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The Washington times., 1936-03-10
Defends Workers In
Emergency Units
To the Editor of The Times:

To the Editor of The Times:
I have read many letters in your
columns maligning the employees
in the emergency agencies of the
Government.
To date I have seen none in
their defense. From the construc-
ton Of them and the obvious ran
cor, I cannot believe they repre-.
sent the better class Of civil SER
vice or the true attitude of that
body.
1t is admitted that a few-pos-
sibly 10 per cent-were appointed
for strictly political reasons. OF
the remaining 80 per cent at least
35 per cent have civil service rat
ings and 20 per cent have college
degrees.
In the administration and cleri
cal branches all applicants were
subject to a very careful examina'
tion before they were accepted
Some of the agencies did not re
quire political references.
It is safe to say that so per cent
Of all emergency employees have
been hired on their training and
without political endorsement.
I know personally several who
are avowed standpat Republicans
Contrary to the general opin
ion, those who may be blanketed
into civil service will be subject
to an examination, and many Of
us prefer competitive to noncom
petitive examinations. I have haC
occasion to observe them in sew
eral offices, and think they will
compare very favorably with any
similar civil service group.
AN OLD STANDBY AND ONE
OF THEM.
The Washington times., 1936-03-10
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

gave me q little hatchet made Of
paper.
On the hatchet are the words:
81 cannot tell q Ge."
Reminding us Of our country's
finest and most commendable
men. All Of this was we'll because
we all know and have been taught
about George Washington, but
the one thing that didn't appeal
to me or my friends was the fact
that this little hatchet was made
in Japan, the country now revolt
ing and the country that will
drag us into our next war. If
George only knew.
HACK SALE.
The Washington times., 1936-03-10

TOmorrOw's article will deal
with benefits to business from
the installation of subwayS in
WASHINGTON.
The Washington times., 1936-03-10
Aircraft Carrier Now
roper Cent Complete

RICHMOND, Va, March 10.
With her launching date a little
more than a month off, the naval
aircraft carrier yorktown, is about
10 per cent complete, Capt. Henry
T. Wright, Navy Department super
vising constructor assigned to the
Newport News Shipbuilding Dry
Dock Company plant, said. The
Yorktown is due to slide down the
ways into the James River April 4.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt will
christen it.
The Washington times., 1936-03-10
SAVED
BY BUILDING
SUBWAYS

This Is the eighth of q series
of articles on proposals for sub
DdyS in the District of Columbia.
The Washington times., 1936-03-10

waiting till the bus comes into the
curb.
8. Hogging the road and caus-
ing delay to traffic.
Answer-This term is generally
used by the driver who thinks two
thirds of the road should be kept
clear for speed demons.
How many serious accidents
have the buses had this winter?
1t is a wonder we keep in the
road considering what we have to
dodge. A BUS OPERATOR.
The Washington times., 1936-03-10
OPEN 5
BUDGET PLAN

The Hecht Company's fortieth
anniversary sale, now in its first
week, also heralds the inaugura-
ton of an expansion program in
volving three major points: l. The
installation of an air-conditioning
system; 2. The construction Of a
new warehouse; 3. The institution
of the "HECO" Six-month's budget
plan.
The air-conditioning system is
expected to be in operation about
April Is. 1t will condition the
basement, main floor, second floor,
and is being installed at cost of
100000.
The new warehouse will be un-
der construction shortly. 1t will
occupy almost an entire city
block at the corner of New York
Avenue and Fenwick Street, fac
ing the Pennsylvania Railroad
tracks. There will be special rail
road-siding facilities. The build
ing will possess the latest mod
ern facilities known to warehouse
construction, and will embody the
newest technique in architecture.
The design originated on the
Continent.
The "HECO" Six-months budget
plan permits customers to budget
payments over a period of six
months. A small carrying charge
usually made in transactions of
this nature will be cancelled if
the full amount is paid within
80 days.
The Washington times., 1936-03-10
Trans-Africa AirmaiI

CrosS-Africa air-mail service,
shortly to be put on passenger
carrying basis, was inaugurated
recently by Imperial Always be-
tween Khartum and Nigeria, its
ultimate eastern terminal being
the Gold Coast. The 4,500-mile
route ties up with the company's
London-Capetown and London
India-Australian empire" sched,
uleS.
The Washington times., 1936-03-10
By JOHN DEAN MILLIGAN


