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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27

Down at Coney Island you can't bring newspaper on the beach without vio- lating a public ordinance. Authorities started to enforce this law recently and unleashed corps of assistants along the famous beach with orders to pick up every newspaper that could be seen. As it was pretty warm when the vigilantes started on their inspection tour they en- countered plenty of people enjoying the waves and the sand. But that didn't pre- vent them from grabbing newspapers from persons hands as they were being read and, yes, even requesting people to rise from newspapers on which they were sitting or reclining. Those that ob- jected were informed they faced sum- mons by not yielding their favorite newspaper. The reason behind the move is that after weekend holiday the beach is filtered with papers, so you can't blame the authorities. Connecticut's several public bathing beaches also are patrolled as vigorously as this, but it's to the advantage of those who patronize them as they are spotlessly clean and so are the nearby pavilions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27

on all activities '"
 which affect the community in the eyes of the Republican and the American the administration is wrong. And strange to say 1t is most wrong when 1t pursues a pol- icy which the censors of Printers Alley advocate. For example, the Terrible Twins have been screeching, in season and out of season, morning and evening, for contracts on city work to be allot- ted on a basis of competitive bid- ding. The re-paving jobs now under way around the city were let to the lowest bidders. The jobs are being done by the lowest bidders. And still the Republican is not satisfied. Not only is 1t dis satisfied but 1t sees in the adop- ton of the very system it has roared for just another pre-elec- ton trick of the administration to get itself returned to office in Oc- tober. The reason? The contrac- tors obligate themselves to em- ploy local labor whenever possible to do so. That in the jaqndiced viewpoint of the Republican con- stitutes a plot against the taxpay- CTS. Residents of Waterbury should not be hired to work If there is anyone from outside who wants a job. The last person to get consideration when work is to be had is the home-towner. And this from newspaper which can thank local residents for its unfor- tunate existence. Bite the hand that Is feeding you" Is the invari- able slogan of the carpet bagger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27

We'll, Arkansas decided that it wouldn't follow what has come to be known as precedent in the question of electing suc- cessors to senators and representatives. Some years ago Mrs. Hattie Caraway succeeded her late husband in the U. s. Senate to be the first woman to hold full term of office in that body. Other widows have succeeded their husbands in the House of Representatives and in state and local offices, too. When Senator Joseph Robinson of Arkansas died move was started to nominate and elect his widow, but the democrats have just nominated Governor Carl E. Bailey for the office and in all likelihood he will be elected
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27
A Book a Day
Study of a Big Man
 Living in a Big Age

Until John T. Flynn wrote Gods Gold", the story of the late John D. Rockefeller had not been really handled as a definitive biography. But Gods Gold" was written while the great financier still lived. Now comes John D. Rockefeller" (Wins- ton, $1.50), to deal in retrospect with the life of the richest man of modern time. And B. F. Winkelman, the author, has done a notable job. Author of Carnegie, Prick" and other biog- raphies of these times, this Philadel- phia lawyer portrays Rockefeller as "a big man in a big age"
 The century through which Rock efeller lived was not an ordinary century. When he was born in 1889, people were just beginning to ex- pertinent with machinery. He saw the coming of electric power, the telephone, the gas engine, the mo- ton picture, the radio, airplane and other inventions.
 He saw all this - and outlived HIS B0IleThtlOtl. kk1il, k2dEEaLllhtAp MOE~ gan, Prick, Carnegie, Flagler, Rog- CTS, Andrews. Brewster, Archbold, bedford, Moffett, Mckinney, the group of men who were his partners and associates, all preceded him in death. Moreover, Rockefeller out lived the libel of those earlier years.
 That is the thesis of Winkel- mans exhaustive book. At l6, Rockefeller tramped the. streets for weeks to find Q job. At 30, he ruled the Kingdom of Oil. At 70, he stood condemned by the Su- preme court-the most hated man In America. Yet at his passing, at e7, he was mourned as World i Citizen No. 1" = the "best-loved and most generous of all philan- thropists."
 Withal, MT. Winkelman seems to have escaped no detail of the life of the worlds greatest, money maker. Thirty-eight illustrations, cartoons of the times. Rockefeller quotations enrich the book. It Is eminently valuable as study of 2 great builder in q great era. = P. c. ?.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27


