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The Washington times., 1937-10-26
ALL LOSE IN WAR

AS to the cost Of war, both In
life and in property, Judge Gibson
declared it was improbable. She
said:
"Show me any war that has
settled any question which could
not have been settled better by
arbitration, I contend that every
war, however ethical, Is too
costly to be fought. I am q
100 per cent pacifist, except In
case Of actual invasion Of our
own country"
The meeting included a musical
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-04
800 Rabbis Join In
 Appeal For Palestine
Thousands in Dread Apprehension as Impressive Re-
 IigiOus Festival Arrives-PrOmpt Response Sought

New York, September {. - Eight hundred rabhis of Orthodox, Con- servative and Reform congregations in the United States have issueN a message on the occasion of the ob- servance of the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) beginning Sunday night (september 8 asking Jews Tn America to dedicate Rosh Has, hanah to the great masses of our people whose hope for Q new year and new life is bound up with set- clement in Palestine.
 The message appeals to Jewish communities to devote portion of the services in synagogues to the solicitation of funds for the United Palestine Appeal, the nationwide campaign for the settlement in Pal estine of Jews of Poland, Germany and other lands.
 Solemn Reflections
 Asserting that Rosh Hashanah ushers in a season of spiritual stock taking and solemn reflections" con- corning the duties and responsibili- ties of the Jews as members of the Household of Israel, the rabbis point to the tragic position of Jews in vari- ous parts of Europe and stresses the fact that "among the hopes that have sustained them in their dark hour is the possibility of their set- clement in Palestine to which they look forward as @ haven Of nope and freedom"
 This hope, the message declares, has been justified in recent years by the large number of Jews who have emigrated to Palestine and have found opportunities there to work and to rehabilitate themselves physically and spiritually. Palestine in recent years, has been @ major center of migration for Jews, and the 425 O00 Jews there today consti' tutes a community which Is a source of pride to Jews everywhere
 Palestine Appeal
 The United Palestine Appeal is American Jewry's agency for the
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colonization and immigration in Palestine of Jews from Central and Eastern Europe. The campaign is being conducted under the leader ship of Rabbi stephen s. Wise, na- tional chairman.
 The message is as follows:
 "Rosh Hashonah is the beginning of the Jewish New Year. It ushers in season of spiritual stock-taking and solemn reflections concerning our duties and responsibilities as members of the Household of Israel. It is the period during which we re- affirm our faith in the values and ideals which have enabled us to survive through the centuries.
 For countless number of Jews in European lands of oppression, the New Year will usher in not sea- son of renewed hope but one of des- pair and dread apprehension. Heavy political and economic burdens, the like of which our people have not experienced in generations, are bearing down crushingly upon our brethern in Central and Eastern Europe. Among the hopes that have sustained them in their dark hour and strengthened their morale is the possibility of their settlement in Palestine to which they look for ward as haven of hope and free. dom. This hope has been justified during recent years by the large number of Jews who have emigrated to Palestine and have found oppor- tunities there to work to rehabilitate themselves physically and spiritual ly. Palestine, in recent years, has been a major center of migration for Jews, and the four hundred and twenty-five thousand Jews there today constitute a community whica is source of pride to Jews every where.
 We appeal to every Jewish com munity in the United States where campaigns in behalf of Palestine have not yet been held to make an appeal in their synagogue on Rosh Hashanah for generous giving to the needs of Palestine reborn. Let us dedicate Rosh Hashonah to the great masses of our people whose hope for a new year and a new life is bound up with settlement hl Pal estine,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-04
Po1Uerful Japanese
 WarMachineH Halted
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troops had landed in the navy area since the battle of Shanghai began four weeks ago.
 Japanese Are Furious
 Japanese army and navy authori- ties were furious. Through an of- ficial spokesman they announced they might "retaliate" for the smashing Chinese artillery fire that was being directed from the Poo tung section across the Whangpoe from Hongkew.
 Fastening to say that the Pootune bombardment would not delay the Japanese offensive-which appar. ently has been almost at @ stand still for three days-the spokesman added that only about 500 Chinese were in the Pootung section.
 Indirectly, the spokesman also disclosed more details of the change made necessary In the Japanese tao. tical plan. He commented that the navy, cooperating" with the army was attacking Louho, Kiangwnn Taishen and Yangchangchen, strat- egically important points at which the Chinese had stopped the Jap aneSe steam roller.
 Foreign Officers Confer
 The American, British and French naval commanders in chief and con- sul generals held a 90-m!nute secret conference today at the American consulate general. After the con. ference, 1t was understood, Admira, Harry E. Yarnell, the American commander in chief, invited Admiy. al Kiyoshi Hasegawa to visit hin on his flagship Augusta It was be. leived certain that the secret meet. ing concerned the urgent danger. to which foreigners in Shanghai an foreign warships, have been sub. jected by the new phase of the bat tie. Today, as yesterday, shrapnel shells were bursting all over the sky above the international settle ment. There were many casualties most minor. But in addition, today there was airplane activity intensi- fled to a degree hardly seen during
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 "Joe" preferred to risk his own safe- ty for that of @ tot who strolled intn his path.
 che previous night-Tuesday-a yo0ng lady walking along Highland avenue was struck by an unknown bicycle rider and knocked to the ground. The cyclist, @ boy, rode of without waiting to find out If he had injured the young lady. He was one of two boys who were riding by ct the time.
 Emergencies Occur
 These are contrasting incidents in the experience of all boys and girls who ride bicycles. All sorts of erner- gencies occur and more so today with autos whiZzing along the city streets. It's the smart boy or girl who knows how to meet each and every emergency and has bicycle that is equipped to meet them, too When the Waterbury Democrat launches its bicycle Safety cam paign on September l3 1t will ask the cooperation and support Of eIsry fider in this city. Only ythrough such goluntary aid can il At Q success and the salient facts fs promoting safety on our streets mnE highways brought home.
 Next week the Waterbury Demo. crat will outline the plans for con- ducting thsi campaign locally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-04
STORRS PLANNING
 FOOTBALL CLINIC
Conn. Scholastic Coaches Are Invited to Attend
 Unique Event

