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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-29
In Today's Mail
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REV. MICHAEL O'FLANAGAN
 IS SUSPENDED PRIEST,
 CLAIMS WRITER
 Waterbury, Conn,
 May 27, 1927 Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 I was quite surprised tonight to read in your paper that the Rev. Michael O'Flanagan was coming to Waterbury to speak in behalf of the Spanish loyalists. I should not have been surprised, though, for persons who are aware of the activities of this reverend gentleman have been keeping close tabs on him lately.
 Inasmuch as the local members of the North American committee to aid Spanish democracy (your re- porter used that term and so did the Waterbury American) are spon- soring his appearance, it might be interesting to offer a bit of back ground on the speaker who is to espouse the loyalists cause.
 To be very frank, even if brutal, about it the Rev. Michael O'Flana- gan of Ireland is suspended priest, despite the fact that not so long ago at meeting in Cleveland, O., he claimed that he had been suS- pended by his Bishop in Ireland on three previous occasions, but at the present time he was not sus- pended. Investigation by the N. c. w. c. News Service brought from the Bishop of Elphin, Ireland, this statement: All diocesan faculties withdrawn from Father O'Flanagan, April, 1925, by Bishop of Elphin, These faculties never since restored to him by Bishop" This was the wording of an official cablegram and we quote 1t not to center at tion on the Rev" Michael O,Flana- gan, but to dispel any notion that he might be speaking here in Wa terbury next month as a duly -au- thorized representative of the Ro- man Catholic church or a Catholic lay organization.
 Another fact about the advertised speaker is one he admits himself. He has spent but two hours of his life in Spain. Another fact is that while in this country he is not per- mitted to perform the ordinary functions of a priest.
 This background of the speaker for the Spanish loyalists might not have been given to the press for publicity by the local members of the North American committee to aid Spanish democracy. It may il- terest many readers, though, who perhaps would be tempted to mis- interpret the situation. I am not arguing the justice of the Spanish war, am citing facts. Thank you for allowing me this space.
 JOSEPH T.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-29

We predicted some time ago that fail- ure of either officials or legislators to do anything about reestablishment of the teachers retirement fund on a reserve basis would result in complaints by the score. It has come true, for the Connec- ticut State Teachers Association has just lodged protest against the establish ment of budget that does not provide for the above. A committee from the asso- citation has already waited upon the governor, but whether this has resulted in some good we don't know and may not know until more is forthcoming on the actual budget that will be presented for adoption next week. There has been some talk of setting up reserves to meet any needs that might come up in the next two years, but as yet the state has done nothing about fulfilling it's past obligation to the teachers group. Every effort should be made to restore the re- serves to their full standing and they should be kept that way in the future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-29