 Republican members of the com mittee looked on with ill-concealed delight while democrats, complete ly unabashed, openly pleaded for party harmony.
 Vice-President Garner, just ar- rived from the Robinson funeral, was the chief pleader. He told his democratic colleagues, in ef- feet, that 1t was a question of the party or the bill, and let's stand by the party.
 "I want to do anything that can be done to help the coun- try" Garner told the Judiciary Committee, "but I also want to save the democratic party from a bust-up. That isn't going to do any of us democrats any good. The President Is licked and he knows 1t. But don't let's bloody his nose."
 Reprisals Out
 This remark was directed at Senator Ed Burke. The irre- concilable Nebraskan, who three years ago was elected as "100 per cent Roosevelt supporter" wanted the opposition to fight to the last ditch against any kind of a judicial measure, even one re- lating to lower court procedure.
 we can work out . bill that will satisfy everybody" con- tinued the vice president. q told Senator Wheeler to write his own ticket. I meant that; the Administration means 1t. Let's get together and stop all this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27
Fantastic?

There have been all sorts of reports and stories about the disappearance or the noted aviatriX, Amelia Earhart, ana her navigator, Fred Noonan, in the mid ile of the broad Pacific Ocean few weeks ago. Great efforts were made to track down the source of the faint radio signals that were heard about the time that her plane was scheduled to land on a tiny ocean island. Even the United States Navy rushed its great airplane carrier, the Lexington, to the scene so that a swarm of airboatS might be cata- quilted into the skies to search nearby waters and islands, Their efforts were III vain.
 Despite all this Encouragement there are many people still in the United States who believe that the lost flyers are safe and sound. Some persons place them on a deserted island or coral atoll in the Pacific. Others believe they are on Japanese sailing vessel not equipped with modern facilities such as radio. It is astonishing how these reports take hold, for we noted over the past weekend clines to this viewpoint and still insists her sister is alive.
 Here is fantastic tale that now is whispered here and there, but to which little official recognizance is given. Miss Earhart and her navigator were on 8 leisurely round-the-world flight, plotting new air channels for future use. It is now claimed that their disappearance was a staged one and that the two flyers are safe and sound in some Pacific island retreat. Their disappearance was staged so that units of the U. s. Navy might test their powers in the Pacific. This was done by rushing destroyers to the scene where the plane was supposed to have plunged and then followed up by the appearance of the Lexington there with it's fleet of airplanes which were certainly given a good workout under what were reported to the press as unfavorable weather con- ditionS.
 We have no reason to believe that Uncle Sam would be part to any such hoax as this even in the interests of na- tional defense and permanent peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27

Now if the weather man would only take matters in his own hands and do something about some nice rain every thing would be fine. We've had pretty good long spell of hot and dry weather, ideal for vacationers. The farmer is next to get attention and right now he craves rain. It's all that is necessary to help the crops along and through what generally is the hottest part of the summer. Rain, let there be rain, not mere showersl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27
Answers To Questions
By Frederick M. Kerby

c. Give the names of the schools that have been associated under the title Berry Schools, Inc, at Mount Berry, Georgia. What is the total enrolment?
 A. Berry college, Martha Berry School for Girls, and Mount Berry School for Boys. The total enroll ment for the session of 1936-37 in all departments was 1900.
 c. Where was the first sky scraper built?
 A. A ten-story steel skeleton building erected by the Home In-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, Wont you set down
 and rest" say, "sit down."

surance company at LaSalle and Adams street, Chicago, H., begun May 1, 1884, and completed in the fall of 1855, was the first Skyscraper. c. What is the slang term for a ten dollar bill?
 A. Sawbuck.
 e. When will the Virginia Dare commemorative stamp be released? |? A. August IS, 1887.
 e. What is the name of the string of islands extending south- ward from Miami, Florida?
 A. The Florida Keys.
 If you want copy of our book let SWIMMING AND DIVING", write the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1912 Thir- teenth Street, Northwest, Wash. ington, D. c. Enclose cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27
Selected Poem
TIDE MUSIC.

