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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19

This is the time of the year when you are apt to find the tool or glove or some other object that was misplaced late last spring and subsequently, became covered with an accumulation of grass, foliage, and other vegetation. It's funny what things the fall will bring to light. Raking around the other day our rake upturned an old buck-saw blade which may have lain in this one spot for many years. It was so rusty that quick snap would have broken it. We've seen other odd ob- jects like this come to light, too, and in the oddest places.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19

Recent disclosures by police of the state revealed a ring of CCC boys who were responsible for many thefts. While we haven't heard any criticism being di- rected at the corps in general, 1t wouldn't be strange to find a lot of it being voiced by individuals. However, we don't think that the CCC can be and should be con- demned for the actions of it's individual members. Too much has been accom- plished by the CCC in this state, as well as in every other one, to allow an incident such as last weeks to blacken the corps for all time. We don't know what Con- necticut would have done if it hadn't been for the timely aid offered by the CCC boys. Certainly our state parks and for ests would still be few years behind their present development. In this one respect alone we can be thankful for this New Deal agency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19

The President took . crack at copper prices last spring, but ace tually he was about . month be- hind the big copper buyers. They had already determined that prices were too high, 90 curtailed orders.
 Buying curtailment also took place in other industries, notably automobile, whose manufacturers became convinced steel was too high, This started last spring and began to have its effect on the stock market in August. Financial Knock
 5. Bank reserve requirements were increased just about the time of basic commodities were ready to drop. The effect still iS subject to controversy but ct any rate, government bonds slid off and the big boys claimed that the move was 0 knock in the head just ct Q time when business was ready to adjust itself.
 6. How much alleged "unccFe talnty and lack of confidence contributed to the stock market slump is difficult to say, though the business barons would have you believe it was not only the whole cheese but the nacaroni too.
 Probably they have now come to believe this so fervently that their mental frame of mind defin- itely Is c contributing factor to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19
Selected Poem
ILLUSION

ILLUSION (Harod Willard Gleason in the New York Times) She looked like what she was, battered coaster He knew 1t when he ran away to sea. ... Squat, dingy deckhouse, like peanut roaster, Thick, stunpy masts, patched canvas, verdigris Crusted on so-called brightwork, rotten panking Once painted green. blotched and blisered, gear That creaked and baked and broke. He needed
 spanking
 But foremaSt hands were mighty scarce that year. She drudged with stodgy cargoes--coa and lumber, Slaves salt or limestone-shabby, leaking, dull; Skunk into port for storms; days without number Rolled in the oily swells. With every lull He loathed her keel but fancied-fancies now Hispaniola blazoned on her bow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19

the slump. So for this mental trepidation is confined only to themselves, but If they nurse it skillfully enough, 1t may become contagious.
 "A diagnosis of the remedies Roosevelt has up hls sleeve will follow in an early c0lumn.)
 Merry-Go Go.Rond
 Chairman J. Warren Madden of the National Labor Rotations Board emphatically denies that ho asked President William Green for an invitation to address the A. P. of l.. convention in Denver. The offer came unsolicited The White House has received C. resolution adopted by the North- west conference of tho Seattle Labor Unity Council strongly en- dorsing Justice Black and Vigors ously criticiSing the expose Of his one-tine Klan membership. Five hundred delegates from both A, r. of L. and 0. I. o. unions pars ticipated in the conference and adopted tho resolution unani- inously. Warden Lawos of New York's Sing Sing penitenS tiary has written the Securities and Exchange Commission for inc formation about over-the sCounter stock operations. Tn answering the query the SEC assumed the rec quest was made for tho EdUcAe tionai Division of the prison.
 Copyright, ioS7, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19
Courage To Live

Challenging science to "remake man" as the only remedy to save modern civili- zation, pr. Alexis Carrel, distinguished surgeon and Nobel Prize winner, aston ished Dartmouth College audience with the assertion: "The civilized races are losing the courage to live .. the repro ductions of gifted individuals is decreas- ing"
 Improvement of the race is possible, Dr. Carrel declared, through institutes sf "pSychobiology to produce leaders ct government and education rather than the specialist the present system yields.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19
A Book a Day
Art Is Exciting, As Van Loon Sees It

