of the ,reputed value of the Stuart portrait. Such e calculation, however, overlooks the vicissitudes that may overtake an investment in the course of more than Q cen- tury and q third. Would the origi- nal savings bany have continued solvent? Would dividends have been paid unfailingly through good times and bad2 Would the nest egg have been allowed to remain intact all these years?
 All such questions suggest that those Connecticut citizens of 1900 were shrewd as could be desired when the ybought the Stuart por- trait. Their principal good for- tune was the ability to recognize Q good artist when he was 6 con- temporary. The subject, even in
 his own day, was recognized as one certain to interest posterity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09
A Book a Day
Here Are Classics in Rich New Dress
 nv RRvICE CAPTION

The booklover who buys books fo, their fine bindings and cares httie for their contents is no real book lover at alf but an investor ir house furnishings. Nevertheless there is a place for the fine edition in which the bookmaker's art t lavished on works of permanent It, erary value; and with Christina: coming on, the shopper can do well to keep such editions in mind.
 All of this is by way of an. nouncing that the Heritage Press Inc, has given the Christmas book. giver a break by bringing out hail a dozen classics in ultra-t1ne edi- tions.
 These include Romeo and Jul. liet," "The Scarlet Letter." Manor L,escaut," "A Shropshire Lad," "Da- vid Copperfield" and "The Song oi Songs." One or another of these would make as nice a Christmas gift as you'd care to see--and the whole set is well worth owning.
 Printed on durable paper, bound in leather, and Illustrated lavishly the books are Q delight to look at The best job, 1t seems to me, has been done on David Copperfield" the Illustrator has caught the true Dickensian flavor and has given thit great old novel the kind of dress 4 deserves.
 "Manon Lescaut" and "A Shrop. shire Lad" are also exceptionally attractive.
 Whether you're shopping fol yourself or for somebne else, you will Ind these editions well wortt examining. They are priced at q apiece.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09

Aid for municipalities is one thing that Governor Herbert H. Lehman of New York is seeking from the Legislature now in session. Mayors of the state have asked that limit he placed on the borrowing capacity of every community. That's, of course, absolutely necessary. The old familiar term of broadening the tax base is also brought forward. If somebody doesn't do something about this sooner or later the tax base just naturally will crumple up and fall to pieces. The rem edy is thorough house cleaning, so that municipal economies, as well as state, may be accomplished.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09
Current Comments

All this talk about 'The New Hoover" is wrong. What you are seeing now is the natural Hoover. Ben s. Allen, travelling companion
 of the former president.
 s.s i The first and last business of . people who would be free is re- ligion. Spiritual freedom is the mother to all other freedom. --Dr. 6. Parkes Cadmaia, New York. 9sg4 tE4 eS tY W8s-8.s
 If the oil sanction was too dan gerous for Geneva, England, and France to apply, why should the United States be the only idealist in the world? New York Supreme Court Jus-
 tice Salvatore A. Cotello.
 tig
 when I comb over these trelieg) accounts of the New Deal my synl- pathy arises for the humble decimal point. His is q pathetic and hectic life, wandering around among regi- Snentcd ciphcrs, trying to find some 0f the old places ho used Co know. --lzerbert Hoover
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09

