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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24
Line Up, Suckers! !

Waterbury's official motor vehicle de- partment inspection lane will open next month for the second of the semi-annual tests. Kind and obliging motorists who already have had their cars approved twice since this innovation was started in 1885 will no doubt welcome the news in the spirit in which 1t is announced. Also those motorists who never have had their cars tested and don't intend to have them will probably yell "Hurrah". US all in how you look at 1t.
 We may be trifle harsh In using the term above -- suckers. Maybe its not appropriate, misplaced, But thinking the whole matter over and knowing full well that there arc a number of motorists Tn Waterbury who never had their cars sent through the official lanes, we can't quite sec how we can be blamed for using It. Whenever the state and local officials show disposition to crack down on those who have evaded the inspections, we'll be willing to retract,
 Yes, we know there were num- ber of cars stopped because the official "stlckers," denoting successful test, weren't on the windshield, but what about those who weren't stopped And what about those who were, If they were checked up, we think 1t would be shown that they arc still operating their vehicles. Maybe this forthcoming test will find every car being approved or ruled off the road, but until that's done lot of us will be feeling sort of picked on and down. trodden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24
In 'To.day's Mail
 Anonymous letters Will not Do accepted unless Ncooms panied with writer's name.
BOTH PARTIES ARE NOW LINED
 UP FOR CIVIL SERVICE.
August 2i, IOSd


 Editor, The Waterbury Democrat:
 Tn this struggle for the Merit syStom in Connecticut we have of course c tremendous advantage n tho very explicit and thorough-go- Ing promises made by both parties In their national platforms, these promises being confirmed by both candidates.
 A good deal of adverse comment has been made, however, il regard to tho presidents order which puts tho P0St office under Merit System. Republicans complain that, having filled tho Post office with demo- cratS, the presidents now proposes to freeze them in." I wish myself that tho president had arranged for competitive examinations in which tho present incumbentS should take their chance, rather than qualifying examinations for which he has ace tually arranged. It would have been much fairer. Nevertheless, c great step forward hes been taken. If no new men are appointed to tho postal service except by competitive ex' animation, and # oil in the service understand that they hold office during good behavior, and are for. blddon to take part In politivs, these offices are taken out of tho spells system and are separated from polis ticeg, which iB tho great objection WO arc after. We must not forget c goodiy part Of the offices now under tho Federal Merit system wero put there in exactly this way that is, by presidents filling the offices with members of their own parties and then towering them if" exactly the way complained of now. These offices have been removed permanently from tho grasp Of the spoilsm0n, and no one now cares very much that the manner Of dos ing it was . bit unfair.
 Of one thing we can be certain, and that is that # the Bpoilsmen of both parties feel certain that vacancies are to Do filled by com. uetitive examination, they will not care much who are occupying the offices now, whether republicans or democrats. They will simply feel that those offices are not for them. Tn any case we are in for . long step forward in the federal service unless there is c breach of promise on the part Of the party in power, which goes beyond any experience we have had = even In American politics.
 Very Truly Yours,
 HORACE D. TAFT,
 PRESIDENT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24
Touring

American motorists don't know what trouble is. No matter how bad roads may be, according to American standards, they might be far worse. Take the word of Bretislau Jan ProchaZka, representative of the Czechoslovakian State Automobile Club at Prague, who has been touring the the world as a sort of goodwill ambassa- dor. He has driven through Russia where 1t took whole villages of peasants to get his little car out of the mud, and through Iran, where his radiator boiled over so often in crossing the desert that he had to carry enough water for locomotive.
 Having done 16000 miles including the most civilized part of Europe, he pro- nounces our American roads the best in the world and wonders why we kick about them. He is impressed not only with the excellent paving, but with the clear, com plete system of marking. He got from San Francisco to New York, he says, without having to ask his way once.
 Some of us may be dumb about such things Or maybe we just like to ask about the way for the sake of the conver- sation. Anyhow, the countrys roads now are pretty well marked. What we need most is to round corners, broaden curves and eliminate bottle-necks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24
BnrwMm DeServeS The Honor Great Booster of Bridgeport Is Regarded There Not as Master Snowman, but
 as First Citizen.
BRIDGEPORT TELEGRAM

