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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-11
A Book a Day
Finds Dust Clouds Lack Silver Linings
 RY BRUCE CATION

Don't read "The Tree Falls South" If YOU insist on sweetness, light ana happy-ever-a after climax in your fiction. But if you want to know what life is like in the "dust bowl, and what these recurrent dust storms mean in terms Of plain, eyery-day human suffering-then read the book and ponder over IL.
 For this novel written by Wei li,lgton Roe (Putnam: $2), is blunt and profoundly stirring description of the sort of thing that has been happening to hardWorking, decent, independent Americans ill region where droutli and wind are whip ping prosperous farms to tat- terS.
 MT. Roe shows Us parchcd farming area somewhere i'll west ern Kansas. A long dry spell has baked the young crops and turned topsoil to powder. The winds come to complete the ruin, whirling the dirt away from the fields, filling houses with 1t, leaving the farmers completely destitute.
 OTlVcIl lThilIlC, JlIC iuiHiSio 1J to organize for some sort of pro- test that will bring effective re- lief. Their effort is pitiful fail- ure. It winds up with an unin- tended, meaningless riot in the county seat in which one man is killde, others are jailed. the pro test is choked off-and, by impli- action, the whole region is left to go on slipping unchecked into de- struction.
 Considered strictly as novel, the book has defects. Tragedy is piled on tragedy. hearbreak on hcart- break, with monotonous regularity. But life itself docs precisely that. now and then, and If MT. Roe can- not find any silver lining to the southwcst's dust clouds, the fault may be the dust cloulh', not his.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-11

Even Secretary Perkins' 16-year old daughter has barged into the question.
 The problem first was laid at the feet of tall, astutc Under Sec retary of State Wclles, who promptly passed the buck to the Labor Department.
 One factor which hasetned
 his buck passing was a storm
 of Catholic protests. The Ad-
 ministrati0n was being deIuged
 with complaints that the Basque
 children were to be educated
 in "COmmunistic" homes, and these complaints continued even though Basque priests were to accompany them.
 Miss Perkins, on receiving the unwclcome gift from the State Department, first was inclined to say No. She looked at it pure ly from the grounds of profes- Sional child welfare.
 She was supported in this view by Miss Grace Abbott, former heat of the Labor Departments Chil- dren's Bureau, who telegraphed Katharine Lenroot, present head of the Bureau, that the bringing of Basque children to the United States was extremely unwise," since reunion in their own homes was the main objective"
 k-PaSSing H
 However, Miss Perkins held a conference with the Committee on Basque children. It was at tended by Mary Simkhovitch, prominent social worker, and close friend of Mrs. Roosevelt; Helen Hall, head of the Henry Street Settlement: young Bill Dodd, son of the ambassador to Germany: and Frank Bohn, son-in-law of Dan Roper.
 Miss Perkins brought along her young daughter, who barged into the conversation in support of her mother. "The Basque chill dren should be kept nearer their home," she opined sagely.
 However, the committee pro- duced a telegram from the Duchess of Athol in England showing that European faciliteis for caring for the children already were overtaxed. So finally, Miss Perkins passed the buck back to the State Department.
 And on It's sedate doorstep the Basque babies now rest.
 NOTE-Rep. John Mccormack, of Massachusetts, chief congress sional lobbyist for Cardinal o. Cornell of Boston, is passing out word that he has the Basque baby problem in the bag, that the state department has given private promises that not one of them ever will set foot or baby car riagc on American shores.
 Wagner vs. LaGuardia
 Reports and rumors to the con- trary, Senator Bob Wagner will not be a candidate against Fi- orcllo LaGuardia for mayor Of New York. Not only does Wagner ucolTc CO TClIlhuI III IliC oShdIC OuV even if he didn't, he regards La- Guardia too highly to oppose his reelection.
 When Bronx and Brooklyn boss cs Ed Flynn and Frank Kelly urged the President to induce Wagner to run, he replied: Why should I? Bob is too valuable q man in the senate"
 Wagner-C COnnery Act
 Chairman Bill Connery of the House Labor Committee is one oe the most conscientious men in Congress, also an ardent union partisan-and he wants the world to know 1t.
 Frequently during the hearings on the new wage-hour regulation bill, over which Connery and Sena- tor Hugo Black are presiding, reference is madcd to the Wagner Labor Disputes Act And every time that happens Connery quict- ly interjects--
 "The Wagner COnnery set, pleasei"
 NOTE-New Yorks Senator Bob
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-11

