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Evening star., 1936-06-25
DR.. DURANT SEES
4 BIG PROBLEMS
KiWanians Told of Biological
Economic, Moral and
Political Crises.

Four basic problems so vital that
their simultaneous attack upon mod
ern society CONSTITUTES q major crisis
in our history" confront the American
people today, Will Durant of New York,
philosopher and author, told delegates
to the twentieth annual convention OF
K1wanis International today at the
closing session in Constitution Hall.
These basic problems are biological.
economic, moral and political, Durant
said, and warned that they must be
solved II society Is to prosper and en-
dure
THE most fundamental Of these
problems" he told the 1000 working
delegates, "is biological: the threat
ened deterioration Of our stock through
the low birth-rate Of the able and the
replenishment of our population
through the high birth-rate Of medi-
ocrity."
Purchasing Power Need.
AS to the economic problem, Durant
said that the American system Of in
dustry since its high living standards
preclude the capture Of foreign mar
kets, cannot continue unless the pur-
chasing power of our people rises as
fast as their power to produce.
But" he said, "the natural in
equality of men inevitably concen-
trates wealth, prevents the full spread
of purchasing power. and periodically
stalls the industrial machine. Our
economic system, like our political sys-
TEN, seems to demand higher degree
Of equality among men than nature
has provided" r''1 ...
Dealing with the moral problem,
Durant told his listeners that indus
trialism "has weakened the Puritan
agricultural moral code and has weak
ened the institutions that transmit
morality"
Turning to his fourth point, he said
that the sources of craftsmanship are
drying up, even as problems multiply
and the security of isolation disap-
pears. Men, he said, are selected for
office because of political skill and
then are called upon to deal with
issues requiring economic knowledge
and wide background of education
and intelligence. Political machines
grow out of the mob to stand between
honest ability and public Office.
He said that no single mind can
cope any longer with all these issues
at once; the compleXity of our civili-
gation has made the Presidency an
outwearing and outworn institution. "
Durant suggested that the biological
problem might be met by segregating
detectives against reproduction and
by using every means of education
and every device of taxation to en-
courage fertility among the able and
discourage it among the incompetent.
AS a step toward political regener-
alton he advocated the organization
of schools of government in the uni
versities. the establishment of United
States Civil Academy in Washington,
and the gradual closing of public
Offices to those not specifically and
technically trained for public admin
istration.
= White House Visited.
One Of the high lights Of yesterday s
program was visit to the White
House. where President Roosevelt,
himself a Kiwanian, addressed them
e informally, expressing his interest In
the work the organization Is doing
" for crippled children. He also praised
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traf1ic accidents; cooperation with
various agencies to improve housing
conditions. and opposition to vicious
propaganda" advanced in the inter-
ests Of communism.
The new trustees are Fred G. Nc
Allister. London, Ontario; Sam Cla-
baugh, Birmingham. Ala; Alfred H.
Syverson, Spokane, Wash; Harry D.
Macdonald, Colorado Springs, Colo.
Evening star., 1936-06-25

the organization for its work in spread
ing "he doctrine of the good neighbor"
throughout the country.
Last night, after a dinner at the
Maynower, the whole Kiwanis group,
including wives and guests, numbering
about 5000. attended historical pag-
cant staged by Lisa Gardiner and her
pupils at Constitution Hall.
A smiling 12-year-old crippled CIR!
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was one of the central figures of the
pageant and Of a luncheon Of the or
ganization yesterday. The child, Mil
dred Petrey. 1922 Fifth street. a stu
dent at the Weightman School for
Crippled Children, has been a patient
at the Washington Kiwanis Clinic six
years. She traced the history Of the
Kiwans work In Washington since 1t
was inaugurated In 1923 and lauded
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the work Of DR.. Gusts Lee Hail. who
has been IN charge of the medical
phase Of the work for l3 years.
A brief business session this morn
ing included the adoption of several
resolutions and the election of new
members to the Board of Trustees.
The resolutions urged cooperation
with safety councils, chambers Of
commerce and other groups to reduce
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tween Mexico City and Laredo, Tex.
The Vice President said he would
be at Laredo on July and subse~
quently proceed to Monterey. Mrs.
Garner will visit Mexico City.
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Bennett o. Knudson, Albert Lea,
Mimi. and James p. Gallagher, New
ton, Mass.
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Travel to Be Speeded.