famous museum was located in New York city, and his showmAnship took him oil over the world. But throughout his long lifo he was first and foremost Q citizen of Bridge. port. Here was his home and here, too, was his heart.
 Barnum once represented Bridge. port in the legislature and was once mayor of the city but his political record iS not 50. important aS his general service as c citizen and aS civic leader. It was largely owing to his enterprise (as well as to his personal gift) that Seaside park was established. Before that no had, in conjunction wit h General William H. Noble, given the city itB first park -.Washington park, bounded by BRrnum and Noble avenues, later named for the donors. BArnum riskOd his entire fortune-and lost it In bringing industries to build up Bridgeport. Then ct an age when most men would have repined and tried to live on their past glories ho went out and made 6 second fors tune by showmanShip.
 But always ho was working, plan. ming, Bcheming to advance Bridge port. When mayor he used his of- flee mainly for the purpose of pugh' ing various civic enterprises which would bring Bridgeport to tho front He foresaw the growth Of tho sub. urban territory around Bridgeport more than 7b years ago and pro. dicted that Bridgeport'B future lay aS much In It's becoming tho great shopping center for this territory aa In It's industrial dvelopment. Hc fought for better harbor facilities and vigorously resisted efforts tc close various streets leading to the water front. A list of oil his activi' ties would Do like . catalogue, for ho was c man of many years and tireless energy. But through oil ran the single thread of devotion to tho city and to his fellow citizens Bridgeport may well honor hia memory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24
Toola for Europo

one of the most interesting develop nlents in our improving industrial sltu- atlon iS the foreign demand for machine tools - machines to make machines" These are fundamental. The European orders come on top of Q heavy domestic demand which had already revived the American machine tool industry and was working it overtime. Thus the domestic and foreign markets are now competing for supplies in this line.
 Europe can make such tools; but 1t is behind this country in technical develop ment, and is unable yet to produce some of the most modern appliances. Orders already received, says leading American manufacturer, will keep our machine tool industry working at capacity for at least 18 months. It is very helpful to have this fine backlog of foreign orders. But 1t Is not altogether wholesome. For such machinery Is mostly wanted abroad for making war munitions. And Americans know from sad experience that machin- cry used for destructive purposes brings no profit in the long run.
 A striking feature of this machine tool boom is the shortage of mechanics to man the factories. Both here and in England about 26 per cent more skilled mechanics are needed It takes three to five years to turn out such high-class workers. Whether the world faces war or peace, large numbers of these recruits viii be required. This should interest echanical-minded young men. They, future aristocrats of labor, should be get- ting ready.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24

still undecided. Tn Q large measure lt will depend on tho kind Of campaign Landon makes. That is why this first stump tour ig being scanned 70 carefully.
 on the basis of his perform. ancc and any other Inside infor. nation obtained, the Roosevelt drive will be gauged. If Landon proves himself an effective back. platform performer, watch the President undertake some wide swings through the country m September and October.
 Merry.G Round
 High spot in Henry Wallace'S Year Book of Agriculture is Q pic. ture of 6 fighting cock plucked for combat, with the accompany. ing note, "Natives of Java ana sumatra have been known to stake ali their property on Q cock fight, and if that was lostD they sometimes Btaked their wives ana children" When Soviet Am" bassador Troyanovsky rented . summer homo at Bay Ridge, Mo" on the Chesapeake, no got more than he bargnined for in the way of decorations. Throughout the house and garden, property or Colonel ?. M. Anderson, no found that ilte theme for decoration was the swaStika, emblem of NaM OCT. many, When National Park Service issues its report next month It will announce figures on tourlsts business for the sumner that break oil past records.
 (Copyrlght, i030, by United States
 Teaturo Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24

The situation in Italian republican ranks is one that will cause good many headaches before nominations are com pleted this year That the majority of italians who vote republican are quite sincere in their endeavors to get the 18th senatorial district nomination Is unques. toned. And that the powers that be in s. o. p. circles locally arc quite intent on Swinging the nomination elsewhere IS also evident. But there is also an ap- parent desire on the part of both factions not to get too far out on the limb. Even though the Italians are protesting loudly and won't accept any other nomination or series of nominations in place of the 18th senatorial district one, they don't say what they'll do in the event that the leaders take the bit in their teeth and carry out their present intentions, loathe as they are to antagonize any racial group meaning votes to them. The situation is interesting, fraught with many possibili- ties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24

