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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
"Joe" Mclean Passes

The sudden death of former Police Chief Joseph Mclean this morning is hard to write about. "Joe" was always popular among members of the Fourth Estate as he was generally throughout this city which he had served for thirty nine long years as policeman. Held in the highest regard by all city officials under whom he served his retirement almost two years ago was generally regretted, but at the same time there was satisfaction in the knowledge that he probably had many years to spend in re- tirement, recalling days of action by days of peace.
 Little did anyone realize that in a few short years he would be claimed by death and that the city would be deprived of honest citizen and a faithful servant. We are sorry that we have to pen these lines about him today; we would much rather have read in the paper that former Superintendent and Mrs. Mclean had left for the South to spend the win ter months. But death is relentless and catches all of us sooner or later We feel sure that it would have found "JOe' Mclean prepared for it whenever it caught up with him.
 He stared death in the face on many occasions when he patrolled the streets of this city. He was a good patrolman and recognition of this fact by his superiors soon elevated him to higher ranking. He became supernumerary' before the turn of the century and grad uated right after the century turned. From then on promotion was his through excellent performance of duty and prom ise of future ability. This led to his appointment as Police Chief upon the retirement of George M. Beach His record was a good one; his reputation remained always the same fine one. Waterbury loses man whose interest in it's welfare over long period of time was ever solicitous May our memories of him never be any less than this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Lesser Of Two Evils

Hartford is discussing at the present moment matter which aroused consid- erable public interest here in Waterbury late in the fall. The question of having 200 teachers in the Hartford public school system change their legal ad- dresses from outside the city limits to inside it has been brought up and was seriously discussed at a public hearing last week. The matter arose in the dis cussion of finances which Hartford is considering very seriously at the moment. A considerable tax increase is in prospect if Hartford wants the same public services in 1888 that it received in 1887
 Hartford doesn't want the large tax rate jump (poSsibly as much as four millS) and as consequence alternatives are being considered. One of them was 10 borrow money to tide the city over. Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy believes that this should only be done in case of an emergency. He does think that the city's grand list could be increased and at the present rate of taxation or with a slight increase, perhaps, this would mean mate rial gains in the form of tax receipts. The grand list increase would be brought about by bringing 200 potential taxpay- CTS into the city proper.
 The proposal, however, isn't settled so easily as all that. It has aroused storm of comment, plenty of it critical. One piece of criticism was that by forcing teachers to reside within the city in which they are employed thing as destruction of the merit system" is caused. A recent survey of the citys edu- cational system would be f1outed if the change of address were compelled, the same critic ayers. One of the survey find- ings was that residence requirements harm an educational system. Both argu- ments are plausible and logical.
 But they fail to aid the perplexed city fathers who know what government costs have been in the past and are apt to be in the future. It remains to be seen ! if such wholesale moving in school in- structors' ranks is the only change that could be rated as the lesser of two evils in making up a city budget. Perhaps those who oppose the shifts can suggest ways and means of restoring financial equilibrium without expense to the tax payer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

moment people need to retain their sense of values. Sparks, such as political enemies of Mayor Frank Hayes admin iStration are kindling, can easily ignite a fire that will consume all of us. We don't presume that is the intent of those stirring up trouble, but it surely will be the result.
 Pointing out the disagreeable features of grand jury probe the office of the states attorney recommends other means to settle any and all difficulties. An un- biased audit by a firm, suggested by the office, is the primary recommendations That should not meet with any particular objection, although individuals con- cerned have the right to voice opinions on auditors and auditing firms and their preferences for various ones. The ques- tion remains, however, that it is the city which must foot the bill and inasmuch as much stress is now being laid by Mayor Hayes foes on auditing costs it might be well to leave the city alone on this point.
 We were interested in reading one of the closing comments in the official state ment. It said something about lists of eX- penses not constituting evidence of wrong-doing We have contended since the first of the year that it's the way that items are published that make them either critical or in praise. Citizens who are all for nasty methods are given good advice in the message of Messrs. Lewis and Fitzgerald. It should be read by all for it's sanity in the midst of many signs of just the opposite.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

