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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
McGuffey's Readers

It is strange thing that Henry Ford, who has done as much as any living man to plunge us into this mechanical and industrial age, with it's vast social and political changes, should be marking back to McGuffey of the old school readers. Photographed as he was the other day, sitting on the grass and reading from one of those forgotten books to an interested group of boys and girls, he made charm ing picture. Yet, looking at that picture, many man or woman who remembers the old books with veneration, may have thought of King Richard in the old play, saying sadly "Let us sit upon the ground and tell sad stories of the death of kings" For the time, the spirit, the naive moral ity of those Victorian books which molded the literary taste of two generations, will never return.
 McGuffey, no doubt, was good for his time. It would be hard to imagine the sharp, inquiring, tough-minded boys and girls of this generation reading his books without feeling that they are altogether of another world. There were no auto mobiles in them, no dynamos, no huge factories, no great corporations, no labor struggle. no world war, no challenge to democracy, no bafflement of youth by ob- structions impossible to understand or Surmount. The school readers we have now may be less character-forming, but they are more Illuminating. Possibly the schoolbooks really needed are not yet written.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
Whats At Stake?

The Republican State Central Com mittee has moved quickly to protect it's membership against charges of harbor- ing members whose presence does not contribute to the best interests of the party due to the light of publicity placed on them in recent months. The office of secretary has been declared vacant, resignation has been received from prominent and veteran commit teeman; a second resignation may be forthcoming shortly. Thus in a brief moment the party's state organization recognized the fact that grand jury ac- cusations, whether substantiated or not, can carry weight with the electorate.
 We made a somewhat similar claim earlier this year when we urged the Dem- ocratic party of Waterbury to begin con- Sideration of what course of action it should take to prepare for 1938's nomina- tions and elections. It is of vital import ance to the candidates who will carry on in the name of the Democratic party that they do so without the handicapS that unfortunate publicity may have heaped on various felloW-members. Waterbury's grand jury has made serious accusations which the law has transferred into spe- cific charges. Public opinion is not asked to decide the cases, but it will do so and 1t Is as protection against public opin- ion as it can be expressed in votes that we have recommended changes within the local party organization.
 The Hartford Courant put it very aptly this week when it said "A demand on the part of the Republican State Central Committee for the resignation of MT Buckley MT. Willard and MT. Williamson would not mean that it believes them guilty It would mean merely that the Committee, cnscious of it's responsibility to the voters of the party, is desirous of safeguarding it's leadership against all doubts and suspicious that mi ght be di- rected against it. :"
 Failure to clear the decks here in Waterbury so that Waterbury's Demo- cratic vote of 19,000, as boiled last Co., tober, may be kept intact will be dear sacrifice Failure to seek the return of 4,6OO dependent-Democrat votes may ruin the chances of Democratic candi- dates in probate, state ana congressional contests. A party whose claim is that it seeks to serve the community best must often make sacrifices that work unneces- cry hardships on loyal hard workers. Just such situation seems to be at hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
Selected Poem
THE TRAVELLED ONE

(By w. M. LETTS inn the Irish Statesman) I've seen Cape Horn five times" said be-
 "Twas in the days of sailing ships" His face was swarthy from the sea,
 With steadfast eyes and merry lips. T dream of it sometimes at nights, Now that I'm with the Irish Lights" I'm in the Irish Lights" said he,
 And taking stores around the coast. "Tis quiet for man like me
 Who's seen the world, if he may boast, Queer towns too far for you to know, Lima and Monte Video." The people in this land" said he,
 Are well content with Wakes and Fairs, But finer sights than them you'll see
 About the streets of Buenos Ayres Or Valparaiso if you choose, Rio maybe or Santa Cruz" I'm in the Irish Lights" said he,
 And rowing ways are for the young. I've got wife and family
 And do my work and hold my tongue, It's only in the days of spring My heart will go off wandering" I've no more stories now" said he,
 Ard gave my ear a friendly cuff. He put me down from off his knee
 And told me Home is good enough" But in his wide, strange, dreaming eyes l saw big ships and foreign skies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
PreSSCOmment
GOVERNOR ON THE SCANDAL
(Hartford Courant)