The failure of the State Board of Medi- ation to affect truce or settlement in the Remington-Rand company strike over In Middletown proves that unless a com mon meeting ground can be laid between two warning factions peace doesn't enter the picture. The situation in Middletown Is no different from that in other com munities where there are labor difficulties. The only trouble happens to be that both sides to the fight refuse to make any con. sessions or to change their original stands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24

Increasing number of accidents have caused East Mountain residents to ask for some sort of control system out near the reservoir. It's natural with Q broad new road and increased traffic going out to the municipal golf course that few accidents should occur out at this point. No doubt the local and state authorities can post some sort of warnings If they will do any good. What could be more helpful would be strict observance of all laws by all drivers. That's the only way to make driving safe on every street and highway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24
AUGUST aS

AUGUST 2S
 Persons most likely to Do affected by todays influences are thoaO born from Nov. 22 through Doc. 9i.
 General Indications
 This b on accidental day. BO careful Of fro and explosives. Ma chinory, electricity and travel arc ell dangerous. It is probable that on earthquake or storm may occur.
 'TOdays BIFthdate
 You arc likely to Dc c strategiSt and one well Adapted to the army Children, speculation and romantic affairs as well as other sources Of pleasure should become c financial aid to you during December. i03O Danger from rash actions, fire oE cutlery from Sept. 27 through oct 3. Socially favorable Nov. i7.2O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24
Answers To Questions
By Frederick M. KeFby

e, What B han2
 4, The thigh of any animal that is prepared for food, especially of a hog when it iS cured by Salting and smoking, or the meat from It.
 e. How are Hebrew characters rcadp
 4. From right to left
 e. Are tho cedars of Lebanon tall trees?
 4. They attain . height of 90 to 90 feot and grow ct an elevation of about 5000 feet. They are noted for the diameter of the trunks rath" or than for their height
 e, DoOs long, continuous reDiS dofice in tho United States autos Tnatically confer citizenship on on alien?
 A, No An alien must be naturals lzod 10 Do an American CitiEef1'
 c. What is tho French word Tor motion picture?
 4. Cinema.
 e, When WAS tho outlaw, "Prot.: ty Boy" Floyd, shot and when &no where waB no buricdP
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24
Selected Poem
JUST YOU
(From tho Richmond Times-D Dlspatch)


 tFrom the Richmond Times -Dlspatch) A lot fo folks are nice to mo, must confess, And some like, and some love- aS you can guess They cheer me up and keep my heart from growing
 sad And when they speak kind words to me, 1t makes
 mo glad But when tho day @ done the sky has turned to
 gray from blue, sit alone, and then want-JuSt you There are some souls with whom hold communion
 sweet, Whose helpful thoughts and words to me oft
 repeat; They make the rough place smooth, and light the
 load That sometimes presses hard upon Mfes road. But there remains q little blank, tell you true, And no one can All up that space but youJust you Too well knew that would miss you 70 The day you said good-by--I saw you go- And as the distance hid you from my view The day grew dark and very lonely, too. have my friends and some love most true, But in my heart I'm wanting you-JuSt you.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24

The fact that Bridgeport centen- nIal is to be recognized by the United States government with c BpeoiRi Issue of half -dollars contAifl- ing the likeness of phinoas Taylor Barnum ono ono side, would have pleased the old snowman. He was c collector of half dollars oil through his life nor did h0 Bcorn tho dimes and nicklos. That Is how he made his money.
 The likeness of Barnum waA chosen, not particularly because Of his record as c snowman or his con" nection with Q famous circus In ita most glamorouB days, but because oi what hO did for the city of Bridge port. Ho was born in Bethel, hii
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24
UNIQUE VEHICLE BUILT

Toledo (UP)-Thirty yearsold Lester UIiner, c victim of spinal meningitis, never has walked c step, but he moveb around town in q ves hiclo Of his own design. 1t ts 6 wheeler, built close to the ground, which he prOpels by pushs ing and pulling the steering wheel. Equipped with Q brake, the vehicle can attain 6 speed Of i3 miles an hanF.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24
Current COrnmenss

It's . great business to go crazy in. I've been producing movies since 1918, and sometimes it astons tIShes mo that still admit I'm Jesse Lasky and not Napoleon or the Duke of Wellington,
 -Jewe Lasky, movie Hiagnate. 
 The world offers more opportun. lties to youth today than it ever did bafore. Henry Ford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24
Horoscope
Ny oCTAVTNE

