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The Washington times., 1936-11-13
u. 5. DIPLOMATS
GET NEW LIST
OF RULES

State Department officials to-
day announced a change in pro-
cedure by which candidates for
foreign service will be examined
annually hereafter instead Of at
irregular intervals as in the past.
It was explained that the move
was intended to end confusion in
connection with the examinations
and give applicants definite in
terval in which to prepare. The
next written examinations have
been set for September 13, IA and
Is, 1887. From those passing the
written tests satisfactorily linn
tied group will be chosen for
oral examination later at a date
not yet fixed.
This years written examina-
tions were held in April and the
oral examinations in October.
Out of some 900 persons exam
ined for diplomatic careers, 38
eligibleS were obtained, and are
now awaiting appointment. Only
100 of the 900 candidates who
took the written examination
we're asked to appear before
State Department officials for the
oral tests.
All candidates for the career
service in the State Department
are required to be proficient in
one or more foreign languages,
and to have an acceptable
grounding in American history,
international law, foreign trade
and similar subjects.
College men are chosen almost
uniformly for new appointments.
Women are discouraged from at
tempting diplomatic careers, al
though there are several in the
consular service now.
The Washington times., 1936-11-13
WOMAN HURT
IN CAR CRASH

Mrs. Lula Bowman, so, Of 708 F
st. N. E., was under treatment at
Casualty Hospital today for a
possible brain conclusion suffered
yesterday in an automobile COLI
sion at Third and F. St. N. E.
Her husband, Brent Bowman,
operator of the vehicle in which
she was a passenger, was charged
by police with operating a vehicle
with bad brakes. Henry j. Cline,
30, of 5305 Fifth st. N. w., was
the other driver, police said.
The Washington times., 1936-11-13
Boys Thank Kiwanis
For Club Benefits

Speeches Of appreciation were
made to members of the Kiwanis
Club at their luncheon yesterday,
by three youths, grateful for bene-
fits received from the Kiwanis
underprivileged child program.
The luncheon was held in obSer-
vance of the fourteenth annual
Underprivileged Child Day, spon-
sored by the KiwanianS.
All three boy speakers were en-
thusiastic in their praise Of the
club program.
The Washington times., 1936-11-13
Cash Farm Income
Jumps II Per Cent
International News Service

International News service
Farmers who formerly depended
solely on earnings from sale Of
products are adding to their in
come from tourist trade, the sale
of handicrafts and prepared food,
and from investments and outside
jobs. the Bureau Of Agricultural
Economics said today. Cash farm
income increased IL per cent this
year over 1885, despite the drought.
The Washington times., 1936-11-13
Mother Sees Child
Killed by Loq Fall

ROCHESTER, N. H., Nov. 13
G.N.SO log which became
loosened and fell from motor
truck yesterday instantly killed
Daniel E. Wilson, jr., 2. while he
walked in a mill yard with his
mother and 3-year-old sister.
The Washington times., 1936-11-13

Prices quoted are effective im
Washington and Uicimity until the
close of business, Saturday, No
Uember IA, 1896.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-03
Building Revolution

Business writers continue, in spite of delayed hope, looking for the next big industrial development that will do for this country what automobiles have done in the last 25 years The best guess is building, There is great lack Of homes and a great desire for new ones with might mushroom into a new, giant in- dutsry.
 The prophets draw a parallel between houses and cars. Consider, one of them urges, that a quarter of century ago the best automobile, inferior to the cheap est car on the market today. cost $5, 900. Industrial equipment and methods are far superior now so that progress in a new line might be far more rapid. With the methods of mass production and standardization by which the automo- tive industry has succeeded so wonder fully, and the use of engineering knowl- edge now available, 1t might soon be pos sible to build for S, 900 home that now costs $12,000. What vast new market that would open!
 It might throw out of work, or keep out of work, great numbers of craftsmen in the present building trades, because of new methods of production and assembly. But there would be also tens of thousands of new jobs to fill. It sounds good as an economic development. Artistically it might not be so fine at first. People of architectural taste will be hoping that 1t doesn't take as long to make the mod ern machlne-made home beautiful as 1t has taken to make the automobile beau tiful.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-03
Call It Coincidence

