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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14
Rrittania Ueber Allies

It was large and noble idea that oc- cured to pr. c. II. Stevenson, a fellow at oxford University, on the occasion or the funeral of King George, when all England was raised to @ lofty pitch of patriotic grandeur. He promptly sat down and wrote 1t in due form to the Times. It was an inspired hunch for British Peace covering all the civilized world like the historic "Pax Romano" of ancient Rome.
 els 1t too much to hope" he said, "that some day the British Empire may be able to extend It's limits so as to include all states which are genuinely inspired by the ideals of peace and international co- operation? Such 6 commonwealth Of nations would possess in the historic Brit ish monarchy bond of union which It would take centuries for the League or Nations to create"
 There is, however, still sense of hunor in England The New Statesman and Nation promptly responded with this declaration "The idea has particularly appealed to the Japanese, the Bulgars and the Yugoslavians, who wired at once for terms of membership. Hitler we are told, lost no time in approaching the Dominions secretary. It is understood that no application has yet come from Washington, though it is expected to ar rive at any moment"
 Some of our best Anglo-American fam flies, very likely, would be glad to see us gain dominion status in such @ union. It would make things pleasanter when they go over in the fall for the grouse shooting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14
".Joe" Cullen

Old Waterbury stops to shed tear for Joseph A. Cullen, who died this morning at his home, 24 Plaza avenue. While known to some extent by the present generation, 1t was the old residents and oldtime families who knew him better. Why, back in the early nintles his name was in every household in Waterbury because of his prominence as . reporter for the old Waterbury Republican.
 Every business concern in the city knew him then, too, on account Of his leadership in every undertaking of any importance of that period. His Wiry legs, and qulckness in pace carried him to all sections of the city, and no important happening was ever complete without the presence of "Joe" Cullen. He just skedaddled for news in his anxiety to beat the other fellows on The American and the Democrat.
 Joe" Cullen was one of the last of the old newspaper reporters of the city, People of years ago seemed to give more atten- ton to the average neWspaperman than happens to be the case today. "Joc" was of the kind that really could detect news, and he chung on" to his man until the veriflcatlon was complete.
 And in his younger days, too, he mingled in primary democratic politics Out East, where the family had lived for many years. Bright and energetic, friendly and good natured, his company was always desired Turning from news paper work, he went with the Hellman Brewing Company, and was an agent of that prosperous concern for number Of years. And still later, he was associated with the real estate division of the New Haven Railroad.
 Good "Joe". Old friends and acquaint- ances surely will feel sad at his departure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14

The continued pickup in local condi- tons as evidenced by increased payrolls at our local industrial plants and larger savings deposits in local banks is very encouraging. It speaks well for tho health of this city. If the same is true all over Connecticut 1t means that this section of the nation is making rapid strides towards normalcy. And that's what most of us desire right now. We are glad to see that there Is gradual upturn In the number of employed persons in Waterbury. More people working natur- ally means more money In circulation In this city. And when we say that we want to stress the fact that at no time should local people who are dependent upon local industries for their livelihood shop at home than at these times when con- ditions are changing so rapidly. A de- precision always makes us conscious of the fact that to our home town we owe much. It is really duty to support the home town merchant, for actually he supports you.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14
George s. Goddard

To most residents of Connecticut the name of George s. Goddard is fairly famil- far. We have been seeing it in the public prints for so many years that to good many of us mention of the name Goddard was aimply to recall the fact that he was 6gG Librarian. His death this week co .cJ "s the climax of long and hon. c c see2r in the service of this state. J.el h' i Loen State Librarian for more thgl s5 years. celebrating his 35th anni- gers fg last November.
 q le so his prodgious labors in behalf .c4 lc Connecticut State Library 1t came , r,aognizcd as one of the outstand- ll tiie United States. Suffice it to
 @ Is custodian was equally fam N I'd ;'el known. He was regarded ..e git in his worl: and only last
 'f t2en visited by representa-
 lingoon. D. C., who came
 r Ea1e Library and to study t ( oSafd methods. These men repre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14

sented the nuwly-establlsho Department of National Archives.
 Only Q few short months ago Mir. 0od. ard succeeded in having recognized the immense value of some of the treasures in the State Library. When insurance was written on them their value was inl- medlately set at a high figure, thus justl- fying Mir. 0odard's faith and also his ability. A descendantsof the early plo- neers of Hartford he came by his love of this state naturally. His death will long leave void in official ranks. The high est honors that we can give should be his.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14
FEBRUARY IS

