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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11
Zep Buoyancy Problem

The Hindenburg disaster may probably be expected to end the use of hydrogen in lighter -than-air craft. It is compara- lively cheap, and as substitute for air in dirigible, it has good lighting power, but it's extreme in1ammability is against it. The utmost precautions were sup posed to have been taken, and there was long series of safe voyages, but the tragedy at the end seems to discredit even such record.
 It is hardly conceivable that the buoy ant type of aircraft developed by Count Zeppelin and Captain Hugo Eckener will be abandoned. They are wonderfully efficient when in trained hands, and on the whole they have also seemed wonder fully safe; but as this last disaster shows; they are not safe enough. Weather has been largely mastered; so have the problems of power and human comfort; it remains to increase the safety factor.
 Helium as substitute for hydrogen in the gas bags is an obvious remedy for this type of accident It has less buovancv.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11
Hospital Invitation

The public has a standing invitation to visit hospitals all over the country on May 12. Waterbury's hospitals join in extending cordial invitation to the pub lie. That date was chosen for National Hospital Day because it is the anniversary of the Birth of Florence Nightingale, the British nurse who pioneered in modern hospital and nursing methods.
 The custom of holding open house began with few hospitals in 1920. In 1923 the American Hospital Association endorsed the plan at it's annual confer ence. In the IA years since then the public confidence in hospitals and public use of them have increased greatly. Hospitals have changed, too, not merely in increasing their efficiency and extend- ing their service but in becoming less austere and more attractive. They have discovered that antiseptic cleanliness may be obtained with pleasantly colored walls and cheerfully furnished rooms quite as we'll as with monotonous white. Telephones and radios and softly shaded lamps have lessened the bleakness and loneliness of stay in the hospital, while nursing skill and scientific care have been maintained at high standard
 Hospitals suffered greatly from the depression, losing some private philan- thropic support and struggling with reduced funds to care for increased numbers of needy patients. The more the public knows about the work they do the more general support it should give them. National Hospital Day should produce good results in this line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11

The shad are running in the Connecti- cut River these days and that's always welcome news to a considerable portion of the state. However, it does not mean sustenance to the same number of people today that it once did. It's true say- ing that one-half of the people don't know how the other half exist We don't realize that today there are still people dependent on fishing as means of liveli- hood There are loads of people who carry on the traditions and customs handed down to them by their fathers and grandfathers. They are fishermen by breeding and inclination. Over on the Connecticut River there is an old cap- tain who is beginning his 46th year as fisherman. He's 60 and has been fishing since he was fourteen-fshing for shad we mean. That's lifetime in one pur- suit. We often honor men who spend 25, 35, 40 and 50 years in shop or in a business. How many times had a man who has followed the seas or fished our inland and coastal waters been so hon. Ored?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11

but is proof against fire. Our own dirigt- bles have mostly used helium. But 1t is a very scarce and valuable gas, and most countries have no adequate supply.
 Amateurs keep wondering whether it is not possible to solve the lifting problem merely by exhausting most of the air from dirigibles. That would make air itself Tighter gas" It would obviously require stronger structure to prevent collapse, and extreme tightnesS of the enclosing envelope to prevent leakage inward-from the outside pressure-and efficient air pumps always available. But it might be possible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11
Current Comments

I think they held out on me. I could have eaten more. William Guzan, Chicago, who ate 12 full meals in a restaurant which offered "All you can eat for 50c."
 The animal has no more lost its usefulness when it's leg is broken than human has. Fractures heal quite as rapidly, and almost as quickly as in humans. pr Peter Wehner, Cincinnati dentist, who has successfully cured two racing horses of broken legs.
 I've never seen things like that in the World War and think they are lies and propaganda for more fights.
 Emil Cohaupt, youngstown, World War veteran who dislikes the war pictures in the newspapers.
 France will refuse permits to show films which portray violent scenes, gangsters raids, and shoot ings of the American type. These have been responsible for crime wave in the nation. Max Dormoy, French Minister of Interior.
 A good fight between baseball players on the field is akay, with in bounds.
 Ford Prick, president. National Leagua-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11

