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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-17
All for Each

Speaking of the search for Amelia Ear hart and Captain Noonan, New York Times writer recalls Tennyson's com ment on Natures methods "So careful of the type she seems, so careless of the single life" Nature is willing to sacri- flee any number of individuals to pre- serve the species. It is true especially of insects and other low forms of life, but also of animals, including the human race.
 But man, the writer reminds us, reverses this policy. Two are lost and in the chance of saving their lives we risk the lives of thousands in vast search for them. We do the same sort of thing ln many other ways. "We are careful of the single life and apparently indifferent to what happens to the race as whole"
 It seems true. And it comes, perhaps, from lack of imagination. We are inter ested in persons or personalities. We easily fix our attention on the individual ln peril, or on small groups. It is harder tO labor for a million or billion people than for one or two. And the rare souls nat have the imagination, devotion and nng-range view to labor for the public, or nations, for mankind as whole, are .Ikely to be called impractical visionaries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-17
Bir Vacation Year

Ocean travel is 30 per cent heavier this year than last. The summer rush began earlier than usual because of the corona tion, but that event is not to be credited with all the increase. Many crossing the Atlantic have gone to other countries than England and many who have Eng land on their itinerary planned their trips to miss the May crush in London.
 It all sounds very impressive, particu- larly the fact that 65, ,000 passengers left ports of the United States and Canada between January and April 30, with big sailings still to come. But compare those thousands with the millions who visit our own national parks and the other millions who cross the northern border to enjoy Canadas lakes and woods and rivers.
 The advice to "See America First" eX- pressed the fear that too much American money and attention went to Europe. If that ever was true it is hardly so now. With industry taking up the custom of giving employees vacations with pay, this domestic travel is bound to increase. Hence travel is big business - and a mutually beneficial one for the vacation CTS and those who serve them along the way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-17

Frank A. Newton or the Commonwealth and Southern Corporation had some com ments recently in the Financial World on the IVA and government ownership of utilities in general. He was opposed to both and among the things that he sad in criticism was that if private utilities were given the same advantages as IVA they could undersell IVA rates by 25 per cent. We don't doubt that in the least, but if they had IVA privileges, whatever they may be, they wouldn't be private utilities, but government-sponsored. May be in time even IVA rates will be 25 per cent lower than now. Who knows?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-17

This bears out the Fire Marshals claim, made some months ago following a local fire. At the time he pointed out in his report that some difficulty had been experienced by the fire department in fighting the blaze because so many au- tomobiles were parked along the curb near the scene of the blaze. A recent bulletin from the National Board of Fire Underwriters says that automobile park ing on streets is now one of the greatest menaces to effective fire service" We believe that, for we have seen how often- times motorists will even disregard the law that says no parking within cer- tain distance of fire-hydrant. This ought to include poles on which fire alarm boxes are located, too. It's easy for a car or truck to obscure an alarm box and thus slow up prompt response by the department. Here's something to be studied among the other puzzling traffic problems
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accomplished 1t the second time, and fled to Paris.
 Friend of StaIin
 It was in Paris, and Vienna that Troyanoysky laid the real founda- ton for his future career. Tn the Latin Quarter he met Lenin, also in exile, and at one time shared furnished apartment with Stalin. Troyanovsky lived aboard for seven years, working with Lenin to plot the overthrow of the Czar.
 At last, in 1917, their efforts were successful. TroyanOvslky shot back to Russia to command Q battery of artillery in cleaning up the last remnants of the World war, serving on the s0uthe-western front against the Austrian and German armies.
 After the end of the war, how ever, Troyanovsky found himself not in complete sympathy with the Bolshevik cause. He be- longed to the Menshevik branch of the revolution, which advocated a milder form of socialism. So for organizing workmen's move ment of Mensheviks he was irn- prisoned by the Bolsheviks on June IS, 1918, later being re- leased, but re-arrested on two more occasions.
 At this time he was one among millions in Moscow. No one even heard of him, least of all dreamed that some day he might become Soviet Ambassador to the United States. And probably 1t was only a chance meeting with Stalin on a street corner In 1921 which made Troyanovsky what he is today.
 stain recognized the old friend and roommate of the Paris Latin Quarter, and soon made him President of the Board of Directors of the State Trading Corporation tGostorg), which handles all Russian trade with foreign countries. This was a post of tremendous import ance.
 From 1t, in 1927, Troyanovsky jumped to Tokio; where he be- came Soviet ambassador to Japan until 1893. Then after a very brief interval as vice chairman Uf the State Planning Commission. relations were resumed with thS United States and he was made ambassador to Washington.
 As such, as far as outside ob servers could ascertain, he was very loyal, faithful and hard-work- ing representative of the Soviet Union. Probably he was giy- en more State Department snums than any other diplomat in years, but he never became soured or embittered.
 He never criticized the State Department even among hls closest friends. He went hls own smiling way, just as cheer fully as he sailed for Russia the other day to face q very un- certain future.
 May that future be brighter than the gossip of Wash ington would have us believe. Am- basSador Troyanovsky. and what ever 1t may be. we salute you
 Copyright, 1887. by United
 Feature Syndicate. Incl
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Answers To Questions
By Frederick M. Kerby