FEBRUARY I6
 People most likely to be fortunate today are those who were born from Oct. 22 through Nov. 2i.
 General Influences of Che Day Which May Affect Everyone More
 or Less, Are as Follows;
 The morning indicates much ace tivity. DO not contradict or dis agree with authority. Try to direct your activity into constructive chan- neig and make no breaks. If you made mistakes yesterday, you may be able to rectify them tonight.
 Today's BIrthdate
 Communication of ideas from one person to another is necessary for most persons of this date. The study of languages should Do suitable.
 You should gain through travel ani friendship during November i036.
 Danger from accident or fire, and be careful of your ankles from Sept i7 through g, 1036.
 Socially favorable; buy cl0thei from March 12 through i0, 1886.
 Deal with clerical duties and pa- pers from March Q through i2 1938.
 Readers desiring additional in- formation regarding their h0r0. scopes are invited t0 c0mmuni' cate with Oclavine In care of thii newspaper. Enclose Q Scent stamp. ed, self addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14

The figures that Health Officer pr. F. J. Godfrey reveals showing an alarm ing decrease in Waterbury's birth rate can mean but one thing This commun- ity, like good many others in this state, must be birth-control conscious. Of course, there are other factors that can be advanced, but when you sift them all down, you'll find that underlying the situation is the alarming increase in the spread of birth control. Some day the sad results of the spread of this doctrine are going to make themselves felt with deplorable results. We won't be able to do anything about 1t then, however, Now is the time that something must be done
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14
Selected Poem


WHERE SOME GOLD CROCUs BECKONS (Clara McDermott in the Poets Corner, Hartford
 Thnes) Another day unto the Sun accrued,
 Means strength to journey for n slender span Along with laughter in a silkcn snood, Or darker comrades that are known to man. To stand. unchallenged, in rich robes arrayed Or at the will of others lowly knee; Form one of many in Hopes cavalcade, Or bind the forehead to an Ixions wheel. To follow gaily some gold crocus trail That brightly beckons from the vibrant dust: To float in zcphyrs or to face gale:
 To keep promise or betray trust To hold Love upward like a buring glass, Through which the coors of the sunlight stream, In shining sequence till, too soon, alasl The quest A endcd--and forgot the dream.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14

cir" available to oil campaigning members, there is less demand for using the halls of congregB as Q sounding board for reelection. An contemplating newsman on c Southern Pacific train took ' poll of passengers who had been listening to Al Smiths Liberty League address by radio. He found Pullman passengers pfe- dominantly anti-Isoosevelt, coach passengers ag strongly pro. |. ConverBation in senate galleries suddenly hughed at Ave minutes before the hour for opening, when spectators heard what sounded liko . bell calling for order. Portiy Senator Barbour Of New Jersey flushed with embarrassment. He didn't mean to do it. Ho was only tapping his pipe against the edge of his cuSpidor. A IVA news sheet announces "The NEsA is not dead" Then it details tho activis tics Of the Norris Recreation assoc ciation.
 Copyright, io39, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14
Question Box

Q. Is Lucresia Dori, the singer married?
 4. No.
 e. When was the first electric Are alarm system patented9
 A. May ie, ioO7
 c. Are there any states in which atheists are barred from tegtifying in courtp
 A. Maryland and North Caro- lina bar atheists from the witness stand.
 c. When it is i2 o'clock noon, Eastern Standard Time in Pitts burgh, Pa., what time is it in Ran- goon, Burmap
 A. Eleven thirty ?. M.
 c. Can Q man standing at the North Pole see the moon et tho same time aB Q man standing ct the South Pole?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14

1. Who was Denis Papin?
 2. Where did the breed of Alder. ney cows originate?
 3. Tn which state was Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederate States of America, born7
 {. Who wrote the novel. "eceriet Sister Mary?"
 5. Name the only son of Abra. ham and Sarah, and father of Jacob and Esau.
 c. In what year was the War with Spain?
 2. What and where is Papuaf
 Q. Who wrote the words and n1tl- ste to "On the Road to MandaIayf' Q. Who wrote the novel. "The White Mlce?", 10. Which river drains the Great Lakes Into the Atlantic9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14

