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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-20

Recent comment in this column about the Bear Mountain Bridge maps which overlook the fact that there is a vehicular across the Hudson River in New York City, as well as vehicular tunnel under the river, caused one person to remark that he didn't blame the bridge corporation for withholding this information. His argument was that the corporation which controls the Bear Mountain bridge and it's approaches had the courage years ago to build Hudson River bridge when the state evidently didn't want to or didn't have the money with which to defray the expenses. Built with private capital and since operated as toll structure there is talk from time to time of the state pur- chasing the bridge, but it continues to remain private property. It will, too, until the state can meet the price that is being asked for it by the owners. But the state has moved quietly but somewhat effectively to cut into it's patronage. The George Washington Bridge was one weapon; so was the Henry Hudson bridge further up the river.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-20
Treaties Not Enough

A bill recently proposed in Congress by Representative E. c. Richer calls for an international conference, led by the United States. to re-examine and restate inter. rational law concerning the murder of women and children in war; It would also stigmatize the practice of bombing civilians "as being beyond the pale Of even the most rudimentary civilization" The American Institute of Public Opinion finds that 91 per cent of the American people r agree that civilians should not be bon1bed during war and that 61 per cent favor an international conference to deal with this matter.
 There have been international laws or treaties before this seeking to "humanize, to make rules for it which would preserve certain decencies even in the height of conflict In spite of these efforts, the wars now going to have in cludec worse horrors than ever before, worse treatment of non- combatants and more wanton destruction of the physical expressions of culture and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-20

civilization such as churches, universities and hospitals.
 International laws, like the laws within a country, must have either the honest support of the governments and people to whom they apply or powerful police or ganization to enforce them. Today there is no means of enforcing non-aggression treaties There is popular dislike of war. There is even popular disapproval of the civilian massacres in Spain, China and Ethiopia. But there is no popular control of the offending governments and no faith on the part of the latter except in their own might.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-20
Sort of Faded Away

Early in the winter there was much talk about a series of great trans-contl- mental roads that would be built by the federal government The system was to include two or three reaching from coast to coast and from Canada to Mexico. Many new roads were to be built to inter- lace with existing ones. All would be united in gigantic pathways which would serve many purposes. In the event ot war they naturally would become military roads. This was not made known III all the plans that were discussed, but 1t was so obvious that no need for mentioning was necessary.
 That's all that Europe is doing today making great roads across its countryside so that troops and munitions may be transported from one end ot country to the other in short order. Germany, France, Italy, Russia, and many of the smaller nations are now criss-crossed by these military roads, now used for pleas ure and commercial purposes, but per haps tomorrow to reverberate to the din of passing trucks bearing troops and the weapons of modern warfare. Don't thlnk that Uncle Sam has overlooked this Euro pean idea.
 The reasons advanced for constructing the cross-country pathways were that traffic needs demanded them; they were good projects to revitalize the road-con- struction industry throughout the entire nation; they provided many weeks Of steady labor for many unemployed per sons. What with the President and Congress now agog over a vast pump prin1ing program we are just bit sur prised that the national parkWays were not included among the potential projects
 But our surprise is tempered by the fact that it may be barely possible the powers that be figure the least said about great highways, the easier it may be for Uncle Sam to build them eventually. Rights of way come high in this age, unless the government becomes hard boiled about it and takes by condem- nation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-20

Incomes and spending habits of the American people have been the subject of number of recent analy- ses from which much interesting information emerges. Studies made jointly by the department of labor and the bureau of home economics of the department of agriculture were the basis for a report by the public affairs committee, now issued in pamphlet form. To humanize the findings of the study, an average family of four is projected. The Smiths, consisting of Mister and Missis and two offspring, are not to be confused with the Millers, repre- senting the professional class; with the wealthy Astorbilts, or with the Jonseses, whose income is below the national average. The income of the Smiths is $1OO to $125 month, earned by clerical or mechanical work. They spend the average fam fly dollar thus: Food, 33.5 cents; shelter, 16 cents; household opera tion, 16 cents; clothing, 10 cents;
 transportation, g cents; health care, 5 cents; personal care, 2 cents;
 amusement, 5 cents; education, O.5 cents; church gifts, cents. Even though the Smiths may lack an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-20