ure in the Senate ever since. The late Kingfish Huey Long, who loved to bait Joe, threatened to defeat him when he came up for reelection in 1886. Undoubtedly Joe was worried.
 By the power of his own lungs, Huey had elected Mrs. Hattie Caraway to the Senate and won a large following in Arkansas. So now he used the Senate floor to belabor Joe as corporation lawyer-a sore point with the senator from Arkansas.
 Whether Huey could have lifted Joes scalp never will be known, but the reelection which did oc- cur gave Robinson the largest majority ever given candidate in Arkansas.
 No Boon COmrade
 Joe is a little too pornpous to be boon companion. Also, he is hot tempered, tactless, and high handed. In recent years, he has considerably curbed these traits and now is generally on good terms with his colleagues.
 In 1892 and 1888, however, the mutterings against him grew into open talk of electing a new leader. But Joe got the point and curbed his temper. Nothing happened.
 When the New Deal first arr rived in Washington, there was ,,,sl 1ao fnn RNn1i- tical circles as to how Joe, 3 conservative southerner, would take to the pyrOtechnic hber- aIism of the President and his corps of razzle dazzle ref0rmers. Joe answered the question with out delay. He went down the line for the Administration 10 per cent.
 There have been times when obviously he had hard time swallowing its medicine. There even have been occasions when he quitely helped, or condoned, some undercoyer pairing down of Ad- ministration measures. But by and large the President has had no more loyal and effective lieu tenant than Joe He has come through when others have run out.
 Above all-and a fact that Roosevelt particularly appreci- ates-Joe has indulged in no off, stage Wisecracking about the ad- ministration. This is something few of the other leaders, includ- ing Vice President Jack Garner, can claim. And it is this record of public and personal loyalty which is the basis of Joe's claim tu a Supreme Court seat.
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ing Star, the secretary of the interior made it plain that he was in favor of such action, the whole thing being very surprising to the big-wigs in the post0ffice depart ment who had opposed the idea some time ago when it was first suggested. So far there have been 16 issues of stamps conimemorat- ing the Indian and the p0st0ffice officials seem to think that has been plenty.
 A recent incident in Costa Rica serves to illustrate the power of philately. So many dealers in this country were concerned in regard to the possibility of re-printings of the recent diamond-shaped air-mail stamps that the Costa Rica Philatelic society requested the minister of finance to make an official statement.
 Said the minister: T wish to say that this ministry has not considered ordering reprintings of the stamps which have been is- sued to commemorate the first
 annual fair, there being no valid reason why it should do so."
 Final reports received at the U. s. p0StOffice department showed that there were 147 letters and 102 postcards salvaged from the wreckage of the Inflated Hinden- burg. Half of these covers were addressed to persons in the United States, while the other half we're designated to foreign countries. According to the postotiice inspec- ters who had charge of their dis tributi0n all were very badly damaged. Plate numbers of the five cent army stamps, 1t is also included in an announcement from the U. s. postoffice depart ment, are 21,6SO and 21,6S1. The Navy Rve-cent stamps series has the following plate numbers: 2l,6S4 and sl,8S5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-29

Mrs. Otto Heinigke, president of the National Indian Association, is afraid that the American Indian is about to return to nature" and, start scalping all the "paleskins" for miles around. She made this statement after Mrs Franklin D. Roosevelt had relinquished her office in the association because she felt that it's work was not warranted by the facts Mrs. Indian Wars of the 18th century will be reenacted now with the government let ting the Reds" indulge in tribal customs, such as war dances, etc. Get out the long rifles, boys, the Redskins" are coming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-29
Selected Poem
INTERNATIoNALIsM

(Arthur Guiterman in the New York Sun) I love the English, Their kings unkin9sh. I love the Irish, Their tenpers irish I love the Scotch They are so cute to watch I love the Swiss, Who fear precipice I love the Dutch Especially, and much. I love the Russians, Spaniards, Films, Norwegians The Swedes, the Poles and tribes of polar regions, The French, the Danes, Italians Let's, Hungarans, The Persians, Greeks and all the other Aryans, The Czecho-Slavs, the Turks, the Portuguese, The Samese, Chinese and Japanese, The Arabs, Philippians and Burmans, My hearts so big, even love the Germans And when I'm free of more important dates, I'll try to love these quaint United States
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-29

This is largest of the first water. Dem- ocrats down in Florida, of which there are any number, are going to take steps to prevent the actual extinction of the republican party in that state. Present laws require certain percentage of the vote to maintain standing. This the go.p failed to procure in 1936 so the law will be slightly changed so that the republican party may still go to the polls at elections, whether it is to win or just for the exercise.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-29
} Answers To
 Questions
By Frederick M. Kerby

o. Which state has unicameral leglglature?
 A. Nebraska,
 Q. Where were the coast scenes in the motion picture, Maid of Salem" filmed?
 A. Along the California coast, at Santa Cruz and Carmel.
 4. Are bananas grown in Flor ida?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-29
MAYoR's JOS HAUNTED

Winnipeg, Man. UP)--L. St. George Stubbs, former Manitoba senior county court judge, declined to run for mayor Of Winnipeg be- cause 1t is "a tea-drinking, cookte- eating job" T wouldn't take the inaQdr's job on a platter" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-29
Philatelic Calendar
 National