Only Q few short days ago we were discussing in these columns the urgent need of paying some attention to our state institutions. It is an old story with us and dates back over many years when it first became evident that the state would have to spend tremendous amount of money to bring it's sanatoria, hospitals, schools, etc., up to modern standards. Since that time much work has been done. But there still remains as much more to be accomplished. And as time passes no doubt there will be other problems, all to be considered in their proper order.
 With the close of the year many in- stitutions have been making reports. It is interesting to read through them and to note how similar is the plaint Of the heads of these places. Down at the State Farm for Women in Mantle Superin- tendent Elizabeth Munger states that ad- ditional housing facilities are an urgent requirement. Some attention to this problem was urged at the 1885 session or the Legislature, but no response was made. She concludes her report. "1t iy to be hoped that we shall be able to report that the legislature of l036-37 Will recognize the great need of this institu- ton for enlarged capacity as lack of room Is our greatest handicap. ..."
 pr. Hugh B. Campbell, superintendent of the tuberculosis sanatorium, Uncas- on-Thames, pointed out In his report that the public attitude towards such institu- tions as his has changed In the past ten years due to the fine results attained through medical and surgical treatment of cases. He continues, Ut Is unfortu- nate. in view of these facts, that the state did not find itself in position at the meeting of the last legislature to provide further accommodations for the many patients seeking admission. At the pres ent time there is a waiting list of approx imately 200 citizens of the state of Con- necticut asking for immediate admis- sion. ."
 Expansion of the State Trade School in Hartford and added facilities for Connec- ticut State College at Storrs were voiced in talk given by Dr. Ernest w. Butter field in Hartford early this week. He com plained against limit of 800 students for the state college and said that Con- necticut was not giving thousands of boys and girls in this state a chance for special education, something that, in his belief, is vitally needed by them in this day and age. The age of ma chinery has made 1t virtually impossible for the grammar school graduate to secure employment. Special and techni- cal training is almost virtual necessity today. Connecticut should expand her institutions to make the demand for the same possible, he maintained.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-03
How They Howl!

Republicans are much incensed over the fact that President Franklin D. Roosevelt will take to the air waves this evening to give the people of the nation an opportunity to hear him deliver his annual message to Congress, which con- vened earlier today. They are demand ing that they be given an equal oppor- tunity by the radio moguls to answer the Presidents message. It's the first time that we ever knew political party had to be given an opportunity to answer presidential message officially. This talk is not merely for republican or democratic ears. Tn fact, it's something apart from a mere political delivery.
 Republican efforts to make of tonight's address a political one are discouraging in this critical moment in United States history. We are on the verge of emerging from disastrous period of economic and moral depression. The prospects for the future are so bright that even Henry Ford felt impelled yesterday to predict rosy future. That such an outlook should be Obscured by the continued efforts of re- publicans to blacken and darken 1t is proof enough that the voters of the ra- ton were wise when they busted this party in 1882.
 Regardless of feelings on such things as the New Deal, the many alphabetical bureaus of the Roosevelt administration, it must be admitted that the election of the democratic candidate in 1882 was necessary to preserve the nation from actual ruin. It was headed straight for bankruptcy under Che blind and arrogant cOntr0l exercised by g.o.p. blgwlgs. And now that President Roosevelt has steered the ahip of state out of these perilous
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-03
Keeping in the "Outs"

Some of us envy the speed with which the British can get rid of an unsatisfac- tory government and the promptness with which the British can get rid of an un- satisfactory government and the prompt ness with which a newly elected parlia- ment begins to function. But there are peculiarities about their governmental system which we don't long for.
 During the national election in Novem- Der, former Prime Minister Ramsey Mac Donald was badly defeated in his own hame district. His son Malcolm also lost his election contest. Tn the United States, defeated candidates are out until they run in another general election. In England, if they are prominent and have served their country long, they may stay in by means of little juggling.
 It is now reported that the elder Mac Donald may be adopted as the govern ment candidate for the Scottish Univer- sites and his son for place left vacant by the resignation of another member of parliament. Thus both these defeated candidates are likely to be back in the House of Commons again when Parlia- ment meets on February 4. Tn these cases doubtless no harm will be done and a distinguished public servant will be kept in office. It Is easy to think of cases in our own government where the results would not be so happy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-03