New Haven is nothing if not insistent that Congress grant it the right to issue a special commemorative coin in honor of the city's tercentenary, which is to be observed this year. Representative James Shanley of New Haven has already taken care of all the necessary formalities, such as introduction of a measure in Congress. He also has the states two U. s. Senators working for coin. But there are many factors down in Washington that are working against it. And one of these is that national legislators are frowning on commemorative coin issuances. It's a hard job even for state to get permis- sion for one today. At one time it was almost decided that there'd be no more of them. Treasury Department officials were responsible for this and you can rely on their activity right now to spike the New Haven intention. Their claim is that special coin issues are apt to encourage counterfeiting, as well as create confu- sion in general use of the same.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

delicate, as is everything about him, even the fine-spun watch chain and the hand-stitching in his black worsted suit.
 His handshake is firm; his step not so firm. His eyes are gray and colorless, like his personal ity, yet they are bright. Of recent months they have troubled him, and he finds that his ribbonless pince-nez are not sufficient to keep up with the heavy reading required of Supreme Court Jus tice.
 The Justice looks as if he never smiled, but those from Utah who know him best rate him next to Tom Heflin as the best story-tel- Ter in Washington. His speciality is Scotch dialect.
 Senator King of Utah was strong political opponent of Suth- erland Defeated by Sutherland for a seat in the House, he turned around and beat the Justice for seat in the Senate. Despite this political rivalry, Senator King pays rare tribute to the retiring Justice.
 'T would trust him with un- told gold," says King, "as with the most precious secrets of the mind. He is courteous, charita- ble, fOrgiving, unpretentiOus- wholly 3 noble soul"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

However, New Haven believes that it's tercentenary is of such far-reaching pro- portions that special coin is warranted. It points out that the celebration is one not merely for the city of New Haven it. self but for considerable portion of the state, which was embraced by the orig inal colony of New Haven. It included such places as Branford, Milford, Guil- ford Stamford, and Southold, L. l. We'll that may be important historically, but you'd be surprised what pretexts persons and communities use to get special coin and stamp issues. The Washington off, cials are pretty hard-boiled now and not inclined to be too sentimental about such things
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Selected Poem
STAR-GUESTS

(Grace Miner Lippencott, Madison,
 in the New Haven Journal Courier) Long thoughts are lonely .... Where visioning faith may lead, The night brings thoughts of what might be If we could know life's mystery With all its intrenched need. For those who only Ask for kinder guarded ways And paths for little tripping feet To make earths journey more complete: securely happy days. Gulde-postS lie pronely Where once they fell unseen, And no one missed charted guide For youth was rudely pushed aside By war-clouds rank and keen. Long thoughts are lonely Beseechingly I pray For worthy leaders to ride out Having no bomb to flair or flout Creating earths new day. Then youth may know guard and guide When faith and hope walk by their side.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Daily Almanac

Moon rises SIP m.
 Sun rises TIA a. m.; sets 4:51 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Just look what the full moon phase brought to the Naugatuck Valley! According to the weather charts it normally induces fair and cold weather if the hour of change is close to midnight. Well, it was and it wss cold when the moon changed shortly after mid- night Saturday. But Sunday turned cloudy and Monday, well, you know the rest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Questions and
 Answers
By Frederick M Kerby

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWEREE
 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.
 THE EDITOR
 Q. What is meant by "cruisini range" of an airplane?
 A. It is the air distance that car be travelled at normal speed with. out refueling.
 o. Is there book about early American women?
 A. Tn Calico and Crinoline," by Eleanor Maria Sickels, gives true stories of American women from 1908 to 1865. (Viking Press).
 o. How can I prevent the metal tops of salt shakers from corroding?
 A. Cover the inside with melt ed paraffin. While the paraffin is cooling the holes may be opened with pin.
 Q. What Is the Vinegar Bible?"
 A. An English version of the Bible from the Clarendon Press, Ox- ford, 1717. In printing the title of the Parable of the Vineyard in Luke 20, the word vinegar" was used in- stead of vineyard"
 If you want a copy of our booklet CORRECT ENGLISH" write the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureal, 1913 Thirteenth street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

Flood control will undoubtedly be dis cussed tomorrow in Washington as President Roosevelt has a conference lined up. Connecticut will be represented at the session and perhaps something will be forthcoming that will aid us in our fight to procure help for controlling the waters of the Connecticut River. But one thing is certain. New England states are going to be pretty stubborn about giving up rights that they believe are peculiarly theirs in this connection
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

of an international justice, and against the maintenance and ob- servance of peace, to promote the division of the world in two differ ent groups of nations.
 Peace can be, sure and beneficial for all, only if the application of justice can be sensed with the mag nanimity of a general condescension not with the unilateral presumption of being her keeper.
 Thank you. ,
 Respectfully yours,
 NUNZIO MURNO,
 57 Edgewood Avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Urges Deliberation

The official statement of States Attor- ney Lawrence L. Lewis and Assistant States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald on the status of Waterbury'S financial condition is worthy of close study. We particularly recommend it to those citi- zens of our fair city who are bent on getting" somebody. At the present
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