Air passenger time between the
Netherlands and Netherland India
may be reduced shortly to two and
one-half days.
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GARNER TO TRAVEL
Will Join Celebration Of Highway
Opening in Mexico.

Vice President Garner said today
he would visit Monterey, Mexico, in
the course of the celebration to mark
the opening Of the new highway be-
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Forecasts Badness,

All mankind will be bald by $500,
declares o European scientist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
TERRYVlLLE HIGH
 HAS BIG SQUAD

Terryville, April 14.-Coach Joe Jablonowski will hold another long workout at the East Main street dia- mond, Wednesday afternoon for the members of the Terryville high school baseball team. Thirty-five candidates are trying for positions on the team with Coach JablonoWski planning to start cutting the squad down this week. The schedule which will consist of six games has not been completed, but should be ready for release this week.
 The Western Connecticut Inter- scholastic league whc ihhas func- toned for a number of years has been discontinued this season, due to the diamonds of several of the schools being badly damaged by the floods last month.
 While the league will not func- tion efforts are being made so that the teams which comprised the league, namely Thomaston, Terry vile, Watertown, Litchfield and Leavenworth will meet at least once on the baseball field during the present season. The Essex high school nine. coached by Ted Ayres, former Terryville high school coach will also b met in their an- nual game, this years game to be played in Essex.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
MANAGERS VOTE. SIX TEAM LOOP
 FOR '36 SEASON
PrinCetOns and Wilson's Turned DOwn-AII Pilots
 to Make Tourney Trip

A six team league to open the season on Sunday, May 10th, was voted for last night by four of six City Amateur league managers, the Princeton A. A. of Watertown and the Wilson A. c. of this city being refused franchises in the circuit after some discussion, the applica- tions of the two clubs named being presented by Henry Darlington and Al Moraska. The result was pretty much expected in view of the pre- viously expressed attitude of the managers.
 One New Ump
 Harold Hadley and Leno Costaldo of last seasons urnpiring staff were reappointed while "Jocko" Fitzger- aid was voted in an a new ump who is well able to "call 'em as he sees 'em". Fitzgerald is former Wilby high and City league pitcher. Will liam 'Tipper" Conley, president of the Tribune club, which will be man. aged by Danny Kerwin presented motion which was carried, to include all team managers on the national tournament trip as 8 reward for their services during the season which extends more than four months. The league contract to supply baseballs was awarded to an East Main street sports goods store.
 Treasurer Matt Duphy disclosed a small balance from the Cleveland fund in the league treasury which will form the nucleus of the league finances for the seasonal drive for funds this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
SHARKEY MAKES FINAL COMEBACK
 BID TONIC HI
Former Champion to Meet Tony ShucCO Again in
 Boston Before I2,OOO

Boston, April 14-(U.P) The crisis in Jack Sharkeys comeback campaign comes today when the one-time heavyweight champion meets Tony Shucco = victor over Sharkey in Jacks last start-in a 10-round bout at Boston Garden.
 A second defeat at the hands of Shucco, who will be outweighed about 16 pounds, will relegate Shar- key definitely into the ranks of the has-beens. But a decisive victory over the fast, clever north ender might make Jack eligible for con- tention with almost any of the pres- ent crop of heavyweights excepting Joe Louis.
 Sharkey weighed in under the 200-pound mark following a light workout yesterday and said he felt ship-shape. Whereas he boxed cau- tiously through the first half of his earlier bout with Shucco, not know ing how his legs would stand up, Jack said he had no such worries now and would work for a knockout from the start. He promised a kayo inside five rounds.
 Shucco, couple of pounds heav- fer at 182 than for the previous meeting, was confident his jabbing, speed and tight defense would give him the margin again.
 Promoter Rip Valenti, who ar- ranged the bout so it would attract the stay-in-to from the Red Sox Athletics opener today, predicted a house of around 1200O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
Today,S Sports Parade

