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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-23
INDIANA RAILROAD LINE
WILL BE ABANDONED
Permission to Drop Wabash Route
Granted by Judge.
By United Prcss

81 Unitcd Press
CHICAGO, April %. Federal
Judge Walter G. Lindley today had
granted the Chicago, Indiana and
Louisville Railroad permission to
abandon a 36-mile branch running
between McCoysburg, Ind, and
within four miles of Dinwiddie, Ind.
A part of the branch line known
as the Wabash Valley will be alb
sorbed by the New York Central
road, and the remainder will be
liquidated at private sale, it was
reported.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-23

APRIL o. 1926
City Man Wins Prize
Times Special

Times Special
CHICAGO, Ill. April 23.-Glenn
Robert Negley. 36l5 Central-av. In
dianapolis, was named a fellow
ship winner at the University of
Chicago today. He is a former
Butler student.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-23
Women's Club Sponsor Dance

The Christian Park Women's
Club is to sponsor a dance in the
community house at tomorrow
night Mrs. Herbert Hayes and Mrs.
Charles Powell are in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
"49 Leavenworth"

Out of the wreck of one of Leaven- worth'S little old homes of another day today rises the Connecticut Light and Power CompanyS new home service auditorium. Those of you who have visited it during the inspection periods need not be told of it's wonders and beau- ties. Those of you who haven't seen them need only be informed that not to view tins marvel of engineering skill is to deny yourselves pleasure and an education.
 In the years to come "49 Leavenworth Street" is bound to come to stand for something other than mere auditorium. It is bound to become symbol of new era in the home life of Waterbury. Count less women are going to come away from a visit to this spot imbued with the latest ideas in home service through gas and electricity. Countless others are going to investigate just by reading about it in the newspapers.
 Combined with the commercial aspects of our local lighting company is it's service department. While designed naturally to further the business of the concern by creating interest in the use of it's products, it also serves the purpose of showing the public what is the best to use and how the same may be economically used. Usually where there is such con- sideration for the patron there is corre- spending show of appreciation on the lat ter's part. Waterbury, we think, con- tinues to manifest this feeling.
 We congratulate the c. L. & P. Co., on it's latest addition. We feel sure that in such additional quarters as these at 49 Leavenworth street are, much business and good will can be created. The public is bound to receive a return in service, advice, and knowledge; the company will be amply repaid in awakened in ter est. That interest awakened may indeed have far-reaching effects on the lives of thousands of Waterbury families. In time "49 Leavenworth" is bound to be- come an institution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
Paths for Bikes

A generation ago when bicycles were popular for sport and transportation, they didn't have much competition on the roads. The horse-drawn carriage moved slowly, and the earliest automo- piles were few and far between and usually stalled Today all this is changed. The revival of bicycling has come about because it is fun and affords inexpensive exercise. But the bike has to compete for ypace on the highway with swiftly mov- ng procession of high-powered auto- mobiles. It is a constant source of peril b it's rider and to motorists. Yet more md more people are riding. Something 1ust be done about 1t.
 The New York city park department is using some of it's relief funds to build
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26

One of the greatest campaigns ever waged in the United States is now under way with few of the average people who make up the mass of voters even aware of it. It is a battle in which the lead is being taken by the great public utilities of the nation, mainly those concerned with electric power output. If you don't believe it, just ask the editor of your home town newspaper. He'll tell you that half his mail these days is coming from Washington, D. c. Half of his mail from Washington is usually press releases from various government agencies. The remaining half comes from The Commit tee of Utility Executives. It consists of reprints of editorials and articles all at- tacking or showing up the several big dam projects that the Roosevelt adminis- tration is carrying on. It's funny thing, but we never heard a word said against the Hoover dam project, particularly by republicans, until it carried over into the Roosevelt administration. Now it wins scorn, as do the Mississippi Valley admin istration, Coulee Dam, Bonneville, etc. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
Democratic Opportunities

