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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
Nicholas Combellack

Nicholas Combellack, great friend of boys, passed away early this week among scenes of his own boyhood in Cornwall, England. The news brought sadness to young and old here in Waterbury where he was associated with and endeared him. self to the youth of the city over a long period of years. MT. Combellack, or s'Pop", as he was familiarly called, possessed a simplicity and directness, was open and above board, with perhaps some of that rugged quality similar to his native Cornwall.
 Since 1891 he was associated with the Waterbury Boys Club of this city. His influence was great over boys in the formative years. It was just few years ago that he retired from the position of city court probation officer. Thousands of boys came under his guidance and received the encouragement and profited by the valuable advice of man who took for his life work the training and guiding of boys. He was familiar figure on our city streets, and all who knew him respected him as man who did things of constructive value.
 Though not in the best of health when he returned once more for what proved to be his last trip to his native England, Mr. Combellack's death was shock to his many friends here who have expressed sentiments that bespoke much of the nature and temperament of the man. He loved the work he was engaged in and was happily suited to it in no small de- gree. Just short time ago the career and life of MT. Combellack were presented in one of series of radio biographies by the popular Jay Dee, who preceded MT. Combellack in death by short period. It was not believed at this time that the genial "Pop" would so soon pass on, but such is life. His young boys, and those who have grown from boyhood to man. hood and even to the middle years will miss an old friend and adviser.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

states on the socialist ticket and I'm going ahead with this"
 Meanwhile, leaders of the share cropper movement are drafting q plank for the Coughlin-Lernke Third Party which would put 1t categorically on record for the emancipation of the tenant farm CT.
 No wonder that, between coal- miners and share-croppers, New Deal master minds who know Roosevelt must get the labor- farm vote to win, are worried.
 Merry Round
 Signs over a door at Democra- tic National Committee head quarters: "Jal1les A. Farley, Chair Hnan"--and directly under 1t a framed notice reading, "Pink Room" The presence of the democratic host means nothing to the die-hard stalwarts of the Union League club. Blazing over the front of the old rock-ribbed republican stronghold, across the street from the democratic head quarters, is Q huge electric sign with these words: "Landon and Knox in 1036. Love of Country mer assistant secretary of the Leads "Chip" Robert, for- treasury, had very touching" welcome to the city of brotherly love. The first night he was in town, his room was entered while he was asleep and his wallet stolen.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
A Book a Day
Sought to Establish an Eden in the Sea
BY BRUCE CAPTION

The strange romance of Galapa- gos = deeply tragic story, fol all It's Sunday supplement over- t0nes-.is described by one of the principal actors, Dore Strauch. ir Satan Came to Eden" tfiarpers; s3).
 Dore strauch was the young wife of a middle-aged German Schoolmaster. She met Dr. Ritter physician and dentist, found in hin, her soul mate, and fled with him tc on uninhabited island of the Gala pages group. There the two built a house, planted 0 garden, and set- tied down to forget the world.
 But the world wouldn't let them forget 1t. It read fantastic storieG about them--and they were rather Q fantastic couple: high-minded utterly hurinorless, and as imprac- tical as two school children - and sent some very odd people to share their island den.
 The oldest of these was q fe- klHle WHO SnlQ Sne was vne Baron- esS Wagner Bousquet, who brought three adoring men with her and proceeded to call herself the enn- press of Galapagos. She seems to have been complete hell cat, and after she had utterly ruined the islands peace she mysteriously disappeared.
 frraulein strauch believes that the baroness was murdered, and leaves you feeling that it was Q very good job, too.
 At any rate, the strauch- Ritter idyll was spoiled. Their painfully idealistic effort to found Q Pacific paradise lirnped along . while longer, and then the doctor died of disease. Frauleln Ritter regret- fully returned to Germany. She gives us, now, this strange history of Q romance which would sound rldic- ulous if 1t were not so tragic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
A Thought for Today
Quite Characteristic

