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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
Firing the Rebellion

A Michigan newspaper recently opened a prize contest for housewives, asking them to submit old-fashoned recipes for old-fashioned foods; and no mortal who has plodded gamely through the whipped cream and-cracker-crumbS output ot modern cookery can do less than hope that the ladies of Michigan rally round and make great occasion out of it. We might just as well face the fact that some strange fads and fancies have been flouriShing in the American kitchen of late Our forefathers WaXed great and strong on solid fodder that would nestle up to a mans breaStbone and stay there, letting him know that he had eaten some thing we, their unworthy descendants, are facing a world in which the kitchen has become an experimental laboratory for ladies' bridge club, so that plate full of orange-colored fluff on dewy let tuce leaf is actually held to be suitable nourishment for hard-Working adult human beings.
 It started probably when people began to find out about things like vitamins. Now vitamins are all very well in their way, and a steady diet of salt pork and boiled potatoes is probably trifle heavy for city folk. But once science reared it's ugly nedu III CHe klICIlcIl, lL OpcIleu IlIC way for all manner of abuses, and the volunteer dietary advisers lost no time in taking advantage of it.
 They began with desserts, and the way their minds work can be gauged by the fact that they actually tackled dress makers world like "chiffon" onto sturdy thing like pie. They debased ice cream by discarding the freezer and chilling into solidity series of weird mixtures of tints and flavors in the ice tray - each mix ture guaranteed to provide at least one lump of pure ice to the spoonful.
 From desserts they moved on to salads. They took to grating carrots and chop ping nuts, to launching bananas in oceans of mayonnaise, to throwing at somo sapiens whole platefuls of raw veg etables as if he were no better than rab- bit. They erected faery connections of gelatin, tomato juice and whipped cream fair to look at, but passing strange to the palate.
 They put whipped cream into soups and breakfast foods into custards They turned buildings from honest affairs of solid crusts and firm interiors into quav- ny, watery confections that will collapse # a touch. They sinned against the po- ;ato, by slicing and perforating it into mccarthy shapes and then frying 1t to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
Enlightenment Reaches Us

E. The interchange of letters between Mayor Frank Hayes and John B. GoSs of the Scovill Company, representing the Waterbury Chapter of the Connecticut Merit System Association, should prove of real value in determining public opln- ion on the question of civil service TOT employees of the City of Waterbury. In our own mind we are convinced that Mayor Hayes realizes that the general public has little or no knowledge of what civil service applied to city government, like Waterbury's, actually means. Hence his desire to bring it out in print.
 He recently issued letter which he sent Mr. Goss in which he stated a num- Der of objections to the proposed merit system intended for Waterbury. They were entirely legitimate and were, we really believe, intended not to register political rancor but an honest judgement of the facts he had weighed. MT. Goss believes that if the mayor had checked over revised edition of the plan he would have found many of his objections an- . Swered We await the mayors reaction on this.
 MT. GoSs made several pertinent points in his letter of Friday last. He hoped that the subject would not become par tisan one There is no need for it to be, but such comment as that furnished oy the Waterbury Republican and Amer!- can on Mayor Hayes stand certainly can be expected to make political football of civil service All we can say is that the Pape papers are not so desirous Of seeing the city establish merit system. At least that's good inference to draw from their editorial fire on the mayor
 If one thing is needed to divide the city and the electorate on the subject of civil service it is this editorial blast from the papers that have consistently attacked a city official in every way possible - by the printed word and photograph. A 2 dignified interchange of letters between the chief executive of the city and rep resentative of the organization that seeks civil service for us will accomplish more good than all the squayks, accompanied, of course, by pious interjections from an organ that is avoWed to bring about the political downfall of an individual.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
[PresSCOnlnent
HOW ARE CHANGES FOR
 MAYOR?
(Meriden JournaD

