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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
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MlDDLEBURY Correspondent: Eleanor Read
 Telephone 5-O932

Middlebury, April 8-Mrs. Arthur s. Judd, president of the Women's Missionary society of the Congrega- tional church, and Mrs. William H. McCance, wife of the newly ap- pointed pastor of the church, at tended the executive board meeting of the Litchfeld district of the Council of Congregational Women of Connecticut, in the Center church in Torrington, Monday afternoon.
 Annual reports were read and plans were discussed for the coming spring rally. Mrs. Potter of Nor folk presided.
 Party Enjoyed
 Seven tables were in play at the card party in the town hall given by the Grange Tuesday evening. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Will liam Rich, Frank Stebo, Elleda An derson and Evard Grahame, Jr. Out of town guests present were MT. and Mrs. George Sengstacken, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Barlow, MT. and Mrs. Noble Fassett, Mrs. Eliz- abeth Stahl and Theresa Oemcke, from Beacon Valley Grange; Mrs. M. Griffith, MT. and Mrs. James Conlong, Miss Elleda Anderson, and Mrs. Anna Anderson of Water bury; Marvin Sterry and Mrs. Carrie Sterry of Bethlehem; MT. and Mrs Evard Graham and son Evard, Jr., of Roxbury. Local people present were MT. and Mrs. William D. Rich
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
The White Plague! Early Diagnosis Campaign Now Underway May Result in Hundreds of Lives Being Saved
 Regular Examinations Urged.

losis Association, I am sure that stress will be laid upon learning all we can about the proper care of little children to keep them in good health. In addition, every adult should know what should be done to prevent the spread of tuberculosis and children should be taught this as early as pos- Sible.
 Regular Examinations
 Regular health examinations for children and for grownups are a safeguard for the community. Prompt care of any child showing signs of tuberculosis will result almost always in a rapid cure, whereas, if the disease is left undiagnosed and uncared for, the patient will not only have a very slight chance of recovery but the community will have suf- fered by the danger of contagion.
 Every community will work out its problems in different ways, but it should keep the objectives al- ways in view, trying in every way possible to wipe out this scourge which has taken SO many young lives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
(BY ELEANOR ROOSEVELT

BY ELEANOR ROOSEVELT)
 Every year the country is awak- ened to the need for fighting tub erculosis by the Christmas Seal Campaign. When we do our bit at that time, we think of the care which is to be given to people who have tuberculosis. We think of countless mothers, worn out by work, finding their health again and of children who receive care in hospitals, sanatoria and even in schools.
 Early Diagnosis
 But, there is one phase of tub erculosis work which we haven't emphasized sufficiently, which the Early Diagnosis Campaign is bringing this month to our at- tention. A much more rapid cure can be effected If tuberculosis is discovered in the early stages. Some children are taken regularly to the doctor for health exam nations and when this is done by their parents, they are guarding against tuberculosis as well as against many other diseases.
 Tuberculosis is one of those insidious illnesses which can get a firm hold before we realize it. Undernourishment, lack of fresh air. too-strenuous exercise and in- sufficient rest will start child on the path which makes it a prey to tuberculosis or any germ that may be abroad in the community.
 We should all attempt to in- form ourselves as to the things to avoid in order not to spread contagion of any kind, but tuber- culosis in particular we should guard against spreading.
 Mother III
 I was mortified not long ago to find a family all sleeping in the same room where the mother had had tuberculosis for some years, and knew that she was i'll. Apparently nobody had warned her of the danger to the other members of the family. On ex- animation, two of the children were found to have contracted tuberculosis. They will probably recover, but, with proper precau- ton and knowledge on the part of the family, they need never have been i'll.
 In this Early Diagnosis Cam paign of the National Tubercu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
WHITNEY co. HAD
 SHOWN PROFITS
Former Stock Exchange
 Head Reveals Status 10 SEC Today