For persons who believe that human destiny ls guided by Che plants, the dalIy horoscope Is Out- lined by . noted astF0l0ger. In addition 0 information of special interest 0 persons born on thO designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24

1. Name the author Of the poem, Farmer gtebbins ct Football"
 3. Tn astronomy, what is the .oquinox9 1" g. To which country do the FIJI Islands belong2
 {. Tn what city was the United Confederate Veterans organized?
 6. Name tho most important iB- land of the Dutch East Indies.
 6. Tn law, what is 6 profert9
 2. Name the capital of Arkansas. 6. What is ethnol0gy9
 q. Which state is fiicknamod old North 9tato7 10. Tn Greek mythology, who was 0omuss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24

Once more Bridgeport shares in P. T. Barnum philanthropy The old snowman Is dead, of course, but relatives are carry. ing on his fine work A 30-acre tract Of land facing Seaside Park has just been given the city by Clinton Barnum Seeley, . grandson of P, T, Barnum, with the sole provision that the name "Barnum" be used in connection with It. And why not?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24
Daily Almanac

Moon sets lii0 D. m. tdaylight time). Sun rises 6:i0 6. m; sets 7;38 D. n (day. light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty mIn- uteS after suneet
 High tide ct Milford Tuesday Aug 2b, b'04 D. m.; low tide, i0;62 O. m. (dayiight tlme)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24
Daily Mawrv.CSo-Rossnd
 Washington -s@@-- z |LANDON MODEST ENOUGH
 TOKNOWHEH HASTOUGHJOB

EN ROUTE WITH GOVERNOR LANDoN, August 24 - There are lot of things you can't help liking about Ali Landon, and one of them is his unasSumng modesty Back in Topeka, handful of newspapermen were invited to the Jayhawker Hotel to have dinner with Roy Roberts, managing editor of The Kansas City Star and leading member of the Lanoon Braln gErNaak
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24

Orchids to Jack Garner who, not giving a durn about fishing even In political campaign, refuses to pose with a rod In his hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24

Now that Roosevelt has sung song in Hawaiian, Landon will have to wear lei flowers,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24
FaiI to Succeed

FaII tO Succeed
 This is tho day of tho comeback. fn fact. tho most fashionable thing an artist cafi do nowadays iB to sip down the ladder, clutch it again and ascend it . second time to the top. This year has soon that amazing songSter, Benny Wiolds, win his way back to th0top, and now John Steel, of the ziegfeld shows, is FeClaimine his popularity after years of hard luck. Gene Austin, Of the fneiaTi- Oh0ly ballads, s winning his way back Into the hearts Of many Whc were 0n the verge of forgetting him. And there gro many more.
 Now Norman BFok0nShiF0, "dood Old Broke" is making c fourteenth comeback as master of c0remOnleG at 6 Greenwich Village club, and at the same spot ig James Noel, once ono of Paul WhitOman'B most fa. nous Rhythm Boys." His contem. porary was Ding Crosby, who never dropped out. But Jimmy Noel did and now he k trying again as on orchestra leader under the name oI Noel James. 4 superstition Of his When things go wrong, he believes In turning things around.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24

T0DAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, "IIe dId not demean
 himself by blRCkIng bOots"j say, degrade"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24
In New York
By GEORGE ROSS
O IssG NRA

New York, Aug. 24 -- oothAEn Faces: That was Dorothy Parker on the arm of her youthful husband, Allan Campbell, dining in tho flau- tical terrace on tho East river bank.
 Ralph Morgan looking up critl. caily ct his daughter, Claudia, in tho play ct the WOStport Country Playhouse and tho only one in the audience who does not smile ct her amusing performance.
 Lily Pons hagteng through tho Fifth avenue shops, leaving ins numefable orders behind, prior to her journey to Hollywood.
 James J. Walker passes his archs foo, Rabbi stephen 6. Wise, aB thOy cross tho awning deck aboard the Normandie.
 Jimmy salvo, tho pantomlmic clown, pauses on his way to Ses hearSalS of a Moliere play, to gay that he Is beginning to like the classics because of thOir opon.raced ribaidry.
 Eugene Palette, tho movie star, here on vacation, hides timidiy in the corner of . night club. And, by the way, there is no place aS dee serted as c T1onsairscooied indoor night club in the summer time.
 Louise Ralner paus0s in town before committing to Nichols, Conn, where sine visits Clifford 0detS, her oftime escort in Hollywood.
 High Spots
 Several radIo satellites got around to gory talk in LObus' whore the ether wave celebrities convene in after hours. And the conversation turned to the groatoSt thrills in their careers.
 It was Nelson Eddy who started by recalling the day they hired 70 Flutes and Wascho0s, long mortal enemy tribes, for tho filming of "Rose Marie"-with him in the middle.
 And Guy Lombardo remembered tho night rival gangst0rs exchanged compliments over tho beat Of the trap drums in the Chicago night club where no was playing.
 And Oscar Shaw talked of the day when heappear0d in Charlot's HoVu0 of 1914 in London. He was In tho midst of a latest song by Irving Berlin when tho first German air raid over London occurred. There was nothing else to do but continue as any veteran performer would if there was danger of 6 panic. Th oaudienoo sat unoasiiy in its seats, but heard him out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24