was taken to the buryin g ground without the customary circus parade a t t c h ments. There was no pageant of pro- ducers mounted on elephants leading the fu- neral cortege:
 no sound-reel pageant, gotten up in a hurry, depicting Amer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-11

The fame of Cape Cod has been sung from one end of the nation to the other. Now the WPA has put it down in black and white. The Federal Writers Project has just issued 403 page book in the American Guide Series extolling the virtues of Cape Cod Many interesting facts of history are crammed into the book and it should be eagerly sought by those who like to visit the Cape and delve into its intimacies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-11

by crops for which no equivalent is returned to the soil, and by erosion. Without more intelligent soil policies, says Dr. Lipman, we shall drift into the situ- ation of China.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-11

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-11

1. What is a shadow?
 ?. Tn which state were the great est number of battles fought dur ing the Civil War? e3Hs
 3. In which body of water is the Isle of Man?
 4. Where is Duke University
 s. Name the lake that is the source of the Susquefanns River.
 6. On which continent is Bolivia?
 T. Who wrote the novel. "VanitJ Fair?"
 8. In what year did Robert Full tons first steamboat navigate tn Hudson to Albany?
 9. Who was John Hahbcl tOn'
 10. What Is the name of the fur nacc fitted with a bellows used bl blaeksmiEhs?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-11
A Thought for Today

For with what judgment ye judge. ye shall ne judged and with what measure yc mete, it snaH be measured to you again. Matthew 7:2
 The scat of knowledge is in the head Of Wis dom in the heart. We sure to judge wrong If we do not feel right.-Hazlitt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-11

e. Where was the dirigible U. 8. Los Angeles constructed?
 A. Friedrichshafen, Germany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-11
Sect Perkins Lays Basque
 Children In State Dept Lap
Daily
 s Washington
anA ROBERT q ALLEN
V DREW PEAKS0H

WASHINGTON, June II. - The problem of bringing 800 Basque children into the United States has been ing a lot of inner administration headaches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-11

Now that "Bumbling Baldwin" IS quietly inferred in the House of Lords, who'll humble for John Bull?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-11

Same old trouble in this supposedly free country. Everybody wants to boss everybody else.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-11
BY WAY of NO HARM
 by James William FitzPatrick

1.-The opinions those of te writer necessarily those of the construed invariably
 Q reflection of their VlewpOnt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-11
Enr Once

For Once
 For once the funeral of a motion picture star has been conducted with some regard for common de- cency. The late Jean Harlow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-11
Just a Bit Tired

From his actions and his words at the close of the legislative session Wednesday night Governor Wilbur L. Cross indicated quite clearly that the last few months had taken their toll from him. His fare well message to the legislators was brief and to the point and closed on such familiar admonition that May you take up your rest somewhere among the hills and valleys of Connecticut State more than three centuries old and yet ever young, never more beautiful than in these warm June days. ...
 "Age cannot wither her, nor
 custom stale
 Her infinite variety.
 "As for myself, I intend to sit for while under the gilded dome and look myself over to see what damage l have received during these last few months, especially these last few days. ..."
 Governor Cross seemed pleased with the radical changes made by the Leglsla- ture in the state government. He fixes the reorganization effected and well he should, for it is something that has been desirable for a long time. He is also pleased with the Governors and Legls- iative Councils, not to mention the addl- tional powers accorded the office of gov ernor something he has fought for since first being elected to office back in 1850. All in all it would seem as if His Ex- cellency accepted what the legislators had to give him with good grace and made the best of the situation in which he found himself as result of leglsla- tive failures to act.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-11