The second keynote" address of the democratic national convention in Phila- delphia was delivered in fashion char acteristic of Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas. In democratic circles there may be better orators than the Arkansan; there may be those who can expound the principles of democracy in better fash ion than he, but we doubt if any one could have handled the position of per- manent chairman as he did last night. In style which has long been his he pro- ceeded to dismember the gop. platform spawned at Cleveland.
 In just as decisive fashion he built up 8 democratic offense which will brook no opposition. Senator Robinson did not fear to tread on what many termed dan gerous ground. He discussed the Supreme Court of the United States and in such a manner that few could mis- understand what he was driving at or find fault with his stand on the same. He let 1t be known, however, that this flag-waving gesture of the republicans rushing to defend the Constitution and Supreme Court from democrats who resent overthrow of New Deal measures is just gesture, citing the instance of those who supported New Deal legislation in the process of becoming law.
 His treatment of the relief question, to our mind, was superb. There can be created all sorts of suspicion and discord over federal relief and huge expenditure of public funds on various projects, but when the question sirnmers down to what would replace these means, the persecu- tor is silent or vague in definition of returning relief problems to the states and municipalities. How many of the latter could shoulder any such responsi- bility or do it as well as Uncle Sam. We rather think that Senator Robinson's speech last night deserved more atten- ton than we think 1t got, both from delegates and from mere voters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
Pertinent Figures

Figures just released from the office of State Tax Commissioner William H. Hackett, who in many different ways is as any predecessor, show that for the fis- cal year ending June 30, 1936. Connecti- cuts income from tax sources is going to be tremendously higher than for the same period a year ago. For eleven months of the current fiscal year it is more than $6;OOO,O00 higher.
 The explanation, of course, is that in the current years there are several more sources of income than there were year ago. And added to that must be the thought that several of the new sources of income have brought into the state treasury far more than was estimated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
Keeping Pace With Crime
Complete Cooperation Needed by Forms of Gov ernment to Combat Criminal Menace
 Must Be Fought With Own Weapons
NEW HAVEN REGISTER

In connection with the meeting this week in West Hartford of the Connecticut Chiefs of Police asso. ciation, which will be attended by Massachusetts and Rhode Island police chief association executive boards as well as by many heads of Connecticut municipal depart ments, Q statement has been is. sued which calls attention to the need of linking comparatively do. partments within 0 state, of the system of one state, with that of adjoining cornmonwealths, and of all with the fedora department of justict. The basis for the union of effort, and methods, is the fact that while other things have been moving ahead, so has crime. Its types, It's degrees and methods of escape as well as of performance.
 As for crimes themselves, 1t is pointed out that booty sometimes secured far exceeds that which the storied holdup operators of years ago ever dreamed of. After com. mission of robberies, culprits, cs- pecially if they are operating in the east, can be out of the locality in ten minutes and out of the state in an hour or less. The call for the utmost speed in exchange of information, in the relay of serv- ices that will keep even with or beat the fleeing criminals in their race to safety Is clear whe nauto. mobile transportation Is available ct Q mile and one-half 6 minute, and when even airplaneS can be pressed into use.
 So is becoming evident the need for mechanical equipment adapted to the times. When departmental appropriation measures were under consideration in the congress c short time ago, 1t was stated in support of the justice departments request for increased funds that monitor cars and weapons being developed by organized criminals would render public agents helpless if they had to depend on their ohsolescent equip- ment.
 In view of the notable success of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

State politics manages to protrude it. self into the democratic picture, because States Attorney Arthur M. Brown of New London county isn't going to let the ru- mor that he is backing down on his last resolve to seek the gubernatorial nomina- ton get around into too many quarters. When republicans of Hartford called off the dinner at which MT. Brown was going to be the main speaker and his candidacy actually launched, there were many ru- mors. It seems to be easily explained that the postponement was due to natural causes of conflict with another Hartford affair and hence nothing can be read into the explanation that isn't there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
Selected Poem
YOUNG THESPIANs