When gunpowder was invented social philosophers foresaw the end of kings and emperors, because it made common man as good fighter as knight They didn't foresee that the emperors might grab all the guns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

 these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers. 1 Which is greater, the equator ial or meridinal circumference o; the earth?
 2. Who first advanced the physi. cal theory of relativity? 3. What is the common name for methyl alcohol?
 4. Name the governor of South Carolina.
 5. Which presidents of the U. s. were married while in office? 6. Did Jack Johnson ever fight Bob FitZSimmonS? '. Which state is represented by Josiah w. Bailey (D) in the U. s. senate?
 8. For whom were the Philippine Islands named?
 Name the largest inland sea. 10. Which state is nicknamed the Hawkeye state?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

You don't hear so much talk about "chiseling' any more. It isn't chisels now; it's monkey-Wrenches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
A Thought for Today

say therefore to the unmarried and widows. It is good for them if they abide even as I.-I Corinthians 7:8.
 Humble wedock is far better than proud vir- ginity.-AuguStine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Politics and Controversy Kept Out of FDR's Business Session; Urged Big Five" Plan Production
 For Full Year to Keep Men Working
" DngW FRAn0om

Washington, Jan. Neither politics nor Adminis- tration policies mentioned during the Presidents conference with the five big business ycoons invited to inc White HOuSe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

A cynic is a fellow who thinks "com- mon honesty" is uncommon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Justice Sutherland

Justice Sutherland, who now steps down from the Supreme Court, will be known to future generations not so much for his opinions as for the fact that dcr- ing a period of vigorous, so,ae- times vitriolic court dissent, he re- mained courteous, kindly and even. tempered.
 Kndliness is written in the Jus tice'S face. It is not a strong face, but kidnly. His beard is thin and gray-white, without the virile fulness of Chief Justice Hughes. His skin is remarkably
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Tomato may be prOnouHced either tO-may'-to or to-mah'- to.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
T est Y UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last maze for the answers.
Milford chronicle., 1938-08-19
THE UNCOETROLLABLE
IMPULSE

Criminals sometimes say they fell
an uncomfortable impulse to com
init certain deed. The same trait
is seen in many homes, when chill
dren say they couldn't resist the
temptation to steal the neighbor's
fruit, or to stone the dog.
These impulses are controlled
when people are shown that It is
best to do so. The burglar does not
burgle a house when he sees a cop
watching him. The kid does not
climb the neighbor's fruit tree when
the latter has a good active watch
dog. Children should be taught that
they are the masters of their own
acts. They Gan stop doing wrong
things if they want to. If they keep
on doing them, the habit becomes so
strong that 1t may master their life,
and force them into some bitter and
tragic fate.
Milford chronicle., 1938-08-19
FRANKFORT

Monday of this week was the hot
test day this summer. At several
places in town the temperature was
one hundred degrees.
Mrs. Jennie Chamberlain Peters OF
Stamford. N. Y. has been a visitor
to friends and relatives here, her
home town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Morris enter
tained this week their son and his
family of near Boston. Mass.
Albert F. Murray slipped from the
platform of his ice house on Monday
and was painfully injured.
Herman Campbell and James L.
Hummer with their families spent
last week at Fenwick Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marcus Davis of
Philadelphia. have been visiting his
mother. Mrs. Robert H. Davis.
Raymond P. Long is improving
his home by painting.
Former Postmaster Austin ]. Nc
Cabe is repairing his property at the
corner of Main and Thatcher streets.
The colored campmeeting at Anti
och started last Saturday. There was
a big crowd over the weekend.
Mrs. Frank Hickman is visiting
Mrs. Robert Dauer of near Rehoboth.
Mrs. H. B. Shepherd is visiting
this week in Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1938-08-19
DRP0PrIATING BIG CITIES

Is there any way by which the
surplus population of big cities
could be transferred to comfortable
rural surroundings? 80
Such a plan is under eorsideration
in England, with the idea{R taking
1000, 900 people out of the ehormous
city of London. 100000 out of other
big places, etc. 1t is proposed to
build new towns for all this mass of
people. with factories where they
could earn a living. II is held that
enough vegetables, fruit, and milk
could be produced so these people
could feed themselves. -
The new government housing pro-
jects in this country embody these
ideas to some extent. The chief
problem is as to how to find occu-
pations for such transferred people.
If it is proposed to erect new fac
tories, where would these plants get
their orders? Many factories are now
shut down or running part time be-
cause they can't sell their goods.
Adding enough more plants to put
millions of people to work, would
not seem to help this unemployment.
A self sustaining community might
be created, which should not attempt
to sell things outside its own limits.
Farmers and gardeners could raise
food for the factory people, and the
factory people could provide man
ufactured goods for farm and other
workers. 1t would be necessary to
teach people new trades which they
did not know before. and production
would probably go slow for some
time.
Would people move out of their
present congested locations? The
city tenement may seem crowded,
but many people like the noise and
stir of a big city better than quiet
small town home.
Means should be found for reIiev-
ing the congestion of crowded city
districts. but such plans run up
against popular Inertia and human
nature. People cling to their own
habits. They dislike and fear the
unknown.
Milford chronicle., 1938-08-19
cHAPLAIN'S CHAPEL