BY JOHN DEAN MILLIGAN
While the proper authorities
controlling affairs in the District
are refusing to consider the sub
ject of subways for Washington,
even denying the necessity for an
impartial study of the situation,
traffic conditions continue to
grow worse.
More and more automobiles,
street cars, buses and pedestrians
clutter the downtown streets.
More and more money Is being
wasted needleSSly, more and more
time is lost, more and more accl-
dents occur.
And to curb this condition,
some alleged authorities are naive
enough to insist that more streets
be widened.
Would Be Little Better
If every street in the District
were widened, conditions would be-
come a little better but not much.
The problem of rapid transit
would still be unsolved. Jams at
every downtown corner and loss
of time and money would still be
present.
Rather than attack the prob
lem at its source, which is the
number of vehicles occupying the
streets it is suggested that trees
be cut down so that five more
feet of space can be added to a
street.
The removal of trees seems, to
many observers, a detriment to
the commercial growth Of Wash
ington. Take away the city's
beauty, and fewer sight-SeerS will
result. Smart business men
know the value of keeping what
beauty the city has, and instead
of destroying any of it, adding to
it.
Senses the Value
ANY shrewd merchant immedi-
ately senses the commercial value
that would result from the re-
moval of street cars and the
substitution of subWays in down
town Washington. The streets
would be clearer, less cluttered.
Driving would become more of a
pleasure. Why were overhead
poles banned downtown except to
prevent unsightlinesS?
Many conSidera tions besides
beauty are involved in the benefit
of Subways to business here. They
include an increase in property
values on many streets, greater
accessibility of the downtown
area, and the lowered costs di-
rectly connected with speedier
motor transportation and fewer
accidents among automobiles.
TOmorrOw'S article will deal
with benefits to business from
the installation of SubWayS in
The Washington times., 1936-03-10
Little Rhody

Rhode Island, containing 1,248
square miles, is the smallest State
and ranks thirty-seventh in popu-
lation with 687,497 by the last
census.
The Washington times., 1936-03-10
IF George Washington
Only KneW

To the Editor Of The Times:
On February % I attended a
dance at Eastern High School and
as I paid my admission they
The Washington times., 1936-03-10

$50 Burglars Loot
HAGERSTOWN, Md, March 10.
Robbers who entered the home
of Magistrate Millard Crilley, at
Hancock. got $50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
SERVICE CLUBS AT
 WEEKLY LUNCHEON
Flood Pictures Shown RO- tarians-Exchange Club
 Plans Dinner Dance

Members of the Rotarian Club witnessed a showing of pictures of the recent flood in Hartford today at their weekly luncheon held at the Elton hotel. The same pro- gram was to have been offered to the club at last weeks session, but some difficulty in the matter Of getting the moving picture machine to work the program for the day was cancelled.
 Guests from several cities were present at today's luncheon.
 EXCHANGE CLUB
 Fred J. Carr, president of the re- gently organized Exchange club of Waterbury, took charge of the sec- ond luncheon meeting of this or ganization, held at the Elton today, and plans for dinner-dance were discussed. It was finally decided to hold the dinner-dance at the Elton on Tuesday evening, May 5, and that the affair should be informal. A representative from the Meriden branch of the organization was present today and offered several suggestions in connection with ar ranging programs for luncheon meetings and outside affairs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
PLYMOUTH WOMAN SUES FOR HU RTS
$lO,O0O Asked of William H. Lyons, Charged With
 Reckless Driving

An auto accident at the foot of Plymouth hill, Thomaston, is the basis of suit fro $10,OOO brought in common pleas court today by Bessie Short of Plymouth, against William H. Lyons of Thomaston. The action is returnable to court next month.
 The plaintiff claims that she was severely injured when car in which she was riding. operated by Arthur Scofield, was struck by the car owned by the defendant and driven by Michael Postic. It is charged that Postic was negligent and reckless in the operation of his automobile, thereby causing the &C., cident.
 Injuries to the head, limbs and body are listed in the complaint. The suit is brought for the plain tiff by the law firm of Healey & Healey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
ARMY VANSPASS
 THROUGH CENTER