The motoring the past few Sundays is just forerunner of what is going to oc- cur all summer long. There have been many cars stretched along our highways for miles and miles. In such cases only careful and skillful driving will get driv- CTS and passengers home safely. It should be the motto of every motorist that he or she will give every other motorist fair break. Only in that way can accidents be prevented.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11

The Hindenburg disaster last week at Lakehurst, N. J., was a cameraman's paradise, if we may be pardoned for use of the expression. We don't think any world tragedy like this was ever caught by the camera at the moment it hap pened Had the explosion occurred while the big dirigible was coming down the New England coast toward it's Amer ican destination no pictures probably would have been obtainable until the news photographers had got to the scene. At Lakehurst they. were ready and wait- ing for the airship to be moored and so when the fatal blast came, cameras clicked on all sides. Today we have the disaster in vivid pictorial form.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11
Answers To Questions
copyiish. lss1.' NEA
By Frederick M. Kerby

@. How did the barber pole originate?
 A. It is a relic of the days when barbers were also surgeons. When the London barbers were incorpor- ated in 1461, they were the only persons practicing surgery in the city. During the reign of Henry VIII parliament passed law pro- viding that barbers should confine themselves to minor operations such as blood-letting and drawing teeth, while surgeons were prohibited from "Barbery or shaving" The symbol of the barber-surgeons was spirally striped pole from which was suspended a brass basin with a semi circular opening in the rim. The fillet around the pole indicated the bandage or ribbon twisted around the arm in blood-letting, and the basin represented the vessel used
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11

judges the fight will drag out many weeks.
 Armament Race
 Although President Roosevelt went to Buenos Aires last Decem- Der in order to help cement the peace of the Americas.
 An escort of Brazilian airplaneS followed the Presidents cruiser Indianapolis from Rio di Jan eirO to Buenos Aires. On the day he arrived in the Argentine capi- tai, 60 Brazilian army planes darkened the Argentine sky.
 For the first time Argentine became aware of the fighting air force of their northern neigh bor. Within fifteen days there after President Justo asked con-. gress for record-breaking appro- priations to build an Argentine air force.
 As a result, Argentine air. plans purchases in the United States have been topping that of any other country. During March alone planes calued at $2,209,- 274 were delivered to Argentina. Thirty-five giant bombers costing $120,000 apiece have been or dered.
 The fact that these bombers are capable of crossing the Andies-l0aded-ha worried the Chileans, and they have sent an aviatoin mission to the United States.
 Not to be outdone, Brazil also has come into the picture, talk ing delivery on $25O,000 of Ameri- can airplanes last month.
 Merry GO-ROund
 John J. Burns, special counsel of the newly formed Maritime Commission has just turned 36, but he has already been general counsel of the SEC, and judge of the superior court of Massa- chusetts Among Latin American diplomats in Washing ton are two physicians-Ambas- sador Castilla Najera of of Mex leo and Minister Augusta s. Boyd of Panama i. Senator Fred Brown of New Hampshire, born in the town of Ossipee, N. H., 58 years ago, returns this week to visit his paraents, both of whom are living, at age 7s, in the same town in which all three were born.
 Copyright, 1887, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11