(Howard Vinal in the New York Sun) How for an instant like a muted bel The sea hangs idle beyond cove and pier At the hushed tide-line, when no island spell Of crystal falls upon the waiting ear Sandaled no more upon the trackless sand, Music imprints her timeless signature; Softer than silence fallen on the land, The dusk drifts down the doorway of the shore But with the rush of stars a music stirs Dim drums sound softly and there suddenly
 crepes
 Under the moonways, past the pointed frs, sound of silver from the tip asleep: whisper of music soon to ride Upon the burning moonwash of the tide
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27
Suggestion
Current Comment

Long Established tradition and the deep-seated desire of men to perpetuate their own special privi- ileges is about the only thing that keeps woman in the home.
 -Dr. Robert Hoppock. assistant
 director, National Occupation-
 al Conference.
  People do not have dictators mere- ly because they choose to have dic- tators.
 -U. s, Congressman Hatton ".
 Summers, Texas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27


 1. Tn what country was indigo first employed as a dyestuff2
 2. Name the last battle fought in the War of 1912.
 3. What does the Latin phrase "caveat emptor" mean?
 4. To what general family of birds do the falcons belong?
 s. Between which two countries was the Clayton -Bulwer Treaty? 6. Name the author of '"rhe Tempest" ti t.lN 2. What is the difference between interstate commerce, and intrastate commerce2 .@t.t.. r-- 8. Where is the. Kittatinny Moun- tain range? scs Z 'S,-{s' f.a .,. g. What are vertebrate animals? 10. In what year was the war between the U. s. and Spain fought2 ,,.... ....... '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 10:0S D. m. daylight time). Sun rises 5:42 a. m.: sets S:l4 p. m (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 High tide at Milford Wednesday, July 20, 2:50 p. m.; low tide, 9:l4 p. m. (daylight time).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27

known to, ana so thoroughly discounted, by thinking people of the city that 1t seems like 8 waste of effort to call atten- ton to its la test manifesto ton. Nothing the Democratic regime in city hall does is right. On all occasions, on all questions, .. ANaAN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27

Statesmen grouched about those 26,000 Boy Scouts crowding 'em off the streets and out of the Capitol, but might have done worse than turn the House and Senate over to them for few days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27
Contemptible MiSrepreSentatiOn

Not knowing everything about everything as does the Republican, I cannot speak with absolute cer- tainty on the point. I have not read the terms of every contract awarded everywhere in the United States. But I have read many ot them and am informed of more. And I do not know of any place where a municipal construction job Is given out that the contract does not call for the use of local labor whenever possible. Such a requirement. is only fair, decent, and reasonable. Residents of . community who pay taxes, (and what resident does not in some form or otherO have the right to first preference to work on Job being done by that community 1T he or she is able and competent to perform 1t. Only the carpet bag ger denies that right. Only the fault finder who wants to find fault where no just cause exists for doing so challenges the recog- milton of that right by a city gov ernment. It Is because the Demo- cratic city government has recog- nized that right in all due reason that 1t is the victim of another contemptible bit of misrepresenta- ton on the part of the Repuoli- can. ..... ,,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27
Ingrained Aninlosity

The ingrained animosity of the Waterbury Republican, and its twin the American, towards the city administration is so well
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27
Just Suppose

Just suppose the city adminis- tration had not made 1t obligatory for the lowest bidder to hire local labor whenever possible. Can you hear the screams of rage from Printers Alley? Here is Water- bury spending thousands upon thousands of dollars of the tax payers money to repave the streetsl Here are thousands Of local men and youths able, ready,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27
TENSE IN CAPITOL HISTORY
A DREW PEARsou

