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Evening star., 1938-05-01

order drill and preparation before we
were sent to France during the World
War. At times it seemed stupid, use
less, a waste of precious hours when
We should be learning to fight.
Then, later, a queer fiuke put me,
with sixteen companions, under heavy
fire for the first time, with difficult
and important mission to perform.
1t was a moonless, starlit August
night. The airplane bombar1mcnt was
particularly terrifying. Safe dugouts
were close by, but the job had to be
done, and We worked on in the open
to the symphony of whistling. burst
ing bombs, screaming shells and the
peculiar intermittent drone of German
planes overhead.
was wondering if the shadowy
figures around me were as frightened
aS l, when I heard someone, close
beside me, whispering. / recognized
the voice of the sergeant.
Lieutenant" he asked, ARE you
scared?''
There was a pause and the lieuten-
ant replied: Scared as hell, but wen
carry on" The sergeant sighed with
relief. Il feel BETTER" he said. 'You
seemed 80 calm."
The job was done, not by heroes lit
rarely is) but by men scared almost
out of their wits by the noise, the
horror, the sudden death around them;
done by group that would have been
nothing more than a terrified mob
without the benefit of preliminary
discipline, Welding them into solid.
cooperative unit.
The difference between disciplined
imagination and idle fancy may very
well be that which distinguishes
Thomas A. Edison from a crossroads
dreamer. T. Morris Longstreth, in
writing of the Canadian Mounted
Police, defines discipline as "the
method of making difficult things a
habit" /" The definition is profound and
worth remembering, because all sue
cess. both great and small. is peedi-
Gated on just this. Lean to make
difficult things habit. Then they are
no longer difficult.
Evening star., 1938-05-01

with the worlds choicest literature?
Doubtless the direction of our lives
is due in some measure to chance. The
difference is that opportunity rarely
overlooks. for long. the trained, we'll
disciplined mind "a fact that youth
sometimes disregards, and maturity
covers too often with a whine. Dis
cipline is onerous.
recall the tedious hours of close
Evening star., 1938-05-01

week, well started toward an execu-
tive position, while Mary, complain
ing of her tough breaks, drifts from
one mediocre job to another. among
the first out of work in lean times,
averaging scarcely fifty dollars a
month.
You can learn to shoot more quickly
by closing one eye - but the worlds
best shots school themselves to shoot
Evening star., 1938-05-01
THIS WEEK MAGAZINE
by ELMER RANSOM

with both eyes open. Only by training
can you come to appreciate close
musical harmonies. How often have
you heard it said that thirty minutes
of directed reading a day will. in
time, give you a friendly acquaintance
Evening star., 1938-05-01

Louise was slower in the beginning
but, like the pianist who day after day
exercises and limbers the fingers,
intent on the farther and greater goal.
she mastered the harder routine. To-
day Louise is earning fifty dollars a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
BEAL GOES BACK
 IN MURDER CASE

New York, Feb. 15-UP)-Fred E. Beal, leader of the Gastonia, N. C., textile strike of 1929, was en route to Raleigh, N. C., today, where he is under sentence of from IT to 20 years for the staying of Chief of Police O. F. Aderholt of Gastonia in a strike riot. Beal was arrested at the home of brother in Law renee, Mass, Jan. 19. He left Bos- ton last night with his attorney, George E. Roewer, after announcing through the Non-Partisan Commit tee for his defense here that he had decided to abandon his fight against extradition.
 Hugo Pollock, secretary of the committee, said that Beals decision was motivated by desire to obtain complete vindication in the state of North Carolina" His voluntary return, Pollock said, will cut through all secondary and extrane- ous questions, and focus attention on the simple but paramount issue of civil liberties"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
POLICEMAN IS
 STRUCK BY BUS
Supernumerary Thomas Lynch Hurled Into Ex-
 cavatiOn on N. Main St