XUUNU IHEDFIANb Gerald Battery in the New York Times) Backstage they build glamorous domain An hours enchantmnet.
 The art class's sets The cardboard bottles of the prop champagne, The needed-f the -irst-act cigarettes Are touched with magic.
 Joyously they go With hutterings and struttings to and fro Or turk in corners muttering their lines Where nasty stagehands (from the baseball team) Bump into them and tangle hem in vines (The second act, up lefD that reek and gleam With shining paint
 The overture begins And women coaches mouths pursed full of pins, Fix costumes.
 Silence falls-the curtains swish A warming finger snaps--lips hiss "Sh |. sh-h"- The play is on and brave young voices rant The classic opening lines of "Chareys Aunt"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

The spectacle and thought of one lone democratic official holding sway in the Capitol halls in Hartford should be quite amusing to republicans of this state. However, 1t isn't proof that the good democratic off1ceholders of the state have deserted the ship of state. They are simply enjoying the national convention in Philadelphia this week. It isn't every four years that the convention is held so convenient that so many officials can get away. There is no danger, either, of the ship of state laundering while our off, cials are absent. And if there is any danger we can always call on State Sen- ator John F. Lynch of West Haven who 10 state government. MT. Lynch, we un- derstand, is not aware of any sudden or unexpected calls for his presence at Hart ford
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

We call to Waterburians' attention the health record of this city of recent months. Anybody who has followed the State Departments weekly surveys must have seen what splendid record we are achieving for freedom from contagious and other diseases that are so often prev alent in large communities. We can thank our local health officials, our very eff1- cient medical corps, and probably our sound-thinking residents for just such a record as this.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

federal bureau of investigation worl; in the past year or 50 under Q sys- tenn emphasizing careful choice rigorous training and exemplary dis cipiine of human material, 1t seems likely that public satisfaction with that agency's ahievement will tend to force imitation of itse methods in the localities. There is little doubt but that the refinement of mental equipment is just as important Q phase of keeping up with reflne- nents in crime as Is the provision of faster cars, better co-ordinated information systems and more uniformity in laws.
 For probably the great mass oi crime -curbing detail Is concerned with relatively petty and local op. erations, which call inmore for in. dividual skill and independence from political molestation thar fort outside aid and additions tc tho mechanical plant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
Answers To Questions
By Frederick M Kerby

e. What is the average norma life of a cat?
 A. From 12 to IS years. Tho maximum age Is perhaps 40 years.
 e. How is pulque made2
 A. It is the national beverage Eof the Mexican natives and is pre-. pared by fermenting the juice of number of species of agave. It has Q heavy flavor, resembling sour milk, but is esteemed by the natives on account of its cooling and nu- tritious properties. When distilled 1t yields two intoxicating beverages very widely used in Mexico--mesc and tequila.
 e. How much damage did the tropical storms do in Virginia ir the fall of 19332
 A. A severe storm in August 193s damaged crops in the eastern sec- ton to the extent of $5,00O,000, and similar, but less intense storm in September added to the loss.
 e. What is the population o Paraguay?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
Current Comments

No man wears pajamas willingly. He does 1t because he's Q henpecked individual whose wife thinks they are fashionable. Did George Washing ton, Abe Lincoln or Teddy Roose- welt sleep in pajamas? Il. M. Doc" Davis, Ottawa, IL, editor.
 
 Only small minds rest contented with their work and go about with an expanded chest measure. = pr. John A. W. Haas. retiring president of Muhlenberg College, Allentown. Pa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
IIINE 2S

JUNE 2N
 Persons who are most likely to De affected by today's influences arc those whose birthdates fall between August 22 and September a.
 General Indications This is 0 depressing day, but Q good time to accomplish hard tasks,
 TOday's Blrthdate You should bo possessed of powers above the average man.
 You must be careful of your health and profession during June, 1887.
 Guard against over-indulgence and extravaganza during December. 1886.
 Socially favorable, seek favors or entertain from June 26 through 20, 1886.
 Readers desiring additional in- formation regarding their horoscope are invited to communicate with Octavine in care of The Waterbury Democrat. Enclose Scent stamped sclR-addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 12:04 q. m. daylight time). Sun rises 5:2l a. m.; sets S23 p. m. (day- light time)
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 High tide at Milford, Friday. June %, 5.5l D. m: low tide, 11:4l a. tn. (daylight time)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
Daily NR1..,.~y- <r> n<~,,v,rs Washington M z 2 ~.--S - --- GUFFEY BILL DITCHING
 ANGERS JOHN LEWIS
= BY DREW PEARSON and ROBERT s. ALLEN