Hendrix Van Loon studied 30 years in preparation for "The Arts (Simon and schuster: $3.96). He spent another 10 years writing 1t The result is @ book that at once takes It's place with "Van Looms Geography" and his Story of Man. kind." ...... .,,.
 "The Arts" may even prove the authors most useful work. Admit tedly 1t is his most ambitious. Here in same TOO fascinating pages is the story of painting and sculpture and architecture and music, as well aS the so-called minor arts, from the days of the cavemen until the present. .,.
 And as usual, MT. Van Loon iS easy to read. The Dutch scholar has no patience with that terrible old slogan, art for arts sake'."
 He discusses the arts concurrently and the manner Is unique. For you read not merely of the towering fig- ures - Wagner, Beethoven, Giotto Michelangelo-but you explore Q thousand bypaths, learning how violinS are made, how orcheStras arose, how @ German wholesale groc- CT discovered early Mediterranean civilization for us.
 Troubadors, ininnesingers, monks saints, criminals, bohemians and generals; all troop before you in "The Arts" Here at last emphasis is laid on the human beings who made art-the art of all centuries.
 And for good measure the author has splashed his book with @ bril- liant depth of color, inimitable ir1 the Van Loon style. There are 4e illustrations in full color, 32 in wash and nearly 100 illustrations in line by the author .-P. c. r.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19

We hope that the sidewalk work on Willow street is rushed along. We have 8 sneaking suspicion that there may be a few early snow storms this year and if the weather turns cold the result won t be too pleasant. It may mean that the sidewalk repairs will be pushed off until spring and this would be a real hardship on the thousands of people who will pass up and down Willow street between now and next April.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19

Thus stock values under the New Deal climbed faster than in any equivalent time under Cool idge or Hoover - and this despite the Securities and Exchange Commission, and advance Roose. welt pledges to prevent extrava- gant ups and downs in the stock market.
 Recovery Without
 Regulation
 2. There was ovcrproduCtion In many fields. The wheels of in. dustry got going too fast. There were 50 many orders ahead in certain industries such as steel, electrical equipment, etc., that 1t looked aS If production never would catch up with demand.
 This came simultaneously with Q bumper crop, which threw the textile industry com- pletely out of gear. The original Roosevelt policy was based upon regulated industry under the NAth wbW EGkuhbVgU wBEACUhvuEU
 under the AAA. Both brakes were thrown out by the Supreme Court.
 For c time, drouth held down agricultural production, and in. creased public buying power took care of the Speed-up In industry. But without regulation, these con. ditions did not last.
 3. Wages have been high in the ufiionized industries, and this money has gone right back to make for good business. But this has helped only about 8,0oo,0o0 ore ganized workers. '''.'''''
 In the much greater bulk of un. organized workers, there have been been no great wage increases. ril fact, the cost of living has gone up 50 much faster than wages in the lon-unionized industries, that the New Deal probably has worked to their detriment. This has helped neither buying power nor good business.
 {. Prices have been too high in c lH of the basic industries, such as steel and copper. As Q result many manufacturers have been holding off further pur- chaSes, waiting for prices to turii- ble,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19
Answers To Questions
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
By Frederick M. Kerby

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
 Enclose . three -cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau ct Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be un- dertaken. Je sure oil mail Is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. 0.
 THE EDITOR. c. Was Gen. Robert D. Lee ct one time the superintendent of the United States military academy2 A. Yes; from September 1, 1852 to March Sl, 1855.
 c. If the intensity of c sound is quadrupled, how much farther eau 1t be heard7
 A. The intensity of sound likn that of light varies inversely as the square of the distance. If therefore we increase the intensity of sound four times 1t can be heard at twice the distance.
 e. Can Germany buy helium gas in the United States to operate de rigibles?
 A. Germany can buy .helium gas, but under the provisions of the law 1t may only be used in drigibleS operating between that country and the United States.
 c. Was the fight between Max Schmeling and Joe Louis in 1030,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19
PoCKETBooK IN GLOVE