Alert politicos are lining up the "boyS" though the city elections in Connecticut are months away. May or and Lieutenant Governor T. Frank Hayes of Waterbury spoke early for a renomination which was agreed to by the town committee. He may have scented opposition. It has come in an announcement from Senator George Culhane of the fif- teen district that he will try for the nomination.
 Citizens are surprised that any, one should have the temerity to buck T. Frank in his most demo- cratic" city in the state. The in- siders apparently knew that the sen- ator had the mayoral bug and have been referring to his activities at Hartford as "crackpot legislation" '" The danger is that republican ti- up may boost the Culhanc stock; otherwise a renomination is prob- ably in the bag for Waterbury's good looking bachelor executive.
 Hartford and New Haven also vote HI 1NOtCIlDCl. 1ilOiLldo 0RNheSSJ seems to have pleased greatly as mayor and although he is believed to have his eye on the national senate, will probably try again for the mayoralty. Former Mayor Da- vid E. FitzGerald continues as the leader in New Haven. He has be- come an ardent New Dealer, even to favoring the supreme court changes, and along with Mayor Hayes is rid- ing with, Roosevelt. That leaves Spellacy of the old democratic triumvirate standing against court packing" and seemingly on another political track.
 There Is speculation thus early as to whether Bridgeporters will go to the bat again for Mayor Jasper Me- Levy, socialist. A mounting tax rate has not helped him but the people have insisted on big expenditures, some of them for the purpose of getting back taxes paid to Wash- ington, and there may be feeling that the city has been getting its full moneys worth under Mayor Jasper, which 1t didn't get under other mayors.
 The Meriden situation is up in the air at this time. Mayor Smith will be expected to I'll n again though he has shown himself not adverse to advancement. possibly to an ap- pointive job. No other democrat is being mentioned for the nomina- ton, that is. none to combat the present holder. Republican mur- murings thus far are too low to be I heard
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
Jamboree Presents Opportunities

Washington, when visited, makes everyone feel proud to be an American. Always interesting and inspiring are such historic points as the Washington Mon- ument, the beautiful Lincoln Memorial, the White House, the Capitol, the Smith Sonian Institution and still other places rich in American traditions The National Boy Scout Jamboree to be held in Wash ington, D. C., this June 30 to July 9, af- lords such unusual opportunities that parents of Scouts would do well to con- slider It's values for their sons.
 The Boy Scouts of America has in its 27 years, become vital force in American life, having touched the lives of some 7,330,008 boys and men. In planning their Jamboree, Scouts are finding almost everyone eager to help. Railroads, for example, have granted special cent-a- mile rate to Washington and return, thus making a trip to the nations beautiful capital within the reach of most boys. The health authorities are assisting Tn the preparations to assure the health ana happiness of those who participate. Con- gress has made available $50 acres for the encampment.
 It is well that this community will be represented at this National Boy Scout Jamboree Four outstanding results ot this experience of our boys will be the benefits of travel, better appreciation ot values, a broadened viewpoint and gains in new friendships Then, too, dear to every boys heart is something that this Janl- boree offers, camping experience Of high adventure
 Parents of Scouts owe it to themselves and to their boys to do what they can to make the trip possible. Our civic and fraternal organizations would do well to join together to make it possible for some deserving Scouts to share in this never to-be-forgotten adventure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28

This third-term boom for President Franklin D. Roosevelt is just a bit too soon, if you were to ask our opinion. Right now people of this country aren't so concerned about presidential elections as they may be two years hence. There fore, we wonder if Governor George H. Earle of Pennsylvania may not have suc- cessfully killed off all chances of the President seeking third term by this early bid. Of course we can understand his position. He is besieged with ques- tions on his own availability for 194O. He wants it understood that he is behind Roosevelt now and expects to be behind him in 194O. That's understandable and perfectly ok. by us. But there is no need to launch any third-term booms right now There are too many other perpleX- ing problems facing the nation to have it all upset over who is going to be elected president in 1940. Let's settle the job at hand now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28

We are glad to see that Governor Will bur L. Cross thought the bill which would have provided mandatory suspension of licenses of drivers convicted of drunken driving just bit too mandatory and hence one to be vetoed At the time it was discussed in the Legislature we won- dered if it wasn't the wrong way to tackle this problem. We further pointed out the difficulties into which the state might run and the dangers resulting from false arrests. Drunken driving should be pen alized, but it's got to be done in such a way that human rights are protected, too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
Hearst Ends Q Paper Marks Another Important Step in History of New
 York City City's Newspapers.
HARTFORD TIMES