Evidently the Governor believes that the scandals that have lately dismayed the state will figure con- siderably in the political campaign now getting under way. In his speech before the Fairfield County Young Democrats the other day he took pains to indicate that if any one attempts to blame them on his administration his answer is ready.
 Long ago, he told the Young Democrats, he "surmised" that all was not well in Waterbury, but he could not act until a Democrat was elected Attorney General. Surely the Governor does not mean to imply that the Republicans in office when he was first elected were conspiring to defend supposed wrong-doers in the other party. Furthermore, the record shows that, although the Governor declined to have Mr. Leary for his running mate in 1882, he accepted MT. Hayes in 1884 and again in 1886. Finally, although a Democrat was elected Attorney General in 1884 the first disclosures concerning Waterbury were not made until late in 1887, and then as the result of the municipal election that put in Republican as Comp troller.
 As for the difficulties attending the construction of the Merritt Parkway, the Governor expressed the view that if he could have had a Democrat as Highway Commis- sioner i've could have moved for ward much faster" Well, the Gov- ernor had two opportunities to ap- point Democrat, but on each oc- casion he chose to renominate MT. Macdonald, for reasons that at the time seemed good and sufficient.
 The Governor would not seem under any particular obligation to defend his administration against intimations that it was in the least responsible for the scandals that have developed. No sensible person assumes that it was. In the circum- stances, weak statements of explain ation are worse than none at all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21

shall be? Or must local, state and federal agencies come take a hand in the situation? No policy is to be formulated. There is to be nothing more than clashing of minds, an airing of views.
 Labor, business, the dissenters among the American Medical Asso- citation have no well-conceived plans, no program, no organization. Hence the principal debaters are bound to be the association and the government. The association is united, positive, disciplined body which has always insisted that med- ical men are alone competent to discuss and provide medical care. As for the government, its technical committee on medical care will come prepared to argue the case for the New Deal-to argue that physi- clans have nothing to fear from what is called "Federalization, :" that no direct interference with the practice of medicine is contemplated and that it will be the governments policy merely to stimulate and sup port physicians in the manner so brilliantly exemplified by the Public Health Service. In such 8 conflict the New Deal seems certain to win. There are dangers in this conflict political dangers. The question of costs must be discussed. The possi- bility that the New Deals health plans may be injected into politics, from which they should be rigor- ouSly excluded, is not remote.
 There is no one, sure-fire solution for this problem of medical care. It has long been apparent that volun- tary insurance, group practice of medicine, the cooperative purchase of medical care, the three-cents-a- day plan under which hundreds of thousands now receive hospital care for thirty days, and other plans which have proved their worth and which have been opposed by organ ized medicine must be invoked if we are not to be overwhelmed by taxes on behalf of social security. We need outstanding leadership to show us what devices may be used effectively.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21

bill that would have given the Immigration Bureau it's long sought legislation, there was quiet ly put through another resolution that may give the 4,500 ''hard- ship" cases a temporary reprieve until the next regular session of Congress.
 The far-reaching nature of this resolution is known only to few.
 Offered by Senator Lewis Schwellenbach of Washington, it authorizes the Immigration Bureau to hold up the deporta- tion of any alien whose case is the subject of legislation acted : on favorably by either the House or Senate Immigration Committees. The intent of the measure was to stay action on some 25 cases for whcih separate, or so-caleld private" bills, had been introduced.
 Immigration authorities have now discovered thhat the wording of the resolution is SO broad that it probably covers all the "hard- ship" cases. Pending an official opinion from the attorney gen. eral, they are saying nothing about this publicly, but their own lawy- CTS are convinced that then last minute resolution gives the tragic 4,500 another chance to save off Bob Reynolds determined cam paign to deport them.
 White House Cars
 The trend in the automobile in- dustry away from open cars has created quite a problem for White House functionaries. They must provide such cars for the Presi- dent wherever he goes, and avail able open cars of the proper style are almost as scarce as Republi- cans in Tammany Hall.
 Secret Service operators sent six cars from Washington for the Presidents use on his recent Will mington-Hyde Park Gettysburg IIlp. 1Ilcy were IOuCcu III IWC different groups. Three cars went to Wilmington to mee the Presi- dent as he got off the train. At the end of the day they proceeded to Hyde Park to meet him there.
 But these cars could not be counted on to reach Gettysburg over the roads in time to meet the President. So they came back to Washington, and the President was met by three other cars dis patched in advance from Wash ington to Gettysburg.
 Although the President uses the cars for very short distances, they must cover great distances to be at his service.
 NOTE-There is less trouble finding open cars in the West. where weather conditions and scenic travel make them more popular.
 Copyright, 1888. by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21

New York State may soon take step that will have far-reaching effects throughout the nation Its Constitu- tional Convention has advanced to the third reading without any opposition. The bill will allow pupils attending parochial schools to receive free transportation to and from their homes, just as public school pupils now receive This is always a bone of contention, whether it's in the form of transportation or aid for the parochial and private schools. We've had it here in Connecticut, but never came to swords point about it. Now New York seems destined to take the initiative and grant equal rights, which will naturally produce approval and opposition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
Health Comferemce Medical Assn. Debates Merits of Federal Medi- cine - Medical Care Is Problem
 of Social Security.
Medical Assn.
of Social Security.
NEW YORK TIMES