Supernumerary Patrolman Thom- as Lynch, B. of IS State street, was painfully injured at 11:15 o'clock this morning when he was struck by bus and thrown into an excava- ton 10 feet deep. The accident oc- cured near 1880 North Main street.
 Patrolman Lynch was taken to St. Mary's Hospital by a passing driver, William Dains, of 169 Corn wall avenue, Waterville. The police man was badly shaken up but is not believed to be seriously injured. He suffered a lacerati1n of the ear, decorations and abrasions about the face and body.
 No Arrest Made
 The bus, owned by the c. R. & L. lines, was driven by John Travel of 20 Henry street. Pending further investigation, no arrest was made. Sergt. Joseph McEvoy of the acci- dent squad said he would question Travel late this afternoon.
 Police reported that Patrolman Lynch was on duty at 8 point where construction work is under way. He was standing near the To- foot ditch, directing traffic, when he was struck by the bus, which was bound south on North Main street. The impact threw the police man into the excavation. Workmen extricated him and placed him in DainS' car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
TWO TRAGEDIES
 OF LIKE NATURE

New York, Feb. 15.-(UP)-Two tragedies of the same nature but without connection came to the same continuation today. Two hus- bands who had slain their wives, killed themselves.
 In a vacant lot in Paterson, N. J., in the greater New York Metro politan area, police early today found the body of Richard Furni- val, 26. He had been shot once through the head and pistol was at his side. Last night, his es- tranged wife, Jeanette, g, was shot and killed from ambush as she alighted from a bus. Police said Furnival killed her.
 In a Brooklyn street, approxi- mately 10 miles away, Mario Mon talbano, fired fatal bullet through his head He apparently had wan- oIered aimlessly around the city while police looked for him since yesterday when they said, he killed his wife, Sadie.
 There was no connection between the two cases. The FurnivalS and the Montalbanos were strangers to one another. Both couples had been estranged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
WM. kYAUSKAS
 GOT 6 MONTHS
Second Offense for Driv= ing While Drunk-He
 Took an Appeal

William KyauSkas, 35, of Albany N. Y, and this city, was sentenced to six months in jail as a second offender on a charge of operating 8 motor vehicle while under the in- f1uence of liquor, following his ar raignment before Judge John F. McGrath in city court today. The accused furnised bonds of $500 and will appeal to the court of common pleas.
 Arrested January 20
 Kyauskas was arrested January 20 by Motor Patrolmen Joseph Mo- Carthy and James Wagner on Sum- nyside avenue. Both officers testi- fled that he was drunk at the wheel. At a city court hearing last week, Desk Sergeant Walter Ahearn testi- fled that Kyauskas was drunk when booked at headquarters after his ar- rest.
 At last weeks hearing, the &C., cused claimed that nervous con- dition, for which he is under med ical care, makes him appear to be under the influence when he is ex- cited. He alleged that he asked the police to have doctor examine him, but that they refused and dragged him into a cell.
 His Story Refuted
 Today the state presented Door man John Shea as an additional witness to testify that Kyauskas was under the influence. Motor Patrol man Mccarthy then took the stand to deny Kyauskas' claim that he had asked for a doctor. He made no such request, the policeman said.
 After Judge McGrath had found Kyauskas guilty. Prosecutor Mitchell Meyers informed the court that the accused had been convicted of a similar offense here in 1884. At that time he appealed but withdrew the appeal and paid fine of $l00 and costs, less SIS which was remitted. Under the law. jail term is man. datory for second offender.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
SCHILLER WILL
 PLEAD GUILTY
Former Naugatuck Town Clerk Has Case COn=
 tinued to April Term

Indications that Louis J. Schiller, former town clerk of Naugatuck. would plead guilty to charges of embedding state funds when ar raigned in superior court, were given today by his counsel, Attorney Will liam W. Gager, in seeking con- tinuance to the April criminal term. Judge Frank P. McEvoy granted the continuance. There was no objec- tion from States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis, who was present in the courtroom.
 Dispose of Property
 Attorney Gager said the contin- uance was desired to allow the former town clerk to dispose of his property, as a means of making restitution of the funds which were allegedly taken from receipts ac- cepted at the town clerks office for state hunting, fishing and trapping licenses. Records in the states at torney's office show that $2,626 is missing. Leniency will undoubtedly be shown the accused, provided the reimbursement is made in full.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15