c. How is the Committee for In- dustrial Organization financedP
 A. At the present time, 1t is sup- ported by voluntary contributions from Its member unions.
 e. Describe the Golden Gate bridge that was recently opened in California.
 A. It is a single decked suspen- sion bridge with two piers, and total length of 9,266 feet; the main span being 4,200 feet long. The two towers are TAG feet high each, and the clearance of the bridge deck above water is 22o feet. It Is a toll bridge.
 e. How shall I use "sit" and "set" in the following sentence: {: The pail has - there since 1t was - there, and is still - there9
 A. The pail has sat there since 1t was set there and is still sitting there.
 c. How old is Jimmy Foxx, and when did he enter the major leaguesp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-17
Selected Poem
SINGING BROOK

(N1innette S. Carper in the New York sun) We've made simple cabin in the wood A "Lodge"-a place to merely sleep and eat And we shan't strive to keep 1t overneat. We want the sun and air to do us good, We want to look for beauty and adore The thrilling warbling of the thrush and wren, We want to wander free and not care when We must return to do some hated chore. And when we take friend she, too must play, And not stick in the house to groom the walls, One who will listen when 8 wild bird calls, Who knows the names of flowers and will sit Upon a rock and hear the Singing Brook And never give the whirling clock look.
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eSsCOmment|
GRADE CROSSINGS TAKE FOUR
 MORE LIVES
Bridgeport Times -stap

Proof that the General Assembly which. some few years ago, repealed the law requiring the New Haven Railroad to eliminate certain mum. Der of grade crossings in the state every year was certainly in error is again given by the accident in New ington last Friday night.
 The situation: An automobile ap- preaching the tracks, unprotected by crossing bars; its driver halting for one train, but unaware of an- other train approaching at a high rate of speed in the opposite direc- ton.
 The result: Four people killed in. stantly.
 The remedy: At least crossing gates and an operator on every crossing in the state; preferably, of course, elimination of all crossings.
 Unprotected grade crossings should not be tolerated any longer in Con. necticut.
 Incidentally, by the time the rail- road gets through with the death damage suits 1t Is likely to face as q result of this accident, 1t will prob ably have incurred an expense which would have paid the salary of q gateman for years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-17

Disposition of Settlers Village is pug zling one. While there undoubtedly IS much sentiment for its retention, the practical side of most people indicates that the tercentenary exhibit is doomed. We would like to see the village retained and maintained but until someone can advance plan for doing so in such way that no needless expense to the city or any individual is involved we must admit that looms as as white elephant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-17
T est Y o U 2 Knowledge
Can you answer seveV of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

1. Name the smallest of the tnaj- or planets.
 2. What role did Douglas Fair banks play in the motion picture, "The Iron Mask?"
 3. Which is the smallest of the five Great Lakes?
 {. Who was Pierre Louys?
 s. Name the dog in Greek myth ology, who guarded the entrance to the lower world.
 6. What government department has supervision over the Coast Guard?
 [. In which southwestern state is the Painted Desert7
 c. Does the piston of an engine stop at the top of its stroke?
 Q. What is the purpose of cen. tTe-board in Q small sailing boat7
 10. Near which city is the Mount of Olives?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-17
By J. 2. D.