A, FEe wnB shot on october 22, 1884, nrd his body was sent to sals lIsaW, okla. HO Was buried n . little hillside cemetery near AklnS. Okia,, on october 20. Tho funeral service was conducted by Rev. W. V. Beckett Of eAllisaw Baptist church. aesisted by Rev. owen White Of Akins Baptist church.
 c, Name some of the poisonous gnakeB in Kentucky.
 A, Timber and ground rattlos snakes, Copperhcadg, cottonsfi1outh InoCCaBInB, and coral snakes.
 e. What b tho salary Of tho Governor of kangaB2
 4. 16,000.
 e. How large is the crew Of tho "Queon Mary?'
 4. Approximately i,2O0.
 c, Which states lead ii1 the pro" duCtion Of Bilver2
 4. Utah, Idaho, Montana, and Arizona.
 c. Where b the antIpode Of Cleveland, Ohio2
 4, In tho Indian Ocean, of the southwest coast of Australia.
 If you want ' copy of our book let "BURNAMEB", write to The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, iOI2 Thirteenth Bt., NoFths west, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24
Test Y Q ur Knowledge

Gan you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24
Rural Correspondence

Would it interest our country cousins to know that the Bronx, in the fer north of Broadway, still bTags Of 6 lone surviving farm and
 that many c chicken still crosses cer- tain roads in Brooklyn?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-24

Despite Big Jim FarieyB breezy bravado and the confident pro. nouncemenN of other Now Deal chiefs, the truth is that among th0msoIves they are taking noth- ing for granted, arc girding their lolnS for . grim and bitter fight
 The complete plan Of StFRt-
 Ogy of the Roosevelt attack lS
La gaceta., 1936-12-14
MEXICO DARA HOSPITALI-
DAD A TRoTZKY COMO
PALS UIBRE

Ciudad de Mejreo, Nov. A.
A pesar de las numerosas pro-
testas de los comunistas y otros
grupos, ell presidente Lazaro
Cardenas ha resuelto dar hospi
talidad a Leon Trotzky, toman-
do por base el punto de que Me-
iico es I'm pals libre y dara hos
pitalidad al hombre a quien sc
describe "como un judo erran-
to-" aAtA
La Ultima declaration del pre-
sidente Cardenas sobre ell par
ticular, mandada desde Queresa
70 a Herman Laborde, secreta-
rio del partido comunista, asi 10
dice. Laborte lie pidi6 por tele :
grafo a Cardenas que Sc prohi-
biera la entrada de Trotzky. FL
presidente lie contest6: "Recibi-
do su mensaje. Ell gobierno no
La gaceta., 1936-12-14
LA PUSIBRON EN- LIBER-
TAD DESPUES DE CINCO
MESES DE R

Rochester, N. Y, Die. IA
los cinco meses de halber sido
encarcelada como presunta au-
tora de IN delito de falsifica :
ci6n, la policia orden6 la liber-
tad de la Sra. Cecilia Leib, AFR
mando que Sc trata de un error.
LIE Sra. Leib fu6 procesada pc1-
que fotograficamente Sc pare
cia a una mujer acusada de va
rios delitos de esa clase.
CuandO los perjudicados fue
ron puestos frente a frente de
la mujer, todos dijeron que era
Otra persona.
Finalmente los expertos des-
cubrieron que ella no habia es-
critic las firmas que Sc lie atri-
buian.
Ell juez Edwin S. BrowH la Ii
bro de todas las acusaciones y
disprso Sc la dejara regresar a
su hogan.