Two police motor patrol cars act ed as escort today for a fleet of 20 United States army trucks enroute to Bennington, Vermont. Manned by Captain William Duggan and Motor Patrolmen Walter Overton and Pat rick McCabe, the cars met the army trucks at the city line on the Nau- gatuck road and escorted them over West Liberty and Bank streets, through Chase parkway to Thomas ton avenue and as far as the Thom- aston town line above Waterville, where they were met by staet po- lice cars. Captain Duggan said a similar procedure was being fol- lowed in every town and city along the route to Bennington, the object apparently being to get the trucks through to their destination as rapidly as possible. The trucks were marked "7th Infantry" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
SHERIFFS TO DINE
 IN CHESHIRE MAY 4

The annual spring dinner of the New Haven County Sheriffs' asso- citation will be held at Waverly Inn, Cheshire, Monday night, May f. Those attending will be limited to active sheriffs. special sheriffs, and honorary sheriffs.
 High Sheriff J. Edward Slavin will be guest of honor at the din- ner. Sheriffs from all parts of the country vii lbe in attendance at the private function.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
MORGAN UPSETS |FLAHERTY TEAM
Garfield Whips Whelam in St. Margaret's Holy
 Name League

Considerable enthusiasm was shown in the card tournament of St. Margaret's Holy Name Society last night when with but one week left to play, it became evident the final series may finish in Q dead lock. As result of last nights games the teams explained by James Morgan, Michael Whelan and Patrick Flaherty are in position to maneuver into triangle. Regard less of the situation however, the series will be completed in time to hold the concluding banquet May II as originally planned. It may de- velop that the season championship contest will also be played on this date.
 Last nights results follow, Nor gan 24, Flaherty 18; Garfield P. Whelan 20; Scanlon 22; Deeley 20; Baldwin 24; Smithwick IS. TTnM CtAnM1paW
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
SIKORSKY PLANE
 OFF FOR FLORIDA

Stratford, Conn, April 28-(U.P) The Sikorsky amphibion, S-43. holder of four world altitude records took off today for Miami, Fla, where it will be placed in the Caribbean service of Pan-America AirwayS.
 Captain c. D. Swinson was at the controls and a party of five Pan- American officials and engineers were making the flight. One stop was scheduled at Raleigh, N. o.
 The S-43, within the past two weeks, established records for for class C3 amphibions with and with out payloads at 27,950 feet and 20,- 900 feet respectively. It also was used by Igor Sikorsky, noted design CT, in making observations as to the practicability of transport flying in the sub-stratosphere.
 The amphibion is one of . series being built for the air line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
SHULKIN APPEALS
 COURTS SENTENCE

Nathan Shulkin, junk dealer, 58, of 324 Orange street, sentenced yes terday to jail term of 60 days by Judge John r. McGrath when he was found builty on charge of re- ceiving stolen metal, today appeal ed the sentence. Shulkin will be given hearing in the court of com- mon pleas. A one day continuance was allowed yesterday to permit his attorney to decide whether or not to appeal the case. Shulkin is a1- legged to have bought brass stolen by two youths from the American Brass company. Both boys were given sus- pended reformatory terms and placed on probation yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28

Fl Bay State Governor allow him to be absent from thu capital for the occasion. Rev. Win, cent c. Dore, O. F., Ph. D., director df Providence College, and Ar Mckinley, sports editor of tn Hartford Times have accepted invi tations to speak on the occasion.
 The governors letter.
 MT. Edward V. Curley,
 Waterbury, Conn.
 Dear MT. Curley:-
 acknowledge receipt of your recent wire inviting His Ex- cellency the Governor to attend 8 Communion Breakfast of the eSt. Francis Xavier Holy Name society onu May 10th. <. His Excellency would like to go very much but the date comes lat a period of great pressure, but. you may be sure, that if matters can be so arranged, he would like to visit you on that sd2te although he can give no s'dSfinite assurance at this time. :, Thanking you for your cordial invitation, remain
 Sincerely, :, WILLIAM A. MURPHY, Assistant Secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
DIVORCE SUITS