1t was decided to place those on sale during the last three days of the exhibition. The government had kept the reserve in order to offset any emergency such as fire or some other manner in which the stamps might be defaced or destroyed. It was possible then to satisfy all who asked for or or- dered the stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-17

A. He was born at Sudlersville, Maryland, October 22, 1907, and be- gan his major league baseball ca reer in 1925 with the Philadelphia Athletics.
 c. Is 1t possible to receive in- toxicating liquor from abroad by mall?
 A. All such liquor is immediate ly withdrawn from the mall and turned over to the collector of cus- toms.
 c. How many banks are in the United States?
 A. As of January 1, 1897. there were l6,628.
 Q. Does the Constitution pre- scribe any qualifications for justices of the U. s. supreme court?
 A. No.
 Q. Name the tangos that were PidJCb III biiV ItOtiOit PtSvuiO 1AAo tory Is Made at Night"
 A. La Cumparsita," "Adios, Muchachos" and "El Choclo."
 c. What Is the derivation of the word "wedding?"
 A. The word "wed" m q n t money, houses. cattle, anything that was used to buy wife. From wed, the idea of pledging, or wedding the bride was evolved. The derivation indicates woman's position in early marital arrangements.
 If you want . copy of our book let FAMOUS COMPOSERS" write the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1912 Thlr. teenth Street, Northwest, Wash. igton, D. 0. Enclose cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-17
In New York
By GEORGE ROSS

New York.-Six burlesque houses have set out on shaky new careers without benefit of the strip-tease.
 Damosels enter in organdie blouses and pink pantIes-and walk of In organdie blouseS and pink panties. Comedians tell jokes that have soaked for a month in soap-suds. The blues singers warble lyrics shoplifted from Nursery Rhymes; and out in the lobby impresarios beat their breasts and their heads against the wells and wall that they can't keep 1t clean and clean up.
 Well, they must. The half dozen temples of the erstwhile burleSque have been reopened under nlu- nicipal control, and the commits sioner of licenses keeps @ vigilant eye on the shows.
 But the old burlesquers are mo- body's fools and remaining on the fringes of the law is trick they have learned by trade. So they've just originated and developed the dress-tease, which, If the commits sioner of licenses really wants to know, is just as titillating as the strip-tease. The new specially is a reverse of the old one. The leading lady now comes out, with enough scanty attire to get by and works her way into fash ionable evening gown in five easy stages. There Is nothing in the new code that says she can't dress in public, providing she doesn't start with a nude foundation.
 It will take a little while to catch on and the new art requires a little time to perfect. But the dress tease is on the way and soon the old burlesque hounds will find that watching thep rirna donna conceal her charms can be as alluring as watching her reveal them.
 Galaxy of Talent
 Dick Rogers and Larry Hart are coming back to Broadway to pre- pare the words and music for the next George M. Cohan play. The producer of their new work, for which Moss Hart and George s. Kaufman wrote the story, will be Sam H. Harris.
 They've worked for Sam be- fore and know his habits pretty well. Wherever he goes, they re- late, he makes 1t point to deco rate the place himself. If he is visiting a hotel for the week -end, he brings his own wall pictures. He likes place to have a nice, honey Harris air about 1t. His office at the Music Box is a great show window, alive with excessively curved chairs, and with photographs of all the authors, composers, ac- tors and actresses whose careers he has sponsored.
 Front Page" News
 Broadway Hurly-Burly: Tn . pullman car tete-a-tete with . fellow traveller, Ben Hecht confided that Charles MacArthur and he had severed their writing coflnec- tions. as hinted here. They're still friends, however.
 Even simone simons picture employers thought that she was ar. irving on the Normandie the other day until they went down irl the cutter to meet her and found that the Gallic actress was moi aboard. She cancelled passage a' the last minute in order to prolone her vacation in France.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-17

Teresa Verzotto gave birth to triplets a year ago and to twins in June, and the five arrivals appar- ently are enjoying life with her four other children at Adria, Italy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-17

After the Agricultural Department gets its ever-normal granary, we'd all like to have an ever-nornal cupboard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-17