The Chaplains' Aid Society will
meet at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Short this Friday evening,
August 18th. Everyone cordially in
vited to attend.
The annual Sunday School picnic
was held on Thursday last at River
dale Park. Everyone seemed to en-
Joy themselves.
Mrs. Floyd Macklin and children
were wilmington visitors last week.
Mrs. Ida O'Day is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Roy Isaacs, Of Milford.
They both spent Thursday at Oak
Orchard.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hurlock, Of
Wilmington, visited the latters pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Williams
on Sunday.
Miss Grace Moore visited her
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Har-
ris on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. David E. Smith, Of
Baltimore. and Mrs. Ruby Ward. Of
near Annapolis. Nd, we're circling
among relatives in this community
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Howard Wiley. Of Do
yer. were. supper guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. willard Harris on Sunday.
Misses Mary and Anna Smith spent
Sunday afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs.
Jams P. Houston Of near Georgetown.
Services at Chaplains next Sunday
as follows: Sunday School at $500 ..
m. Preaching at 800 p. m. by the
pastor, Rev J. H. Glow. Let's all try
to plan to attend.
Milford chronicle., 1938-08-19
FREDERICA

Miss Jane BedeIl of Poughkeopsie
N. Y, q former high school teacher
here. Is fhe guest Of Mrs. Edith B
Melvin.
Mrs. NJ. A. Roberts Of Ceilings
wood, N. j., who has been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Stevenson, re-
turned to her home last Sunday.
Ruth Ann Stevenson is spending
her vacation in Camden, N. j.
Mrs. Herbert Dodd of Caldwell, ~
j., spent several days with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. !. w. Belts last
week.
Mrs. Gordon Counselman spent
last week with relatives at Lewes.
Mrs. Lillian Woodall Of Whining
ton spent several days this week
with Mrs. John e. Mcbride.
Eleanor and Nancy Humes are
visiting their grandmother. Mrs. Ira
Garbutt.
Mrs. Vaughn Warren entertained
at dinner on Sunday evening; Miss
Jane Bedell OF Poughkeepsie, N. Y;
Miss Edith Jones of Wilmington;
Miss Mary Melvin, Mrs. Edith b.
Melvin and Mrs. Mary Boone.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Warren and
family spent the weekend in Phila-
delphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Slaughter
spent Sunday evening with relatives
in Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Long and son Mil
lard OF Wilmington spent Sunday In
town.
Rev. and Mrs. N. C. Benson Of
Odessa, spent Tuesday with Mrs.
John Palmer.
Betty Carey has returned home al
ter spending her vacation in Seaford
and Salisbury.
Mrs. Della Mitten spent the week
end with her son w. B. Mitten who
is resting more comfortably than he
has since his accident.
Mrs. Arthur NJ. Melvin and Mrs.
Annie B. Harrington spent Thursday
of last week in Wilmington.
Mrs. Lillian B. Clark Of Whining
ton visited in Frederick last Satur- I
day.
Miss Bessie Emerson is visiting
relatives in Wilmington.
Mrs. Alice Person and daughter
Lucille, have returned from a de-
Iightful two weeks in the Catskill
Mountains.
David street is being greatly i'm
The State Highway Depart
ment is doing the work of macadam-
Izing the road.
DR.. and Mrs. Herman Abbott, Jr.,
of Philadelphia. were weekend
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Ab-
Dott.
Mrs. Joseph Vlnyard and daugh-
.er Janet of Chestertown, Nd. spent
ast week with Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
vinyard and Mr.. and Mrs. Ponder
Thomas.
Milford chronicle., 1938-08-19
SELLING JORS

Many young people are looking
for chances to sell goods in the
stores of Milford and elsewhere
They ask what the qualifications are
for such selling.
Probably the two most important
qualifications are these. First, a
knowledge Of what the goods are.
Trying to sell something when you
don't know anything particular
about it, is a hard proposition. The
customer soon discovers you can't
give him much help. and is tempted
to go elsewhere. Second, the ability
to talk well and give the facts about
the goods, is very important Know
ledge of the goods doesn't help much,
If you can't express that knowledge
in intelligent talk.