storrs, Conn.,, Sept. 5.-J. o Christian, head football coach, has issued an invitation to all Connecti- cut scholastic coaches and players to attend @ football clinic on Satur- day, September llth, on the varsity practice field behind Hawley Ar mory.
 Starting at 10 a. m., the morning session will consist of fundamental drill and practice formations on the field.
 The afternoon session, starting al l:30 D. m, will consist largely of dis cussions by the various members ot the staff with demonstrations, fol. lowed by team offensive and defen- sive manoeuvers. Coach Christian will discuss backfleld play and team offense and defense. Coach Van Bibber will talk on offensive and defensive line play; while Coaches Fuqua and White will work on diff ferent phases of backfleld play, passing and kicking.
 The outdoor work will be cli- maxed by a half-hour Scrimmage between picked teams of the varsity
 Interesting
 The program then calls for the group to move indoors, where sev- eral reels of last years games will be shown and discussed. Coaches are urged to take part in a general discussion which will follow the pic lures.
 The date of September lltt should offer little conflict witt scholastic games and it is expected that a far greater attendance oi coaches and players will assemble than last year. Last years clinic was well received by the visitor: and every attempt will be made tc make this years clinic as enjoyable and profitable as possible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-04
FOUR N. Y. BOYS
 RETURN TO HOMES

Fairfield. Conn, Sept. l-(UPl-- Four New York city boys, all under is. were back at their summer cot- tages today after being missing iIl c Fowboat in Long Island Sound fog several hours late yesterday.
 While frantic parents called foF help from state police and airport authorities. the boys ealny were fishing out of sight Of shore. Two alrplanes and several boats searched the area for the youngsters until they were found after nightfall.
 They were Bobby Kayton. i7. and Donald. (, hls brother. t24is Butler Ave. Bronx. N. Y.l. Joseph powers ia. t07l V. i8ist. St. and Edward emythe. IT,. ti40e Merriam Ave, Bronx. N. x.l
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Several hundred members and friends of the st. Ann's Athletic association will gather tomorrow at Paradise Grove inn on the Meriden road for the fourth annual picnic and outing of the organization.
 The St. Ann's organization Is One of the oldest junior organizations of It's kind in the city and during It's four years of active existence 1t mas collected four important local tro- phies, two baseball, one basketball and one hockey, the latter as the result of winning the City Amateur Hockey League.
 The club is directed by Rev. Ubald Gaurion and L. Daniel LaBonne Ray Paquin Is chairman of the arrangements committee, assisted by the following club members:
 Edward Rousseau. Edgar La- Pointe, Maurice Riberdy, Joseph 0arvey, Daniel LaBonne, Joseph
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-04