A. That it has been in a fight. o. What will your team be doing throughout the season?
 A. Fighting every minute.
 Q. How did your team do on off, season trades.
 A. It got the best of the off-season trades.
 Q. How do you regard your new rookie rightfielder?
 A. AS the finest prospect ever to put 8 foot in a spiked shoe. Also as another Ty Cobb.
 o. If your team does not win the pennant, where will it finish?
 A. It will finish in the first di- vision.
 o. What is it that your team needs to win the flags?
 A. A few breaks.
 o. How do you view the situation in both leagues?
 A. A battle right down to the wire between three or four clubs. e. When the crowds pour into the stadiums today, what will they make the turnstiles do?
 A. Hum and click. o. What type of base hits will be made today?
 A. Clean singles, looping two- baggers, smashing triples, and re- sounding home runs.
 o. What will the nation do today? A. Forget its cares.
 o. Who will be missing today for the first time in 21 seasons?
 A. The Sultan of Swat.
 Q. What type of shadows will be falling across the greensward when the games draw to a close?
 A. Long shadows.
 o. Who is baseball's high commis- A. He is baseball's high commits sioner.
 e. What does he do?
 A. Damned if I know. Copyright, 1886, by United Press)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
BOWLING BODY
 MEETS TONIGHT

Preparatory plans for the pre- sentation of a district bowling tour nament to open April 27 will be presented tonight at a meeting of the Waterbury Duckpin Bowling association, sponsors of the event, which has been called for 8 o'clock at the Genlot alleys, by president Harry x. Cashin, and which will be attended by all members and officers of the league. The tourna- ment will be in the nature of a first anniversary celebration of or ganizing the WD.B.A. and will in- clude territory in and around Wa terbury, each bowler to be classified according to his known ability.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
PIN 1 CHAMPS OF 1895
 HAD FINE MARKS.
Curren Years Congress at GenlOt Alleys Satur-
 day With ll4Listed

When the IA men and women Telephone bowlers fine up Saturday at Genlot's alleys for a full days workout on the duckpins, they will have among them the past and present champions of the various events up to last April, and there will be some pretty healthy scores to shot at.
 Top Man
 Last year in New London where the Telephone Congress was held, the all-events champion of the day was George Lecompte, a lineman of Middletown, who, incidentally, won four prizes that day. Lecompte hit 1109 for the al-events and also had 393 for high three strings for one event and the high single of the day of 1858, and anchored the sec- ond place five-man team
 The Johnson -Nicoll doubles com- bination from New Haven won that event with 8 score of 749 having 40 pins to spare over their nearest op- ponents.
 The high three in the mems sin- gles was taken by Fillmore repre- Senting Putnam last year. He hit 382 to win and has declared his in- tention of grabbing off all the events this year. If he is right he should stand a good chance of just this.
 Runner-Up
 Hal ArnoyS of Bridgeport, who came in second last year in the all events, is perennial threat and a real good bowler, having been num- Der of the state intercity semi-pro- fessional bowling league few years back, bowling with the old stars like Fred Teller, Joe Harper and others. Flynn of Middletown is another very fine bowler.
 Bridgeport, which walked off with the team trophy, 8 beautiful cup given by the Staff Forum of New Haven, hit the total of 1723 and had a great margin to win by. They are favored again to come through this next Saturday, but will probably have stiffer competition as all Is teams entered wil roll each other at the same time, which will be about AIS D. m.
 A few words about the Waterbury entry of six men would not be out of place here. They have been in all the tournaments for the last five years and are quite anxious to make a good showing this week. Paired off as they will roll in doubles, they are James (Gay) Steck and Dick White, Howie Col win (well known ball player) and Carl Hoffman, and George McLane and Robert Tehan. The team will average 136 per man, and if they can get hot enough will make good bid for the team trophy. Last year they hit 1890 but on their home al- leys should do much better.
 The public is cordially invited to visit the alleys throughout the day and anyone that does come will see as keen competition as can be seen anywhere, with every man out to win top honors. Bowling will start about Il a. m. an dcontinue steadily after p. m.
 The champion girls team from New Haven will have special match in mid afternoon with a girls team from the Waterbury district and as the rivalry is very keen, this match should be very exciting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
PARKS LEAGUE TO
 MEET THIS EVENING