ploying men of great talent as writ CTS and editors, he challenged Jo- seph Pulitzer's New York World in the field of sensational journalism.
 The paper became The Journal American and simply The American when Hearst entered the evening field in New York and transferred the title The Journal, to the new paper.
 The American made a bid for a following among conservative read- CTS. Many able men contributed to its columns and 1t often spoke au- thoratively. It never, however, quite achieved the sought place, for 1t re- mained Hearst paper.
 MT. Hearst has now decided tc abandon the standard size morning field, to merge The American into his tabloid The Mirror, except or Sundays when 1t will appear un- der it's old name.
 It will be interesting to see what MT. Hearst does in the tabloid field now that lie is freed of morning competition with himself.
 At the moment he has pending before the SEC a request for the privilege of issuing securities to the value of $35,500,000. He will be obliged to give the SEC more de- tailed information about his com plicated web of companies than the general public has hitherto had Whether the abandonment of The American is in the interest of sim plifying complicated structure il, connecton with his financing plans only MT. Hearst can say.
 The withdrawal of The American leaves only two standard morning newspapers in New York, The Times and The Herald Tribune Other publications like The Journa of Commerce and The Morning Tel egraph, occupy special fields.
 That marks another step in 2 trend that has been continuing fol many years and which has seen the disappearance, to name only few of the old Press, The Morning Sun The Herald, which was merged Witk The Tribune, and Pulitzer's World These are days of fewer, and, we hope, better newspapers. Even MT Hearst, law unto himself in pub fishing, appears obliged to concede the trend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28

For number of reasons partic- ular interest attaches to William Randolph Hearst's discontinuance of his standard size morning New York City newspaper, The Ameri- can.
 For MT. Hearst has been so prom inent and his publications so spec tacular that anything about him or them is of interest because of his personality. Hearts influence upon newspaper publishing in the nation has been profound. That it is as important as formerly few would contend. So wide are the ramifications of his publishing ir- terests that he heads virtually an empire.
 The paper that is now The Amer ican represents the property with which MT. Hearst made his en- trance into New York in 1895, when he bought the totering New York Morning Journal. By applying the methods which had won him suc- cess in San Francisco, and by em-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
A Book a Day
Miracle of England" Told in One Volume
BY BRUCE CATION

Although forced to deal largely in generalities by the scope of his subject, Andre Maurois neverthe- less has produced an excellent single-volume history of England in his "The Miracle of England" (Har- per & Bros, $3.75).
 The extent of the work can best be judged by the publishers state- ment that Maurois has written the story of England from the first traces of man to the accession of George VI."
 There are a lot of years and a lot of history encompassed in that period. And to the authors credit, 1t must be said that he has traced clearly the most important trends in English history, against back ground of the men responsible for those events.
 In telling of Englands rise from 8 small barbaric island to domi- nation of a third of the globe, Maurois has offered little that is new from standpoint of history. But his delineations of the English people, and the forces which have nodded the policies of an empire, are an excellent drawing.
 However, the book is weakened to a certain extent >by Maurois efforts to deal with the apparent paradoxes of modern British cul- ture and statesmanship. Aside from this, the book will be val uable addition to the history shelves of any library, and certainly will provide entertaining reading.
 And since Great Britain will con- tinue to play the key role in inter- national events at least during the rest of this century, it is a book well worth the time required to read 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
Answers To Questions
capysishl 1881. NEA
By Frederick M. Kerby

@. How many independent gov- ernments are there in the world?
 A. Sixty four, if Manchukuo and Ethiopia are included.
 @. Please quote the statement made by Louis Wolheim In the mo- tion picture, "All Quiet on the Vest ern Front, about letting all Kaisers and Generals fight their wars among themselves.
 A. At the next war let all the Katsers, Presidents, Generals and diplomats go into the big field and fight it out first amongst themselves. That will satisfy us and keep us at home."
 @. Were the locomotive sounds on the Chesapeake and Ohio radio transcription made from studio sound devices?
 A. They were made from actual locomotives by company located in Richmond, Indiana. The sound effects were made by sending out engineers to the proper point along the railroad line and recording the actual movement of the train and the sound effects of the locomotive as it passed that point.
 Q. When was the name of the Royal Family of Great Britain changed?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
Selected Poem
THE SEA BIRDS KNOW