4. If the moons decIination is zero, then tho answer is yes, but # the moon has . positive declina- ton the man at the South Pole can- not sec the moon at ell; and like" wise, # the moons declination iB negative, the man ct the North Pole cannot see it. That ig to say, the moon rises and sets but once each lunar month for the man at either pole.
 c. Should . period be placed after oil abbreviations9
 4. Yes.
 c. What proportoin of an ice. berg is above the water?
 4. About one-ninth.
 c. What is the name of the in. strument used to measure humid ity?
 A. Hygrometer.
 c. How old was Walter Scott. (Dcath Valley scotty) when no gained national reputation by making Q record run from Los Angeles to Chicago on . special train?
 4. T'hirty-tw0.
 c. How old is Clark Gable?
 4. Thirty-five years. c. What is the address of the National Conference on Legalizlng Lotteries7
 4. 6Si Fifth avenue. New York city.
 N you want . copy of car book let Etlquetle for Everybody, write t0 Che Waterbury Democrats Wash. lngton Bureau, i0l3 ThiFlenneth SC. Northwest, Washington, D. c. En. close 70 cents for postage and n.ms.Aaesnm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14
Current Comments

The question ig noe whether Italy can beat Ethiopia e Ethiopia beat Italy: it G whether the ieaeae ean bn trusted to put ca end to sss ae- ar1sslve war.
 Prof. 0ilbert Murray. England.
 
 Our faEmerB hayo bad the bless- ing og individual liberty in greater fuilncsS in their lives than alv eti1eT part 0f even our ewn p4onlA.
 --xzsEbaft Mnusag.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14

Removal of the HOLC office from Wa terbury to New Haven makes many Waterburian wonder just how the federal government fared in this vicinity in it's campaign to save homesteads for their owners by pledging aid If the same per- centage of defections was noticed here as all through the nation the city has many householders in arrears to Uncle Sam, as the HOLC actually did not accomplish It's prime purpose; to this writer's way of thinking.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14
Horoscope
BY OCTAvINE

For persons who believe that hu. man destiny k guided by the plan. cts, the daily horoscope is outlined by noted astrol0ger. In addition Co information Of general interest, it outlines information of special interest to persons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14
Daily Ma..vxy. Round Washington ~---- BILLION DOLLAR AAABOOTY
 BIGGEST SINCE WAR DAYS
. By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT s. ALLEN

Washington, February IA The bigges government booty since the days of lush war contracts making the mouths of the legal profession water all the country
 It Is the one billion dollars in AAA taxes which tho meat hackers the textile manufacturers, and other big
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14
T st Y Q q 2 Knowledge

Can you answer seven 0f these test qnesiionsY Turn to last pase for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14

kNW " hbtkt~
 ing Co the radio b 2 oa dceBt of the speeches Of the poten. tlal candidates for tho preBi- dental nom . nation on the D Republican ticket. MT. Hoover spoke at P0rtlA q, oregon, which means that MT. Charles Allen of Kansas, the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14

It would be wonderful thing for busi- ness if we could have political mora torium for three or four months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14
Rank Discrimination

Due to the fact that American newspaperdom is controlled by mere males who smoke, chew to- bacco, drink, keep bad hours and use profanity, Mrs. SimrnonS speech was not reported word for word as was Senator vanden- berg's. Such rank discrimination is something which will have to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14

Lincoln Day Casualties
 ft ls pleasant to record that Lincoln Day has come and gono with no more caguaitleB than those who thumbed their nose ct
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14

So Borah's hat is in the ring and that's some chapeau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14

TO-DAY's COMMON ERROR Never say, "IIe has net proven his point," say, 'Iie hes not proved his point"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14
Boy, Page George!