Of recent years democratic oppor- tunities to fulfill services to the state have been on the increase. Wherever possible they have been accepted and carried out. But there are still some avenues not yet reached. We refer specifically to the needs of attention to our state institutions. In another article on this page we refer to the Soldiers Home at Noroton. In the past we have pleaded the cause of the state hospital at Middletown, the need Of more room at the state hospital at New town, the need of another state home for the feeble-minded.
 The last two we will have in the months to come. What will be done with Mid- dletoWn remains to be seen. But dem- ocrats should never let it be said, as 1t was of republicans some years back, that they are unappreciative of the institu- tional needs of Connecticut. A recent news item called attention to the fact that Connecticut State College also suf- fers from growing pains. Dr. Albert N. Jorgeson, president of the college, is re- sponsible for the latest comment along this line.
 Speaking before the Hartford Civitan Club last week he pointed out that the college now has an enrolment of $50 lodgers which far exceeds it's dormitory capacity. All sorts of buildings have been made over to accommodate the students and still there is an increasing demand for admission to the college. We don't fdoubt 1t in view of the fact that of recent years the general public has become aware of the fact that instead of an agrl- cultural school in It's midst it has first- class college, equipped to offer all types of courses.
 Dr. Jorgensen himself claims that he has found lack of information on the college among the various persons he has met in the past seven months. We can readily believe that. It is high time that there was more appreciation for this fine college up at Storrs. It is high time that the state solons gave it the financial SUD- port it demands and requires. Let's make 1t equally as outstanding as the state col leges of so many other states. Its first demand is adequate living quarters for hundreds of students.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
Soldiers Home a Fire-Trap

One of the first public announcements that Colonel Raymond F. Gates has made since assuming the office of superinten- dent of the Soldiers Home at Noroton was to the effect that the institution over which he presides is yeritable fire-trap. "Grave danger of holocaust, if fire should start, was pointed out by Colonel Gates. We believe he is correct in his statement. It shouldn't be questioned now any more than 1t was several years ago when we first recall hearing that the home was badly in need of repairs, as well as remodeling.
 And if we are not mistaken the home at Noroton was to abandoned completely when the new institution at Rocky Hill is completed. That this project should be speeded up or something definite made in the way of an announcement concern ing the further use of Noroton goes with out question. We think that the time has come for showdown on Noroton. The general public was led to believe that when the Rocky Hill home was started 1t would replace Noroton. That's what the fight was over, as we remember it.
 When agitation for a new soldiers home was started, interest centered more on the location of the new home, rather than it's type of construction or cost. That didn't come until later, after the proponents of the Rocky Hill site had achieved their objective. But so far as we can see the Noroton home may be con- tinued for many more years, while the present structure at Rocky Hill is only equipped to care for 75 veterans. Evident ly there's something yet to be done and the sooner it is, the better off the state will be.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26

The Hartford Times calls attention to the fact that several years ago when it appeared as if Connecticut River shad were going to become extinct 1t was al- most next to impossible to buy nice shad during the season. Today, thanks to excellent work on the part of the State Board of Fisheries and Game, as well as wise fishermen, the shad has been in- creased in numbers. This spring there was fine run of shad and in some places you could buy shad for as low as five cents a pound. In fact in the fish markets they say there never was season when the demand for shad was so low Perhaps it's the bones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
Test Your Knowledge

Can you answer seven ek these test questlOns2 Turn to last page for the answerHs
 1. Who was Christopher PolhemS 2. Tn which island group is Moio- kai? 3. Tn which state is the city of Kalamazoo2
 (. Who were the locofocoss
 6. What is the General Land Of- fee of the United gtategf
 6. Into what body of water does the River Jordan fIow7
 2. what is Q fire of brimsloneY 6. Who was Anthony \ nHexels g. What is a dwarff 40. What ls the nsmo for plants whose duration is more than tWo yeazs9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26