THE SEA BIRDS KNOW John Ritchey in the Christian Science Monitor. There is an island
 all the sea birds know the gulls, the petrels and the albatross, a sheltered haven from the briny blow of gales;
 safe from the long burly toss of waves along an empty island shore. The sea birds have a way to find the place. their long wings guide them, their beady eyes bore through storm and mist;
 beyond the waves to trace a charted course.
 The gulls know where the sun grows grass sufficient for nest; and warns the chilly spume
 the rainboWed air moves gently in this place
 the birds know bestl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28

brittle tastelessness; against the egg, by Providence to nestle, sputtering, against ing it within an inch of its life.
 But enough has been said. The Michi- gan editor has the right idea; old-fash- toned recipes for old-fashioned foods. Cannot something be done to make this great, nationwide campaign?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, 'It is him" say, Tt is hc."

A. It was. changed to Windsor by a proclamation dated July IT, 1917.
 o. When and where was the first Florence Crittenton Mission for un- married mothers established, and how many such homes are there now?
 A. The first was established April 19, 1883, at No. 29 Bleecker street, New York City. There are now sixty-five Crittenton homes in the United States.
 Q. What is meant by scab in labor troubles?
 A. A scab is person who re- fuses to join or act with a labor union; also, one who takes the place of person on strike, 8 strike breaker.
 @. Where is Leeds, England?
 A. It is a large manufacturing city in the West Riding of York shire, on the river Aire, 185 miles HOTCH OI LOIlQOn.
 Q. What is the origin and mean ing of the surname Case?
 A. British, from Latin "casa" meaning manorial farm or estate
 o. How long have the Ringing Brothers and Barnum and Bailey circuses been combined?
 A. They were consolidated in 1919.
 If you want a copy of our book let Marriage and Divorce Laws" write the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1912, Thir- teenth Street, Northwest, Wash- ingtOn, D. c. Enclose 1 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28

But it may be interesting to note that earlier in this month at Falmouth, Mass, a man was arrested for driving horse and buggy while drunk He had to pay a $5 fine, but was allowed to continue to drive his vehicle, we guess. The chief ot police testified that the man drove his horse in such way that he "tied up the traffic..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
JUNIOR LEAGUER

Jack Oakic'sc first opportunity to be a comedian came with comedy role in the Junior League Follies and continued in stage partnership with Lulu Mcconnell. Currently. he plays the lead of RKO Radios Super Sleuth," opposite Ann Soth- ern.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 11:07 D. m. daylight time). Sun rises 5:22 6 m; sets 8:28 D. m. (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty min- utes after sunset
 High tide at Milford. Tuesday. June 10, 3:14 ?. n.; low tide, 9:3S ?. m. Daylight time).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
T st Y o U r Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. Name the British General who led the disastrous expedition against Fort Duquesne. in the French and Indian War.
 9 What is Irish Moss?
 3. Name the oldest university in Denmark.
 4. Where is Holy Cross Mountain? 5. When was the Pony Express mail service, between Saint Joseph, Mo. and California, inaugurated? 6. Who painted the famous pie ture, "The Horse Fair?"
 T. Tn which ocean is Nova Zem- bla?
 8. Name the Presidents who were assassinated while in office.
 Q. Who was William Larminie2 10. What Is Q n1onocIa9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28

We seem to gather from learned sports comment on Joe Louis that he's a bum boxer without any nervous system who wins by the crude device of having his brains in his right fist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28

I make the statement without rancor, that the worst enemy of the theater today is the people of the theater.
 John Golden, producer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
A Thought for Today

And, behold I come quickly; and my reward is with me- to give every man according as his work shall be.-Revelation 22:l2.
 He who wishes to secure the good Of others has already secured his own.-Confuctus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28

It's hard to believe those Soviet flyers are true Russians. When they landed, they asked for cognac, not vodka.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
Current Comment

Go your way with serenity. to see things as they are and not as they seem to someone else, for no one else is you.
 -Dr. John Edgar Park, Whea-
 ton College president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
HOUSE AND SENATE DIFFER
 ON A"POWER RATE BILL

Washington, June 2S-It has escaped general notice that there is very significant difference between the House and Senate bills to create seven great regional TWAS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28

o. What is the origin and mean ing of the surname Case?
 A. British, from Latin "casa" meaning a manorial farm or estate
Evening star., 1937-11-10

FULTON COURT
1881 18th st. NV.
Near Columbia Rd.
Apis. Of . rooms, kitchen. bath and
porch. $500. Resident manager,
Adams 1910.
Evening star., 1937-11-10
FULTON COURT