Personally l am Of the opinion that if Mrs. George B. Simmons is c farmers wife she is not . dirt-farmer's bride nor . grass rooter's spouse. III wager she is the agricultural slave type who wears an orchid eorsAge to milk the cows, high heels to rake the hay, and c dinner gown to bed down the mules. Perhaps when she writes articles for the nlaga- zines, as all farmers' wives are known to do. after Q long day among the chicken coops, she sits on . three-lesged milking stool at the typewriter and % gave the impression that she was the real thing. But f I should be all wrong would ike to hsag something from Mr. Simmons. Ills views on 6 farmers wife running or to make speeches at bnnQiseis and letting George do ail the chores should be interesting in khe extreme. There as . ckaFcs. though. that George may be 6 phil0sOpbical farmer whose fa- vaEils song as ~kEsw Can xes Keep Fan Dswn 0B Ills Farm Once They Get . 11stie Rsb- ilellys"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14

C0nRresslonal d0pesterH say the radio will be e factor in carly aq- iournmcnt of congress. With @tils
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-24
KING LEOPOLDIS
MUCH CHACRINED

Brussels, Belgium, Dec. 24-(UP)
king Leopold's secretary, Baron
Capelle, summoned journalists to
the Royal Palace at 1890 p. m. to-
day and told them that the mon
arch was disagreeably impressed by
numerous newspaper reports of his
alleged impending marriage.
"All these reports are false and
ridiculous" Baron Capelle said, add
ing that in the last month news
papers reports have had King Leo
pold engaged to six different women.
Far from thinking of remarry-
ing" he concluded, 1.-THE King con-
tinues to carry his heart anguish,
which is unmitigated."
Queen Astrid, of Sweden, his wife,
was killed in a motor car accident
with the king in Switzerland in Au-
gust, 1885.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-24
LOST LIFE FOR
HIS PET DOG

Goederich, Ont, Dec. 24-(UP)-
Robert Maskell, IA, and his friend,
Pat Kennedy, Is, took a shortcut
over the Maitland River railroad
bridge. Roberts dog trotted along
behind.
Far out over the river, the boys
heard a train rumble on to the
bridge. They raced for a safety
zone. Robert heard whimper,
turned and saw his dog cruched on
the tracks, too frighted to move.
The boy ran back, picked up the
dog and started again for the safety
zone. He was 10 feet away when
the speeding train struck. Robert
was thrown to the rocks below. The
dog was crushed.
Pat, weak from shock, said today
that Robert could have reached the
safety zone if he hadn't tried to
save his dog.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-24
SANTA CLAUS WAS
JUDGE OF COURT

Paulsboro, N. j., Dec. 24-(UP)-
Mayor James A. Vert was Santa
Claus to the neighborhood children
today, but less Saint to an auto
mobile driver who interrupted his
annual Christmas celebration.
The mayor, wearing false whiskers
and a brilliant red Santa Claus suit,
was handing out candy, fruits and
nuts to hundreds of children who
filed through his office, when two
state troopers arrived with Charles
w. Eysman of Brooklawn, N. j., who
they charged, was reckless driver.
II will hold court as I am"
said Mayor Vert.
Eyesman blinked when Santa (the
mayor in disguised fined him $25
and costs.
"It's too much" he protested.
Mayor Vert stroked his false
whiskers.
"All right" he said, you can
spend SO days In the county jail"
Eyesman paid. The mayor return
ed to playing Santa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-24
FRANK HAWKS TO
BEAT ALL RECORDS

East Hartford, Conn, Dec. "a
(UP).-Frank Hawkes.. noted speed
flyer, today set a goal of 375-miles-
an-hour for his new radically
'st-eam-lined monoplane thine
Fi.s."
In an experimental flight late
yesterday over Rensselaer, field.
Hawkes. registered a speed Of 3l1-
miles-an-hour and said after land
ing HI had used only IS per cent
of the planes available horsepower.
II know the plane will perform
as wind tunnel tests Indicated" he
said, "It's the smoothest ship
ever piloted and there should be no
difficulty in reaching the 375-miles-
an-hour."
The plane is equipt with re-
tractible cockpit. providing complete
fuselage stream lining.
miles-an- hour is held by Howard
The present record of 352.388
Hughes and was made at Santa
Ana, Calf, Sept. 10. 1885.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-24
MORE HOUSES ARE
BEING CRASHED

San Salvador, Dec. "a. UP)-
Minor earthquakes continued to
shake down houses In the devastated
zone around the San Vincente vol
cano today as relief agencies tried
to find Christmas shelter for 10000
homeless. Refugees from the strick-
en- district-20 miles long and eight
miles wide-were being cared for
temporarily in city Of tents and
makeshift shelter at the village of
Acastepeque. Stringent health
measures were invoked as hundreds
of corpses were burned.
United Press correspondent toured
the district rocked by last week.
ends terrific earthquake and re-
ported the following towns made
uninhabitable: were San Vicente,
San Esteban De Catarina, San
Cayetano de Ixtepeque, Tecoluca,
Tetpetitian, Vera Paz and Guada-
lime
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-24
BRIAN DONLEVY
WILL WE'D AGAIN