New York, April 8.-(UP)-Rich- ard W. Whitney, former president of the New York Stock Exchange, testified today that the brokerage firm which he plundered of secur- lties and sent into bankruptcy was earning a net profit up to the time it failed.
 He appeared at hearing of the securities and exchange commission, which was attempting to obtain in- formation that may be the basis for legislation designed to prevent other brokers from committing the of- lenses for which Whitney will be sentenced Monday He has pleaded guilty to larceny of securities owned by the New York Yacht club and the estate of his father-in-law, George R. Sheldon, which were en- trusted to his care.
 Whitney, appearing at four pre- vious Investigations, said he took the securities in an attempt to stave of the collapse of Richard Whitney & Go. which handled the bond broker age business for the House of Nor gan and once was considered to be a rock of Gibraltar in Wall street.
 Wrinkling his brow over intricate financial questions and scribbling quick notes on a yellow pad ot paper, Whitey said that his firm never had lost money on its broker age business.
 "What net profit has your firm made in the last few years?" asked Gerhard Gesell, counsel for the SEC.
 q can answer that only as to 1937," Whitney said.
 What was the net profit that year?"
 "Ninety-four thousand dollars as shown on the books.
 "How about other years?"
 q cannot say"
 "But there always has been some margin of profit, hasn't there?"
 "Yes, Sir"
 Among other witnesses who will be called here and in Washington will be Whitney's brother, George, partner in the House of Morgan Richard Whitney's testimony at pre- vious hearings has brought out that George Whitney lent him almost $3,00O,000, while J. P. Morgan & O. lent him $50O,000 as capital con- tribution to his operations. Neither of those loans was secured.
 Whitney wore a dark blue suit high collar, and grey necktie. He apparently was doing everything possible to cooperate with the inves- tigators, but his voice grew sharp occasionally when he was asked questions that appeared to him to be repetitiouS.
 The firm of Richard Whitney & Go. got it's start by borrowing be tween $15O,O0O to $200,0O0," Whitney said. The money, he added, was borrowed from his uncle, Edward F, Whitney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08

Speaking to the American Asso- ciation for Social Security at the Hotel Astor today, Miss Helen Wood, Executive Director of the Unem- ployment Compensation Division of the Connecticut Department of La- bor, said she hoped, states will have a breathing spell to reexamine their laws and procedures in the light of new experience" and recommended changes in administration of job less insurance acts.
 Flaws Observed
 Miss Wood declared that flaws in administrative organization, in pro- cedures and in the legislation itself have been brought "forcibly" to the attention of state unemployment compensation agencies within the past few months.
 Connecticut has had it's share of difficulties, she stated, the chief one having been the volume of claims received. Approximately 10000 were expected in January, but 93,000 were filed in that month. Budgetary re- strictions hindered the Departments attempt to increase its personnel to meet the overwhelming load.
 Other major difficulties arose from the unemployment compensa- tion law, itself, Miss Wood pointed out.
 These are problems of complex ity, of interpretation, and the num- Der of things which must be done to carry out its provisions"
 Flat Payments
 Computation of benefit rates is too complex, she said. She pro- posed in place of the sliding scale now in use a system of flat amounts" which would be "most ideal from an administrative point of view"
 Recognizing that this is not ex- pedient at this time," she stated, "the benefit rate should at least be in series of, perhaps $500. In other words perhaps no benefit rate would be less than $500 and, from this point, benefit rates would be $500 plus multiples of $3.00."
 She traced another difficulty to the merit rating" provisions of the act which she styled, "even more unavoidable from the benefits &C.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08