Washington, July 27-To those who sat in the secret Senate Judiciary Committee meeting which finally buried the Supreme Court bl it of the most dramatic sessions ever held on Capitol Hill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27

fighting. We want to be brothers once more."
 What about political repris- als?" demanded Senator Pat McCarron, who must run for reelection next year and is un- der hot fire in Nevada.
 There will be none of that so far as my influence can pre- vent it," Garner replied. we don't want war; we want peace. Cause of Fear
 Two reasons underlie the ap- prehension of the anti-court bill crowd:
 1. Fear that the Supreme Court next term may go old Guard again and throw out irn- port liberal measures.
 Invalidation of the Holding Company Act, or denial of thu governments right to lend money to states and communi- ties to build power plants, would be certain to boomerang against the oppositionists. Either would give Roosevelt 8 powerful weapon against the group that has now defeated him.
 2. The bitter attacks of the antis against the President may encourage rivals to take the field against them using these personal slams as an issue. Some of the antis now wish privately that they hadn't been so vituper- ative against Roosevelt. For while he took a terrific trounc- ing, the antis admit that his personal popularity is little im- paired.
 Alphonse and Gaston
 Wheeler and Burke outdid each other in exchanging congratula- a- tons on their victory. As they emerged from the Judiciary Com mittee meeting, Wheeler an- nounced to the throng of news men: -,
 Boys, all the credit belongs to Burke. He did a great job. He made a great fight. He Is Q great democrat. It is his vic- tory.
 "Not at all," protested Burke, grinning broadly. Burt Wheeler the man who should get the credit. He was our leader. It's his victory"
 "Just 8 minute broke in a. reporter, (which of you is AL phonse and which Gaston. EcOnOmizerS
 None have been more clamor- ous in their demands for govern ment economy than Senators Jo- siah Bailey of North Carolina and Royal s. Copeland of New York. In season and out of season they have dinned on this refrain. But after the President vetoed the low interest rates on federal land bank mortgages. on the ground that 1t was a $40,000,000 raid on the treasury, among those who voted to override his veto were the two great economy shouters Bailey and Copeland.
 Merry-G Round
 Apparently not satisfied with the New Deals army of publicity experts, Thad H. Brown, federal communications commissioner, has engaged as his own publicity agent Thomas R. Shipp, Inc. '. White House gardener William Reeves says that e re-landscaping of the south grounds of the White House is in prospect. The formal rose garden and the bed of hardy per- ernials are too severe to suit the President =. One of the ablest officials in the National Labor Relations Board is young Scots- man, Malcolm Ross, who looks and talks like actor Leslie Howard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27
BY WAY of NO HARM
 by James William FitzPatrick
- by ----

The comments opinions and conclusions appearing below those of the writer They necessarily those of editors of THE DEMOCRAT they construed invariably reflection Oe their vewpOintD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27

It makes Japan uneasy when our big aircraft carrier gets so close to Asia, but the Chinese don't mind
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27
What Happens


 What happens when local resi- dents are employed on a job like the re-paving contract? The wages they receive are spent with local merchants, local butchers and bakers and candlestick makers who in turn spend a per- .centage of 1t on advertising in 10. cal newspapers like the Republi- can. And to satisfy Its ancient grudge against the Hayes admin istration for no valid reason at all. the Republican whets 1t by at tacking indirectly the interests of its own advertisers who are prof| iting by the use of local labor whenever possible by the repay ing contractors. But that is only one phase of the misrepresenta- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27
A Thought for Today