Last June Miss Josephine Roche politely but firmly served notice on the American Medical Association, assembled at San Francisco, that organized medicine was expected to present a program of medical relief at a national health conference to be held at Washington. That con- ference is now in session-called at the presidents request. For the first time the association will engage in
 a public debate with government health agencies, physicians who dis sent from the associations views, labor, business. The issues have been defined. Is it possible for the private practitioner to meet the needs of the medically needy on the present competitive, cash-payment basis, leaving him to decide what his fee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21

The Hartford Times brings up the ques- ton of St. Swithin. It's good one right now for the proponents of this weather prophet are chortling at the discom- fort of scientists who religiously point out every year that an old wives tale can't have any effect on the weather for so long period as 40 consecutive days. They're probably absolutely right, but the St, Swithin fans are pretty faith full to the old fellow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
A Book a Day
British Gangsters Darken Brighton
By BRUCE CAPTION

Under ordinary circumstances, the surest way for an American to woo a sound Slumber is to try to read an English novel about English gangsters. The English are great and sturdy people, but somehow their gangs sound about as grim and dangerous as a bunch of 1O- year-olds playing Cops and Robbers.
 A novelist named Graham Greene gives you something else again, however, in Brighton Rock" (Vik- ing: $2.50). This tale has to do with the clash of two rival race track gangs at an English seaside resort, and while the gangs themselves still look bit pallid by comparison with the stock Chicago model, the story itself is ominous and creepy enough to satisfy anybody.
 This is so, largely, because of MT. Greene's success in drawing his principal character - hard, conscienceless little killer who at the age of IT tries to set himself up as a gangster, who commits a murder as part of his campaign, and who finds himself led on in- exorably into a chain of murders and ultimate destruction.
 This lad is pretty improbable, no doubt, if you stop to think about him-but MT. Greene doesn't let you stop to think. He simply presents him, makes him sound real, and lets 1t go at that.
 There are some dank and ironic overtones to the yarn. The young killer hates women-but to save his gang he has to court and marry one. And his final downfall is brought about by the casual in- terest one of his victims inspired in the breast of blowsy lady of the evening.
 All in all, Brighton Rock Is a fascinating sort of book.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
COOLIDGE PORTRAIT HUNG

Philadelphia, (UP)-An oil paint ing of the late President Calvin Coolidge has been hung in the Phil adelphia Union League here. The portrait, by William McGregor Pax ton of Newton Center, Mass, will be added to the leagues collection of presidents portraits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 5:37 a. m.; sets 8:19 D. m. (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Three days of rain is enough to satisfy any, body; 1t has the gardeners of Waterbury and vicinity. With crops ripening heavy rains like those we've had since Monday do much dam- age. They beat down peas beans. tomatoes, and other vines They produce rot and mill dew. We prefer our rain as we got it last week-nightly showers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
GOOD NEWS
(Boston Post)

The comeback of Jerome Dizzy" Dean is cheerful news to baseball fans. Although Dean is tall talker, he has always lived up to his own estimate of his prowess. While he has annoyed with some of his state ments, no one can say he did not enliven sport which at times is in danger of becoming staid and auto matic. A colorful character, he is the kind of a ball player who draws the crowds and his recovery from what looked like permanent disabil- ity constitutes happy tidings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Finance is pronounced fi-
 nance; not finance.

miles. The summer route, eastbound, is 3,442 nautical or 3,964 statute miles.
 Q. What is the name for young foxes?
 A. Pups. ...
 o. Do harbor pilots board battle ships and direct them to port the same as merchant vessels?
 A. Yes. Some of the pilots are civilians, others are employed by the navy yards or are in the navy.
 @. What is the latest estimate of the number of persons gainfully em- ployed in the United States?
 A. AS of April, 1888, the number of gainfully employed was approxi- mately 43,324,00O
 Q. Why do some electric fuses have different colored labels?
 A. The color corresponds to the rating of the fuse. Cartridge fuses have red labels for 600 volts; navy blue for 250 volts and not more than 15 amperes; green for 250 volts and more than 15 amperes. Some plug fuses are colored differently to dis tinguish the ampere rating.
 Q. What is the official name for Lie Detector?"
 A. Polygraph.
 @. am a lOckSmith and recently I had person ask me to make a duplicate key to their postoff1ce lock box. I told him that would have to find out whether or not I could legally make a key. Please advise me.
 A. The post office department says that it is against the law for locksmiths to make duplicate keys for lock boxes. You should refer such persons to the postmaster, who can supply duplicate keys to those entitled to them.
 Q. What is mushroom syna- gogue?"
 A. A hired social hall used for Jewish holiday services. In 1883 8 number of persons hired halls and advertised such socials, took up col- lections, and disappeared before the rent of the halls had been paid. 0. What are the capitals of Ha- waii and Alaska? A. Honolulu and Juneau, respec- lively.
 0. Do any states have apprentice training for persons who wish to en- ter government service?
 A. At present, California, India. na and Wisconsin give a certain amount of pre-service training tC selected persons. If you want a copy of our
 booklet SEA FOOD COOK BOOK" write to the Waterbury
 Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washing ton, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
Current Comment