They would create . new de- partment, made up of independent bureaus and agencies from other departments, to be known as the department of social welfare.
 The idea is not @ new one; it has been advocated by government reorganizers in the past.
 There is Q lot to be said for the idea. Scattered throughout the government structure are numer- our agencies dealing with various phases of social welfare, which could advantageously be brought under Q single administrative head.
 FOR EXAMPLE: The public health service is In the treasury, the financial branch. of the gov- ernment. The children's and wOmen's bureaus are in the la- bOr department, while the office of education and the board Of vocational education are un. der the jurisdiction of the inter. for department The social SC. Curlty board and the relief administration arc independent. Eleventh Department
 The inner circle proposal is to create Q new (eleventh) depart ment out of all these units with allied interests.
 Proponements of the plan claim that the president looks on 1t with favor-particularly the Idea of putting Hopkins at its head. It is certain that the program will be seriously urged if Roose- welt is reelected. However, it will be strenuously resisted by some of his cabinet prima donnas.
 Stripping the labor department of the children's and women's bureaus would leave Madame sec- retary Perkins with Q skeleton department. Extremely sensitive about any diminution of her au- thority, she can be depended upon to fight the removal of the two bureaus from her control. Ickes Thumbs Down
 Secretary Ickes also has shown no disposition to give Up any ad- ministrative Jurisdiction.
 On the other hand, Chairman .John Wlnant of the social se- curlty board Is friendly to the idea of Q social welfare depart ment, and would Offer no Ob. lection to making his agency . part of such . sct-up.
 If created, the new department would be ono of the largest and most powerful divisions of the government, ranking with the treasury and state departments in importance.
 Doomed
 The supreme courts dutHcy de. cision did more than blast tn, Coal Act. New Deal legaliSts say
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26

the decree also doomed the Wag. nef labor disputes law under which the national labor relations board is operating.
 This view is based on the shaSp language in Justice Sutherlandh | majority decision denouncing sec- ton III, the "LabOr ReIatlOns'' provision of the Guffey Act. Suth- erland laid down the dictur1 that 8 majority of employers and workers in an industry cannot bind the minority, against their will, to abide by wage and hour standards. His words are very den. nite on this point:
 e.. The effect, ln respect of wages and hours, lS to subject the dlssentlent minority, either [ of producers or miners or both, to the will oe the stated ms jor- fly, since, by refusing to sub- init, the minority at once lncurs the hazard of enforcement 0R the drastic comp; is0ry prOvi- sions of the act lJ which we have referred. The accept in these circumstances, is not to exercise . choice, but to sur. render to force.
 "The power conferred upon the majority Is, In effect, the power to regulate the affairs Of an unwilling minority. This is legislative delegation in It's most obnoxious form; for it is not even delegation to an official or an official body, presumptively dislnterestd, but to private per. sons whose interests may be and often are adverse Co tho inter- ests of others in the same bus
 "A statute which attempts to confer such power undertakes an intOlerabIe and uncOnstItu- tlonal interference with persona al liberty and private property. The delegation is 70 clearly ar- bitrary, and SO clearly Q denial Or rights safeguarded by the due process clause of the fifth amendment, that it Is nnneces- sary to do more than refer to decisions of this court which foreclOse that question ."
 The legalistS say this is the first time the supreme court has voiced the doctrine that statutory guar antics of collective bargaining are illegal under the due process clause. Since such guarantees are the basis of the Wagner labor act, Sutherlands language means that the Wagner act faces the axe when it comes before the court.
 Merry Round
 Oswald Garrison Willard has been pulling wires to get himself appointed Q member of the Amer- ican delegation to the Pan-Amer- acan Peace Conference. When the commerce department took over the remains of the NRA it inherited an air-cooling TTia- chine which Blue Eagle employees gave General Johnson as a birthday gift, plus Q refrigerator in which he kept food in his office, Little Robbie, his secretary, used to cook his meals adjacent to his ohice. Most expert gardeners in the cabinet are Secretary of the Interior Ickes, (inventor of new varieties of gladioli), Assist- ant Secretary of State Sumner Welles, and Secretary of Com- merce Roper. Roper is Q special- ist in old fashioned southern gardens.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26