row are sophisticated sophomores now, and resolved to do some talk ing. Burke, Sehwellenbaoh, Moore, Guffey, Holt and Mlnton have their old seats but Q new expression on their faces.
 ArkansaB's woman senator, Mrs. CaFaway, still dressed in black, with 6 black bag tucked under her arm, slips quietly Into her seat in the back row.
 House BGdlam
 The senate, by tradition, is the big attraction, although it's cerc- monies arc no different nor more colorful than those of the House.
 Because of tho larger galleries in the House, the crow is much greater. Also, the atmosphere Is more informal. In tho front row of the speakers gallery, Mrs. Joseph Byrns wears Q large cor- sage, proudly watches her bus. band. Nearby, Alice, Longworth, cynosure Of oil eyes, stares ct the scene through Q lorgnette.
 Unlike the decorous animation of the senate, the floor of the House is Q bedlam Of noise and movement. Members dash to and fro, shout, laugh, exchange greet ings at the tops of their voices. The arena looks like Q huge class. room just before the arrival of the teacher.
 The stroke of 12 o'clock sounds. Call to Order
 From his swivel chair on the green carpet cover dais of the senate rises Vice President John Garner, stocky, Tuddy-faced, at- tired in his usual dark-hued, hand-me-d down business suit. At the same moment, gangling Speak. CT Joseph Byrns, in Q wing collar, frock coat and pin-stripe trous- CTS, rises from his high-backed seat on the rostrum of the House.
 A hush descends on the crowd- cd, chattering galleries. Members scurry to their seats.
 Garner and Byrns rap sharply with their gavels. Garner uses Q handless knob of ivory, Byrns Q sturdy wooden mallet which will be replaced many times, through vigorous use, in the months to come.
 NEW MEMBERS
 Swearing in of new members is next in order.
 Elmer A. Benson, bespectacled state banking commissioner ap. pointed by Gov Floyd Olson to fill Schall's unexpired term, and Werner w. Main, rotund republi- can -Townsendite who won Kim balls seat in a special election, are watched with keen interest as they march down the aisles to the ros. trums to sign the official regis ter and take their oaths of of- flee.
 With these preliminaries out of the way, democratic floor leaders offer a previously prepared reso- luton to hear the President of the United States.
 (Copyright, l936, by United Fea-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-03
FAIR ENOUGH

I, for one, would say Ttothy Fletcher should have his request granted. There are some difficult ties to be overcome, however, in the meantime. Their magnitude must have escaped Mir. Fletcher while he was seiGlitxing. What Republic can spokesmen is he going to get to do the conmentingS Messrs. Hoover, Borah, Landon, and Knox2 As c quArtette2 Or as solo performersp If as . cuartette Mir. Fletcher might be reminded that the definition of Q quartette is "a group of four singers each cf whom think the other three are lousy" If as soloists who is to give them the right key2 Henry may have his day for oil of any objection from this department. He may have the same amount of time, the same national hook.ups, and the same hour as Mir. Roose- welt. But what will he use for an audience?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-03
Question Box
M ivM NRA

Enclose . three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any Ques. ton 0e fact or information Co the Waterbury Democrats Home Service Bureau. Legal and medl. cal advice cannot be given. nor can extended research be under. taken. Be sure oil mall ls cd. dressed Co the Waterbury Demo. crat's Home Service Bureau, 1918 Thirteenth street, NV, Washing. ton, D. 0. THE EDITOR.
 e. What is on Enoch Arden mar riagea
 A. The term Is applied to Q mar. rlago in which either husband oi wife has been absent without ex. plnnation for many years, usually seven. Tho term is derived from Alfred Tonnyson's poem "Enoch Ar. den"
 e. What kind of light was used In the ancient lighthouse of Pharosl
 A. It was lighted by fires, fed with oak logs. These had to be car. ried up the tower 100 feet, and the height of the light above the water including the height of the island was 800 feet.
 e. Was the late Will Rogers . Mason9
 A. Yes, 32'd degree.
 e. What role did Barbara stan-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-03
Selected Poem
WINTER AFTERNOON
(Fred Lape in the New York sun)