Philadelphia June 25 A little drama enacted dur ing the closing hours of Congress causing the behind thescenes boys of this Convention more secret agony than any debate over twothirds rule platform Rue fully they admit that this dramatic bypay may lose Pennsylvania for Roosevelt may also swing Ohio and West Virginia away from him,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

If you want . copy of our book- lot History of Political Parties ia the United States write to The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1Ol3 Thirteenth Street, Northwest, Washington, ID. 0. En- close 10 cents for postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

John D. M. Hamilton had better look out. It's danger signal when they start calling you Man of Destiny.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
Horoscope
BY OCTAVTNE

For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by the planet, tho daily horoscope is out. lined by Q noted astrologer. Tn ad. dition to information of general interest, 1t outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

O8u yO4 &hAbWCE u9VON VI
 these test q6estlOns? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. What is another name for the game of Draughts?
 ?. What is the approximate cir. conference of the earth?
 3. Is New Orleans at the mouth of the Mississippi Rivere
 {. What is an epitaph?
 5. What was the name of the Protestants in France from about the year 1860 until their extinction as a political party in the lTth cen- tury?
 6. Name the first great English poet.
 .. What is the full name of Joe Louis?
 Q. Why does cream rise b the top of milk?
 Q. Who wrote. "sacred and Pro- fame Lsove2"
 10. What is sub-marEinal land7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

When you've heard educated men arguing politics all evening, illiteracy doesn't seem so bad after all
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

Now there's drive for ship subsidy 'Smatter with taxpayers subsidy?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

ToDAY's COMMON ERROR Never say, ''TIe said that Japan was separated from the U. s. by the Pacific Ocean; say, "ls separated"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

 A. The estimated population ip l930' was S6l,664, exclusive of the Chaco region. The estimate for Chaco is whites, 7,500; Indians, 30,000.
 e. Between what dates must Q man. have served in the World War to be eligible for the bonus?
 A. He must have served for more than 60 days between April 5, 1917 and July 1, 1919, and must have begun service before Nov. 10, 1913. and be honorably discharged. e. What is the airline distance between London and Paris, and be- tween San Francisco and New York City?
 A. London to Paris is 2l3 statute miles; San Francisco to New York City is 2,668 statute miles.
 e. Give the exact words spoken by Barbara Stanwyck to John Boles In "A Message to Garcia" when he was about to leave her in search of Garcia.
 A, "It's an old proVerb of our people. It says: Love flies with the love one on wings of iinperishable thought'P hR.MN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

e. On what day in 1893 did the Jewish holiday Sh'mini AtseresAfallf A. October 2S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
Test Y Q UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test qdestlOns? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

This message, when relayed to Norman Thomas by long distance telephone, received this response:
 "Well, that may be very nice for the democrats; but Tm rum 2 ming for President of the United
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-10-06
Japanese Pliers
 In East Say Will
 Hop Japan Soon
(By The Associated Press)

tBy The Associated freSS)
 Nv YORK, Q :. 6, A flying Japanese Minister and co-pllot tuned up their monoplane at Floyd Bennett Airport today and charted a goodwill flight to Jap an.
 The Minister is the Reverend Hozen Haki of the Buddist Chur- oh. The other flier, Masakatsu Remote is a San Francisco air man.
 The two Japanese arrived last night from the West Coast by way of Washington, D. C.
 They stopped off in the Capi- tai to present President Roosevelt with a picture of the Buddha.
 The Japanese are flying the Lockheed that Laura Ingalls us- ed to own. They said they would fly back to San Francisco and leave soon afterwards on their goodwill flight to Japan.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-10-06
FLASH
New York, Oct. 6, - The Tanks captured the World Series today by winning 13 to ,.
Lineups