up for consideration by the finance commission. The opinion was sought on the motion of Commissioner John H. Goss at the last regular meet ing of the Board of Finance after a section of the charter was quoted to indicate that the overdrafts charged by Controller Sherwood L.. Rowland as reason for his non- payment of December accounts due from the city, might be paid out of back tax receipts from January l. to May l, this year.
 The report of Grlffenhagen & As- sociates is reported due on Friday when James G. Robinson, in charge, is expected to turn over to the mayor an audit of the 1887 ac- counts. Several accountants were busy today completing this report in the aldermanic chamber. There after, I r. Robinson is said to plan writing a personal report on the audit to accompany the findings. The audit of the 1886 accounts is being undertaken by other employees ot the firm at Hartford.
 As relates to the ruling of the cor poration counsel, neither he nor Ex- ecutive Secretary Thomas P. Kelly had commented on the opinion, they said today. The latter said he has not seen the ruling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
SKATING STAR TO
 FLY ACROSS SEAS
Sonia Henie to Have Dick Merrill as Pilot; Mother
 Going Also

New York, Feb. 15-(UP)-With Dick Merrill, veteran overseas flyer, as her pilot, Sonia Henie, Norwe- gian skating star and movie actress will make transatlantic flight next summer, Mike Jacobs, New York promoter said today. Miss Henie is now in Miami where she will appear in three performances of an ice carnival at the Burdine stadium.
 Merrill was the pilot of the special plane which took Miss Henie and some other members of her troupe, along with Mike Jacobs. sponsor of her ice show, to Miami last week. During this flight Miss Henie said that she would like to fly to her home in Norway this summer, and asked Merrill if he would pilot her. Merrill agreed. and Jacobs promised to sponsor the flight.
 Mother Goes With Her
 According to plans Miss Henie would be accompanied by her moth CT. Merrill said that he could ob- tain a ship which would make the crossing in IA hours. He said that the trip would be divided, with a stop-over at Newfoundland after a take-off from New York.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
Diocesan Bureau Had One or Busiest Years
Local Branch Submitted Its Annual Report Last Nght-Receipts, Expenditures Were About
 Equal; 240 Families Cared For

The Waterbury office of the Dio- cesan Bureau of Social Service had the busiest year in its history in 1897, according to the annual re- port submitted at the annual meet ing of the advisory board at the bu- reau headquarters at 56 Church street last night. Receipts during the year amounted to 35,009.43 and exactly that amount was expended. The bureau office is under the su- pervision of Rev. Dr. Eugene P. Cryne, director.
 There were 137 children cared for by the child welfare department of the bureau during the year. Sixty eight children were given care in foster homes. In addition, this de- partment, in charge of Miss Edna Maloney, rendered many special services, among them supervisory, medical, dental and pSychiatric care.
 249 Families Cared For
 There were 249 families given care by the family welfare department of the bureau during the year. A total of 1059 individuals was repre- sented. This department, in charge of Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick, made nu- merous business and economic ad- justments, and secured recreational opportunities in many cases as well as medical, dental and psychiatric care.
 The bureau was able to provide phychiatric care through the CO., operation of the Waterbury Mental Hygiene society. The Waterbury Visiting Nurse association furnished
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
NEW MONETARY
 PLANS OF GOVT.
$4O0, 100000 to Be Put in CirculatiOn-Means
 Credit of 4 Billions
By SANDOR S. KLEIN (Unted Press Staff CorrespOndent)

(Unted Press Staff COrrespOndent)
 Washington, Feb. 15-(UP)-The treasury embarked on new none tary policy today that may expand credit facilities by $4,000, ,00o, ,000 dur ing 1888.
 Government economists said that the virtual suspension of gold ster- ilization operations may produce an inflationary psychology that should stimulate business and industry. Congressional monetary experts hailed the change as "great r. ward step".
 Treasury officials viewed the new policy as only mildly infiationary but agreed that one of the barriers to credit expansion had been re- moved. One official explained the situation in these words:
 Brakes On Imitation
 "When we set up the gold steril- ization fund, it served to put the brakes on any possible imitation that might have resulted from the tre- mendous inflow of gold from Europe at that time. Now we are taking the brakes of. It won't push the wagon up hill, but it will make 1t easier for the horses to pull it."
 Under the latest monetary move, the treasury was prepared to place in circulation during 1888 up to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15

