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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-21
'BERGOFF, RAND
 GOING TO TRIAL
No More Delays or Mo- tiOns' in Case of Trans
 porting Strikebreakers
By JACK AMMAN Limited Press Staff COrrespOndent)

United Press Stan Correspondent
 New Haven, Conn, Sept. 21- (UP)-Federal Judge Carroll c. HinckS today set Nov. for the trial of James H. Rand, Jr., president of the Remington Rand, Inc, and Pearl Bergoff, head of New York strike breaking agency, on charges of violating the Byrnes act.
 The date was compromise as U. s. Attorney Robert P. Butler asked for an assignment on Nov. 1 while Defense Counsel Carlos Ellis, Jr., Middletown, requested Nov. 15.
 Butler told the court the trial would consume long time," and that attorneys from the department of justice at Washington would come here to assist in the prosecu- ton. It was understood the govern ment anticipated the hearing would require one month.
 Rand and Bergoff were indicted last spring for allegedly transport to Middletown during the early ing strike e-breakers from New York stages of strike at Rand's Middle town typewriter plant.
 Pleaded Not Guilty
 Both Bergof and Rand have pleaded not guilty to the indict- ments and are at liberty under $5," GOO bond each.
 They were charged with trans porting 57 strike breakers from New York city to Middletown over the "New Haven" railroad during the height of a months -long strike at Remington Rand plants in three states.
 T am proud to be indicted in such a cause" Rand said at the time of his indictment, Eff in this enlightened country business man can be indicted for doing the lawful things necessary to protect the ma jority of 11,000 of his employees in their right to work against a mili- tant lawless minority"
 Glad of Trial
 T am glad of the opportunity for trial before a fair tribunal" he added, Gin which all the ways of local racketeers can be exposed even to their influence upon depart ments of our federel government"
 Since that time, attorneys for the two men filed motions for 8 bill of particulars elaborating on their in- dictment and for examination of the minutes of the grand jury which indicted them.
 Both of these were turned down by Federal Judge Edwin s. Thomas, He did grant third motion, which sought an extension of time in which to file further motions, but none were filed.
 Calls It Lawful
 The defense, it was expected, will maintain that the interstate trans portation of men was entirely of g lawful" nature.
 "The company is prepared to sub init incontrovertible evidence ' Rand said, that the men trans ported to Middletown did not inter- fera with picketing or organizing They were to be employed solely for the lawful purpose of crating and moving machinery. No strike breaker was ever transported into Connecticut in violation of the Byrnes act or to take the place of any worker on strike"
 Conviction on the Byrnes act car ries a maximum penalty of two years in prison or $5,000 fine, or both.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-21

ment has announced that as the 1 treatment IS available for those pre-school clinics the irnmuaization children whose parents are unable to afford irioculation by family doctors.
 One case of irfantile paralysis was reported at Naugatuck, one at New Haven, West Haven and Mil~ ford. There are two eases of sears let fever at New Haven, two at Branford; one case of whooping cough has been reported at Water~ bury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-21
ALABAMA eco GROWS

Montgomery, Ala. (UP)- Ala bama's fall enrollments for the Civilian Conservation Corps will be the largest in the history of the program in the state and may triple the total of 499 enlisted in July, A. H. Collins, director of the state pub lie welfare department, predicted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-21

Moment musicale. SCralnS 1rOm the past CaAHe over the air the other night when Lucille Manners, Robert Simmons the Revellers and the Cities Service orchestra presented tophole arrangement of Victor Herbert's 'Bandanna Land" from Ut Happened In Nordland". Not often do we hear selections from this particular piece. Remember "Absinthe Frappe" from the operetta? Also enjoyed on the same musical hour the duet from 'The Great Waltz, developed from Strauss waltz theme.
 A tombstone that "bleedS" at it's 'base has puzzled visitors to the Jamestown Cemetery in Xenia Ohio for almost quarter of century About p years ago. resi- dents say, a Jamestown man killed himself at his mothers grave and fell against the tombstone Ever since regardless of weather conditions, reddish liquid re- sembling blood has oozed from the base Officials of monument firm say however, the phenomenon is not supernatural" but has simple scientific explanation The "blood" they say probably nothing more than iron rust seeping from small opening in the lead cak- ing between the granite stone and its base The seepae is possibly caused by sweating of silver of chsel acc deny sealed in the base Visitors also have reported the ornamental granite balls weighing as much as l. 900 pounds, have turned around at times. possible reason for this the firm said the uneven melting of ice and formed the lead bases which hold the balls Over period of years with alternate freezes and thaws the enormous balls have been found to move sev eral inches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-21