Q. Where is the highest point in West Virginia?
 A. Spruce Knob, Pendleton coun- ty, 4,860 feet above sea level.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-11
Triumph of Genius

The uay the curtain was rung down on Valentines last public appearance Gertrude Ederle made her triumphal return from swim ming the English Channel. Miss Ederle's daddy ran butcher shop on Columbus Avenue adjacent to the site of Camp5ell's Waking Parlors and Gertrude was a neighborhood favorite. So Colum- bus Avenue, torn between agony over Valentino's passing and joy over the Ederle success, was at a loss how to do the right thing by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-11
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 1O51 p. m daylight timc) Sun rises 5.20 a. m,; sets 8.23 D. m daylight timeD
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-11
T est Y O UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers. ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-11
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say. "The people which you saw" say, whom you saw"

A. Yes.
 o. Is citizenship a requisite for receiving old age pension in all the states?
 A. It is a requisite in practically all states granting such pensions. It is also required for states quail flying for assistance from the federal government under the social secur- fly act.
 Q. How many federal reserve notes are in circulation?
 A. AS of March 3l, 1887, there were $4,464,4l6,888 outside of the United States treasury. Of this amount $325, ,786 335 was held by fed eral reserve banks and agents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-11

Q. Am I related to the brother in-law of my brother -in-law? A. No.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-11

the living and the dead. It was a problem to vex the ingenuity of the most adroit but 1t was final- ly solved. A banner of the polit- ical campaign model. was strung from one side of Columbus Ave- nue to the other. On t in letters so big the eyes of Blind Tom could not miss them was this magnifi iccnt triumph of genius:--
 GOOD BYE, RUDY!
 WELCOME, TRUDY."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-11

Copyright, 1937,, by United Features Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
A Thought for Today
More Landing Fields

During the rest of 1887 we can expect to hear a lot of talk about increasing the number of airports in Connecticut. Only last Saturday news article stated that twenty emergency landing fields were being sought. Approval had already been given to their construction by city and state authorities, not to mention alr- craft concerns. The news was contained in legislative happenings, as a bill to the effect was introduced in the General Assembly.
 The main purpose of the emergency landing fields is to provide the state Wltn an adeouate means of defense in case or war. It is claimed that if we enter another world struggle Connecticut Will be focal point of enemy planes, due to our manufacturing plants. This was supposed to be true, too, during the World War and there were enemy scares then, but none of them held water. We wonder if we aren't getting alarmed before there is cause for alarm.
 We don't wish to be accused Of not desiring to protect this state against the enemy in case of war. Quite the contrary is true. But where is the enemy? Where is the war? It hasn't arrived yet; It isn't certain that Uncle Sam will be ln- veigled into war if one does come along. And if we are plunged into war, the only place where planes could conveniently launch successful attack on Connecti- cut would be Canada. The only other way they could attack would be from ships off the Atlantic coast. This is almost as problematical as that they would come from Canada. We may need more airports in Connecticut and this may be a good means of providing them, but we don't intend to be scared into be- lieving that the threat of danger from the air is menacing Connecticut It menaces this state no more than it does any of the other AT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
Tip for Uncle Sam

In the current issue of a magazine, an able economist makes few sage obser- vations He maintains that the coming boom already is on the way. To those who don't care to be taken for ride by it, he offers this advice: Buy tangible, useful, needed things. And lend as little money as you can, unless money-lending is your business"
 This seems bit of common sense that can be needed profitably not only by John Public, but also by Uncle Sam. In the latter's case, however, the last sentence is probably needless, as brutal experience has taught him to ignore the out stretched palms of overseas neighbors.
 He could, though, confine his pur- chases to tangible, useful, needed things" This phrase, for instance, might apply to armaments, but only to such as are needed to defend his domain. Be- yond that point, they may still be tan- gible, but since America intends to enter no more foreign wars, they are hardly useful and necessary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
Public Farms in Germany