EDITORS NOTE: One free ride on The Washington Merry Go Round, prize of all re- cipients of the Brass Ring, goes today to the most spectacular of all riders-Franklin Delano Roosevelt, President of the United States.)
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-For the past two months a steady stream of callers has filed in and out of the White HouSe-Big Business men, Little Business men, Brain TruSters, Congressmen, Sen- ators, all with a problem to lay at the Presidents feet or a solution to end the recession.
 It has been a constant Merry go-round of problems, worries, squabbles - squabbles, worries problems, all centering in one place, all dumped at one door.
 And the man at the receiving end is tired. You can see 1t in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
TEN PASSENGERS
 KILLED IN CRASH
Italian Air Liner Goes Down in Mediterranean;
 Crew of Four Aboard

Rome, Feb. 15.-(UP)-An Italian air liner carrying 10 passengers and a crew of four crashed in a storm Ill the Mediterranean Sunday and has been given up for lost, it was announced today.
 News of the crash was first dis closed when families of passengers and crew were notified that dis aster" had overtaken the plane as it flew from Cadiz, in Nationalist Spain, toward Rome.
 Today it was announced that the seaplane had been lost and that search hat. been unavailing.
 Considering the bad weather still raging west of Sardinia the sea- plane must be considered definitely lost" the official communique said.
 Ace Speed Pilot
 The pilot was Adrino Bacula, one of Italy's ace speed flyers and holder of several records. Coinci- dent with announcement of the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15

the President is more inclined to be pushed rather than to push other people. .
 This is exactly the reverse of the way it used to be. He is adopting the old Coolidge policy of letting other people do the battling and then stepping in at the last minute to accept compromise.
 This was especially noticeable during his meeting with the 31 liberal congressman last week. when they took up the question of taxes. The old fire for keeping the undistributed profits ta3 was gone. A compromise between the tyO extreme taxation viewpoints was what congress seemed to want, the President said. and he was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
FIGHT TOO REAL
 AT HOLLYWOOD

Hollywood, Feb. 15.-CUP)-Uni- versal studio officials announced to- day that they were forced to warn the cast of the picture, State Po- Ice" against unnecessary rough ness" in fight scenes, on pain of dismissal.
 William Lundigan, a featured ac- tor, was knocked unconscious in a fight that was supposed to be harm less, the studio reported. His jaw is swollen so badly that he is not expected to work for two or three days.
 The player who hit Dundigan said the punch was unintentionaL and pointed out that the script had called for "fiery action" at this point. His identity was not re- vealed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
RESPONSIBLE FOR
 HIS OWN DEATH

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 15-(UP) A finding by Coroner James J. Corrigan today established mo other person or persons" were crim- inally responsible for the death January 3 of James E. Donahue, 19, whose car plunged through an open lift of the Tomlinson bridge into the Quinnipiac river.
 The coroner said that John F. Sweeney, bridge watchman, was swinging a red lantern, warning that the bridge was going up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
Rear Admiral Cary '. Grayson Dies Today
Chairman of American Red CrOss-Close Friend of Four Presidents-Naval Physician Had Attended
 President Wilson in Last Illness

Washington, Feb. 15.-UP)-Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson, chairman of the American Red Cross who was confdant and physician of three presidents, died early today of a sinus-respiratory infection. He was 59. Grayson, friend and doctor to Presidents Theodore Roosevelt, Will liam Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson, died st his residence at 12:50 a. m., only few hours after another president and friend, Frank lin D. Roosevelt, had made a per- sonal visit to his home. President Roosevelt did not see him. Physi- clans advising that he was unable to speak and too weak to receive yis- itorS.
 Graysons critical condition was not generally known until yesterday. When the president called it was re- vealed that he had been stricken two weeks ago and that since last Friday had been virtually uncon- scious. The announcement of his death said he had suffered from anemia for some time but that it recently became complicated by an acute respiratory infection. Gray son, head of the Red Cross since March, 1885, when President Roose- welt appointed him, is survived by his wife, the former Alice Gertrude Gordon, and three sons, James Cor don, Cary Travers, and William Cabell.
 Cary Travers Grayson was born at the home of his father, we'll known Virginia physician, on Oct. II, 1878. He was educated at Will liam and Mary college and the Uni versity of the South at Sewanee, Tenn, where he received his M. D. in 1902. Two years later he was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15

his face, you can tell it by his actions. He would never admit it. He attempts to conceal it with his usual wisecracking. But he is tired.
 There are many telltale signs. One is that in private confer ences the old cocksure, bubbling- oyer confidence is gone. The President is cagey now. There was a day when he would try anything once, knew that he could experi- ment and get away with it.
 Today he is not experimenting. He is looking over every proposal before he picks it up as if 1t were covered with prickles. He is test ing the ground with one foot be- fore he puts down the other. And being not only tired but cagey,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
MISSIONARY IS
 DEAD IN INDIA