bicycle paths paraIlelIing highways. Pro- vision for cyclers is made in new highway construction. Certain park driveways are closed to other traflc one morning Q week while riders pedal to their hearts content Other communities will have to take similar measures. The bicycle, which never really was "out," seems to have come back to stay for quite while. It is natural for people who can travel so swiftly in autos and planes to want some slower means of locomotion part of the time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
Answers To Questions
By Frederick M. Ikerby

e. What causes shoes to squeak9
 A. The usual cause s the fric- ton between different layers of leather in the soles.
 c. Could the president of the United States have pardoned Bruno Richard Hauptmann2
 A. No, because he was convicted under New Jersey state law, and the president of the United States can only pardon prisoners convicted un- der federal laws.
 e. DO Alaska and the Hawaiian Islands have c currency of their own or do they use United States currency?
 A. They use United States cur- rency.
 e. When did former President William Howard Taft die2 A. March 6, l030.
 @. What does the adage. Penny wise and pound foolish,' mean
 A. It ig an old English proverb,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26

Happy days are here again, all rightl When you can pick up your favorite eve ming paper, as I did The Democrat last night, and read that North Square was favored with runaway horse yesterday morning, you know alls right with this little old world of ours. Time was when North Square reechoed to the cries of excited men and children daily as some horse careened through this historic spot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
Cannon Fodder?

Tn submitting his brilliant idea to anti-D Democratic big business interests, Professor Carver is re- ported to have been sponsored by Harold L. Doolittle, chief consult- ing engineer of the Southern Cali- fornia Edison company; Franklin L. Pratt, an insurance company big shot; and Ernest Carroll Moore, vice-president of the Uni- versity of California ct Los Ali- geIes. Mussolini and Hitler could have had nothing to do with the sponsorship iia view of their well known standing on the subject Of birth control The Japanese mili- tary high command, however, would approve of the profess0r's happy thought to turn excess American man power into cannon fodder for an imperiallstiU war. Mfr. Pratt, Mfr. Doolittle, and Vice. President Moore would doubtiszg turn up their noses at sEakhef~ Rlker as e true representative oK the great state Of California. They probably, have never heard of, nor entered into Holy Clty. It's an odds-on bet that they will ever got in either in California og in Q happier land on the strength og their sponsorship ef Professor Carvcr,s substitute for the New Deal. It ia vleioia beyond eescFlp- ton and heinens bsand WerdA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26

4pOut Jne laSL labor leader left, is an ex-
 ample of ap- piled English h Il m or. Mir. Thomas has Q son Leslie, who is in the insur- ance brokerage busin ess and Leslie passed on Q bit of infor- nation dropped by his papa
 about the tax incre ases for AL aNaA 0Fv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26

Always fly in the molasses. An econo- mist says we're recovering so rapidly now, it's time to begin planning for the next depression.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
Horoscope
By oCTAvINE

For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by the planet, the daily horoscope is outlined by . noted astrOl0ger. In addition to information of general interest, 1t outlines in- formation of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
MAY S7

MAY a Those most likely to be infiu- enced by today's vibrations are born from Aug. g through Sept. 22.
 General Indications
 Morning-Bad.
 Afternoon-Bad.
 Eyening-Doubtful. It is well to remain cautious today. The late evening is the best time.
 TOday's Birthdato You should be Q lover of do- nestle pursuits and pets. During December, 1886, you should gain through partners affairs or perhaps inheritance.
 Danger Oct. { through 2, io36. Make social calls, buy clothes or seek favors from June 2 through 6, l0Se. Readers desiring additional in- formation regarding their horoscope are Invited to communicate with Ootnvine ln care Of thls newspaper. Eacliss 6 Scent stamped, self-nd- arense6 eayeleRes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
English HunOr