ing to curry favor with the public in order to promote their political ambitions that the issue has aS- sumed the proportions of national scandal. Launching bitter attack on the men who are using the pen sion systems for the express purpose of getting votes at any price, Flynn declared:
 "The whole thing has become just another plum tree full of little plums for little people too old to work but not too old to vote. The benefici- aries of this scandalous misuse of public funds are the chiSelers who get on the rolls without right. The victims are worthy old people who have to be satisfied with inadequate pensions so that there will be enough for the politicians to hand around to the ineligibles."
 State Controlled Systems
 Flynn pointed out that the Old Age Pension systems as they are presently constituted are not to be confused with the Social Security plan. The Old Age Penoion systems are controlled by state agencies and were designed to supply aid to those who were too old at the time of the passage of the Social Security Act to benefit by it.
 Flynn asserted that the most gro- tesque aspect of the pension" prop osition is that many public officials are fully aware that they are steer ing their states toward insolvency through reckless expenditures of vast sums of money, yet they con- tinually seek to augment the relief rolls with ineligibles, and at the same time urge drastic legislation to make monthly benefits higher This practice, he said, is all part of their scheme to consolidate their vote-getting powers and extend their patronage. Referring to the pension system in Missouri as being nearly typical of the worst offend CTS, he said:
 In some counties nearly every person over seventy is collecting something from the state. On the basis of the last census 93 percent of all over seventy in Ozark county are receiving something from the state and 99 per cent in New Ma drid county. But in Butler county, where there are sos persons over seventy years of age, pension checks are actually going to 654 persons. This magnificent record is sur- passed, believe, in only one place, 8 county in Oklahoma where five people out of every four-f1ve out of every four-are getting pensions"
 Suggests Investigation
 Flynn said that the issue is be- coming of increasing importance in every state in the union because "every little politician in the state climbs, if he has the slightest chance, on this tawdry band wagon"
 The article suggests that the Old Age Pension systems throughout the country should be the subject of a sweeping government investigation. And Flynn fatly states that the re- lief and pension and subsidy laws must be severely dissociated from politics, committed to the aGminis- tration of civil service staffs of trained workers, and along with this there must be some sane and reasonable consideration of the ap- palling financial problems involved in these plans"
 Some of the states are riding headlong toward bankruptcy on this wave of ill-considered legislation" he said, land along with the states finances they are preparing to bank rupt far more valuable asset-the character of their people!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
|AUSTRIA'S FATE RESTED ON ONE
 LONE INDIVIDUAL
Story of How Schuschnigg Wrestled With Hitler
 Ultimatum Told

New York, April 8-(UP)-The dilemma of Dr. Kurt Schuschnigg- one hour to decide whether to sac- rifice himself and surrender his na- tion, or plunge it into a devastating war with the Germany army mas sed on the border-was described last night in a radio broadcast by Rene Kraus, Dr. Schuschnigg's ad- wiser in the Austrian government.
 Kraus arrived this week on the French liner Paris. He believes he is the only Austrian official who escaped when the Nazis took Vien- na and the German army swept across the border.
 The Germans were not resisted and war was averted, Kraus said, because in that critical hour on March 6, Chancellor Schuschnigg, after pacing the floor in mental anguish, listening to the droning motors of enemy planes in the Vienna sky, decided 1t was better not to send thousands of Austrians to death.
 The last Kraus heard, Schusch- nigg was a prisoner of the Nazis, and he has grave fears for the for mer chancellor's safety. When he landed here, Kraus said he would refrain from making any speeches on Austria, lest the NaziS retaliate against Schuschnigg.
 Kraus changed his mind last night and described the events of the fateful night in Ober Palace.
 The cabinet met first, to discuss the German menace and the ple- biscite scheduled for the following Sunday at which Austrians were to have voted whether they wanted to remain independent.
 Schuschnigg believed that the Austrians would vote for indepen- dence if given a chance, but Fueh- Ter Adolph Hitler in Germany was threatening to intervene. Schusch- nigg pleaded with Britain, Italy and France for support. They refused.
 Austria was alone" Kraus said. "Schuschnigg must decide the fate of Austria-alone. He paced up and down the cold palace room. The phone rang. A voice came over the phone. It was Hitler. Hitler was also alone in his chancellory in Ber- lin.
 Hitler spoke. You are planning an election,' he said. It must be called off. You must resign. A man of my choosing must be put in your place. If this is not done the German army will march into Austria. I warn you, Schuschnigg. You have just one hour-sixty min- utes-to decide
 "Schuschnigg returned to the ca binet meeting and offered his resig- nation. It was twice refused. Schuschnigg insisted, saying If I don't, thousands of Austrians will die.'
 "Only 10 minutes were left when he phoned Hitler.
 "As he stood there waiting for Berlin to answer he heard the booming roar of planes overhead. On the wings were painted the Swastika of Germany. Then Schuschnigg heard Hitler's voice. Schuschnigg said: Yes, accept
 "Overhead the roar of planes in creased. The sky over all Vienna was black with them-German bombers. They started to drop not bombs, but pamphlets. The pamph- lets read: 'Nazi Germany welcomes Nazi Austria
 "As Schuschnigg turned to walk from the room, the doors burst open. Nazi officials seized him. They led him away. With him went Austria-my country.
 "This is a true story"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
Market Opening Is
 Steady, Mo derate
Small Buying Orders at Outset Result in Minor Gains;
 Volume Immediately ightens