President Roosevelt.
 Administration leaders in Con- gress are ready to make conces- sions on the proposal for six new justices. Several even believe, pri- ately, that compromise is neces- sary to pass any kind of a ju- dicial bill, and what to them is more important, in order to avoid a dangerous rift in democratic ranks.
 However, if the President in- sistS on standing pat, the lead- CTS, like good soldiers, will go down the line for him But they would much rather make a deal
 If the President would agree to reduce his demand to two ad- ditional justices, making a su- preme court of eleven, he could cut the ground from under his foes and his bill would skyr0cket through the senate by an over wh0lming majority. It is doubt muster 90 votes against a two judge proposal.
 Without exception all the wave CTS and ce-straddlers, like McCarran of Nevada, O'Mahoney of Wyoming, Chavez of New Mexico, Bone of Washington, Nye and Frazier of North Dakota, Johnson of Colorado, would plump for such a plan. They are des- perate anxious to find a way to to line up with the President. To them compromise would be like mamma from heaven.
 Adamant-But
 But up until the time of his departure, the PrGident was adamant against any modified tion of his demands.
 He was firmly convinced that he had then votes to win in the senate. It is significant, however, that White House intimates did not preclude the possibility of a compromise. They laid great em- phasis on the fact that one thing the President was anxious to avoid, if at all possible, was a split in the democratic party.
 we don't want to leave any unhealed wOunds," one presi- dential confidant explained. "If it becomes necessary we may have to give ground to save the faces of some of the bOys."
 Incidentally, this concern for "the boys' does not opply to Senators Burt Wheeler and Ed Burke, the two opposition gen. eralissimos. The New Deal has definitely broken with them and will not lift finger to bring them back into the fold.
 The big decision facing the the President when he returns to his desk Thursday is whether the time has come to make terms.
 The decisions upholding the Washington minimum wage and Wagner labor laws, even though 5-to-4 decrees, unquestionably have dulled the edge of his att tack on the Supreme Court. Pri- vately, White House strategists admit this. A favorable ruling on the Social Security Act would further strengthen the hand of the opposition.
 Social Security Balance
 On the other hand, should the court invalidate the law the ad- verse effect on the opposition would be crushing, and the Presi- dents bill would be walk-over.
 Insiders, therefore, are convinced that Roosevelt will stand pat until the Supreme courts ruling on the Social Security issue, due in the next few weeks. If the decision goes against the law he won't have to compromise; if 1t is fav- erable there still wouldu be time for him to tai kterins.
 ,NOTE-If the President agrees to a two-judge plan, action on the judicial issue would be tre- mendously expedited. A bill Of this kind could be put through the Senate in a couple of weeks. If Roosevelt insists on his six new
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11
Selected Poem
AS I SIT AND SEW

AS SIT AND SEW Margaret Ashmun in the Christian Science
 Monitor) At home the house is sweet and still. The clock with small recurring chime Marks off the hours Upon the sill tea rose blooms. The rim of rime At the pane's edge, gives hint of cold Beyond, that sweeps the shining snow; Within, secure, the walls enfold Warm silence, as sit and sew. know that as the day grows late, This poised repose will be no more; And shall mend the fire and wait For children's voices at the door. But now, at home, what space is spent In peace, alone. Oh, precious boon The quiet house, the deep content, Upon winters aftrenoon!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11

Oub O4 bl1C COAA ground of win- ter into the warm sunlight of spring, give evidence that
 they have as- pir a tions s to bloom. Any ob- server of Con- necticut leg!s- lative d oin g 8, dumb or bright, will tell you that this is also the s e a s o n (which com e s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11

1. Name the National Anthem of France. 3. Where is the lowest point of dry land on the earth computed from sea-level?
 3. Name the capital of Utah.
 4. Who invented the photograph? 5. Name the oldest city in the United States.
 6. What is the Pentateuch?
 .. In which state was Abraham Lincoln born? 8. Who presented the Statue oj Liberty to the United Statesp
 Q. Is naturalized citizen elig. ible for the Presidency of the U. S.i 10. How many units arc in "hakar's dnzen?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11

If you want copy of our book let on HOME CANNING" write the Waterbury Democrats Wash ington Bureau, 1912 Thirteenth Street, Northwest, Washington, D. 0. Enclose 4 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11

"Old ideas have been scrapped," says a pessimist, land we don't know what to think about anything" That will soon be remedied. Just wait till we get the returns from the senior class polls
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11
FrightfuI Possibilities

Any gardener, plain or fancy, knows that this is the time of year
 when crocuses, primroses, jonquils, and daffodils pushing themselves
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11
BYWAY of NO HARM
 -by- James William FitzP Patrick

The opinions conclusions appearing below those of the writer necessarily those of editors of DEMOCRAT they to be construed invariably
 as Q reflection of their viewpOint
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11
A Possible Remedy

I do not mean to say that legis- lators who go uo Hartford always cast their votes with an eye to their own immediate or remote personal advantage. But, human nature being what it is and the dawn of the heavenly millennium not yet arrived, it would be alto gether remarkable if with p0ssi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11
COURT BILL SAFE IF FDR WOULD ACCEPT 2 JUSTICES
N DREW PEARSON
and R0BERT Q. ALLEN

Washington, May 11-Whether there is compro- mise the Supreme Court issue rests with man President Roosevelt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11
fellows.