Little by little the world sees how radi- cal National Socialism really is. The most startling thing to Americans, perhaps, as Hitler, Goering and the rest work out their intricate system, is their handling of the land problem. They have been inconsistent. They started with policy that seemed to mean restoring the old Prussian system of hereditary estates, by which property passed always to the eld- est son, which would have been strikingly reactionary.
 Lately they have swung around to the principle that land must belong to those who use it, and should go to those who use it best - that is, to farmers who pro- duce most from it. Now they seem to be drifting into complete abolition of private ownership, as understood in free, capital iSt countries.
 Nobody will own land except the state Farmers will merely operate their lands under the government, subject to it's Drders. It may be somewhat like the feudalism of the Middle Ages, except that the government will do more boc-ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
The Drive Is On

Local police are on the alert these days to arrest alleged intoxicated drivers. number of them have already been brought into traffic court and either had their cases disposed of or continued for further deliberation. Most people will welcome any drive that is aimed at reduc- ing highway accidents. However, all accidents are not attributable to drun- ken drivers. In fact, we'll wager the smaller percentage of accidents involve drivers who have imbibed of liquors.
 It may be true that accidents involv- ing intoxicated drivers are on the ln- crease, but it is just as true that unless strenuous efforts continue accidents ln- volving all types of drivers will continue to increase. Only such efforts as are put forth in this state can have practical re- suits, such as fewer deaths and fewer crashes. You can't eliminate all of them, no matter how hard you try. Human nature is human nature, hard to improve upon, particularly where motor operation is concerned.
 It is very easy when a drive is on to be carried away by it. To date there doesn't seem to be any evidence of this locally, but it is possible that cases may turn up where motorists were arrested when they might have been simply given a warning. There is too much variance of opinion on what constitutes a drunken driver to set up fast rules on the subject. People would condemn driver who has one drink; others give him more leeWay. We don't pretend to be an expert, but we do think that as in other cases, circum- stances alter them. Let us be Watchful of safety on our highways and streets, but let us not be overzealous in our efforts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
Ford on Labor

Henry Ford, unquestionably genius in his way, sometimes needs explaining. Somewhat harder than usual to under stand is his description of the Labor Re- lations Act, approved by the Supreme Court, as probably inspired by Wall Street" in "the desperate attempt of the Wall Street crowd to control everything. !" He elaborates in this fashion: "Wall Street wants to stabilize things at some level. They want to create a machine that will turn out as much dividends as possible. They have industry pretty well controlled on the management side, and if they can, control labor, through the unions, they think they will have it stabilized The Unions were created by Wall Street = by capital n to bring about that control"
 Most observers have assumed that with the charter for organized labor given by the Wagner Act, as upheld by the Court, it's going to be harder than ever for Wall Street to control labor - that labor will be freer and more powerful than ever before, with less public control over it than there is over capital. So strong is this feeling that many are already de- manding legislation to provide new con- trols for labor, to make organized labor legally responsible and provide new balance for industry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19

At the rate at which the Legislature is allowing roads and streets to be placed in the trunk line system in a few more years cities and towns will be relieved of the heavy burden of maintenance. And that's as it should be. The only alter native to this scheme of putting street extensions in the State Highway Depart ment's hands would be diversion of de- partment funds to the cities and towns for street upkeep. Our sole argument for such plan is based on the fact that when you stop to analyze figures it must be clear that the majority of miles run up on truck and auto speedometers are over city and town streets. Consequently the greatest wear and tear is on the city streets Money used to repair them or lay new pavements comes from local taxes levied on property. Gasoline and motor taxes go to the state; are used by the state. The city gets only $17,50O for dirt roads once year. Hence our approval of state aid
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19

