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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
Todays Answers to
 cRANIUM CRACKERS
Problems on Comic Page

l. Edouard Daladier is Premier of France.
 2. The Cameroons are areas in equatorial Africa.
 3. E. E. Cummings has been call- ed "the lower-case poet"
 4. Belgian Giant is a breed of rabbit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
ST. PAUL.S M. E.

Phillip w. Breux, former local resident who is at present social secretary at the Y. M. 0. A. in Brooklyn, N. Y., will speak on The Search For Leadership at St. Pauls M. E. church on East Farms street tomorrow. Rev. Samuel Jol1n- son, pastor, Is away on his vacation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
1 ,OOO Children Due
 At Riddles Program
Tax, Rent Payers Club to Play Host at Washington Park-John P. Shea Directing Days Activities

John P Shea and the Waterbury Tax and Rent Payers Club will be host to than 1000 children this afternoon at Washington Park in program similar to last years Riddles Day which proved popular enough to repeat with program of entertainment and sports which will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
WOMAN, 100, DOES CHORES

Bronson, Mich. CUP)-Mrs. Mary Sikorsky decided it wouldn't be any rocking chair and lace for her on her tooth birthday - she celebrat- ed 1t by helping her son with the chores as she has done every day for years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27

Seven Keys to Baldpate. When Earl Derr Bigers wrote this fascinating mystery thriller good many years ago he reckoned the fact that was to become one of greatest stage plays of the just before the World War As matter of fact it's still great stage play and has been screened at least dozen times But few people know there really Badpate 1nn It actually exists right in Haverh, Mass. It's 2OOyear old hostey and right it faces perhaps destruction as foreclosure mortgage the property is sought by bank We suppose that the late Earl Derr Biggers may have got his inspiration for his novel from the Haverhi summer hote it may have been just coinci- dence But the Bapate fans will hark back to the days when they sat right out the end of their heaer seat as old Badpates front door creaked open times in rapid succession much to the astonishment of the inn occupants as well the audience There ought to be
 Seven Keys Baldpate Association to perpetuate the two century old Haverhill Inn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
RELIGIOUS QUESTION BOX

Readers Os Democrat invited questions regarding the Protestant Catholic Jewish faiths Questions will be answered in this column promptly possible They accompanied the address writer be addressed this journal The National Conference of Christians Fourth City Where personal reply requested il should SC stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
SOUTH FEDERATED

Rev. George Adkins of Yale Di- vinity School will preach on "Dy- manic Power of God" at the 10 o'clock services tomorrow morning at the South Federated Church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
WANTS TO DIRECT

Fritz Field has worked 66 consecu- tive weeks as an actor and today IS busy in Paramount's Campus Con- fessions." But he has never wanted to act; he wants to be director.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
CONSTABLE VICTIM OF THEE

Brantford, Int. (UP)-There is a bicycle thief here who plays no fa- vorites. Constable Fred w. Cooper parked his wheel behind tree in a park here, and the thief took it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN


 POI Cherry Street Rev. E. Einar Kron, pastor Sunday, August 28- Eleventh Sunday after Trinity The Service will be held at 10:45 a. m., at which time the Ser mon will be the topic Eight eousness-True and False" Calendar for the Week of Aug. 28 Thursday, September l. Deacons meet at home of George Ericsson on Arden road. Friday, September 2- Luther League meets in the Church vestry. Saturday to Monday September 3 to 5- Forty second annual convention of Hartford District Luther League in Emanuel Lutheran church, Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
World War Interlude.

World War Interlude. Weary from the pursuit of
 group of bandits in Santo Domingo, ten U. S. Marines reached a clearing in the forest and paused before advancing farther into the thicket It was in August 1918 when attempt to restore some stability o gov ernment to the republic had become mere nterlude overshadowed by of the World War Most of the marines had hoped to in France and they found that hunting Dominican outlaws comparatively dull Besides the days search had proved frutess and it was nearly sundOWn. native woman approached the group invited them to rest for while in her house while she proered the of her stove to prepare their evening meal The tired marines gratefully accepted Hardly had they seated themselves to eat before warn ing shot crashed through window It, was followed instantly by desperate encounter, both bandits and sea soldiers clashing in a hand-tohand conflict. The surprise attack had been planned by the bandits who
 had arranged the hoSpabe overtures of the woman as a ruse to lead the marines into ambush, and then
 had steathiy surrounded the house before the occupants were of their presence Hopes for bandit vic- tory vanished quickly when they found they had stirred up veritable hornets nest In the ensuing struggle only marines wounded while the enemys casu altes amounted to approximately thirty-seven killed and wounded including the capture of several horses and weapons The of the house, responsible for the attack taken prisoner Many similar contacts with outlaws made by the marines in the West Indies during the World War. Far removed from more spectacular happenings in France the stories of these encounters became merely routine entries in official files. Log of the U. S. Marines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
Lutheran
THOMASTON BETHLEHEM EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN North Main Street at