Continued from Page D while they hold their positions, en- joy privileges not accorded to the masses. The personnel of the off, cial circles is constantly changing rapidly in many instances during the current purge. A common fac- tory worker who demonstrates un- usual ability may be elevated sud- denly to a commanding position while his former boss may be sent to a road gang.
 I give herewith the questions which I have answered as best can:
 e. Is the standard of living im- proving in the Soviet Union? A. Yes. Even casual observation shows it is improving constantly, year by year.
 Don't Want To Be Bosses
 e. Has an industrial boss system materialized? A. The tendency which undoubtedly exists toward such development is held in check by an unique Soviet system of criti- ctsm of bosses by their workers with investigation and action if the com- plaints are well founded.
 A boss tenure of ofiice is highly insecure if his department does not produce efficiently; moreover he may land in prison or exile. Often workers reject offers of foreman ships because of their fear of re- sponsibility. But generally the cate- gory of managerships is recruited from the ranks. Recently one Jacob Qusim, 28-year-old mechanic, who was serving as foreman in the Kaganoviteh ball bearing plant. was appointed director Of the plant which employees i6,000 workers. and is said to be the largest of its kind in the world. Peter KTivonos, a lo- comotiye engineer, who gained fame for efficiency, was named as head Of the Elaviansk railway repair shops, which are the largest in the Soviet Union. Such promotions are made by the eommissar Of whatever industry Is involved. For instance the directors Of plants in the heavy industry are appointed and denoted by the eommissaf ol heavy industry.
 There Are Privileges
 e. Has any new form of aFlstoes Faey og privileged class arisen to rec place the old ATistocTaey Of wealth and birth7 4. The bureaucracy ot public 0iiieials is sometimes eFitl- eised as constituting q new form Of privileged class. Undoubtedly many persons do possess uncommon pFivs ileges, such as access to better livs ing quarters and the use Of autom0. piles in their york. but there s no capitalization Of . permanent priv. lledged class. Personnel h constant ly changing. and frequently bureaL- eFatS lind themselves suddenly out o' ofilee and in prison or working with a labor gang on q canal or railroad. There are disquAIiliealions ol birth, such aa noblea. rich merchants, oi houFgeolsle. but no accident of birth automatically gives privilege or poe sitlon.
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Continued from Page D 36,475 votes, or Ruth Ann Scannell, who has 33,285, brings in heaps of ballots later today.
 There's been a fine spirit of sportsmanship throughout the Most Popular Baby Contest and there have been no complaints. The Contest Manager said today that he believes the parents and people working for baby votes in the Most Popular Baby Contest are the finest people anywhere. They like a good clean fight and they have no com ment beyond congratulations to the winner when their favorites don't take top honor.
 SportsmanshIp
 This was evidenced in the special prize section in the matter of the $50 cash Poli theater awards. First Ruth Ann Scannell led; then Ram dall Saunders, and finally George Ri2k crashed through with enough votes to win the $25 first prize. Did the losers complaint They did not They were aware that 1t was a fight when they went in and they were willing to abide by the outcome of their efforts. Which is good sports manship in any mans country.
 The Most Popular Baby Contest Is not over, in one sense, when the time limit is up tonight. For there remains the counting of ballots and the decision of the Contest Manager about when and where the Contest prizes will be awarded.
 Keep in Touch
 It will pay to keep in touch with the Contest Manager and watch The Democrat for special announce Ynents.
 Probably the count will not be complete before Wednesday because Monday Is 0 holiday and all busi- ness places and newspapers take a holiday, too. But watch for an- nouncements Tuesday and be sure to get Wednesdays Democrat be- cause there'll be announcements of interest to everybody.
 Get your vote in before 1t is too late and avoid disappointing one of the contestants. And good luck to all contestants in the last hard fight to winl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-04
LABOR DAY WILL
 SEE QUIET CITY