CCC workers are now planting trees to prevent erosion in the Petrified Forest in the Southwest. Contrary to some reports they are not planting petrified trees
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-17
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 5: 34 a. nn.; sets s:22 p. m. (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 High tide at Milford Sunday, July IS, S:S0 c. m; low tide, 2:O7 D. m. daylight time).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-17
IN DREW HARs0M

WASHINGTON, July IT. -- So silently that Wash ington scarcely missed him. the Soviet Ambassador to the United States sailed for Russia last week Mystery surrounds his sudden departure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-17

China has ordered the speeding of construction of the 17O-mile rail- way between Chuchow and Kweil- ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-17
Philatelic NezQ,S

Transatlantic Mail Service to Become Reality Before Close of 1937-Coronation Stamps Set ting Unexpected Sales Records-Exorbitant
 Prices Charged for Series.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-17

ToDAY's COMMON ERROR Never say, Let us stand firmly
 in defense of our position;
 say, stand firm ln defense"
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that the organization has pro-
tected both the jobs and salaries
of Government employees.
Federal Trade Elects
Federal Trade Commission
Lodge, No. 365, has elected Thomas
w. Mitchell as president. Its
other officers are Albert j. Novak.
Mae r. Murray and Homer H.
Henry, vice presidents; Anna Nor
ton, secretary; Beatrice Vein
field, treasurer; Hadley Blonien,
sergeant-at-armS; Edward L.
Smith and Helen T. Shaw, execu-
tive committee; Anna T. Kahler
and Fred H. Magruder, auditing
committee; Albert ]. Novak, Roy
S. Ramsey and Anna B. Lechner,
delegates to the District depart
ment, with Anna Boyle, William
L. Haigh and Anna Morton, alter
nate delegates.
Popular Miss
Dorothy L. Dockterman, Of 1880
r st. N. W., Apartment 72S, who
does her daily stint as a stenog-
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3 LEGION POSTS
INDUCT HEADS

BETHESDA, Md, Aug. II.
James B. Fitzgerald, former fl
nance officer of the Bethesda
Chevy Chase American Legion Post
and recently elected president Of
the Southern Maryland District Of
the Legion, will officiate at three
installation ceremonies scheduled
for this week. ..
He will install officers Of the
Cheverly Post tomorrow night,
Barber.Briggs Post at Gathers
burg, Md. Friday night and Fort
George Meade Post, at Fort Meade,
Saturday night.
Fitzgerald announced today that
a membership campaign will be
inaugurated soon in ali posts with
in his district, in an effort to In.
crease the Legion membership by
several hundred.
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PLEA FOR men
PUT ON PAROLE

Continued from Local Page)
midst of wretchedness and mis-
cry.
such conditions prevailing
among a substantial part Of our
population are not only q prolific
cause Of crime but a serious
handicap to successful parole
work. Too often we are obliged
to keep young men lncarcerated
whom we could safely parole If
a decent home and job were
available.
There is a tendency to deal
with the manifestations OF crime
and with the treatment Of criml.
nails instead of striking at the
underlying causes. Many Of the
young men at Lorton have never
had reasonable opportunity to
become good citizens.
26 REVOKED
During the fiscal year the Board
had under its supervision 1853
paroled men, and of this group 26
paroles were revoked, II commit
ting new crimes
The Board also supervised 659
"conditionally" released prisoners
who terminated their minimum"
sentences.
Board members indicated the
parole staff is inadequate, and
pointed out that the District saves
approximately $4,000 mainte'
nance in costs by paroling men.
while the costs Of the parole Sys'
tenn last year was only $4,000.
Additional clerical help for the
parole system was asked.
THE use Of inmates for Cleri-
cal parole work at the reforma-
tory now necessary because of
limited employed personnel, re-
suits in the discrimination
throughout the reformatory Of
confidential information from
our records and Is undesirable
from every viewpoint" the re-
port states.
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BUSINESS men
FISH THURSDAY

Newly elected officers Of the
Parkview Business Mems Associa-
ton will be honored with q fish
ing trip to Solomons Island on
Thursday.
M. C. Schwartz is the new presi-
dent: D. E. Nichols, first vice
president; Theodore Lohmyer, Sec
ond vice president; ]. J. zaltrow,
treasurer, and J. M. Basso, Secre-
tary.
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Overseas Planes
Gather in u. S. Port