Domenick D'Agostino of this city today filed suit for divorce against Antoinette D'Agostino, of Glen Cove, L. T., N. Y. They were mar ried in 1919. Cruelty is given as the grounds.
 Mary Hackerman of Waterbury entered divorce suit against Mat thew Hackerman Of this city, claim ing cruelty. They were married July 6, 1884. Change of name to Mary Corbett is asked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
Committee Meets

.'The arrangements committee for the affair met at the hall last night and delivered a very satisfactory progress report. Tickets are being sold rapidly by members of the com- nittee as well as by MT. Curley at the bowling alleys. Arrangements will be made to have a member of the committee present at all masses next Sunday so that all who desire tickets may obtain them after ser vices. All arrangements must be made for reservations by Wednes- day, May 6, and no tickets will be sold after that date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
POSTERS SET UP
 FOR HEALTH DAY

Steps have been started locally to cooperate with other cities and towns of the state in observance of Child Health Day. Gov. Wilbur L. Cross, in a proclamation, has named Friday as Child Health Day. Health Officer Dr. E. J. Godfrey and his staff stated today that they will do their bit in observing the day.
 Already posters urging cleanliness among children have been set up in the various schools. Dr. Godfrey today, also, urged parents to bring their children to the pre-scfool cli- nics for examination. The clinics are maintained by the health de- partment.
 old diamond mines of South Africa are being reopened.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
EVIDENCE HEARD
 IN $1O,O0O SUIT

Judge Miles McNiff and jury in common pleas court today heard further evidence in the $10,000 suit of Emmons R. Wolfe of Cheshire against Philip Rehbein, of Cheshire. Dr. Wolfe sues as administrator of the estate of his daughter, Dorothy Paula Wolfe, 2, who was killed by falling lumber on Rehbein's prop erty Oct. 21, 1895.
 Negligence on the part of the de- fendant is claimed in the suit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
Governor Curley May
 Pay Visit To City Writes Letter to Chairman of Holy Name Breakfast Committee -Earbenders in Final Games of Season
WASHINGTON HILL NEWS

His Excellency Gov. James M. Curley of Massachusetts, in answer to an invitation from Edward Cur ley, member of the Arrangements Committee for the St. Francis Holy Name society communion breakfast to be held in Xaverian hall on Mothers day, in @ very cordial let- ter states that he will accept the 1nyitatoin if affairs of state will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS

Democratic electors of the Town of Wolcott are requested to meet in caucus at the Town Hall, tonight April 28, 1886, at s p. m., (D.S.T), for the purpose of electing dele gates to the Democratic State Con- cention to be held in New Haven, May 18th and 16th, 1886, and also to name a new Town Committee.
 Per order
 Democratic Town Committee.
 MICHAEL c. BUTLER, Dated at Wolcott, Conn. Chairman. April 2Sth, 1886. 4-2S-1t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
The Standing
FISHING ROD IS
 TAKEN OFF PORCH

Obviously an ardent disciple of the late lamented Izaak Walton, Gene Arcand, of 25 Earl street, in- dignantly reported to police today the theft of his fishing rod last night from the back porch of his home. Police promised to spare no efforts to apprehend the scoundrel respon- sible for the crime. They said thief who'd steal a mans fishing rod at the stardt of the season is capable of almost anything.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
DIR. EDWARD J. GODFREY
 Health Officer

Dr. Edward J. Godfrey yester- day completed ten years as head of the. local health department. Following the close of business yesterday evening he was rendered an informal reception by members of his staff, during which he was presented with a handsomely en- graved pencil as 8 token of esteem. Dr. Godfrey was con- gratultaed on his record of the past ten years as head of the city health department by various of ficials of Waterbury. He was originally named health officer by ex-Mayor Francis P. GuilfOile and was reappointed by Mayor Frank Hayes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28

O'Connell, Mrs. James Bolan, Miss Eleanor Kelly, Mrs. Catherine Will Hams, Mrs. Katherine Ziebell, Miss Evelyn Rolley, Mrs. Julia Delaney, Miss Eleanor Fitzgerald, Miss Mar garet Shea, Ned Blewett, Miss Eunice Coyle, Mrs. Bernard O'Neil, Mrs. John Martin, Mrs. Edward Cooke, Mrs. Maurice Altman, Miss Mary Kirk, Mrs. John Shea, Miss Gather inc Blake, Miss Anna Cavanaugh, Mrs. William Brown, New Haven, Mrs. Joseph Hosey, Mrs. Alfred Wolff, Miss Jane Casey, Mrs Sue Drufa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
FORECLOSURE FILED