Lou Jannetty prominent local General Electric dealers will be guests on fishing trip today from New London of the Kibourn Anniversary Campaign Quota Tular will also receive free ticket to the World Series for being high Dishwasher Retail Salesman during July and Au- gust Tranor will be recipient of World Series ducat, too, for being high Commercial Dealer for the pe rod Herb Knauf of Torrngton won Series ticket for being crowned high Range Dealer for the same lapse of time. Gene Oviat deserves few compliments he did of the best jobs in the entire dealer organiza ton although he did not reach 100 per cent of his com pany's quota
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-21
STATE PARALYSIS
 CASES INCREASING
l6 Additional Victims Re- pOrted--NO Change in
 Total of Local Cases

1nfantile paralysis showed 8 marked increase in the state last week, according to figures issued by the state board of health. This, in spite of agreement by medical au- thorities that the peak of the dis ease had passed around the first of the month.
 There were 16 new cases of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-21

Editor, Tall Tower Topics: think the stop sign at the intersection of West Main Street and the Mid dlebury Road ought to be removed It doesn't command much attention any more, not even from the local motorists who we'll of its presence there The other day stopped at the sign and while looking along the Middlebury Road for approaching traffic heard whzz by the right side thought it might be Out-Of-state whose driver was ignorant of the stop didn't it, but mo- it local mOtOrst and he had intention of stopping let alone slowing down for the intersection. Eventually think this entire crossing will have to be protected by rotary guide. Joe ID. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-21

Good Night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-21
Good Evening.
IT'S GETTING BIT COLD FOR PIoNos
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

IT'S GETTING A BIT COLD FOR PIcNIcs It's getting bit cold for picnics, Hard boiled eggs are losing their appeal, Cold cuts, tomatoes and whatnot No more seem delectable meal. One grows tired of endless eating In openings under the trees, Early setting sun congeals one, Pines and the open air do not please. The Sunday heglra has grown boresome, And the search for an undiscovered spot, Those shady hooks are all right in August When days are long, sunny and hot. It's getting bit cold for picnlcs Too clammy for pickles and cold ham, A Sunday dinner of a juicy rib beef Is a little more tasteful, yes mann!
 -Em En-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-21

Twenty million cubic yards of sand were used in building of Treas lre Island, San Francisco Bay site of the 1889 Worlds Fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-21
FALLi

When Surnac reddens on the garden wall It's goodbye summer, and hello falll
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-21

Early Autumn .. Walking along damp woody paths and snifing the autumn air. StrOlIing along the fringe of ancient apple orchard an apple and does it look funny? Shorter skirts along the revealing forgotten calves. . . More brilliant sunsets and brighter stars. The hardtO-g -get-upn corn flakes. New topcoats with big fur collars. Hydrangeas getting pinker and grapes purple. More people vending their way library ward z. Fewer ice cream cones. '. Lots of homework . Lots of wal nuts but no chestnutS .. Off with summer chair covers down with awning and up with winter drapes. .. Autumn is here. !.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-21

Around the town. Henry McGrath of the Fourth Estate hied himself to NYawk yesterday to get some first-hand information who really won the war so that his forthcoming tome might be better illustrated Mr. McGrath took camera along to catch candid snaps of service boss is still able keep stiff upper lip despite removal of the hrsute appendix that formerly graced it.
 Mr. and Mrs Ed Fitzgerald recently observed their silver wedding anniversary. . Jack Fitzgerald will catch the Legion parade in New York today Bill Dun lavey and family have returned to the old homestead in Watervle after enjoying the cooling breezes out on West Side Manor during the past summer
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-31