Philatelic Calendar
 National
 July 1, 2, 3-Eighth annual con- vention American Air Mail so- ciety, Springfield, Mass.
 August 20-23-Precancel Stamp society convention, Minneapolis, Minn.
 August 31-September 3-Ameri- can Philatelic society convention, Hotel Statler, Detroit, Mich.
 International
 June 17-18-International Phil- telic exhibition, Paris.
 Auctions
 May May 29-Paul Bluss, ? p. m. 99 Nassau. street.
 June 1-Y. Souren company (maiD, 394 Park avenue. ~ June 2-M. Ohlman, 2 p. n., 1l6 Nassau street.
 June 3-M. Ohlman, 2 p. m, 116 Nassau street.
 June5-Paul Bluss, 3 p. m, 99 Nassau street.
 Despite predictions to the con- trary which have appeared from time to time in the past few months, Secretary of the Interior Ickes has recently come out strongly in favor of a special is- sue of American Indian stamps. So 1t appears now that To, the poor Indian, will come in for his own again.
 In a letter addressed to the editor of the Washington Even-
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WASHINGTON, May 29 = Senator Joe T. Robin sons probable elevation to the Supreme Court should be conclusive proof that a plodding disposition fair amount of ability and complete loyalty will take man
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last page Tor the answers.
 1. Tn which city in France is Ma poleon Bonaparte buried !?
 2. Name the capital of Rumania:
 3. What is the nickname for the state of Idaho?
 1. What is the common name fD. the constellation Ursa Majorp
 5. Who played the part of the Warden in the radio program, "20.- 900 years in Sing Sing2"
 6. Describe the flag of an Ad- miral of the U. s. Navy.
 2. In military law. what is con- scription?
 8. Name the chief city in wiscon- sin.
 g. Who was Alexander Runciman?
 10. Which state borders Nara gansett Bay?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-29
THE BRASS RINGTHIS WEEK GOES TO SEN. JOE ROBINSON
IN nRxW REARSM

EDITORs NOTE: The following personality sketch of Joseph IT, Robinson of Aasa majority floor leader of the senate and ead candidate for the bOzes bestOwl upon him of the renowned Brass Ring good for free ride The Washington Merry=GO-RoundD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-29

TopAY's COMMON ERROR Do not express the number 2Ol as two aught Ole," say, tive naught one"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-29


 A. Some 20 years ago they formed a fairly large and profitable crop in Florida, but now they are not raised to any great extent com mercially.
 o. Give the exact date when President Roosevelt declared the banking holiday in 1883.
 A. At l a. m., Monday, March 6 1883.
 o. On what date did President Wilson deliver his war message to congress?
 A. April ?, 1917.
 If you want a copy of our book let on CHILD TRAINING", write the Waterbury Democrats Wash ingtOn Bureau, 1912 Thirteenth Street, Northwest, Washington, D. 0. Enclose 4 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-29
Daily Almanac

Daily Almanac Moon rises :34 p. m. (daylght time). Sun rises SPA a. m.; sets SIS D. m. (day. light ti1he). All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-29
A Thought for Today

The revenger of blood himself shall slay the murderer: when he meeteth him, he shall slay him.-Numbers 35-19
 Revenge, at first, though sweet, bitter, ere long, back on itself recoils.-Milton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-29
PhiLateHc Nezgs

New Five-Cent Stamp to Commemorate Birth of First White Child on American Soil Virginia Dare-Local Postmaster Advised of Issuance of
 New Booklet on U. s. Stamps
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-29
By J. P. ID.

A new f1ve-cent stamp honor ing Virginia Dare, first white child born on American soil, will go on sale August 18, it was announced at Washington during the past week. Virginia Dare, popular in children's tales, was born on Roanoke island, August IS, 1887. Thestamp will mark the 350th anniversary of her birth.
 In the meantime the postofflce department will place two army navy commemorative stamps on sale at West Point, N. Y, and at Annapolis, Md. Both stamps, the last of the current army-navy hero series, will cost five cents each. They portray scenes at the military and naval academies and will be on sale elsewhere in the country beginning on Thursday.
 A new edition of descriptive booklet of United States stamps, including those which have been printed between 1847 and Decem- Der 3l, 1886, will be issued short ly by the postoffice department, according to an announcement re- leased to Postmaster Charles Ba- bin of Waterbury yesterday. The new issue will be published through the office of the superin- tendent of documents and will cost 25 censs per copy for paper covered book and 75 cents per copy for cl0th-c covered copy. In addition to descriptive material in the book there will also be full- size illustration of stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-29
Test Y o U r Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-18
WPA Projects
 MayBeClOsed; AiensDrOpped
Welfare Dept. Relief Load May Increase-Dismis.
 sals Just Arrive