Foreclosure of property in Oxford is asked in civil action brought in common pleas court today by Arthur Pelletier, of Seymuor against Joseph H. Moselle, of Ox- ford. The suit is returnable to court next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28

ing and rehearsal at the hall to- night.
 EarbenderS
 The Earbenders, pre-eminient among card playing organizations of the city, will bring their 1935-36 sea- son to a fitting close on Friday night of this week when they pre- sent their second annual card party at the Washington Park Community House. The blenders have recup- erated from the after effects of then banquet and dance which was held April IA, and are prepared to enter tain their many card playing con- temporarie5 and divals, and at the same time attempt to defeat them in any game which the visiting teams may choose.
 The most popular game of the evening will be "45" but tables will be reserved for whist, pinocle, set- back, petey, or any other game which may be desired by the pa- irons of the affair.
 The members of the Hill organiza- ton have been very faithful and considerate in accepting invitations to affairs of this sort when pre- sented by other organizations of the city, and if turn about is fair play, the Community House will be packed to the rafters.
 Advance sale of tickets to indi- viduals indicates an SRO sign will be needed early in the evening. The feature game will be between the Earbenders and the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name society "45" teams. Several players belong to both organizations and 1t is a pre- dominant point of discussion as to which team they will adhere to when the final test comes.
 The committee in charge of ar engagements consists of Chairman Art Frageau, P Ryan, James Kel- liner and Mike Kenny.
 Fourth of July Committee
 A meeting of tn ecommittee in charge of raising funds for the an- nual display of fireworks at Wash ington park will meet at the Com munity House tonight at s o'clock to make further arrangements. Pre- liminary plans have been made to hold a carnival during the week of June 3, on the property adjoin- ing the park property.
 Sub-committees to take charge of botohs and incidentals are expected to be appointed tongiht. At present the only appointments have been Frank Sturges as general chairman, and Al Lawlor as chairman of lights and decorations committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Albert J. Portman, 172 Walnut street; Catherine A. Donovan, 394 Hamilton avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
Fife and Drum Corps

The St. Francis Fife and Drum Corps, after special meeting last night, will hold their regular meet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
Hills to Drill

Manager Tom Purcell requests all aspirants for positions with the Washington Hill A. O. in the City Amateur league this year to report at Washington park tonight at 6 o'clock for practice. Tom has a problem on his hands this year in that he must find a substitute for Joe Strokalaitis, star pitcher of last season who has signed with an out of-town team for the coming sea- son. Ray Ahearn who covered third base for the Hills last year also will be out. He intends to hang up his suit permanently as far as City league ball is concerned. Purcell is also on the lookout for an outf1elder.
 Tournament BowIers
 St. Francis Alleys representatives in the City Holy Name Tourney at Genlots' alleys last night made a splendid showing. The first string team won three straight games from one of the Mt. Carmel teams while the other team lost to another Mt. Carmel team, which finally took the championship of the tournament.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28

Unemployment in New Zealand IS back to the level of normal times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
UNIT 54 MEETS

Unit No. 54 of the National Union for Social Justice will hold an im- portant meting at the Kingsbury school gymnasium tonight at 6 o'clock. All members have been asked to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
LATE REALTY NEWS

Loren R. Carter to Josephine Corti, real estate on the south side of East Aurora street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28

Building construction in Hawaii is expected to boom this year.
Evening star., 1936-03-08
Cartoon, by
Robert Lawson

Fire bombs, so small and powerful that
single plane can carry 1000 of them, are
threat to cities. Ten planes breaking through
military defenses and making only one effec-
tive hit out of 100 bombs, could start 200 fires
in widely separated places in short time.
Science is coming to believe that fire, rather
than gas, may be the obliterating agent in the
next war.
The outstanding success of the Germans
with lighter than-air craft - huge dirigibles