But if this same principle were applied to. other industries, where unions are only now being estab- nshed, 1t would give the employers unlimited opportunities to dissipate strike spirit, to create dissensions in the workers ranks, gather spies, thugs and strike breakers, and turn their plants into virtual arsenals.
 Compulsory mediation in practice would amount to compulsory arbi- tration, and that would mean the complete outlawing of the right to strike. The labor movement will not accept this proposal. The cam paign for this reactionary legisla- tion is threat not only to the workers, but to the farmers and middle e-class people of the country, noneaof whose rights are safe if the rightsof labor to organize and strike is in any way restricted.
 We call on all trade unions and other progressive organizations to adopt resolutions that will let Con- gress know that the American peo- pie will never tolerate legislation embodying these Hitlerite proposals.
 Hands of the Trade Unions!
 COMMUNIST PARTY OF
 WATERBURY. PAT South Main St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
RATE INTEREST OF SMALL LOAN COMPANIES
 ATTACKED
ApIA AO, ASos Watertown, Conn.

ApIA AV, 4Oos
 Watertown, Conn. EDITOR, Waterbury Democrat:
 Ninety eight per cent or more or people are honest. mean the or dinary" person, not those of great wealth nor those few horrible ex- amples usually known to every one. If this were not so, there would, in my opinion, be little business done in these United States.
 This being a fact (and it is a fact is there any excuse under the sun for the existence of law in this state whereby because man is poor, he may be charged ridiculous rates of interest by so-called small loan companies? If recodllect ac- curately, it used to be 2h per cent per month, if payments were made as agreed and 3k per cent per month if in arrears. Now I under stand present state legislature has reduced these rates somewhat at | 21z % per month, anyone can readily see that a man is paying thirty per cent or nearly third of the amount borrowed, as interest. I am assuming that this rate is calculated on the full sum borrowed, for the full time the loan has to run. If am wrong, will someone please enlighten me? From actual experience of mine, (not my own loan, however, I be- lieve that these small loan com panies will not accept security any less adequate than any bank loan- 1 ing at straight" six per cent or less, on the amount borrowed, for the actual life" of the loan.
 CENTURION.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19

Today is just the 18th of April to most folks down here in Connecticut, but up in the neighboring state of Massachu- sets, it's quite a holiday and rightly so, too. This is Patriots Day; you remember back in 1775 what happened - the Min ute Men at Lexington and Concord. Well, there's real observance of the anniver- sary in the Bay State. And there could be just as much observance all through out New England or for that matter in the entire United States. Weren't those the "shots heard round the World?" Why not celebrate Patriots Day properly?
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the need and desirability of curb ing labor.
 What form the amendments hinted by the NAM will take and who will sponsor them remains to be seen. But that they will be forthcoming shortly is certain.
 NOTE-New Deal labor author ities believe the amendments will appear when the administration offers its legislation for regulating wages and hours.
 New BoOndOggling Z / The south is being cornbed for its ex-slaves, and the aged Negroes are being asked by WPA workers what they think about slavery.
 This is the latest assignment of the Federal Writers Project. and the result will be a volume of lore about slave days and ways. Many of the ex-slaves, in their interviews, say that slavery was no harder than the poverty, and trials they have known since emancipation.
 One old Negro told how he almost got an education. "Co'se we wasn't allowed no schO0lin', but I het to take the Masters little boy to school ev'y day, am den fetch him home again.
 "WhiIe I was waitin', I sOt and listened through the door. Am before dat year was finishs II pretty near learned the al- phabet."
 Copyright, 1897, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19

A. The Ohio River is the largest of all the tributaries of the Missis- sippi in respect to the amount of water discharged, the average being about 158,O00 cubic feet per second.
 e. What is the title of Wayne Kings theme song?
 A. "The Waltz You Saved For Me-" which he composed.
 @. What is the derivation of the expression learning things by heart?"
 A. The ancients thought of the heart as the seat of intelligence, and the mistaken idea has persisted in such phrases. E If you want 8 copy of our book
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