Monopoly is always bad if it's the other fellows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11
T e st Y Q UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11
Daily Almanac

Daily Almanac Moon sets $40 p. m (daylight time). Sun rises 5:3S a. na.; sets 7;58 D. m day hght time). All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, "I calculate to see you soon;" say, expect to see you"

to receive the blood. Barbers have retained in a modified form this an- cient symbol of their profession.
 o. Give the proper definition of a Gold Star Mother" and Silver Star Mother"
 A. The gold star is for one whose son died in action or whose death occurred as direct result of active service during the World war, up to July 31, 1921. After that date if the veteran died or was perma- nently disabled, his mother is en- titled to receive the silver star.
 o. What is the educational status of the average American?
 A. The United States office of education says that although the population of the United States probably is the best educated na- tional group, the median education in 1884 was only completion of ele- mentary school. The superior edu- cation of the population is due to the fact that about 3 per cent are college graduates; 2 per cent at tended some college; IA per cent graduated from high school or con- tinued their education beyond that point; and B per cent of the adult population have at least entered high school.
 @. Who composed the operetta "Rio Rita?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11

o. Who composed the operetta Rio Rita?"
 A. Harry Tierney, in 1927.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11
A Thought for Today

o give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth forever.-I Chronicles 16:3A
 Among the attributes of God, although they are all equal, mercy shines with even more bril- liancy than justice.-Cervantes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-11

Copyright, 1887, by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-15
Today is the Day
BY CLARK KINNAIRD
Copyright, 1887, for this Newspaper
by King Features Syndicate. Inc.

subscriptions so per cent in excess of
the quota of two billion dollars. Four
million persons subscribed. Englands
first war loan, in Nov. 1914, had 1907
900 buyers; Germany's first had L.
III, 900 subscribers.
It was announced that in two
months, 10000 volunteers had been
enlisted in the Regular Army at the
rate of 1850 a day. This more than
doubled the Regular Army. This rate
of increase was far too slow for the
army's requirements and plans, and
it was obvious that mass mobilization
of men via the draft was the only
way.
However, two disturbing discoveries
had been made by the War Depart
ment: high percentage of the volun-
teers were physically unfit for serv-
ice, and there was every reason to be-
lieve that the same ratio would ex-
tend through the draft registrants;
and two-thirds of all those drafted
claimed exemption!
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-15
|M;hNeNN
York
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|etdncSAS@el

New York, June 15.-The town
steadily reverts to its second, third
and fourth childhood. Now children
and adults have become absorbed in
a game which [ always associated
with tots of about three or four years
Everybody who played handles" or
chimed in with any of the other brief
violent fads which swept the town
has now bought himself a small wood
en- racquet with ball attached on a
long elastic string.
The ioea is to see how many times
you can strike the ball with the rae
quet. Remember? Or does memory go
back that far for you? And this is a
democratic obsession, unlike NAH
jong or even handles, which presup-
posed a faint sense of humor and the
intelligence of, say, a child of eight,
This ball-batting insanity is possible
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-15
DUKE INSTITUTES
HAVE BEEN OPENED

Durham, June 15-Thc Duke univer
sity summer institutes were opened
here last night The first joint SEES
sion of the three groups were held in
Page auditorium, with Henry God
dard Leach, editor of Forum maya
zine, speaking on 'Footpaths to Peace
The noted speaker stated that "the
most direct route to peace is an ag-
gressive one."i He pointed to the
Scandinavian countries as worthy ex-
amples for other nations to follw.
Last nights joint meeting officially
opened the two-weeks sessions of the
Duke Institute of International Rela
tons, the North Carolina Pastors
school, and the Rural Church insti-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-15
TODAY'S YESTERDAYS