the magic was in the words. not in the
man"
So you see. when you read your
paper today you come in touch with
the magic which opens the doors Of
the world. You may chat. for instance.
with Cornelius Vanderbilt. ]r.. by turn
ing this page. 1t is that. actually. since
here in the printed word you have his
opinion of one of the worlds richest
men. John D. Rockefeller. Sr. Other
pages of this paper will tell you Of war,
Of foreign lands = in short. you have
the world between the covers of your
paper.
There is another type Of magic Of the
printed word = and that is the magic
Of inspiration! To those Of you who are
known to the society editor this may
not be vitakpoint. But there are others.
Listen to the cry Of "Caliban in the
Coal Mines" by Louis UntermeYer:
God, we don't like to complain;
We know that the mine is no lark.
But - there's the pools from the rain;
But - there's the cold and the dark
God. You don't know what it is
You. in Your well-lighted sky
Watching the meteors whizz; ,.
Warm with a sun always by. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-31

green shade over his eyes who seldom
sees the stars. Likewise. in the ominous
shadow Of the penitentiarY. along with
the murderer and gunman. sits your re-
porter! All working that you may open
your door and find on your step this
Ambassador from the world at large!
All Of this is made possible by the
printing press. which has never been
given more fitting tribute than the one
written by that estimable newspaper
man. Bob Davis:
i ann the printing press. born of the mother
earth. My heart is of STEEL my limbs are of
iron. and my fingers are OF brass
I sing the songs of the world. the oratorios
Of history. the symphonies of time.
II am the voice of today. the herald Of to-
morrow. weave into the warp Of the past the
woof of the future. tell the stories of peace
and war alike. make the human heart beat
with passion or tenderness. stir the pulse OF
nations, and make brave men do Drawer
deeds. and soldiers die.
" inspire the midnight toiler. weary at his
loom. to lift his head again and gaze. with
fearlessness. into the vast beyond. seeking
the consolation OF hope eternal.
When speak. myriad people listen to
my voice. The Saxon. the Latin. the Celt. the
Hun. the Slav. the Hindu. all comprehend me.
I am the record of all things mankind has
achieved. My offspring comes to you in the
candles glow. amid the dim lamps ofpovertY.
the splendor Of riches; at sunrise. at high
noon and in the wandering evening.
Il am the laughter and tears of the world.
and shall never die until all things return to
the irnmutable dust.
" am the printing press"
THE EDITOR.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-31
Newspapers Are Magic Which
Opens Doors OF World To You

\/OU have found this paper on your
y doorstep or bought it from the
news vender on the corner per
haps. It comes to you as'an Ambassador
from the world at large. bringing the
magic Of the printed word within the
confines Of your home. Kipling once
related the story Of an ancient legend
which tells that when a man first
achieved most noble deed he wished
to explain to his tribe what he had
done. The author said. though. that as
soon as man began to speak "he was
smitten with dunbness. he lacked
words. and sat down. Then there arose
according to the story = amaster-
less man. one who had taken no part
in the action of his fellow. who had no
special virtues. but afflicted = that is
ihe phrase - with the magic of the
necessary words. He saw. he told. he
described the merits Of the notable
deed in such fashion. we are assured.
that the words became alive and
walked up and down in the hearts Of
all his hearers Thereupon. the tribe
seeing that the words were certainly
alive. and fearing lest the man with the
words would hand down untrue tales
about them to their children. they took
and killed him But later they saw that
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-31
God. if You had but the moon
Stuck in Your cap for lamp.
Even You d tire of it soon.
Down in the dark and the damp.

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Nothing but blackness above
And nothing that moves but the cars.
God. if You wish for our love.
Fling us handful of starsl
1t may be that some stray bit of
poetry, some editorial. or the story of
how someone else has won fame will
appear in this paper and give courage
to those unable to see the stars Of life"
Certainly it is an ideal all publishers
strive to achieve
Those who have made this paper.
those who seek the alleys and the
courts. the morgues and the palaces.
do SO. not because they are well paid
(for it is indeed strangely unlucrative
profession) but because they strive to
give something worthwhile to the
world. Often the world does not under
stand and is cruel in its indictments =
but this has been true since the days Of
Joan of Arc. 1t is really true that often in
dark moods. reporters and copy desk
men cry out:
God. if You wish for our love.
Fling us handful Of stars!"
Irrelevant as this may seem. it is yet a
fact Right this minute there are men in
overalls watching great presses in
dark Easements grind out with deafen-
ing regularity the news you read-and
In the newsroom sits an editor with
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-31

Entire s. pyshtsd 1897 FIVE pubnhine coporson R.produeh
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1937-03-04
WHY HAVE EDITORIALS?