the stock market at the opening and several leading issues registered minor gains. Some advances ranged to a point or more. Volume hght- ened after initial dealings.
 United States Steel featured with a thousand-share block at 42 1-2 up 1. Chrysler gained a point to Al. Johns Manville was up 1-2 at 62 3-4. Union Pacific was up l at 62.
 Small gains were noted in Amer- ican Smelling, Anaconda, Texas Corporation, American Telephone, Westinghouse Electric, New York Central, Southern Pacific, Du Ponts Consolidated Edison, Western Union. Douglas Aircraft, and International Nickel. Eastman Kodak jumped 2 1-2 points to 1855.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
TOWN VOTES "WET"

Cap De La Madeleine, Que, April 8.-(UP)-Storekeepers in this 300 year-old town began rearranging their stores today and preparing for stocks of beer. The town, famous for its Shrine of the Holy Virgin voted wet" yesterday. Of the ASA people who cast ballots in the three day plebiscite 400 voted to grant beer licenses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements in which compensation will lbe paid weekly during the period of total disability was filed today and ap- proved at the office of the com pensatiOn commissioner:
 Burton Hodge, ROxbury and Robert P. Frizzell of R0xbury, toe injuries, $8.25 beginning March "A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
SERIES OF LENTEN
 SERMONS CONCLUDED

The last of a series of Lenten lec- lures at the First Congregational church was given last night by Dr. Charles R. Brown, dean emeritus of the Yale Divinity school. His subject was, "The Value of Per- sistent Faith"
 Rev. Dr James E. Gregg conduct ed the service, with Rev. David P. Gaines assisting. Dr. Gregg an- nounced that communion service would be held at the First church Thursday night. Rev. Theodore c. Bobilin will deliver the sermon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
Miss Wood Advocates
 "Flat Rate" Benefits
Executive Directors of State Unemployment Benefits
 Says Present System in Need of Amendments

counting angle. The record keep ing problem is too great"
 "The problem of volume of claims is one over which we naturally have no control. Complexities of law and procedure are quite other matters. Simplification of benefit rates would do much to simplify administration and benefit payments. Extension of coverage to employers of one or more, while introducing some new difficulties, is logical and would materially assist benefit payments in some respects" she concluded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
SMALL BUSINESS SESSION

Hartford, Conn.,, April 8.-(UP)- An organization meeting of the Connecticut division of the Smaller Business Association of New Eng land will be held here Saturday, it was announced today. Representa- tives from 60 communities were ex- pected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08

New York, April 8E(UP)-The stock market opened steady in moderate turnover today. Bonds were steady. Cotton futures opened a few points higher.
 Small buying orders came into
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
PLENTY OF SERVICE

Toronto - Canadian universities permit graduate students to play varsity hockey, and some have been members of their respective teams for as long as nine years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
DIR. DANFORTH, NOW