Several local WPA projects may be closed before the start of the new work period on August 23 and the local well fare department will see a marked increase in its relief load, it was learned today, following the announcement that during the past 24 hours no less than 96 local "aliens" had received dismissal slips from the state WPA office.
 Even though the dismissal slips were expected there were several repercussionS this morning as a re- suit of the notices. Several men with large families dependent on the WPA income were faced with the prospect of going back on the direct relief rolls for food, clothing and rent money.
 One man stated he had a family of seven children to support. He said he felt he was an American because he had come to this coun- try when he was six months old. But he had no citizenship papers. Another filed papers for the first time twelve years ago but the seven year time limit elapsed several years ago and he Is therefore not citizen, There were numerous cases similar to these.
 In regard to the local WPA set-up, progress on many of the projects which are about halt.completed, will be- seriously impaired and In some cases half-finished jobs will have to be closed down. According 10 local officials there Is no alterna- tive. Without manpower this work cannot proceed.
 Tn some cases the number of men left on two projects after this cur. tailment will be just about enough to operate one.
 The curtailment also means more work for the members Of the well fare department staff. All persons working for the WPA are work re- lief cases and when they report to the welfare department for claSSl- fication aS direct relief cases there will be considerable investigation and clerical work necessary to clear up matters.
 In some cases 1t Is expected that attempts will be made to take some member of the aliens family who is . citizen and put this person to work on the WPA. This sounds all well from the standpoint of keep ing up the work relief rolls, but If these people are not qualified for WPA work the projects will suffer. All WPA work stopped today, this being the end of the current period, and four days remain to straighten out the locai tangle in some fashion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-18

lnso the rear of an automobile oper- ated by Albert !. Hansen Of (6e Circuit avenuel south weymouth, according Co Goodwin. Hanson and his two children, Ilene. 8. and Carol 3, claimed minor injuries.
 Returning to cotuit that night, Iowell's automobile collided head-on with that of Margaret Hayes of Braintree in Plymouth. Goodwin said.
 Lowell Suffered Injuries
 Lowell suffered nose and wrist fractures. Last September Lowells license was renewed after he passed the driving test now required of all persons over 65. A month earlier he had failed to pass the requirements. He has driven for i3 years. T don't think he should have got one ct the time," Goodwin said today, Colncl- dentally, Lowell's only automobile misfortune previous to the Aug. accidents also occurred in Plymouth, In ioS2, he was summoned to Ply- mouth court on a complaint charg> ing "unlawful driving at Q high rate of speed" The case was fled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-18
PRESIDENT IS
 ON PILGRIMAGE

Aboard President Rooseevlt's Special Train Enroute to Roanoke Island, N. C., Aug, is.-(Up).- President Roosevelt followed the At. lantic coastline south from Wash. ington today on c pilgrimage to . little North Carolina fishing village where he speaks this afternoon eemmemorating the birth Of Vir- ginia Dare $50 years ago today.
 The presidents address was scheduled for 6.3o p. m. EDTo from Fort Raleigh, near Manteo, c na. tionally broadcast message (all net- works) in honor of the first child of Englsih percentage born in the American continent in 1897.
 Mir. Roosevelt left the White House at Il o'clock last night, ac- companied by c delegation Of sena- tors, representatives, aides and SC. cFet seriee men. He will return to Washington Thursday morning.
 A full day was ahead of the pres- ident as his air-conditioned, eight- car special sped across Virginia and into North Carolina. He reached Elizabeth City. ". c, the first stop at o:20 c, m,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-18
JIMMY WALKER
 RAPS SEADURY
Latter Had Scored Naming of Walker to $l2,OOO
 Position