Why are editorials writtenq Some people read them. Some
people don't. If they don't read them it doesn't matter for
they don know they've been written. If they do read them
it usually gives them something to argue about. And people
have been known, occasionally, to agree with an editor on
some matter of unlmportance.
Editorials provide an interesting topic for conversation.
When everybody else in town has been disposed of it always
brightens up the conversation to bring in a comment the
editor made on some dull topic and talk about how dumb
it sounds. Or failing that one can always start talking a
bout the editor himself and what an easy life he has, so little
to do, only one paper a day or week, maybe, to get out.
A real freshman can write a much better editorial than
an ordinary human being. He can get excited so much easier
=. and most editorials are written because somebody got
all steamed up over something.
Now that's a point FOR editorials. 1t gives the editor
a chance to get things off his chest. Usually he needs to.
Most editorials have a point if you can find it. This one
doesn't :. except that it DOES fill up space.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1937-03-04
HOLMES LACKS INDUSTRIES

Over forty counties in Mississippi are ahead OF Holmes
in the sale Of manufactured products in 1885, according to
figures released by the Mississippi Advertising Commission
and the State Department of Agriculture. Figures for 1886
have not yet been compiled.
The total sale of manufactured products for this County
was 1885, 65 compared to 14,641, 406 in Kinds which lead the
state and 1888, $50 Of Jones which came second.
The total for the state was Il 3,696,204.
Holmes is one of the leading agricultural counties OF the
state. This does not keep it from being ndustriaHy-minde
as well, There is plenty Of room, power and labor for industry
IN this County.
Only twenty manufacturers are listed in industries NAM
ed by the State Planning Commission for this county. Some
of these have died. Among those given were two bottling
companies, one bakery, one manufacturer of wagons, four ice
and creamery companies, one cheese and dairy concern, four
saw mills, one lumber and timber outfit, two stave companies,
one oil mill and two newspapers.
Durant is leading the way in the County and the State
IN cooperating with Governor Whites Balance Agriculture
with Industry program. 1t is up to the rest of the County to
follow and balance its fine agricultural program with some
thing concrete in the way of industry.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1937-03-04
LETTER OF SUPT.
OF EDUCATION

The Department of S%uperinten.
dence met in New Orleans, Febru-
airy 20. The attendance was con.
siderably the largest in the his
tory of the Organization. 1t was
a wonderful Convention in every
way. The programs and entertain
ment furnished by New Orleans
could not be excelled. There were
a great number of Mississippi
teachers present.
In the resolutions adopted by
the Convention the following, in
reference to Federal Aid, was a.
dopted:
1--WE feel that the public schools
should be free and open to every
child and that in the United
States equality of opportunity is
the right of every citizen; that
to guarantee these rights as such
it is the obligation of the Federal
Government to aid the states and
the local subdivisions thereof in
the equalization of opportunity
with the positive assurance of suf-
ficient funds to maintain a suit
able program for all.
The Federal contribution to the
states for the support of public
education should be extended
without any Federal control and
should be administered through
the state department of education
within the states receiving such
funds. We respectfully request
the Congress and the President
of the United States to provide
for the passage of the Harrison
Black Fletcher Bill at the very
earliest possible time. We posi-
lively recommend that additional
aid be given under the above con-
ditions of control for the advan-
cement Of vocational, industrial,
adult, youth, and p%re-school edu-
cational programs. There is a
very grave necessity for national
support Of public education and
for united action against the enc
mics of our society which include
the selfish partisan, the racketeer
the communist, the fascist, the
opportunist, the war lord, and
similar influences tending to des-
troy popular government.
Mindful of the increasing de-
mands upon our schools for new
services, we ask that more con-
sideration be given to the place
Of public education in the pres
ent reorganization of the Federal
Government"
We now feel that we have a
good chance to secure Federal
Aid this session Of Congress.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1937-03-04
METHODIST WINS HAS
BUSINESS MEETING