The departure of J. II. Thomas, secretary for the Colonies of HIS Brittanic Majesty Edward VIII, from the cabinet in which he was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26

Ie you want . copy oe our book let, HOME CANNING" write to the Waterbury Democrats Wash. ingtOn Bureau, 1918 Thirteenth Street, Northwest, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents, for postage and handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
Daily MNo~~v D0,~l Washington Av1SA " 1N0 S.AAS. INNER CIRCLE SEES NEW
 BERTH FOR HOPKINS
. BEHIND THE SCENES IN WASHINGTON

Washington May 20 - Some of the bright inner circle boys have figured out how Harry Hopkins, the presidents fair-hared favorte, be made cabinet Ynnnn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26

Fisher of pearls,
 The sea is waiting The waters are spread with the radiating Circling mirrors of sunrise Dive deep through the upper waters Where the sun lowers coins of gold. Like shadow pass the great fish Parading in and out of the coral, Through the curling petals of sea plants You are black pearl Caught in the shell of the sea- Cleaning, glowing A jewel for some market nameIess and distant, As the coins of the sun are distant And the upper waters waiting beside the boat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26

TODAYS COMMON ERROR Never say, "Who did you wish to see?" say, whom"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
Even Nicer

No one could expect . pros lessor emeritus of political econ. omy of Harvard University to lot the second section of the scheme go elaborated. Here is the elaboration:--
 "So long as people who lack intelligence continue tO spawn others who lack intelligence wo shall have more of such people than we can possibly employ at good wages"
 "Strong races have, in the past, solved tho problem os maintaining . favorable man. land ratio by taking more land when they needed it. In this re- spect they were, on Che inteIlec- tuaI, Ie not on Che moral side, far ahead of any of our present day economic planners outside of Italy, Germany and Japan"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
Daily Almanac

Daily Almanac Moon sets i2:5O c. m. daylight tlme). Sun rises 6:25 c. m.; sets SIS D. m. (days light tlmc). All vehicles must be lighted thirty mIn- ules after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26

e. When did Max Baer lose the worlds heavyweight boxing cham. pionship and to whom?
 A. James J. Draddock won the championship from Baer, June lS, ie36.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26

System of Government you win find it is not a dictatOriaI syg- tenn, but instead strictly sclen. tlfic and democratic.
 22. T guarantee that aIl who will lend an unbiased ear will understand and be convinced to their own satlsfactlon."
 2S. "Remembcr, good inten. tons have had their fling; the situation now calls for wise and proper action"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
A Thought for Today

All the IabOur of man Is for his mouth, and vet the appetite is not nlIed.--EccIeslagtes 6:7.
 What is a man, If his chief good and market of his time, be but to sleep, and feed2 beast no more--Shakespeare.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26

referring to . person who is careful about little expenditures, but un. wise in buying expensive things.
 c. Who was the author of "The Law West of the pecosp"
 A. Everett Lloyd.
 c. Did tho British conscription laws apply also to Ireland during the World War?
 4. Yes; but on account of un- rest and rebellion in southern Ire- land the law was not enforced, als though Irish volunteers were 60. cepted.
 c. When and where were the steamships Minnesota" and "Da. kotan" built? Are they still in com. mission?
 A. They were built in lol2 at Sparrows Point, Maryland, and are now operated by the Americana -Ha- waiian Steamship Company of New York City.
 e. Does the U. s. Constitution define treason?
 A. Article TIT, Section 3, Clause 1 of the Constitution defines 1t as follows: Treason against the Uni- ted States shall consist only in levy- ing war against them, or in adhere ing to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
Selected Poem
PEARL DIVER

(Sara Van Alstyne Allen in the Christian Science
 Monitor)