Baltimore Danforth, whose use of the illegal shine" ball with the St. Louis Browns caused a stir in the majors a few seasons back, is a practicing physician now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
TRIBUTE TO HORSE

The remains of Black Gold, a Kentucky derby winner, are buried in the infield at the Fair Grounds track in New Orleans, where he won the Louisiana derby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08

6A SSA v SAAASA AAASAAASA~AASJ
 Writing in Golfers, Flynn charged that in Missouri, Ohio, Ok lahoma, Texas, Illinois and Color ado, the Old Age Assistance-or pension-funds and facilities are be- ng so misused by politicians seek
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
JOHN I. FLYNN CALLS OLD AGE PENSION SYSTEMS IN SEVERAL
 STATES A NATIONAL SCANDAL
Charges That In Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois And Coloradao Funds Are
 Being Misused By The Politicians

New York April 8. = John T. Flynn, noted economist and political commentator today warned that several states plungng headlong into bankruptcy through maintenance Old Age Assistance systems ridden with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08

When Michael O'Donnell was fined in Castuse, Ulster, for having shotgun without a permit, the entire case was conducted in Irish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
Named by Emperor
 to Jap War Council

IT I. H. Prince AA' Yuguhiko Asaka has been appointed to the Japanese w ar Council by Em- peror Hirohito.. Recent person. mel changes in the Nipponese military h av e been reportedly due to r o y a l dis satisfaction with the course of the war in
 China.
Evening star., 1938-05-14
NEW BUILDING.

806 9th ST. NE.
Modern apis. of 9 rms. kit tile bath
with shower. elec, refe,
$42.50.
FLOYD E. DAVIS CO..
T53 18th St. NV Natl 0352.
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THE FAIRFAX.
COY NV. APT. ONLY $50.
LARGE 2-RM., K. APT, S45.
READY TO MOVE IN

ALSO 3 RMS. KIT. PORCH. $50.
Modern NV. BLDG; large rooms. big clos
cts, tile bath, parauet floors: handy to
stores cars. schools. Adams a62S or 94S4.
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APARTMENTS UNFURkIsHED.