1454-56 EUCLID STREET NV.
Apt. Of rooms. kitchen and
bath. $3.50. Janitor.
Evening star., 1937-11-10

rooms kitchen. bath and porch.
rooms. kitchen bath and porch.
Refrigeration on house current.
Large. airy porches. Res. Mgr.
GARAGE.
Evening star., 1937-11-10
SEDGWlCK GARDENS

3IZb COnntttIcut ave. NV,
at SedEwick st.
Apis. of y rooms foyer. dinette.
kitchen. bath and porch-24-hou
elevator and secretarial telephone
service-garages. Resident manager.
EN-. $685..
Evening star., 1937-11-10

THE SAVOY
1904 i1th st. NV.
Apis. of rooms, kitchen and bath,
SCI so. Resident manager AID. 3O14.
Evening star., 1937-11-10

Near Clifton st.
Apt. of l room, junior dining room,
kitchen. bath and porch-Murphy
bed, S47.50. Resident manager, CO.
1886.
Evening star., 1937-11-10
THE LIE BOURCET

1927 CALIFORNIA ST. NV.
Just West of Conn. Ave.)
Eieht-story elevator building. Elec.
aGer.
] room and bath sob on
2 rms. kit. and bath S62. so
Evening star., 1937-11-10
LA RENE

5425 CONN. AVE.
Elevator and switchboard service
electric refrigeration on house cur
rent: earafe in basement; laundry
facilities Resident manarer.
! rm, kit. d. q. and bath S47.nO
? rms. kit, d. n, and bath S6S S.5n
rms. kit, d. =. and bath $3.50
Evening star., 1937-11-10
GARDEN TOWERS
,32S 18th ST N,

$50 Joth 81. NV.
Modern elevator BUILDING Secre-
tarisl telephone service Gas elecs-
tricity and gas refs. included in rent.
Resident Manager. 2 rms, kit. d. ..
and bath.
Evening star., 1937-11-10
3H3l 1Afh ST NW
THE PARAMOIINT

Gust North Of Monroe ST.
Elec. refg.. Resident Manager.
2 rooms, kit. and bath S39. 90
Evening star., 1937-11-10
1880 CHAPLIN ST. NV.

Desirable apartments; located in
quiet neighborhood. conveniently To-
Gated to stores, bus and car lines:
electric refrigeration; no children.
2 rooms. kitchen and bath $4,000
3 rooms. kitchen and bath $500
Evening star., 1937-11-10
SULGRAvE MANOR

5I3U CONN. AVE.
Modern elevator building. secre.
tarial telephone service electric re-
friaeration on house current. Resi-
dent manager Several apartments
have cross ventilation
rooms. kit. d; .. and bath ss7. so
With open porch SIC. 90
Evening star., 1937-11-10

81 r. ]. AVE. NE.
Convenient to car and bus lines.
schools, churches and stores.
3 rms kit, bath &47. 90
Evening star., 1937-11-10
THE HICHVTEW

tAcross from Eastern High School.)
Elec. refe. on house current.
rooms. kitchen and bath x45.00
Evening star., 1937-11-10

EiRht-story elevator building. elec-
trio refrigeration on house current.
Resident manager on premises.
2 rooms. kitchen and bath.
$3.50 to 10000
Evening star., 1937-11-10

s2a QUINCY ST. NV.
tCorner Ga. Ave. and Quincy ST.
Modern .fve-story elevator build
ine; gas. electricity and refriGeration
one and two rooms, kit. d. O.. bath
Evening star., 1937-11-10
THE METROPOLITAN

zoo r. l. AVE. Ne
Five-story elevator building. Sec
retarial telephone service Gas. elec-
tricity and gas refg. included In rent.
and bath tsome with porches). Resi-
dent MANAGER
Evening star., 1937-11-10
Under MANAGEMENT of
B. F. SAUL co.
925 18th St. NV. Nation.I 21OO
THE RHODE IsvANn

1877 RHODE ISLAND AVE. NV.
Desirable downtown location. g.
story. elevator building; elec. refg.
on house current; resident manager
I rm.. kit. d. a.. d. r, bath $40. 90
rms. kit. d. .. and bath -S67.6O