With the objective of getting to- gether 8 set of workable bylaws which will leave little or no room for argument, the Public Park Baseball league officials and man. agers will meet tonight at the Gen. tral "" at o'clock, with President Bob Kiersted calling the gathering to older. A rule which will bar jumpers" or players going from the Parks league to any other cir cult will probably be adopted which will bar such players from further participation in Park League games after their first jump.
 Umpiring applications are to be accompanied by the presence of the umpire with little other business of importance scheduled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
LAST NIGHTS FIGHTS

Lynn, Mass. - Al Diangelis, Re- were, outpointed Red Adams, Ports- mouth, N. H. (N; John Yagian, Cambridge, outpointed Paul Mur- phy, Biddeford, Me. (D; Babe Her. man, Lowell, drew with Steve Sau- ouch, Danvers; Billy Shaw, Lowell, knocked out Young Sharkey, Ports- mouth CD; Kiki Stanley. Biddeford, outpointed Speedy Atkinson, Low ell (4; Pete Herman, Boston, knocked out Joe Pete, Biddeford (2); Frankie Kilbane, Manchester, N. H., knocked out Charlie Ruso, Lawrence
 N.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
FORD, CHAPLIN COP
 HARVARD TROPHIES

Cambridge, Mass, April IA - CU P0-George s. Ford of Belmont captain-elect of Harvard hockey was awarded the coveted Tudor memorial cup last night at the an- nual team banquet.
 The Tudor cup symbolizes the most valuable player mot so much because of his ability, but because of his heart" Ford has starred for two seasons and played an import ant role in Harvard's quadrangular league triumphs.
 The Angler Improvement trophy was awarded to Dick Claflin of Brookline, regular defenseman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
BY HENRY McLEMORE

United Press Staff Correspondent New York, April IA - (UP) - The baseball season opens today, and in a superb gesture this depart ment has prepared a ready manual of questions and answers for the millions of fans throughout the country. It is intended as a time saver in the asking and answering of the thousand and one questions of opening day.
 o. Who will ascend his throne today?
 A. King Baseball.
 Q. What is baseball?
 A. It is the national pastime. o. Where do all roads lead today? A. To the parks.
 e. What call will be heard today? A. The umpries' play ball!"
 e. What kind of call will it be? A. A clarion call.
 o. What will precede today's games?
 A. Appropriate opening cere- monies.
 c. What kind of crowd will at tend the opening games?
 A. A capacity crowd of frenzied fans.
 e. What kind of noise will be heard today?
 A. The crack of hickory against horsehide.
 o. If your team does not win the pennant, what will the winning team know?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
10 PER CENT IDLE IN CANADA

Ottawa, Ont. CU.PD-One out of every ten persons in Canada is un- employed, latest government statis- tics reveal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
'oson Fans Attracted By ExChanpions Final Ring Test
What Ho! Another Season Opens!
By DAN PARKER

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
RILEY SMITH SIGNED
 BY REDSKIN CHIEF

Boston, April 14-(UP) - The quarterback worries of the Boston Redskins professional fotball team were relieved today, following the announcement last night that Ri- ley Smith, All-America star at Ala bama university, had been signed by President George P. Marshall.
 Marshall made the announce ment in Washington, after confer ring at length with the college star. Smiths services had been sought by several other professional elevens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14

Lnst Times Today Al JOlSon in s"The Singing Kid" and "RetUrn of Jimmy Valentine"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
Here And There With St. Ann A. A.