Then the priests the Levites arose and blessed the people: and their voice was heard, and thelr prayer came up to his holy dwelling place. even unto heaven-H Chronicles 3O:27.
 No man ever prayed heartily without learn ing something.-Emerson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27
est ' Q UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27

and willing to W0rk lt given the opportunity! And here is the city administration permitting Q con- tractor to ignore their existence by importing workers from afarl Boy, how the Republican and the American would ring the changes on that theme. I suspect that the scratchy irritation evident in Printers Alley is due entirely to the fact that the Hayes adminis- tration has done it's best to protect the welfare of the citizens of Wa terbury by seeing to 1t that when, as, and if they are able to do the work available that they get the first whack at it.
 No Distinction
 What seems 10 me the indica- tion of the complete dishonesty of the Republicans editorial com- plaint last Saturday morning $ to be found in a comparison with its own news story in the same is- sue and on the same subject. A reporter from the Republican in- terviewed Thomas P. Kelly, the mayors executive secretary, about the protests against the result of the enforcement of the local labor section of the paving contracts. This result is that applicants for work on the construction go to city hall to have their residence qualification okayed. Which ter- rible thing. according to the pro- test makers q give you three guesses who they are), has turned His Honor,s office into an employ ment bureau for common lahorers. MT. Kelly explained that the ap- plicants for work, upon verifica- ton of their local residence, were given letters to that effect to be shown the contractors. No distinc- tion between Republican and Democrat applicant was made or connsidered. If the applicant was a resident he got his letter. If he was not a resident he did not get his letter. Perfectly frank and above board. And altogether in keeping with past custom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-27

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The Washington times., 1937-10-22
WfysPoor
On PayoH;
Legal Teu

CHICAGO, Oct. % (C.TP.SO.
MenI Assert your manhood. Don't
be too trusting. Keep your pay
checks and pay the bills. Don't
saddle financial responsibility on
your wives. If you do it's your
own fault If you lose.
Judge Philip j. Finnegan gave
this advice in granting the request
for a IS week temporary alimony
for Mrs. Mabel Fox, 80.
During their one month Of mar.
riage, the husband. Alfred Fox,
complained he turned over his pay
check so Mrs. Fox could pay the
bills. But after she left him DC.
tober 10, Fox said he found she
had kept the money and that ne
owed $500. Mrs. Fox's divorce
bill alleges cruelty.
The Washington times., 1937-10-22

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The Washington times., 1937-10-22
Policeman Injured
Subduing Maniac

CHICAGO, Oct. % U.N.S0-Pa-
trolman Edward Smurawski was
recovering today from a bullet
wound in his leg after being &C
cidentlly shot by a fellow-police-
man while the two were fighting
to subdue a demented man.
The Washington times., 1937-10-22
MISSING BOY, 8,
FEARED RESTING
IN LAKE CRAVE
Heir TraiIed to Dock
By BIoodhounds

JAMESTOWN, N. Y, Oct. 20
UNs0.-A watery grave was
feared today to hold the answer
to the mysterious disappearance
Tuesday of three-year-old Timothy
Heer.
After a thorough but futile
search Of the countryside had been
made by q force Of more than
1900 American Legionnaires, Boy
Scouts, police, Omen and volun-
teer neighbors, bloodhounds led
the SearcherS to q dock at Lake
Chautauqua, only $50 yards from
the magnificent estate Of Tins
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Leo ]. Heer.
LAKE Is DRAGGED
Searchers were forced to the
conclusion that the child had
fallen into the icy, springfield
waters. The lake was being
dragged today, although this had
been done previously without re-
suit.
When the bloodhounds were
brought here by State police, they
were taken first to the Heer home.
After shifting clothing that be-
longed to Tim, they proceeded
straight to the dock, where the
water is six feet deep.
DEGENERATES QUIZZED
This checked partly with the
report Of Floyd Marsh, caretaker
of a nearby estate. Marsh said
he saw Tim shortly before noon
Tuesday, walking along with his
dog. Marsh said the boy headed
away from the lake, not toward it.
Meanwhile detectives did not en-
tirely abandon their earlier theo-
ries that the boy might have been
kidnapped or attacked by a degen-
crate. Police continued to ques-
ton several known degenerates,
and an eight-State alarm was
sent out for an automobile stolen
here Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1937-10-22
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