Electric Avenue
 Rev. E. Einar Kron, pastor Sunday, August 28- : Eleventh Sunday after Trinity. The Service will be held at 7:30 p. m., at which time the Ser mon will be on the topic "The Christian Ideal"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27

City Editor Bill Harrington will be back at his busy desk bright and early next Monday morning after well deserved vacation of two weeks Patrick J. Mango Jr enjoyed pleasant but costly day in New York last week He's busy completing arrangements for his middle aisle trip with pretty Jean Cminera October 12 Julia B. Jannetty is doing very nice job for the fourth annual outing of the Italian Siserhood Society at Lakewood Park Sunday, September H. Catherine Rochon of Baldwin Street eted at birthday party early this week which featured delicious cake with 21 candles Kay will trek to New Haven next month to begin her senior year at Abertus Magnus College.
The Washington times., 1938-08-11

stitution for the elevation and betterment of the
industry 1t is without social consciousness or
soul, and until its leaders become aware of its
lmitess opportunities for public good and related
responsibilities do not think the American Dis
tilling Company can benefit. by further reten-
ton of membership.
'For the present we will cooperate wherever
possible with the Federal and State agencies for
much-needed further regulation, continuing to
hope that the institute eventually will have new
birth of light, freedom and action"
Tunney Suggests "Czar"
briefly, Mr.. Tunney, as leader in the liquor
- industry. is disappointed that the industry's
institute is more interested in protecting the dis
tillerS from outside attacks than it is in attempt
ing to clean up the industry it represents from the
inside.
AS an alternative, he has suggested that the
distilling industry needs "strong man" or q
The Washington times., 1938-08-11

have asked the great fliers why
this Is not done. Some say, cit
would intimidate the paSsen-
gers" Others, eff the ship
starts falling, you wouldn't
have time to jump"
Now these airplanes should
fly at the height Of 1000 or
5000 feet. You can glide Q
long distance at this height,
even II all motors stop, and the
passengers would have plenty
Of time to jump and pull the
zip cord.
The Washington times., 1938-08-11
THEY WON'T TALK

TNVA investigating committee
l. men of the Senate have
made an agreement among
themselves not to talk off-the-
record to anyone. It is the first
time that has happened in the
history of Congress.
The Democratic big-boys are
more enthusiastic now about
their November chances than
they were earlier. Possibly 1t
is the business improvement,
but their official inside guess
now is that they will lose no
more than 80 seats instead of
SO to 76 predicted by Re
publicans. The 80 represent
historically strong Republican
districts.
Another example of unauthor-
lied purging is the contest
against Rules Chairman O'Con-
nor in New York. He may or
may not get the Republican
nomination. but will be re-
elected anyway. The purge
against him was apparently be-
ing threatened by CIO, not the
White House.
The Washington times., 1938-08-11
Magyar Schools War
On Wine Breakfasts

BUDAPEST, Hungary. Aug. IL
u,NSD.-The Rockefeller Founda.
tlon and central and departmental
authorities have launched a con-
centrated drive to stamp out wine
breakfasts" for children. In some
country districts IS per cent of
school children drink wine for
breakfast instead of milk or coffee.
Village teachers complain that
the first lesson is quite inefficient
every morning, as many pupils fall
asleep at their desks.
The Washington times., 1938-08-11
News Behind
The News
By PAUL MALLON


Copyright, 1888. by King Features
Syndicate, Inc. All yights reserved.
Reproduction In full or In part
strictly prOhlbited.)
THE current he-will, he
l. won't yarns about Mr..
Roosevelt and the congress
sional purges can mostly be
tracked back to a subtle in
side situation here.
7 EFTHANDERS in or near the
- Administration are going
around whispering the "he-will"
stories that the President is
next going to take apart what
ever senatorial candidate they
happen to be after-George in
Georgia one day, Smith in South
Carolina, the next, Tydings in
Maryland on alternate Tues
days and Thursdays and Loner-
gan in Connecticut over the
Week-endS.
The Washington times., 1938-08-11