cREsToN: 1475 COLUMBIA RD;,DEE:
tached; sunlight; rms. bath recep hall:
elec. refg.; bet. cars, buses; $61.50.
$500 9th ST k,1 NV ts,a AMP A. KENNEDY,
current: Rent. s35 to $50.
See resident manager or call EDWARD l..
sTRoHECKER Met. 2713.
81 so AND s43. 43.5O-BUCHANAN APTs..
Also Wyatt Apts.. S45 up. 1870 Ga ave,
;5524 sth ST. NV: 18th AND LoNGFEL-
side rooms modern 2-story corner building;
Frigidaire on house, current. Rent. S47:59.
EEckER Sfs intoS si 29ia L. s1Ro
WEAVER APIS. ,1473 IRVING ST. N.W-1
to S55. See res. mgr or call Adams 499s:
AvoNDALE 1874 ST. N;W:-[2 RMS.
bscatar Eas nath o5s4M seSht0r' $50 Apply APT B.
THE ARGONNE 1929 COL. RD. N.Y.
bedrooms living room. dining room. kitch-
en- and bath.
2434 FRANKLIN ST. NE. ,(coR: a6thl-
81: n So1sbs! :as ass T. s.! So ss':' %s So S:S
So vARNUM ST. N:w:-ENTIRE sna
porch. porch bath Ee sii roiux; al adulss. & screened
5000 CONN, AVE. APT. 3O4-LARGE L1v-
kitchen. bath; 500. clev. s945.
MT: PLEASANT. 1873 fNGLEsIDE TER
End fr.; gas. elec. incl. SAT so.
1895 10th ST. .W-FRONT, 2 ROOMS,
hall, kitchen, bath. Frigidaire, $50. See
janitor or call West 1881.
HOO 25th ST. N.W.-DESIRABLE FRONT
apt. rooms, KIT. and bath, Frigidaire,
neat: 1an1tor: $40. Phone West 1851.
34l2 OTIS ST. .N.E.-3 RMS. KITCHEN
decorated s45. Apply MRS: ROSE. Apt. 2.
$500 ST. N.W.-WALKING DISTANCE
downtoWn. rooms. kit. bath; free re-
ip5seratson; psf 1s0a; $4e mo-; rpNs Tssdens manager
GoPLEY COURTS. 1914 18th ST. NV
Cor apt, bedrooms. communicating bath.
Spacious SPACIOUS closets sitting room. foyer. large
xItcnen: electricity. refriseration gas free;
ice Res; mgr; Also most desirable apt,
large kitchen. bath and closets.
4dI:i 4dlS Bird aos1:n ST: NIW;Ll ROOM INcLosED
bath; BIDS sets BACK from street. M on large; large
grounds; 1st-class neishborhood. Apply
Tbs rs The cayenSiSh 1875 c.
INC. District S057l oiNo' 'Na'A H.
fully equipped Kit. bath. 3 expos; Dne new :
developpnmNsnt in Sc. Available June /.
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1ss Fla NoatR
933 l ST. NV LARGE. ROOMS.
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| south exposures; sS2.So. District ,4ES.5s.
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TAKoMA PARK. D. c.. 7lo1 CHESTNUT
St corner Blair rd-Living room. bed
room. kitchen. dinette and bath; 4 expo
sures; gas. electricity Frlsldalfe ihc!uoeo'
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1906 H St. NV. National 2345.
THE LEGATION, ,542O CONN. AVE.
Front apt. overlooking Rock Creek
Park for suitcase at once.
Living room I4'x231: RECEIPT: hall. din
ing room. kitchen. large bedrooms. bath
with STALL shower and tub; 500.
Call Natl. 2040 or Emerson 1904. Apt. SOL.
IN OLD COLONIAL GEORGETOWN.
S41.5O to S45 monthly; 1929 35th st.
NV; 2 rms. RECEIPT. hail. kit, bath: elec.
$3.50 MONTHLY.
Living room. RECEIPT. hall. 2 bedrms, kit.
din, bath: elec. refg. on house current;
-e'' A''' " S35 MONTHLY.
2S19 4th st. me-; 2 rms. kit, bath,
incl. porch. -, pp.rr ~ ,nc
1O17 K st. NV. Natl. s6s2.
1887 1st ST. NV R., K, B.
5o7 soo7la 4th d st. n.e.Es r. r. . K. b. "-0'oo
,7ss slsc Goth St nv :, ;: ,,.e: ss9'kSo' ss5iso
e1b 14th st. s.w. Natl. os72.
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Rent beautiful apt, l bedroom. nice large
receiving hall and living room. bay-window
observatory, elec stove. Frigidaire: new
NV; Sl25 mo. DIR. CORDOVA, Mexican
Evening star., 1938-05-14

Newly decorated and newly furnished,
rooms. kit. bath; parking space. Must be
seen to be appreciated. One of the best
locations in the city at Rock Creek Park.
near the Million Dollar Bridge. 2410 Goth
st, NV Res mgr
Evening star., 1938-05-14

WE INVITE YOU TO INSPECT.
MODEL APARTMENT
Furnished by the Hecht Co.
4569-13 Conduit Rd NV
Proximity to Potomac River insures cool.
comfort during the summer months.
Open and Lighted EVENINGS.
KELLEY STEELE & BRANNER, Dist. 7741.
1857 K ST. NV.
Downtown, easy walking distance;
large rooms. kitchen, bath with shower:
free refg.: refined surroundings: S75. Ap-
ply res. mgr. on premises Met. 3035 or
E. QUINCY SMITH, INC,
900 18th ST. NV. Dist. 9057.
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7I5 QUEBEC PL N.W-ATTRACT1VELY
furnished / or = clean rooms kitchen. prl-
Vate bath with shower. porch; cont. II. W.