New York, Aug. ie-CUP)-For- mer Mayor James J. Walker, reply- ing to Q letter in which Samuel seabury criticized Walkers ap- polntment to a Si2,000 year tram sit commission post, indicated today he might return to politics. He said he'd like nothing better. that to meet Seabury on the record and ex- plode him." If Seahury wants me back in politics I'll get back" walk CT said, He said he could not com pete with seabury as Q character assassin"
 I'm not in politics and Seahury is 0 campaign manager with a campaign managers point of view, twisting the facts to suit his own purposes-he has been bounding me for e good many years, This Is the only publicity he can get. It's about time he built something constructive as I have built"
 Seabury Wrote Letter
 seabury sent an ironic letter last
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-18

nlehe to Translt Commissioner Wil- liam e. Fullen, Leon c. Cooley and Reuben L. Haskell. He suggested they find an ."equally comfortable place for Russell T. Sherwood, form or financial agent for Walker who fled to Mexico during the investiea- tlon which resulted in Walkers resignation as mayor.
 Walker's appointment. l7 days be- fore expiration of the period during which he would be eligible for q pen- sion, also was criticized by Ben Howe chairman of the city fusion party. Howe called the appointment 'inpu- dent in its audacity" and "one of the most contemptible of Tammany's long record of loot"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-18
WOULDN'T ELOPE,
 LOSES HER LIFE

West Warwick, R. T., Aug. is.- UP).-Her refusal to leave her hus- band and elope with him was blamed by police today for the mur- der of Mrs. Hahgouche Klinian, Sl, and the suicide of souren Movse- sian, 30, Providence and Watertwon, Mass, baker.
 Mrs. Klinian, wife of Q Providence salesman and mother of Q i2-year- old daughter, was shot dead as she fled from Movsesian's automobile parked on e lonely road near the Warwick line. Then Movsesian turn cd the gun on himself.
 The double shooting was witness cd by Ernest Cinquergrana, IT, of West Warwick, who notified police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-18
Officer KarpeIman's Bosom SweIIs With
 Pride As He Directs "First Lady''
Recognizes Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt As She
 Stops in Exchange Place

patrolman Michael Karpelman of the Waterbury police force usually assumes an amused demeanor when anyone menS,ons woman driver but today he admitted that the first lady of the land, sirs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, handles an automobile in as fine a fashion as any policeman could hope to see.
 Mrs. Roosevelt passed through Waterbury today on her way to Providence, R. l., and stopped in the center to inquire her way of Ot- ficer KarpJ.man. She was most gracefully served by the traffic po- liceman, with the able assistance of Officer James Sammon, Sergeant Barney Burns arrived on the scene shortly after and admitted his sor- row at having missed an occasion to join in the assisting services. It all occurred shortly before noon.
 In Officer Karpelman's own
 words, "I was directing traffic
 through the center and there cer.
 tainly was plenty In spite of the
 torn up road-when gray road.
 ster, either . Ford or Chevrolet,
 pulled up the side of mo and a
 woman said, Can you tell me the
 way Co route l4, pleaseY"
 "Why, certainly l can, Mrs.
 Roosevelt" l said, reaching in to
 shake hand with the first lady,
 who smiled very beamlngly.
 Mrs, Roosevelt was accompanied by another lady, of about S5 years of age, according to the policeman, Both were dressed in plain lowered dresses, and wore stylish bandannas about their heads, with long trail. CTS attached.
 "How did you recognize me?" asked Mrs. Roosevelt.
 "I usually remember faces" said Officer Karpelman, "and I was assigned to your escort when you appeared here with the Presi. dent last year."
 By that time Mrs. Roosevelt had pulled into the curb at the polics- mans request, and Patrolman James sammon was doing traffic duty nearby. Patrolman Karpelman then called Officer Salnmon and intro- duced him to the first lady.
 of the record" Officer Karpel- man stated chat his brother off. cer was 6 bit Mustered over his in. troduction to such personality, and stood rigidly at attention as they exchanged How do you do's", It was Officer Sammon who gave Mrs. Roosevelt the directions, how ever.
 Following the imparting of di. rections, Mrs. Roosevelt restarted her car and was about to leave when Officer Karpelman thought. fully asked her If she would care iol an escort to tho main turmoil on her way to Providence.
 "It would be very kind of you," she replied.
 Officer Karpelman then stepped on the running board of the car and Mrs. Roosevelt proceeded out East Main street as far as Crosby high school, where she again thanked. Officer Karpelman and dreve off, certainly with . good impression of Waterburys finest.
 Several persons other than the policeman recognized Mrs. Roosevelt aS she passed through for several inquiries were received, all wanting to know what Mrs. Roosevelt was doing in town.