Continued from Page D Monday. The city's factories will be closed for the day, as will banks, public buildings and libraries. The only court to hold a session Mon- day will be city court, which will convene as usual. Stores and offices will be closed, and no regular mail deliveries will be made. A skeleton postal force will be on duty. The Democrat will not be published Mon- day.
 Outings, Picnics
 For those remaining in the city outings and picnics by the dozen will be the highlight Political and social clubs, neighborhood groups and other organizations will hold clambakes or outings Sunday and Monday.
 Lake resorts and amusement parks about the city are ready for heavy business. ThousandE will flock to the various recreational centers over the weekend, with most of the places open for their last weekend Of the season.
 Local police have urged that mo. toFists and pedestrians exercise the utmost possible care over the week. end so that the usual holiday week. end toll Of accidents may be cut down. Police Superintendent win. liam J. Roach today reiterated his appeal for the observance ol safety precautions by all local residents.
 Heavy Trafiie Coming
 Some Of the heaviest tFafile of the year Is expected Monday afternoon and night as yaeationers and week. endeFs return to their homes. Extra police will be on duty along main streets to handle the expected tFafte rush.
 Extra trains and bussas will be run Sunday and Monday to and from the city, The New Haven railroad and bus companies expect the heaviest business of the year over the weekend.
 The eity's schools will reopen for the new term next Wednesday morning, ending the summer recess Tor thounallds 0f students in gram. mar schools and high schools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-04
John (. Leuvis Was
 Bitter h Attacks
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Labor's non-partisan league has sponsored a series of candidates in Ohio municipal elections and its nominees have won the Akron and Canton primaries.
 Discuss Philosophy
 Lewis then discussed the philos- ophy of his movement. He said:
 Labor does not seek industrial strife. It wants peace, but a peace with justice. In the long struggle for labor's rights 1t has been pa- tient and forebearing. Sabotage and :. ..structive syndicalism have had nc part in the American labor move- inent."
 Of what he considers propaganda campaigns against the c. I. O. Lewis said: .....
 "No tin hat brigade of goose. stepping vigilantes or any bibble- babbling mob of blackguarding and corporation paid scoundrels will pre- vent the onward march of labor.
 "The organized workers of Amer lea, free in their industrial life conscious partners in production secure in their homes and enjoy ing a decent standard of living will prove the finest bulwark against the intrusion of alien doctrines of gov- ernment.
 "It becomees increasingly imper- ative that the farm population and the millions of workers in industry must learn to combine their full strength for the attainment of mu- tual and desirable objectives and at the same time learn to guard themselves against the sinister prop aganda of those who would divide and exploit them," Lewis continued
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-04
ACCIDENT VICTIM SERIOUSLY HURT
Fall From Window May Result Fatally for New
 Work Visitor

Seriously Injured sometime Thurs day night or early yesterday morn ing in fall from a window to the gymnasium floor at the Water bury club, Harold Gumbart, 46, of Nyack, N. r., remained in critical condition at St. Mary's hospital to- day. He has a fractured thigh, severe brain concussion and inter- nal injuries.
 MT. Gumbart, a guest at the club, was discovered on the floor of the gymnasium at il o'clock yesterday morning. He was given emergency treatment by Dr. Edward Herr, then rushed to the hospital. His name was placed on the danger list.
 It is theorized that MT. Gumbart found himself locked out of the club and decided to enter through window. Unfamiliar with the building he did not know that the window through which he climbed was IS or 20 feet above the gym nasium floor, and he fell heavily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-04
Compensation Agreements