PORT WASHINGTON, Aug. II
QN.SD.-The seaplane base Of
this Long Island Villages today
took on the aspect Of grand cen
trail station" as international COM
mercial flying activity hit q new
peak.
Riding at anchor was the Ger
man Seaplane. Nordmeer. which
arrived here yesterday following
a transatlantic survey crossing.
Scheduled to land here today from
Foynes, Ireland, is the British fly
ing boat Caledonia after an in
termediate stop at Montreal. En-
route over the Atlantic to Lisbon,
Portugal, via the Azores, is the
American flying boat Clipper.
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Alexandria G. O.P.
To Pick Delegates

ALEXANDRIA, Va. Aug. IT.
Republican voters of this city will
attend a mass meeting at p. m.
tomorrow to elect so delegates and
alternates Il the annual State
convention at Richmond.
The meeting, which will be held
at the George Mason Hotel, was
called by John Barton Phillips.
chairman of the Alexandria Re-
publican committee. The State
convention will be held August %.
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Vince Callahan
Gets Testimonial

NEW ORLEANS. La, Aug. II.
A testimonial from the Kiwanis
Club of the District OF Columbia
has been presented here to Vim
cent F. Callahan, former sales
manager Of Stations WRC and
WNGAL., Of Washington, and now
general manager Of Station SWL,
Of this city.
The presentation was made by
Joseph Schwertz, president Of the
New Orleans Country Club. It
expressed appreciation of services
rendered by Callahan during the
years he was identified with the
work Of the Washington club.
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Fire Record

(Frcm 10 a. m. August 1S to 10 q. m.
August ~
1913 a. m.-17e0 block De Sales St.
". w, automobile.
-. 11:st a. m.-1SOO Eighth st. N. W..
floor.
3:OS p. m.-1O11 St.. N. W., trash.
s:S2 p. m.-1s1l 8 st. N. W., food
on stove.
s:2g p. m.-1SoO block U St. N. W..
automobile,
. s. p. m.-Rear 800 block Eighth
St. n. W., trash.
ll:6t p. m.-Bladensburg Road and
Morse st. n. E., automobile.
sac 4. m.-Naval magazine, need
less.
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speed in taking short hand.
Mechanics Meet
Members Of the Association OF
Federal Mechanics will meet in
the Commerce Building auditori.
UNI at 8 o'clock tonight to discuss
their legislative program. Presi.
dent w. S, Wilson, Treasury,
wants all the members to attend.
Important, he says.
Are you the victim Of discrim.
nation? Being deprived Of just
pay raise, being overturned, receiv'
ing a raw deal or receiving the run
around? Let us attempt conf
Dental correction. District 1000,
branch 210.
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Man on Flying TrGpeze
And if anyone has forgotten
that popular classic Of the saw
dust, "The Man on the Flying
Trapeze," members Of Social Sc
curity Local No. 10, U. F. w. A.,
have just issued a Song Book"
reviving it. Try these words to
the circus tune:
ooh. am a typiSt, my fingers
are fast,
I'm still tipping notes from
the day before last,
I'm very unhappy, I'm feeling
downcaSt!
Oh, I want to be reclassi-
fled"
However, toward the end Of the
book, the Social Security SongsterS
get q bit nasty with a ditty to the
tune Of "a Bicycle Built for Two"
which goes:
"Stengle, Stengle, give us your
answer true,
When all the 1oogeS are KlCkeu
out
What will become Of you?
Out of hundreds of members
You'll be left with the dying
enbers:
But you'll look sweet
In the drivers seat
OF a union built for tWo!"
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Building Permits

ISSUED Within Last 81 Hours)
o. T. W A. Carr, Inc S645-i7 Van
Ness 81. \ W, two dwellings $4,000.
NJ & Batchelder. 4S37 Alton PL n.
W, dwelling. $1,000.
Capital View Realty Co.. 50 Fifty-third
Pl 5. E. 81, 500.
Edward A. Hyde. S323 and $3.50
Twelfth Pl. S. F., two dwellings. $i2,5O
Building Laborers Local No. "A. 525
New Jersey Ave. n. W.. office, $1,000.