Leipzig. (UP)--At last a pocket book cannot be lost or stolen. It Is conveniently sewn into the palm of the glove and Is opened or closed by zipper. Without af- fectinR the At of the glove, 1t will hold keys, theater or railroad ticket, notes or small change. The pocket book was demonstrated ct the Leip- zig Fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19

l. What Is the hardest substance9 ?. On what river is the city of Schenectady, N. r.?
 3. Where are the Orkney Islands? 1. What instrument used in r1av- igatlon utilizes the directive force of the earth's magnetism?
 5. Does long residence fti the Q. g. alone confer American citiEen- ship on aliens? ( 6. Name the national flower of Egypt.
 !. To which race do the Hawai- fans belong2
 6. Name the largest river in vir- ginia.
 9. Who was Robert gChumanns
 10. Who wrote, 'Hlcwering Will derness7"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19

But, while science can aid, the future of the race seems to rest more upon the individual. Only in the courage to live to the best advantage for self and fellow man, in justice, peace, and health can civilization survive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19
HAVE NOT" NATIONS NEED LITTLE JUSTICE SHOWN TO- WARDS THEM.
 Waterbury, Conn,
 October IT, 1887.
Editor, Waterbury Democrat:

Octoper 1t, 4Hots Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 !! There never was time like the one that we are living presently not even in the years that preceded the entrance of the United States in the World War, which gave tc newspaper editors, news agencies and special correspondents, the in- centive for the formulation of con- jectural comments or provisions ir form of editorials, articles and let. terS.
 The Spanish Civil War with the open intervention of many Euro pean nations: the undeclared wal between China and Japan; the Der. lin speeches of Hitler and Mussolini; the notes of Britain and France tc Italy; and, finally, the Chicago speech of President Roosevelt, are the topics that have feverishly af- fected the reasoning of thousands of newspapermen and the consump- ton of tons of paper and ink.
 Generally, following an establish ed plan of action, the press has di- vided the probable belligerent na- tions in two camps: FascistS and anti-fascists. The two forces are counted and recounted. The army the navy, the air forces were andy zed to the last man and to the last machine gun. The lineup Is com pleted in every detail, and the ten- sion acutized in the waiting of the little gigantic spark that will start the destruction of what we all are proud to call our civilization.
 The prospective Is despairing frightful. But, in spite of all, thii same press, ready to hyperobolic- ally enlarge any small incident ol diplomatic impass, confronted by | the crude reality of Roosevelt's at- tack to that 10 per cent of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19
A Thought for Today

Likewise, say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.-Luke 15:10.
 
 The angels may have wider spheres of action and nobler forms of duty than ourselves, but truth and right to them and to us are one and the same thng.-E H. Chapin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19
Current Comment

They poked the hose through the rocks and squirted whisky into my ear. First time ever took . slug of hooch that way.
 Alex. Swanson, B7, Portland, ore,
 who waa pinned under . rock fall.
 The children of this city, generals ly, gre higher trained in safety, and exercise . higher degree of caution in the observance of traffic laws and regulations than the adults. --ergt. Roland J. echutnachef, St.
 Louis Traffic Education Division
 chief. Fs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19

COOLIDGE BULL MARKET Aprl 1926 April 1928 Sept 1929 N Exchange Sb2370OO SSoeeSoOOOO Appreciation 62S in 24 mo- 7l9S In 1T
 NEW DEAL MARKET Market value stocks April l. 1895 March l. 1887 YorkE 93OOS6OO0OOO S026l70O0Oo0 AuprecIaton fin yaIu
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19

This has the old familiar ring of Hoover'S press agentry, only now the shoe is on the other foot. In 1880 1t was Berny Baruch and the wicked Democrats who were selling the market short.
 Actually neither was responsible whether in 1880 or 1887. The com- plaint of New Dealers that Ben Smith, Matt Brush and others have been unloading heavily from London, probably Is true. But It Is not the real reason for the 1S billion dollar slump in stock values.
 Nor was the fact that Lords Beaverbrook, Rothermere, and other big foreign holders un- loaded "hot money" suddenly, the real cause of the slump. They aid unload, as did many other foreign buyers. Foreign or "how money came into the United States to the tune of $944,308,- 900 during the last six months, and always is an embarrassment, because 1t can be withdrawn SO suddenly. Tn this case, probably its withdrawal had Q lot to do with starting the run on the market.
 Basic Causes
 The basis causes of the stock dive, however, goes deeper than that. Here are some of them:
 l. Stocks have risen during the New Deal at c faster rate than during the Coolidge Bull Market. Some recession, therefore, was to be expected. Figures tell the story:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19