Connecticut, in common witt other states, is indulging in one practice that approaches the ridi- culous.
 On the one hand 1t is spending millions building cement highways with minimum of curves and grades and a maximum of driving sight line, to make safely possible automobile speeds of 50, 60 and ever 70 miles an hour. All modern road building aims at carrying traffic fast, and costs accordingly.
 On the other hand, reckless, care- less, ignorant and drunken driving results in such terrific loss of life that the State Traffic Commission is trying to set speed limit oi 45 miles an hour in daylight arlc 40 miles an hour at night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York. Jan. 0.-This Is not by way of urging the movie-struck to head right for Mammalian, but the way to Hollywood, rlowaoays, does lie via New York. By the Tin Can Route, as Q matter of fact.
 Thus: A movie Merton or Marge takes a screen test near Times Square and the developed print of the test is rushed by train or plane to Hollywood. There, the moguls run off the reel in the projection room and say Yeah" or Nay" If in the affirmative, the actor or acc tress Is speedily summoned to the coast after he or she has been sign- ed up. This system is not practical but cheap, since 1t obviously is less expensive to photograph Q perform CT and pay the freight on the film than to pay freight on Q performer out to Hollywood.
 Canned Success
 Katharine Hepburn shyly made her first trip to Hollywood via the tin can route and Q funny store ls still being told about that. When her screen test was being run otf iil the Hollywood studio, the boys out there didn't think she couid set (They have since had a change of heart).
 Margaret sullavan approached Hollywood by facing a camera in New York and so did E'ranchot Tone, Gladys Swarthout and Grace Moore. These are the better -knowrs, however, who could have journeyed to Hollywood on their own hook.
 But Q great deal of obscure tal- ent has taken the same Tin Can Route to Sunset Boulevard from here during the past year or 50. Tc name few: There have been Jo- seph Callela, now of "Rih-Raff, Ross Alexander, now of Captain Blood" Peggy Conklin, Josephine Hutchinson, Eleanor Powell. Wilma and Buddy Ebsen, June Knight, Ed mund Gwenn and about fifty or sixty more. They sent scamples first.
 s
 Star Sleuth
 Paramount operates the most ef- ficient screen.test bureau in Man. hattan and entrusts this department to Oscar Serlin, who Is known as the Sherlock Holmes of movie scouts. I-e lets his lnagnifying glass rest upon casts in Broadway plays night clubs, restaurant waitresses opera, vaudeville acts, amateur hours, church pageantS and kiddie klubs. When he isn't ilosing around for fresh talent, lis five assistants arc generally on, the spot. But Berlin rarely tires. Which is why he has been able to discover fot Paramount such stardust material as Fred MacMurfay, whom he pick ed out of . small dance orchestra Bette Davis, who was playing biti in 6 downtown theater: Lanry Ross the radio croonet; Joe Morrison who had done little prior to his screen career except vocalize for George Olsen and introduce "The Last Round -Ip': Kitty Carlisle found In Q vaudeville version oi "Rio Rita; Buster Crabbe. discov. cred in Q track meet, end John Howard, whose experience previous to his film rise was limited to act ing in college plays. serlin also con. vinced Paramount of the box ofiicl value of Oracle Allen and qeorgit Burns, Helen Jepsor and 0ladyl swarthout. His judgment rarely errg. E@E1'NN4i t,t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09
Test Y Q u ' Knowledge

Can you answer seven of
 these test questions? Turn to
 last page for the answers. 1. Tn law, what is an indictment? 2. Where is Marietta College2
 3. In chemistry, what is an cxideP 4. Was Vermont ever an inde- pendent republic?
 5. Where is Cooper Union?
 c. Name the greatest English ila- turalist of the nineteenth century. '. What are insecticides? 8. What does the abbreyiation g. P. O. R. stand for? 9. Where is the village of Oyster Bay? 10. What is the name for the game of table tennis? .a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09
Selected Poem
STORY TELLER.

(Grace Lippincott, Madison. in the New Haven
 Journal -Courrier) Down at the dock, close by the sea On summer sands, my thoughts run free So near the waves, songs need no words When eyes may follow the swiftest birds The children know know their need And gathering close, the tales gain speed No picture Is painted for them to fiout; But words to lead the thought trail out. Come dancing feet and shouts of glee,. To great dream-lands of what might bel" And the weaver spins for you and you On subjects so apparently true.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09
Question Box

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 e. What Is the authorized Oper- ating power of the Crosley radio broadcasting station in Cincirnati2
 A. It is authorized by the federal communications commission. to Op- crate with 500 kilowatts power diir- ing the day and 50 kilowatts at night, unlimited. It is rated as the most powerful broadcasting station in the world.
 @. What is Q holding company?
 A. One whose principal business is to own the stock or securities Of other companies, the interest or div idends upon which constitute the 11- come of the holding company.
 c. Name the assistant postmas. ter generals of the United States. Which of them supervises' the air mail?
 A. William W. Howes, first assist- ant; Harllee Branch, second assist ant; Clinton B. Eilenberger, third assistant; and Smith W. Purdun,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09

develop against me I might fad myself in Q bad way. So few of my people know me personally
 well, I had both kinds of election contests," said Swan son, with opposition and with out it. There is no question that . strong opponent will make you get around and become ace quainted, but I must say I liked it . lot better when Che rum ming was easy."
 Copyright, 1936, by United
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09