The regular business meeting
was held in the church parlors on
Monday, March 1st at 3 O'Clock
with Mrs. Herman Odom, Wet
president in the chair and Mrs.
+. S. Lewis acting as secretary
Rev. Z. S.: Lewis led the devo-
tional, Mrs. Ltwis gave a report
of the zone meeting in Kosciusko.
Since the two zones l and 6, have
been combined it was decided to
have the meetings in Kosciusko
and Durant alternately, the next
one to be held here May 31st.
The Parsonage Committee re-
ported some repairs needed at
the Parsonage. Circle chairman
made their reports for the month
the Interest in the Octagon Coup
on contest is growing and all are
looking forward to the goth when
the losing circle will give a party
for the others. After the Circle
comment the meeting was closed
with a short prayer by the pastor.
Next Monday the Circles will
meet as follows:
Circle 1. With Mrs. Nicols
Circle 2. With Mrs. Bunch.
Circle 3. With Mrs. Fulmer
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1937-03-04
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HOLMES HAS DIVERSIFIED CROPS

Holmes County farmers have well diversified crops with
emphasis laid on cotton and corn, according to figures releas-
ed by the State Department of Agriculture.
This County ranks sixth among the eightytwo counties
of the state in the production of cotton with a crop valued
at S. 62475
The County ranks eighth in corn production with the value
of the crop placed at $724,408. Other crops amounted to
5s7,626, according to the report, and livestock production
totaled 1,O94,4O7.
Total farm production was placed at ~$7,46s,9l6.
There are 6,9s1 farms in Holmes County with gross IN
come per farm Of ~$1y069.S9. In the gross income per farm
Holmes ranks among the twenty highest counties in the state.
With the splendid agricultural program sponsored by
County Agent Williams's office in cooperation with the state
department and federal government an even larger argicul-
tural income may be expected in 1887, particularly in live
stock and crops other than cotton and corn.
Figures given for the entire state were: Cotton, $l64,4l6-
531; Corn, Al, 252, 900; Other Crops, 41,407,006 Livestock, 3d.,
3s3,9s4; total, 3OO,459 SCI Number Of farms, 3n,6S3; Gross
income per farm 963.99.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1937-03-04

Washington. u. Cone Of the
young women EMPLOYEES at the
White House is a gifted mimic
Feeling in the mood one day, she
attempted an imitation of the
Presidents wife. Sweeping around
the room, talking and shaking
hands in the Rooseveltian manner,
she suddenly noticed that the
faces in the office had gone blank.
She stopped and turned, and there
in the doorway stood Mrs Roose-
welt herself ~. laughing!
The first lady showed her superb
tact when she said to the horror
stricken employee, Really, I've
never seen myself taken off better.
You must come to tea this after
noon and do it all over again
I'm sure the family will enjoy it as
much as | did" The unusual part
of this story (Which is absolutely
true) is that Mrs. Roosevelt meant
every word she said.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1937-03-04
CARD OF THANKS

Dear friends and neighbors, we
take this method in expressing
our thanks to each and everyone
for donations in anyway to re-
place the loss when our home was
destroyed by fire. May Gods
richest blessings rest upon you.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. F. Dubard,
and son Howard,
Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Mcclellan.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1937-03-04

With q tongue-in-the-chee at.
titude, the House is considering
Mrs. Edith Nourse Rogers resolu.
ton on the plan to "retire aged
and infirm members of Congress"
The members suspect that Mrs.
Rogers is either INDUCING in a bit
of fun at the expense Of the Court
reform plan or else is anxious to
see both Houses Of Congress emp
tied.
The attempt" to pack the u. S.
Supreme Court Is still the chief
topic Of conversation in official
Washington. Rather interesting is
the private reaction of the liberal
Justices on that bench.
Justice Brandeis, who has sup
ported most of the administrators
legislation feels badly over what
he believes is the most humiliatine
position the Supreme Court was
ever placed in. He is not particu-
larly for or against the Roosevelt
proposal. but is keeping an open
mind which is typical Of the
venerable jurist.
Justice Stone, most liberal man
on the bench. is pleased with the
discussion and criticism the pro.
posal has developed. He feels that
it is in the spirit Of the times, and
q healthy sign for a democratic
form Of government.
Justices Cardozo and Hughes -.
the other liberal members Of the
Court :. . r non-commital. but
the concensus of opinion is that
while Hughes has turned liberal on
occasions. the Chief Justice is con.
sentative, if not reactionary at
heart. Cardozo probably feels as
does Justice Stone.