The most spectacular merchandising success
achieved in Britain this century is that of H.
Gordon Selfridge, formerly of Marshall Field
& Co. of Chicago. He has repeatedly emphasized
to me that he attaches tremendous Importance
to the superior training of his work folks from
those in the subcellar up.
But that there is still room for improvement is
illustrated by an experience Of one of my asso-
ciates. It's recital may contain a worthwhile
suggestion for many businessmen besides auto
mobile executives.
The Washington times., 1938-08-11
Says Boake Carter

"czar" comparable to Will Hays of the movies and
Judge Lands Of baseball.
Granting the basic wisdom provoking his dis
appointment, accepting also its genuine idealism,
one would ask Mr.. Tunney what organization
representing either an industry, profession or
social group in America can be considered an
"upnft" organization?
EUen General johnson Licked
0F COURSE, it is Mr.. Tunney's hope that the
W distillers' institute would clean up the dis
tillers before some of it's questionable practices
created public or governmental backfire. He
is perfectly logical. as far as logic goes But
human nature never has been never will be, was
never created to be logical
What about the selfpolicing failure by industry
of industry through the NRA? Hugh johnson
was the strong man of the selfpolicing unit Of all
industry and business, but try his superhuman
utmost as he did, Hugh johnson was licked in the
end by human nature.
Remote Control Impossible
MIR. TUNNEY accuses the distilerS' institute Of
AVA being without social souls or conscious
ness" How can any industry control the use Of
a product once it is in the hands of the public.
Can an automobile manufacturer control the
reckless driver? Can a radio manufacturer pre-
vent John Jones from keeping his radio on all
night? It Is true that spirits. consumed with
moderation, are not harmful. But can distiller
control the appetite of the public once it has
bought a bottle of liquor?
I fear that Mr.. Tunney is mixing business with
social welfare work.
Copyright Ledger syndicate)
(BoaEe CarterS opinions are his oDn and not
necessarily those OF The Washington TtneSJ
The Washington times., 1938-08-11

as chairman of the board of
American Distilling Company,
canceling also that company'S
membership.
He based his action on the
following reasons:
II have become convinced
that no help or cooperation to-
ward self lf-discipline or regula-
ton of the distilling industry
can be expected from the in
gtitute.
"It is definitely more Of o
nrotective society than an in
The Washington times., 1938-08-11

Pro moters
of this propa-
6 a n d a are
not r e a lily
New Dealers.
They do not
r e p re s ent
r 90 S e v e 1t.
Rather they
r e p r e S e n t
l e t t W / n g
vie W p OF Mt
which con-
S / d erS the
P e S / d e n t
o n ly q S a
p o p u ! a r
m o u t hpiece
The Washington times., 1938-08-11
"HE.WON'T". BRIGADE

A GAINST them are the Off
"A cial New Deal political lead
ers, mostly around Democratic
National Committee Headquar-
tiers and in Congress. They are
putting out the "he-won't" pieces.
Their interest lies in the party,
and they care more about what
happens to it and to Mr.. Roose-
velt's neck than does the south
paw brigade.
AS a typical result a dozen
anonymous stories and a dozen
anonymous denials have lately
found their way into print that
Mr.. Roosevelt will and will not
speak at Cumberland, Md, on
Labor Day to lambast Tydings.
One thing is sure. The pre-
dictions did not. come from
Roosevelt.
General impartial impression
here is Mr.. r. is also thinking
about his neck, and possibly the
party's. Therefore, it seems likely
he will follow through the for
mula of his Western trip when he
kept his collar high, lent a vari-
able helping hand to some can
didates, ignored others, slapped
no one.
The Washington times., 1938-08-11
Sheppard RecOnsiderS,
Will Study Guffey Letter