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 15-(UP)- Word was received today of the death at Burma, India, of the Rev. William T. Weselak, M. S., who left here last August 12 with five other missionaries to establish a mission in India.
 Father Weselak died of pneumonia Sunday, according to a cablegram received at the mother house of the missionaries of Lasalette here.
 He leaves his parents at Beause- jour. Canada.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
ARMY FIGHTING .A|RSH|PS HAVE BEGUN FLIGHT Six Flying FOrtesses Left Virginia on 6,OOO=Mile
 Trip Today
 FIFTY MEN ABOARD
 BATTLING SQUADRON Flight to BuenOs Aires Will Take Them 25,OOO
 Feet Into Air at Spots
BY HOBART c. MONTEE United Press Staff Correspondent

BY HOBART C. MONTEE United Press Staff Correspondent
 Langley Field, Va, Feb ruary 15. = (UP)-Six army flying fortresses," largest and most powerful fighting ships in the army aircrafts, roared into the air today on the first leg of a 6,OOO-mile flight to Buenos Aires. The six ships which will make the flight to the Argentine capital for the inauguration of President Elect Roberto Ortiz, were accompanied by a seventh plane. The extra ship will accompany the formation to Miami for use in event one of the regular flight is not pre- pared when the giant planes head south on the major section of the flight.
 The last of the seven planes, each manned with crew of four offi- cers and four enlisted men, took off at 8:56 a. m.
 Heading southward ill formation, the four giant motors on each ship roaring in harmony, the flight was due to arrive at Miami about 1:30 p. m., EST.
 Most Adventurous Trip Off on the arny's most adventur- ous air expedition, Lieutenant Col one1 Robert Old5, in command of the flight, kept plans for the tim erary secret. As the planes took off, however, it was reported that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
75O,OOO More Will Be Put to Work on WPA Jobs
 Through June HIGH PRICES WERE
 CAUSE OF RECESSION Number on Relief Has l1= creased 5O0,OOO-LOcal Places Pay Big Sums
BY c. l.. SULZBERGER United Press Staff CHrreSpondent)


 United Press Staff Correspondent
 Washington, February 15. - UP) = The House Appro- priations Committee today reported favorably the $780, 100000 supplemental relief appropriation requested by President Roosevelt to pro- vide 750,00O more works progress administration jobs through June. The measure will be called up for debate in the house tomorrow. It then will go to the senate. WPA wants the money immediately to help provide for 750000 families in need and eligible for work relief according to it's esti- mates
 Testimony of WPA officials at de- ficiency subcommittee hearings, pub lished simultaneously, revealed that the supplemental funds would run the rolls to 2,500,00O next month. Otherwise WPA would be forced to cut the 1,900,000 now at work to 100000.
 May Then Be Reduced
 By June, it is contemplated to have reduced WPA, rolls at the rate of 100000 a month due to seasonal employment. The June total is ex- pected to be 2,2OO,oOo-as many as were at work in the peak relief months year ago. Without new founds, WPA could employ only l. 500,000 in June.
 Acting WPA Administrator Aubrey Williams told the subcommittee that this particular administration has made up its mind that it cares about people, that 1t Is not going to sit idly by and see people starve. In previous times, frankly, the govern ment didn't care"
 Speaking "just as an ordinary layman," he blamed much of the recession and the loss of 5000, 900
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
PLATT
 FOR GOVERNOR

Bridgeport, Conn. Feb. Is - GU. P)-Fairfield County High Sheriff Edward A. Platt announced today that If the Republican party so de- sireS" he would be a candidate for the gubernatorial nomination late this summer.
 Platt, former state representative from Sherman, said he believed Nov is the time that republican can win" His supporters claimed delegates from Fairfield, New Lon don and Windham Counties would endorse his candidacy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
LETTER FROM PRISON

Boston, Feb. 15.-(UP)-A letter to the registrar of motor vehicles from BOX 100, CharleStown" com- plained of wild drivers operating through Prison Point Square.
 Tt isn't safe for the pedestrians who daily use the square," the let ter said.
 BOX 100" is the state prison.