The St. Ann's All Stars have be- gun regular practice for the coming baseball season. With every player in fine form,. they expect to give every team in the Public Parks League battle.
 Plans for the smoker April B have been made and the club ex- poets several good grudge fights between members that night.
 Several new members have been signed up to play with the team among them will be Joe Napaloli- tano, Red" Lyons and several others.
 Did you know that - Freddie BOurnival has been signed up by the eco boys for the coming sea- son That Mechanic DoyOn is getting new car That Proxy Philibert is now driving his half of the Rolls Royce since he retired from the Clock Shop That Ray Paquin is the clubs quietest member That "Sha- dow KOmitas is one of the clubs most promising boxers That "Ravalooch" Trepanier is coming out of retirement to help the baseball team this year l wonder what position he plays? That Donald Lessard is a highway man now That Joe Garvey's pet ambition is to visit New York again, so he won't have to work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
BOWLING

l.. I. F. LEAGUE
 (St. Joseph's Alleys VV C<rnLoJo ific Taavu m
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-07-17
IS
ONLY 10 PCT.
UNDER PEAK
BUSINESS BASk

BUSINESS BASk .....- ...... NV
The bushes index of the Associ-
ated Press, published Mondy, and
the department of commences
survey of a number of cities, gives
every evidence of fast-returning
trade gains. The index says:
MOST DIVISIONS of the coun-
try's industry stubbornly fought off
seasonal lethargy last week as ag-
gregate retail trade, despite the
whitening effects of drouth in some
sections, held wide gains over a
year ago with the aid of demand
for summer goods.
Boosted in part by the energy
Of industry's own momentum, the
Associated Press seasonablv ad-
justed industrial index advanced to
the highest level in more than six
yea1s-92.6. 1t was up from 923
a week ago and 70.9 in the like week
OF 1885.
The department of commerce
weekly business survey of SO cities
said that notwithstanding soaring
temperatures, Gin most instances
substantial gains We're reflected
over last year."
Summer apparel and vacation
accessories were focal POINTS of con-
sumer interest in retail trade, with
the level of volume well sustained
to that of recent weeks.
Wholesale activity reached a
midseason lull. although interest in
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-07-17

in becoming expert in their special
line of work.
Many boys, untutored in any line,
when they came to camp, are now
qualified to hold jobs as road fore
men, tractor and truck drivers,
masons, carpenters, and many other
positions.
As a part of the Educational Pro-
gram now in effect in the camps, a
Camp Educational Adviser also in
structs the boys in academic sub
jects varying from grammar school
subjects to college work,
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-07-17
Camp Life Helps
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and the methods of going about it.
job instruction, in CONJUNCTION with
lectures in camp, the boys, in many
cases, have learned trades suf-
ficiently we'll to hold their own
private business, the Regional Of
flee pointed out.
In the Forest Service Camps of
New Mexico and Arizona every at
tempt is made by the Forest Service
foreman in charge of project work
to instruct and help interested boys
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-07-17

have covered 90 per cent Of the
distance between the pit of the
depression and normal. The
quarter just closed produced the
best business for any similar period
since early 1880. Earnings are
rouhIy 35 per cent above a year
ago. Employment is substantially
higher. Stock prices have quadrupl.
ed over their lowest level. Giltedae
bonds are at an all-tme point to a
iess-than.seasonal slump In business
during the coming weeks"
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-07-17

Tallulah Bankhead the acress is
daughter of William Bankhead,
representative from Alabama and
present speaker of the house. Miss
Bankhead was too amitious to be
merely known as the daughter of
successful father and started out
to make a name for herself on the
stage.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-07-17

While little Miss Edith Bess was
out gathering flowers last Satur-
day afternoon she was stung by a
Dee on her face. The sting caused
her face to swell considerably, but
still she was able to "see the
comedy" at the Coolidge Theatre
that evening. Edith is a daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Bess.