Hollywood, Dec. 24-(UP)-Mar-
ried In Ensenada, Mexico. only a
little more than a day ago, Brian
Donlevy and Margaret Lane today
revealed they would be married
again on Dec. 81 "for the benefit
Of their friends In Hollywood"
The Irish actor and his actress
singer bride were honeymooning to-
day after their secret marriage at
the Mexican City Tuesday at mid
night. They said a big moon and
the romance of Mexico prompted
them TO hunt up a Mexican clergy
man and jump the gun ON their
fashionable church wedding PLAN
ned for the last day Of the year.
Rather than disappoint those in
vited TO the Hollywood wedding, and
also 10 make their vows doubly le-
@A n both countries, the newly
t.sss siecided TO marry again.
Donlevy came TO Hollywood this
year from ~ years Of success on
Broadway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-24
FINAL PRAYER FOR PEACE
RADIO RELAY
LEAUE ELECTS

West Hartford, Conn.,, Dec. a.
(UP)-Two new directors were chos-
en- and six reelected at the annual
elections of the American Radio Re-
lay League, concluded Dec. 81, it was
announced today.
New Directors were r. H. G.
Mathews, Chicago ILL.,, and. E. G.
Stockman, Denver, Colo. Reelected
were Kenneth T.. Hill, Douglaston,
N. Y; Percy G. Noble, Westf1eld,
Mass: Ralph j. Gibbons, Pendle-
ton, Ore; H. l.. Caveness, Raleigh,
N. c.; Charles E. Blalack, Ell Cen
tro, Calf, and Wayland M. Groves,
Neches, Tex.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-24

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for the well being Of the Common Father.
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divine church had to suffer for both and In
conformity to Ills most holy viii; " Always :" O' "
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cua for spain SO troubled and for that
HEAVENLY MESSAGE CHRISTMAS
with feryent sentiment hearts we make ours and we send
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the M s S @ offered to
base ssr oy e u our %n
bsngnity ,a has prepared ta.0 n for u.s. -, 81.
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s % a sea s the
Of the faithful seadfast union Of souls above the
HOLY PONTIFF MEMORIES
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associated the
Of the
death of St Sylvester Of the apostle
sublime ndefaigabe
sword stroke of his epises.
In Sylvester admies
Oped earth the
magnificent bascas the city
of our faith, which is victory the world.
HERALDs PEACE OF CHRIST
But still Paul. the unrIng herald
not
the God Of dissension but Of peace"
the liberty invites
rules and Of the earth still
exhortation its eab
lhmen where is but sorrowful
Time alas unfulflled yearning ."1I
FINAL PRAYER PEACE
With this appeal TO the world
to God for that tranquility
consist
justice without which possible.
This
Peace And back again in spirit
Bethlehem behold
that Divine Infant to that all knowing child who became
lOvable thLs to
His cross to His blood to His church. to His trumphy
He is today in the midst Of and in His
extends his hand to bless ALL beloved
eternal and mperishab triumph the
duuiI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-24

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sns the ' Ss mh
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a.. eminent coleague has expressed to their GREETINGS and good
a. ": FEEL and 4, also To- beloved prsates
season Of Christmas
NEAR PRESENT TO ALL
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Of rises above the tempests
We His
oS Dos ran and an@ ,ds s yS
the vicisudes Of human
life which keep from presence
CORDIAL GOOD WISHES
spoken holy Christmas because the primary
which wildly your presence
s's shs sssa
which hroushou sraos
by the divine plan mercy
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enemies Of that Divine Child
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the Hs sn of
as
out ali sS hs s at %
all vigilance and action and union Of all Of win the
the principles Of Society
REMEDIES TRUTH JUSTICE
Above ALL
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depository Of the divinely constituted Teacher
is Of
Christmas profound distressing
there still with all its
tion, a civil
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destructive forces scattered
their command.
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world principally
being
pared for Europe and the whole
necessary remedies of
PRETEND DEFENDERS
order against
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this
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fatal IDEAS both their choice
their adversaries.
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divine revelation;
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teacher
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