June Is, 1215-The Magma Carte,
foundation of personal liberty, civil
rights and constitutional government
in the western world, was signed by
King John of England, who couldn't
read or write!
June Is, 1775-George Washington
was chosen to succeed ARENAS Ward
as commander-in-chief of the rebel
lious Colonies. He wrote at the time
that he abhorred the idea of indie
pendence!
June Is, 1785-The first airship dis
aster occurred, and the worlds first
aeronaut was the victim. AS he cross
ed the English channel, the ship of
Jean Paliatre de Rozier, %, French
man who had been first to pilot ship
into the skies, two years before, was
ignited 5000 feet in the air by the
smoke with which it was filled. His
English fiance, who saw him hurtle to
earth, instantly died of heart failure.
June Is, 1835-Dolores Adios Fuer-
ties was born near New Orleans, La,
the future Adah Isaacs Menken, first
American actress to attain world
fame. Alexander Menken, whose name
sue anyways oole' was lllSl u Aoui nus
bands,
La Menken won her fame, like Sally
Rand and Gypsy Rose Lee long after
her, by undressing. She was the
stages first nude, creating a SEN
sation in "Mazeppa," in which She as
the heroine, was supposed to be lash
ed, naked, to the back of wild horse
and driven out into the Siberian step
pes by the william. She wore tights
baggy at the knees, old photos show
but she was sensation.
AMERICA AT WAR DAY-BY-DAY
20 Years Ago Today-The first
American war loan to be floated by
the government, titled Liberty Loan"
by propaganda experts, closed with
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-15
TODAY IN HISTORY

1215-Magna Charta signed by King
John at Runnymede- origin of Eng
lish liberty.
1836-Arkansas admitted to State
hood.
: Celebrated patent No. 1858
for vulcanizing rubber issued to Chas.
Goodyear-he personally got but small
share of profits.
1896-Some 10000. lives lost in
japanese tidal wave and earthquake.
1919-Capt. Alcock and 1t. Brown,
English aviators, landed in Ireland
from newfoundland in 16 hours and
IL minutes. First nonstop air flight
across the Atlantict
1935-Britain, Latvia and Finland
made token payments on their debts
excepting Finland no one paid any
thing since.
1936-Bonus bonds distribution be-
gan by registered mail.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-15
NOTICE.

Having this day qualified as Exc
cutor of the estate of my late father,
DR.. Fl. H. Bass, ST., deceased, of
Vance County, North Carolina, this
is to notify all persons holding claims
against his said estate to exhibit them
before the undersigned on or before
the 9Th day of June, 1888, or this
notice will be pleaded in bar of their
recovery. All persons indebted to said
estate will please make immediate
settlement.
This the 9TH. of June. 1897
DIR. H. H. BASS, JR.,
Executor of DR.. H. H. Bass, Sr.
D. p. McDuffee,
Attorney.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-15
TODAY 4
roDAy,s ANNIVERSARIES

1s05-John NJ. Henni, Milwaukee
Roman Catholic prelate, born IN Swltz
erland. Died Sept. Z, 1881.
18O5-William b. Ogden, Chicagos
real estate and railway executive It's
first city mayor in 1887, civic worker
and philanthropist, born at Waiton'
N. Y. Died Aug. 3, 1877.
1826-Charles H. Smith (Bll Arp
Georgia Journalist and humorist, born
at Lawrenceville, Ga. Died Aug. ~
1903 !.
1888 Edward NJ. McCook, soldier OF
the Civil War, Minister to Hawai-, gov
ernor of Colorado Territory, born at
Steubenville, Ohio. Died Sept. 9, l9O9.
1S35-Adah Isaacs Menken, among
the most colorful actresses of the past,
horn near New Orleans. Died In
Paris, Aug. 10, 1868.
1848- Sol S. Russell, noted actor-com
edian of his day, born at Brunswick
Maine. Died in Washington, April 70,
1902.
1861-Ernestine Communicating,
famed and beloved singer, born IN
Austria Died in Hollywood, Nov ~,
1896
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-15
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Malbina Hoffman (Mrs. Samuel B.
Grimson) of New York City, famed
sculptor, born in New York, so years
ago.
Mary E. Dillon, president of the
Brooklyn, N. Y. Borough Gas Com
pany, born there, So years ago.
William McFee of Westport, N. Y,
sea story writer, born in England, Sc
years ago.
Mattison B. Jones of Los Angeles,
lawyer, Baptist leader, born at futile,
KY, 60 years ago.
Judge Paul M. Linebarger, legal adj
wiser to China's National Government
born at Warren, Ill, Sc years ago.
James r. Beverly of Porto Rico,
lawyer, ex-governor, born at Amarillo,
Tex, 43 years ago.