Antoher Harding, another Cool idge. another Hoover, entrusted with leadership now would set Us back aG many decades as we were before, and then there might not De Ail- other leader with the goniuB tc avert c revolution.
 Rex Tugwell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09
Double.Edged "Aryanism"

That boycott of Jews by the Hitler government works both ways While Jew ish employees are discharged by "Aryan" employers, including the German gov- ernmeht itself, New Years edict has also ordered "Aryan" women working as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09
Daily NN~...~x fx~- Uru1rsw7 Washington -.---- z ~-~- --<S - GOV.TALMADGET THE FLY IN
 DEMOCRATIC OINTMENT
. By DEW PEARSON and ROBERTS. ALL

Washington, January g - Although the official business of the Democratic National Committee meeting here is to arrange for the June convention, the Com mittees real concern is Governor Gene Talmadge of Georgia The question is what to do about him if he should appear with credentials and ask to be seated
 Following the death of Major John Cohen, Atla1t0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09

There was lot of healthy eating last
 night throughout the United States, as democrats gathered in traditional Jack son Day dinners. They were not quite like those of bygone days, as the intent of last nights dinners was purely to raise funds for the national party. And judg- ing by the results it was accomplished in good fashion here, there, and. everywhere.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09

fourth assistant. The air mall serv- ice is under the supervision of the second assistant.
 o. How high do apple trees grow?
 A. Forty feet or more. In some of the older orchards of New York state, apple trees may reach almost fifty feet.
 e. Who wrote Perfume of the Rainbow" and "The Voice of the Mountains?" "A. Mrs. Lily Adams Beck wrote the first and Ernest A. Baker wrote the second. t
 c. When did George Washington cross the Delaware? 1s
 A. His first crossing was Decern- Der 8, 177e, and his second was on Christmas eve. s
 e. Where was the ancient city of Babylon?
 A. On the f5illa branch of the Euphrates river, just north of the modern town of Hilla in the king dom of Iraq.
 e. What Is the annual mortality in India from serpent bites?
 A. Approximately 10000, accord- ; ing to ofiical statistics; caused chief ly by the native habit of walking about at night with bare legs. 4
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09
A Thought for Today

Oh let the wIckedness of the wicked come to an end: hut establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins-Psalms 7:S. j
 Man is unjust, but God is just; and finally Justice triumphs. hs.-Longfellow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09
Horoscope
JANUARY 10

Most favored ones to-day are those who were born from July 2l through Aug. 2i.
 General Indications of the Day For Everybody
 Morning Good.
 Afternopn--Very good.
 Evening Doubtful.
 Any opportunity presented in the early afternoon should be very successful.
 To-day's Birthdate You should possess wonderful powers of concentration.
 You should have inspiration, op- portunity for travel or mental de- velopment during November and December, 1e30.
 Your mind should be construcs tive, practical and tremendously inclined toward routine work dur- ing May, 1036. ".
 Danger July 2i through 27, 1886. Socially favorable Feb. Ii through lS, l0s6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09

Speaking of Egypt, England has ter rible lot of trouble with her Stepchildren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09

It's funny how citizens who profess to loathe politics will struggle and crate and pay good money to bring political conven- tions to their towns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09

Readers desirlng additional in- formation Regarding their h0rO- scopes are invited Co comFnunicate with Octatine ln care Oe thls news paper. Enclose . cent stamped, seIf-nd addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09

TO-DAYS COMMON ERROR Never say, He is we'll posted on the political situation; say, "well informed"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09

fourth assistant. The air mall serv- ice is under the supervision of the second assistant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-20

fruits in place of candy. Here is a ercipe that will prove delightful to your children:
 FRUIT PASTE
 1-2 cup raisins
 1-2 cup figs
 1-2 cup dates
 1-2 cup nuts
 Lemon juice to flavor Put the fruit and nuts through a meat chopper, add enough lemon juice to flavor. Then form into balls and roll in powdered sugar.