Erred Lape in the New York sun) Earth plans her beauty well, nothing is wasted, These withered stalks of goldenrod and asters Serve now to call the sparrows that have tasted Their seeds before. and come to show what masters They are of standing on their heads and eating, And at the same time spilling notes like bes Or dropping on the snow to leave their ieeting Tracks in angles and tiny parallels. And further on the weeds give way to grasses In gold waves leaning over the cool sn0w RustlIng and whispering when wind passes Over and over them and bends them low They kindle in the sun like golden hair. This moments light on them tranamutes the earth How shall face such magic and not wear Its mark forever like 6 mark of birth?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-03

Did you notice the lack of musical sig natures on your favorite programs Wednesday, January l, 1886? Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc, made good its ban on all music which it controls through it's music house publishing companies. Numbers that have been played for years by various orchestral units have been dis carded and will continue to be un- heard until radio and Warner Brothers straighten out the present tangle. Dis- satisfaction with royalties from radio broadcasts caused all the rumpus. This row might have the effect of making radio develop music library of it's own.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-03

WltH CHTS, IHdIly UedEAkik v
 Inside, the historic corridors of the capitol, empty the last four months except for sight-seers, are crowded with gaping, milling throngs vainly trying to reach the gallery floors.
 Admittance to them today is by card only. Police, behind roped off barricades, arc courteous but firm.
 Every seat In the galleries of the two chambers is filled. Many sit on the carpeted aisle steps or stand two deep against the rear walls. The usually vacant diplomatic gallery of the senate, directly opposite the vice.presl- dents dais, Is filled to overflow ing.
 Tn the reserved front row of the members private gallery of tho senate, Mrs. Roosevelt sits surrounded by cabinet wives, knitting and chatting. The press gallery, directly above the vice. president, is packed.
 On the floor of the chamber, senators exchange greetings, Post- master General Jim Farley smiles blandly; Secretary of the Navy Swanson throws away his thin, black stogie. On the bright-red- leather covered lounges against the walls, sit the secretaries of senators.
 Senators
 The senate's two newlyweds, tall Tydings of Maryland, and taller McAdoo of California, shake hands and clap each other on the back.
 Virginla's 77-year old Carter Glass and Florida's aged Duncan Fletcher hobble to their desks.
 A page boy in short trousers moves slowly up the aisle, leading blind Senator Gore of Oklahoma, with head raised high and hands feeling for the chair in front Of him.
 4Hs oetlhtG b VbhSCO SAsCWCtop Bulow of South Dakota, and Brown of New Hampshire, dis- card their quids for the suspicious occasion.
 Pinkey Lewis
 Around the desk of Illinois J. Ham Lewis, Q group gathers to congratulate the pink-whispered senator on coming out of Russia alive.
 Low-browed Bilbo of Mississippi sinks into his seat with Q sigh; he left his new Dream House" in Poplarville to drive to Washing ton, got snowbound in Virginia, thought he might be missing when the roll was called.
 Youthful Senator Nye, of North Dakota, didn't trust to the roads. He is just back from an airplane speaking trip to Tennessee.
 The freshman class in the back
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-03

waters he is besailed, his administration Is made mockery of, and people are urged to have nothing to do with democratic control of the federal government
 The outcry against tonight's talk is another instance of republican fury, a fury that is born of ignorance and greed, greed for power. We trust that most sound-thinking people will listen to the message to Congress tonight with clear and unbiased opinions. We ask no more.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-03
Current Comments

The New Deal has given the United States e classic example of the "now you see 1t. now you don't" | technique.
 Norman Thomas. Socialist leader. We have . large proportion Of people with finc educationg. If this does not work to the good. God help ts.
 -xmbros swaseS Cleveland sei- enlist.
 Our beloved country is leading all other nations in preparations for another world var and that will undoubtedly mean that we arc going to get right in css the ground floor.
 -ssnator Lynn J. Srazisf. North Dakota.
 I cannot allow. under the spe- clons name og increased neutrality. this increased lisurpaae Of the righta 0f nll Americans to sell lhalg goods to ali the world. That. I am going to 1laht. -9snalor J. Hamilton Lewis. zIli-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-03

of the Republican National Com. mittee objects to the broadcast ot the Presidents message. That is to say he does not object much. All he wants is for the two na" tional radio companies to
 'allot on some closely following day the same amount Oe time over the same stations at Che same hour oe the day given to AEr. Roosevelt for . broadcast og comment on the issues confront Ing Che next session 0e COngTess by Republican spokesmen, Co be selected by me after consultation with Che Republican leaders of both houses of Congress-"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-03