U.NS.) The Senate campaign
funds committee today faced the
problem of deciding when solict
tation of campaign funds from
regular Government employees and
WPA workers is a violation Of
law.
The problem was posed as q
result of newspaper stories dealing
with a letter appearing over the
name of Senator Joseph Guffey
The Washington times., 1938-08-11

service" is a complaint fre.
quently sent business concerns.
My observation has been
that nothing pays better or
more lasting dividends than
adequate pains to coach clerks
and others contracting GUS
toners on courtesy, efficiency,
exhibiting enthusiasm to
please. I have in mind certain
department stores which
attribute their unusual growth
to the systematic drilling Of
their employees on how to win
the o0od will Of customers.
The Washington times., 1938-08-11

Cd, Of Pennsylvania, as State
Democratic campaign manager,
urging Federal employees and PWA
workers to contribute.
Senator Sheppard CDO, of
Texas, chairman of the Senate
committee, after first indicating
the matter was beyond the scope
of the committee, said it will be
considered at the committee meet
ing next Tuesday.
The Washington times., 1938-08-11

Contrast Across the Street
NEXT, he crossed the street, to another dealers
y establishment
"The man in charge, who looked more like
the proprietor than a salesman" he relates, was
engaged in conversation with a friend about
family matters It was somewhat difficult to
attract his notice. Are you in charge around
here?' broke in. Yes; was there anything he
could do for me? Well, wanted used car
such-andSuch a model.
at got one out there he replied, pointing with
his thumb back over his shoulder, without getting
up from his easy chair. Go on and take a look
at it, And he promptly resumed his converse
ton about how expensive children are.
81 walked OUT.
"But now have my car, bought from the first
dealer at precisely the price he predicted, in
precisely the desired condition. with precisely the
promised guarantee. And when buy new car
next year, he will get my business.
"If a seller makes me feel am important to
him, have some assurance of continued salts
faction; if he makes me feel my business doesn't
matter, am sure that that same point of view
would crop up if I ever wanted some adjustment
on an unsatisfactory or defective purchase
copyright, 1898, by B. c. Forbes)
The Washington times., 1938-08-11
Super Attention Example

Super Attention Example
KNOWING precisely the kind of secondhand
IA car he wanted to buy, he went to a dealer,
explained his wishes, told him it would be
straight cash transaction, although he might not
want Immediately delivery. He narrates:
'The salesman fell over himself to be of
service. He told me the kind of guarantee he
would give, the approximate price, what condi-
The Washington times., 1938-08-11
FUTURE ACTIONS

Ills future actions may be
IL suggested by the following
summary of informed opinion
at the top here concerning the
prospect in purge States:
COnnecticut-Lonergan is due
to win. BY arrangement he an
nounced Roosevelt was a great
man, and Attorney General
Cummings Immediately came
out for him. He was on the
Corcoran purge list for having
voted wrong on court, reorgan-
ization, and several other things.
If his leading opponent, Repre-
sentative Koppleman, seems to
be getting anywhere, some pri-
vate help may be given Kopple-
man by someone in the Admin
istration, but this is the most
he can expect.
South CarOIina-Senator Co..
ton Ed. Smith is considered a
cinch to win against his two
New Deal opponents.
Georgia - Senator George IS
considered here to be the favor
ite and general expectation Is
he will pull through.
Maryland Tydings is in
more danger than any of the
other purgees, but the outcome
will probably be determined by
developments within the next
week or ten days.
AS no one on the purge list
has been defeated yet, and no
one except Tydings seems to be
in much danger, the leftists
seem likely to be disappointed.
x 4 i
The Washington times., 1938-08-11
"A Terrible Experience

I KNOW was up in plane once when one of
the engines caught on fire and we Just made
the landing in time. Believe me, would have
given most anything own. outside of my chill
dren, if parachute had been strapped on me. It
Is great thing to have one chance in million to
save your life rather than die like rat in trap,
which has been the experience Of so many Of
the poor people who have crashed lately.
hope Mr.. Noble and the civil aeronautics au-
thorities. who are taking over today, will look
into this and insist that every ship that is flying
carries parachutes for everyone aboard
There was such an interesting radio speech the
other night by Frank Hawkes.. who has had %
years Of flying. He explained that the parachutes
could fit snugly into the seats and the passengers
would not feel they were sitting on them.
The Washington times., 1938-08-11
BY EValy17 Walsh Mclean

pleasant to jump into the icy cold water and it
must be terrifying to plunge into the air. but if
your ship is sinking falling or is on fire, and
this is the last thing left to do doubt If very few
people would hesitate to do It,
In Mr.. Hawkes. talk he said people had an
erroneous idea of the feeling they had while fall
ing from an airplane. After the first few seconds
he explained, it was very pleasant sensation
(and if you do break an ankle or even both
ankles) on landing with your parachute and
much better than being burned alive or killed
instantly.
Mr.. Hawkes. also said another thing that i'm
pressed me. The airships must be developed to
the point and very soon, where they will be able
to slow down as they land
We all know how dangerous it is to land at the
high rate of speed that the ships forced to use
nowadays. Until some device is perfected so they
can come into field and land at reasonable
speed there are bound to be terrible crack-ups
The Washington times., 1938-08-11
My Say