To win a prize in an art exhibit nova. days, painter has to paint something that never existed in the heavens above or in the earth beneath or in the waters under the earth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19
IN TODAY'S MAIL

This newspaper not responsible opinions It's readers Anonymous communications unless accompanied with the writer's and address will not Do accepted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19

Basic Cause Was Over Expansion of Finance and Industry; New Deal Regulation Couldn't Work Without MIRA, AAA to Act as Brake; Wages of Unorganized Labor Could Not Keep Pace With High Cost of Living, All of Which
 Amounts to RECOVERY WITHOUT REGUs LAYTON.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19

What some columnists and radio com mentators don't learn: that denunciation solves no public problems.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19

If you want . copy of our book let "GENEAL0GY," write the Waterbury Democrats Washing ton Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. 0. En. close 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19-If you listen to some of the New Deal bayhoo boys the reason for the Stock Market slump is shortseing by wicked Republicans and other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19

EDIToRs NOTE This the second of three Merry Round articles the present stock market depression and the economic condition of the cOntFyl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19

c. How many students graduated from public high schools in the United States in 103o?
 A. The estimated number Is e44,- 6e0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19

c. What is Q harbor gasket2
 A. A neat, ornamental gasket used when c sailing vessel Is irl port to show off the furled sails tc the best advanatge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19
T ct Y ur Knowledge

Gan you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-19
T0DAY's COMMON ERROR Never pronounce decade-dek-
 ade'; say, dek'-ade.

actually held on the date for which 1t was scheduled2
 A. The bout was originally scheduled for Thursday, June l0, but because of rain, was postponed ur- til Friday, June 10.
 e. What is stonehenge2
 A. An, assemblage of huge shaped, stone circles, one within another, on Salisbury Plain, Wilt shire, Eng. It probably was c burial ground or temple connected with burial ceremonies for some ancient eople who once inhabited the great CT part of Britain, and either eni- grated from or to the shores of France and Scandinavia. Indica- tons are that 1t was erected some- time between 2000 and 1900 B. 0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-01
REYMONDS EVEN
 SERIES WITH 6. 6. IN TITLE GAME.
Championship Ga m e on Hill" Set For Friday;
 HiIIies Won 3O-23

The Reymond Hillies evened the count with the Community Club n their playoff series last night when they handed the defending cham pions 90 to 2s setback before a large crowd at the Community House. The game was delayed near ly an hour midway in the third period when John Kelly put out 8 light in attempting one of his famous long shots, and although several of the spectators volunteered to help repair the light 1t was nec- essary to play the remainder of the game without the use of the light, as 1t was found 1t could not be repaired immediately.
 The Hillies started off strong and held the lead throughout the entire game due to some nice shooting by Pete Pomponio, Freddie Sullivan and Al Colgan and some nice floor work by Pepper Martin and Nick La Russo. The Community Club kept the Doughboys on the run and just as the third period ended were trailing by only four points, but with Pete Pomponio checking John Kelly all night the defending champs failed to make the last period rallies they have been making all season and as result the two teams will meet tomorrow night in the final game to decide the 1936-37 cham pions. Buddy Kelly and Platt were high scorers for the losers and Ric- cutti's all around playing also stood out for the Kellymen. Last nights score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-01
BATTLE AHEAD FOR
 1888 A. B. (. SITE