The following cases for which compensation will be paid week. ly during the period of total disability were filed and ape proved today at the office of. the compensation commissioner:
 International Silver Co.,, and Andrew Dalton, eye injury, $l1.59 for one and 4-7th weeks.
 Hotchkiss Bros. Co.,, T0rrlng- ton, and Andrew Groop, Tor- rington, arm injury, sl2.25, Aug. 25.
 Torrington O., TOrringtOn, and William Coons, Torringt0n, finger Injury, SlO,OS, Aug. 12.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-04
St. Ann's Association
 Holds Outing Sunday
Fourth Annual Event to Be Largely Attended
 tive Program Arranged By General Committee

LaFrance, FeliS Longo and Clement Philibert The committee has lined up a list of field events where men, women and children may compete for prizes. There will be races of oil kinds, various games and Q women's softball game.
 Hundreds of followers and friends of the organization will gather to. morrow at the grove to enjoy them- selves. Free transportation will be furnished, cars leaving the Franco American Club at all hours.
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(Continued from Page D
 Roscoe Turner. Jacqueline Cochran, only woman flyer in the race. was the first to leave Los Angeles and the first to reach Cleveland. She ranked third in the final standings, based on elapsed time. In second place was Earl Ortman, of Los An- geles. Fourth place went to Frank Sinclair, whose time for the trip was one minute less than that of Milo Burcham, fifth place winner.
 Fuller won Si3,000 in prize money Others who placed divided ei6,000 None except Fuller and Miss Coch- ran flew beyond Cleveland. She turned back at Pittsburgh when dificulties developed in the gas line of her plane. Biggest thrill of the opening day of the show came late in the afternoon when Count Otto Hagenburg. of Germany, interna' tionally famous stunt pilot, cracked up in his Buecker pursuit plane as he flew, upside down, close to the ground in front of the gTandstand. Hagenburg erawled out of the wreekage. walked to an automobile and returned later to announce that he would continue stunting in a borrowed plane. The accident oc. cured when the TuddeF and a wing tip Of his ship dragged as he swoop- cd too low in his exhibition Of inc vefted flying.
 Gladys o'connell, of Long Beach, califs won the Amelia EarhaFt Memorial. a 2s-mile race for women pilots. flying stock model planes Earlier qnalifiers meet today in . sl0.000 race. designed for planes with c maximum engine displace- ment Of 3eT cubic Inches. Speed trials for the 2o0-FniIe e2e.o0c Thompson trophy dash, richest ol the cloeed-couFBe races. continue. There will be two qualifying races f0F the Thomnaon faFn0FFOW.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-04
OEGETARIAN!
Meat is the

Meat is the
 cause of war because meat-eaters are scrappy and vegetable eaters are
 peaceful people, declared James P. Briggs, above, president of a Washington,
 D. C.,
 vegetarian society. The thought of a juicy sirloin is responsible
 for the |, enthusiastic
 and LnOrOuBn HorrOr on MT. Briggs face in this picture. He said the Chinese are largely Vegetarians. Incidentally, SO are the
 Japanese.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-04
COW UPsETs POLICE RADIO

Boston, (UP)-Cruising Patrol men John Devlin and Arthur Jo- bert were puzzled when their prowl car radio began blarinf1g static Down the street they found the an- swer-a COW munching the antenna that had been chewed of the rear of their automobile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-04

0EssERT-deoFge Herman des- sert, eI. husband of Bertha Lauper desseTt, died early this morning at hls home, i0e Cambridge street, West Hartford. He was born on No- vembeF 9th. 1875. in Hartford, the son Of the late Henry and Caroline 0Full Dessert MT. deeseFt was q resident Of the city Cor many years moving to Hartford two years ago While here he attended Trinity church. For many years he was q member Of the Mattatuck drum corps.
 MF. Dessert Is survived by his wife: one son, Burton H, Of Albany, |M. Y., and one daughter. Mrs. ChaFles A. Anderson q Hartford.
 The funeral win ha held from the Alderson funeral home. 70 Central avenue. 0n Monday afternoon e q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-04

coneested highways. particularly Co the vicinity ol the large cities oi the country, have new menace 70 arivefk in the form of hundFedh Of thousands of allltering. ahiftina. illuminated advertising slens.