The people of today have failed to develop quality of inner life. Rev. Dr. Charles R. Brown, dean emeritus of the Divinity School at Yale University.
  To my mind, our destiny is with the democracies, because our people are inherently democratic in nature and spirit. Chiang- -Kai-shek, wife of the generalissimo of China's armies. ..".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21

1. What Is the nickname for South Dakota?
 2. What is the abbreviation for the degree, Doctor of Philosophy?
 3. What use is made of amber gris? 2.
 4. Name the city in Nebraska with the largest population.
 5. How many grains are in an ounce of pure gold?
 6. Who signs the acts that are passed over the veto of the Pres- ident?
 2. Name the largest river in South America.
 8. In which Shakespearian tra- gedy is Ophelia . character?
 g. What is the political affilia- ton of Representative Sol Bloom of New York? ..ss
 10. What is an alloy? f
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21

When Gabriel sounds his last trumpet, you can still tune into the London short wave stations and hear 'em droning out the days cricket scores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
Wallace Attempting Largest Piece O. SoIesmonship Since the Time of Nooh- To Persuade W1eot-Exporting Nations of
 The World to Adopt AAA Crop Control
" DREW PEARSON
[ HoeRzsf q ALIEN

WASHINGTON, July 21 = Henry Wallace is now undertaking probably the largest piece of salesmanshp since the time of Noah = to persuade all the wheat exporting nations of the world to adopt AA plan for >oy1rfo oi1yo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21

Somebody says, "women are now just aS important as men,. Is that all?
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 Answers
Copyright. isss. NEA
By Frederick M. Kerby

Enclose a three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given. nor can extended research be un- dertaken. Be sure all mail is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU. REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington. D. C.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
A Thought for Today

And this thing became sin unto the house of Jeroboam even to cut 1t off, and destroy 1t from of the face of the earth.-I Kings 1884.
 The wages that sin pays are death, torment, and destruction.-South.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21

o. Please describe some good ex- ercses that will strengthen the mus clSsa and arches of the feet.
 A. Walk. on the outside rim of the feet, turning the toes in; rise up and down on the toes, and pick things from the floor with the toes. This should be done at least ten minutes every morning and night.
 o. What is the distance by water from New York to London?
 A. The winter route, eastbound is 3,341 nautical or 3,847 statute
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
T est Y o UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21

If you want a copy of our booklet SEA FOOD COOK BOOK" write to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washing ton, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21

Q. Do any states have apprentice training for persons who wish to en- ter government service?
 A. At present, California, India na and Wisconsin give a certain amount of pre-service training to selected persons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21

o. What is the official name for a Lie Detector?"
 A. Polygraph.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21

Copyright, 1888. by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
Evening star., 1938-11-20

ups, too. Arizona quickened her pace, her
heart warming, because to her Old Dan was
more than silver screen shadow He and
her late father had both begun their careers
on the same humble ranch
''Mr. Dareforth.' she called
The old eyes in the carefully -shaven. tired
face lit up as they met Arizona S eager gaze.
well, III be hung for a cattle thief, If it
amt Arizona, What you dom off the range
Where's your Pa? Hows things BEEN"
Arizona told him briefly.
Dead = your Pa, And you . . . married to
business man. Don't seem possible"
And you, pardner," Arizona asked What
are you doing in New York? That don't seem
right, either"
We'll, amt workin' right now The
studio and | couldn't seem to come to any
agreement couple of years back. so come
on here to stay with my married daughter,
It'll only be for a while" he added hastily
I'm bound to find somethn'."
Great sufferin snakes' Arizona exclaimed
Indignantly. You should have been pen
stoned by the studio"'
III llOtutL. HIS IStCllSC "Hltd DN
her straightforward onslaught "Mebbe So
he admitted. And mebbe | should have
saved my dough better while had it. How
somever, make out good enough except do
miss being around hosses - especially Brave
heart
The two exchanged swift glance of under
standing. What happened to her." Arizona
i l.
They kept her." he said furiously. Turned
out through something in the contract that
She was the studios property They wouldn't