7 HAVE always felt deeply and sincerely that
every passenger airplane should carry para
chutes as standard eullipment Time and again
The Washington times., 1938-08-11
-

TENE TUNNEY raises provocative problem
in human relations in his resignation as
member from the Distilled Spirits Institute and
The Washington times., 1938-08-11
BIC. Forbes Says

DROPER training of employees is far from
universal, much too far.
''Your advertising is much better than your
The Washington times., 1938-08-11
Craft Convertible

A MOTHER thing we must not forget is that
Al Howard Hughes beautiful pleasure craft can
be converted overnight into dangerous bomber
with deadly load Of bombs. Two hundred of
this type of plane have been ordered by the
British Royal Air Force for training bombers.
The United States has 10000 planes; France
11,OO0; Russia, 10000; Britain, 5000; Germany
5000; and so it goes down the line. OF course
this includes both passenger and fighting planes
The United States has more of the passenger
planes but these can quite easily be converted
into fighting planes.
BY all means let us have parachutes. Let us
give every person who flies all the protection we
can. And above all. keep on making our COM
mercial planes so they can readily be converted
into bombers if and when the next war comes:
because the next horrible nightmare of slaughter
and destruction is going to come from the air.
Let no one fool himself about that!
The Washington times., 1938-08-11

for their bigger purposes. Some
are leftwing leecheS on the Of
ficial hide: some are leftWing
Congressman; some are monde
script press, radio and radical
labor propagandists.
What they are trying to do
is to draw the Presidents neck
out. Their contacts with him
personally are so distant that
they are trying to do it by cir
culating information that he
is going their way.
The Washington times., 1938-08-11

Like Life Preseruers
FTER all, no steamer is allowed to put out of
"A port without plenty Of life preservers and life
boats, and the same principle ought to be applied
to the flying ships. will admit it probably isn't
The Washington times., 1938-08-11

ton could expect a car of that model to be in,
what servicing facilities they offered which Of
my neighbors had bought from them, and the
buyers allaround satisfaction with their cars.
It might be necessary to pay only small deposit
until took actual delivery.
MY reaction was excellent. He regretted
deeply he didn't have the particular model I
wanted. Would anything else do? No? All
right; he would get on the job and let me know
Immediately he laid hands on the right car"
Evening star., 1938-09-18
Mai. and Mrs. Howe
Have Returned to
Sandy Spring.

SANDY SPRING. Sept. l7.-Mrs.
Robert Henderson and her sons
have gone to Hobart, Ind, where they
have Joined Mr.. Henderson for the
winter.
Maj. and Mrs, Daniel Howe have
returned for visit of several weeks
with Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Kirk be-
fore leaving for Fort Sam Houston,
Tex. Mrs Orlando Troxell. who has
been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Kirk
for several months, left today for Fort
Benning, Ga. where she will visit be-
fore returning to San Antonio, Tex.
Col. and Mrs. John Crockett
On Canadian Trip.
Col. and Mrs. John c. Crockett OF
Manor Park are on two weeks trip
to Canada and the West Coast.
Among the students leaving soon to
resume their studies are Mr.. Thomas
Hallowell, who will go to M. I. T.; the
Misses Lucy and Lula Trundle, Miss
Marcia Ladson, Miss Betty Cissell and
Messrs. Richard and Tommy Lansdale
University of Maryland; Miss Betty
De Vries, who will attend Duke Uni
versity; Miss Cornelia Thomas. Miss
Helen Gray Miller, Mr.. Frank Wilson,
Mr.. Jack Thomas and Mr.. Robert
Bentley will go to George School;
Messrs. Henry and Pete Hyde and Mr.
Norman Farquhar will attend Episco-
pal High School, and Miss Marjorie