YANKS-Crossetti shortstop, Rolfe 3rd base, Dimaggio center field, Gehrig lst base, Dickey cat cher, Selkirk right field, Powell left field, Lazzeri 2nd base Com ez pitcher.
 GIANTS-Moore left field Bar tell shortstop, Terry lst base, Leib CT center field, Ott right field, Mancusco cather, Whitehead 2nd base, Jackson 3rd base Fitzsim- mons pitcher,
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-10-06
Delivery Soon
 Big Planes For
 United Airlines
(By The Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 6, - First delivery of the twenty most powerful land planes in the United States, costing approxi- mately $2,225,000 will be made to the United Air Lines soon, for service between San Francisco and Los Angeles, it was announc ed today.
 Announcement of the impend ing delivery of the first of the giant twin engined Douglas trans ports was made by Harold Crary United Air Lines vice-president, in charge of traffic and advertis- ing, on his arrival from Chicago.
 The remainder of the twenty, 12-ton transports will be deliver ed to United Air Lines at the rate of five a month, Crary said. With the acquisition of the twenty larg CT planes, United will have a fleet of 70 twin-engined transports of comparable speed.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-10-06
Swedish Flier Topped From
 N. Y. Today
(By The Associated Press)

fBy The Associated Press)
 NEW YORK, Oct. 6, - Kurt Bjorkvall, 31, Swedish flyer, hop ped off from Flyod Bonnet field today on the first leg of his pro- jected flight to Stockholm.
 He rejected the proposal of Baroness Eva von Blixen-Finecke to accompany him. He left the ground at 7:35 am. EST and plan ned to fly to St. Johns, New Foundland where he will refuel for the hop to Ireland, and then ce to Sweden.
 q hope to make the flight is all he said, as he entered his
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-10-06

SWEDISH FLYER HOPED OFF FLOYD BENNETT FIELD FOR
 EUROPE VIA WAY POINTS

plane.
 The Baroness, who had hoped to make the trip, waived good bye, but expressed disappoint- ment.
 The red and green monoplane has a wireless receiving set but no sending apparatus. The large Bellanca plane carried TAP gallons of gasoline, and was stocked with roast chicken, bananas, tomato juice, a gallon of coffee and a gallon of water, tins of biscuits and capsuel food sufficient to last thirty days.
 Originally the Baroness was to go on the flight, which was spon- sored by a Swedish newspaper, which later withdrew its backing when Bjorkvall bought the plane.
 The fier explained "the flight is my own now; therefore l can't take the Baroness"
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-10-06
Green of AFL Says All Labor
 Behind Presi.
(Bv The Associated Press)

NDy Ic TooSSldtCo
 HYDE PARK, Oct. 6, - Presi- dent William Green of the Am erican Federation of Labor said today he had informed President Roosevelt that 90 percent of both unorganized and organized labor throughout the nation, were for Roosevelt's reelection.
 He said he also discussed in- dustrial craft union controversies and reported that prospects for a peace among labor, were better.
 Green declared that the Fed eration's executive council would meet this Thursday at Washing ton, D. C., and probably arrange for a representation at the con- ference of spokesmen for the c. I. O., headed by Lewis.
 "Everybody connected with the controversy is becoming bit more temperate in their point of view. It is of tremendous inn portance that we maintain a un- tied organization Green em- phasiZed,
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-10-06
WORLD SERIES SCORE TANKS FOUR GAMES X
 GIANTS ?; END TODAY
Says Boring Sea Maps Obsolete
 Said Officer
(By The Associated PresS)

SEATTLE, Oct. 6, - All Ber- ing Sea maps are now obsolete, said Commander L. V. Keilhorn of the Coast Guard Cutter Chelan upon it's return here from an- nual Bering Sea patrol duty.
 Keilhorn said that ocean sur vey work of the summer proved there was no gateway south out of Boring Sea to the North Paci- fic.
 He said the ocean floor off Ram chatka to the westward end of the Aleutian Islands, is shoal, tying Alaska to Asia, and added that it proved that the whole chain of islands is in the same geological period and origin.
 A new ocean depth of 4199 fathoms, was found in the Aleu- tian trough, just south of the islands, near the regular North Pacific steamship route, Keilhorn sad,