New Britain has ended dispute over a vacancy in it's Registrar of Voters office by ruling of the Corporation Counsel of that city. The Registrar wanted to retire and named deputy to fill out his unex- pired term. Democrats claimed a vacan- cy would ensue upon his retirement that only the Common Council could fill. The Corporation Counsel ruled that there'd be no vacancy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-03
STOP, LOOK, AND LISTEN!

NOW tuHt gnD OUuHEe1bAo1lhA Limited has started on its session. al run it might be advisable for those who are fearfully watching It's progress to have called to their notice m editorial which appeared in the Washington Daily News of December 9, io36.
 'Tf 'the gentlemen In well- warmed and well.stocked clubs would just put thelr ears to the ground outside they would hear things fer moro dlsQuleting than reports of the New Deal reforms In Washington. For instance
 "Dr. Townsena's far-flung le- glona numbering many millions Os old and middie.agcd folks who demand S200-a.Tnonth pen- slons for some eight million el. ders past 60, financed by Q 2 per cent sales tax on ell transac- tons, . movement SO alarming. ly vocal as to COW the strengs est politicians in some states. Compare this with Che New Deals relatively conservative soclal security program!
 Father Coughlln's radio pole. Snlcs in favor 0e Government monopoly Oe credit and imitation. Compare his schemes with Che moderate reforms os the Eccles Actl
 "Tho veterans' threatened march on Washington. demand. ing immediate payment Of 2 l-S billions of bonus and Che Farm. CTS Unlon demands for the Fraxler. r.Lemkc inilRtlonary farm debt pay of, . three billion dole lar greenback Issue. Compare these measures with Che New Deals work relief and Triple A undertakings!
 "The message os l,70o clergy. men, about ene-half of whom pledged themselves to work for public ownership Of utilities and basic industries. Compare this with the Admlnlstratlon's steps to regulate holdins companies!
 'The American Federation ef Labor's program, now embrac. ing the 3O-hour week, Govern. ment ownership Of railways and . constitutional amendment ex- banding Congress- power In eo- cial IegislatiOn. The Admins. tratlen has supported none Of these reforms.
 "The militant programs of Governors Olson of Minnesota and La Toilette Of Wisconsin, both of which are far to the Ieft of Che New Deal.
 @The action of Milwaukee's Socialist government in author ixlng the mayor or police chief to close down any factory of an employer who refuses to bargain collectively with the representa- alves of the majority ef his workers. This is far more dras- tlc than anything in the Wag- ner Labor Act.
 "These manifestations of mass thought In America 90 far be- yond the rantings of what H. c. Wells called our .raucous voices. They are outcries from classes that have suffered too long in . plentiful land. Some of 0ese groups are ably led. Let the complacent leaders of Big nusi- ness overturn the liberal reform Administration of the New Deal and they will have these nieve- ments to deal with.
 "Americans are not radical. but they can be made SO. Af these present Fumhlings from the left grow into thmndeF it will be because cur business RouFbons have ears but hear not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-03
Horoscope
By OCTAvINE

For persons who believe that human destiny Is guided by the planets. the daily horoscope Is outlined by . noted astreIoger. In addition tO information of general interest, it outlines information Of special interest to persons born on the deslgnated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-03

eaa8s eNAAe eS~As
 CT is in Q con- tinuous, an q continual, sAte of eRervescence 1t would be more accurate to say that he is still foam ing. A short time ago Henry was driven into 6 condition of 0 b u llien c q which could only Do de- scribed as ec- aAaAiA hANnAiaN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-03
JANUARY 2

JANUARY 2 Most favored ones today are those born from March 10 through March 90.
 General Indications of the Day
 For Everybody.
 M0rning-Bad
 AfternoOn-Fatr.
 Evening-6urprising.
 Today's Blrthaaae. You should have capacity for hard work. 4 good business period is indicated during July through October.
 Study and travel in s conseEva- tive way should be beneficial dur ing February. ie9o.