New York, April 1.-(UP)-The battle over next years site for the American Bowling Congress tour ney was expected to get underway to-day as the executive committee of the ABC met to consider matters for presentation to the delegates.
 A city for the 1888 tournament has not been decided although it seemed inevitable that the fight will simmer down to Chicago and Cleveland. The delegates decide this point them selves and it invariably leads to a bitter battle between two of the cities offered by the executive com- mittee.
 Two new names appeared in the high ten standings today as 8 result of last nights bowling. Pabst Blue Ribbons of New York rolled a 2,947 to tie for fourth place and Murgies Delos of Upper Darby. Pa, totaled 2,909 to edge into tenth place. Jack Csmpsey's regular team placed 11th with a 2,0O1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-01
IN
 LOSS TO LITHS
Grebauskas and M a { e s Drop 53-43 Hoop Deci-
 si0n-Jeffs Next Week

In free-scoring game which got dangerously close for the eventual winners at one time, the K. of l.. Speedboys wound up with a ten point edge on a visiting team of Collegians including Johnny Gre bauskas, John Balinsky, Eddie But kus a.d Bill Crosby of Naugatuck, Howie Neubert of this city and a roly-poly gent tagged Daikus. The final count after nearly 40 field goals were scored was 53-43 with the local Liths in front. Joyce and Ferrie scored 30 of the 53 points for the local array with Balinsky, Boley, Pranskitis and Saldukas getting a couple apiece, and Hairbreath Harry Huey one, which was neat, never theleSs.
 Tn no time the K. of L. took the lead, Freddy Ferrie scoring all eight points in the first period, it was 20-13 at the half and 41-20 later in the game when Coach John Dumschott sent in second stringers who were nicked for ten points in jig time.
 Next Wednesday, the Liths tangle with the East Haven Jeffs who beat them IS points earlier in the season, and have strengthened with the ad- dition of Bud Miles, Yale basketball captain. Score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-01
GEORGE FITCH ON
 HUB FIGHT CARD

Boston, April l. (UP) - Don Labbe of Lewiston, Me-, was slight favorite to win over Eddie Carroll of Lowell when they meet in the feat ure 10-round bout on the Eggleston stadium card tonight.
 It will be their fourth meeting since the first of the year, Labbe winning a decision in the first en- counter, and the second and third ending in draws. All three bouts were red-hot scraps, and with re- sulting enmity over the result of the last two bouts, many fans predict knockout.
 Three six-rounder will support the feature, Roy Kelley, Brookline light heavyweight meeting George Fitch of New Haven, Conn.,, in one of them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-01
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BOYS CLUB SQUAD
 OFF FOR BOSTON

The following members of the Boys Club Basketball team will meet at the club at l2:30 p. ni., Friday, to make the trip to the New Eng- land Boys Club Championship Tournament at Boston.
 Champagne, w. Zenick. Candido, Hayes, Horrigan, H. Fisher, A. Fisher. Fournier. Ritucci. H. Lough- lin, DeLucia, Midway, Rinaldi, Smith. Azzaro, and A. Zenick.
 Tn connection with the New Eng land Basketball Championships there will be a luncheon and confer ence at the Copley Plaza Hotel Sat- urday, April 3, at l2 noon. Frederic Cameron Church. Jr.. president of the Boys Clubs of Boston, has in vited the director and coach from each club participating in the con- test to be presented as his guest. The Waterbury Boys Club will be represented by Superintendent Wtl- liam Johnson. and Teddy Moore, Physical director.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-01
WINGS, CAMDEN IN FINAL GAME.
Loss of Regular Goalie Hurts Chances of
 Detroit Club
lBy United Pressl

The Detroit Red Wings and Les Canadiens clash in the fifth and de- ciding game for the National Hockey League championship at Montreal tonight, the victor will advance to the finals for the prized Stanley Cup meeting the winner of the Ranger-Mar best two-out-of- three series which begins in New York tonight.
 Les Canadiens, underdogs at the start of the firsS-place playoff, are nearly even money to defeat the Wings due to the loss of the star Detroit goalie, Norman Smith. With Smith in the nets, Detroit walked over the flying Frenchmen in the first two games, but with rookie, Earl Robinson, substituting in his place, Les Canadiens won the last two straight on home ice.
 The Rangers won their way into the semi-finals by taking two straight from the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third-place playoffs. The second -pface series was decided when the Maroons took the third and deciding game from the Boston Bruins.