Something was said last fall about removing the World War honor roll from it's present resting place in Library Park. It would be good idea for the various veterans organizations of this city to get together with city officials and make this honor roll lasting one, one that time and changes cannot alter. If the present wooden framework is to be maintained, it should be afforded some means of protec- tion from summer suns anu winter blasts. If something new is proposed and found acceptable, it should be of such a nature as to blend permanently with beauty and suitability.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-20

factured commodities despite cut wages and part-time em- plOylnent.
 All this was the background of the Presidents fireside emphasis on the wage-hour bill.
 Unless "thOse at the bottom as well as at the top" get the benefit of the new government spend- ing, Roosevelt believes, the new program will be just 8 shot in the arm, necessarily followed by another, when the effect of this one wears off.
 Out of Turn
 Thurman Arnold, new assistant attorney general in charge of the Antitrust Division, was the guest speaker last week at the weekly luncheon of the Women's Ma tional Press club, after which the meeting was thrown open to ques- tionS.
 After several had been asked about the work of Arnold's diVi- sion, a voice in the rear suddenly inquired, Isn't it true that if the Aluminium Corporation of America was not monopoly, aluminium ware would cost only half as much as it does noW?"
 Arnold's response was prompt and to the point.
 "I can't answer that ques- tion," he snapped. "The gov ernment has an anti monopoly case against this company that comes up for trial next month. It would be entirely improper for me to discuss this subject in any manner"
 Then, after a pause, Arnold demanded, "Say, who asked that question:"
 With him everyone in the rcam craned his neck in the di- recti0n of the inquirer-to make the startling discovery that it was Mrs. Cecilia Cummings, wife of the attorney general.
 NOTE-Before he became at torney general, Homer Cummings had spent several years trying anti trust cases against the Aluminium company.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-20
A Book a Day
Rich Strike In Africa

Staggeringly far removed in New England from Africa's torrid Sierra Leone, both in distance and in life. Yet quiet Katharine Fowler-Lunn bridged the gap, plunged into the fetid jungles of the British colony to write an amazing chapter - the story of her work as woman pros pector, "The Gold Missus" Morton: $0.
 Graduate in geology, she first saw Africa in 1929, later married Brit ish geologist. Soon after he was transferred to work in the Gold Coast and prohibited from taking his bride with him. So Mrs. Lunn shipped her Ford to neighboring Sierra Leone and went exploring for herself.
 Gold Missus", she amazed natives and Britishers alike. In few months she had defied the snakes, Africa's enervating heat and torren- tial rains to probe the mineral wealth of the equatorial land. And she struck it rich!
 MrS. Lunn traced Valu2Dlc SOlQ deposits, mapped extensive iron-ore areas for the British government, pursued overgrown jungle streams to uncover rare molybdenum, metal invaluable today as steel alloy.
 In all, Mrs. Lunn combed Sierra Leone three times. And now she is back, has laid down the pick for the pen and "The Gold Missus" turns out to be sort of strike in itself.
 Mrs. Lunn endured every priva- ton of temperature, ant attacks, snakes, leopards, tigers, even native uprisings to find her rocks. She suffered both the tension of terror and the utter despair of monotony. Hers is no travel book, but the very human account of rare experience. p. G. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-20
Selected Poem
PLAY BALL

Eleanor Baldwin in the New York Times) With the crowd scattered and the playing done, Only the sparroWs and the pigeons kept The diamond and the grandStand; Autumn swept The dugouts fifty thousand rose as one No longer there to see the fielder run Back for the driven ball and with adept Lean fingers seize it cleanly as he leapt, A flash of wheeling wonder in the sun. Day after day no eye beheld sprinter Go down to second and across the ground The snow laid a tarpaulin for the Winter. But now-oh, hark!-again there comes the sound Of balls caught in mtt and bats that splinter! April has sent her pitchers to the mound!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-20
TO CONNECTICUTS DISGRACE
 (Hartford TimeS)

Certainly it is a barborous thing that the statutes of this State deny mothers wish to have the body Of her executed son buried near her home in another state. Her request did not involve additional expense to the public treasury. It was a nat ural plea, suggesting humane con- sideration for family relationships in no wise criminally implicated.
 The law is unreasonable and bru- tai. No valid excuse for 1t exists. Only legislative neglect is account able for its operation. Its suitable amendment should be among the first duties of the next General Assembly. Mrs. Julia Palka, mother of Frank Palka, has the sympathy of Connecticuts people. Connectl- cut should not pursue laWbreaKers beyond the execution chamber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-20
(PressCOn1nent|
OWN A TREE
Boston Post)

The New York park department has novel and sensible idea for beautifying the city. The department cannot finance the planting of trees in front of homes, so it has suggest ed that any New Workers wishing to have appropriate trees for such locations can purchase them fol from $30 to $45. The park depart ment will decide the type of tree best suited for the location, vii plant it and will give it perpetua care. The proposition seems an ex- cellent one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-20
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Chauffeur is pronounced sho'-
 fer; not shO-fewr' or shower.

the United States and Canada. It occupies an area of 2,200 acres, jointly donated by the Province of Manitoba and the State of North Dakota.
 o. How much life insurance, in cluding ordinary, industrial and group, was purchased in the United States in 1886?
 A. The total was $8,65O, ,636000.
 o. Approximately how many mo- tor vehicles were scrapped in the United States in 1887?
 A. 3,300,000.
 O. Which are warmer, stockings and underwear made of silk or cot ton?
 A. There is no material differ ence in the warmth of garments when made of cotton or silk. Other features, such as the tightness of weave or knit, thickness and close ness with which the garments fit the body are much more important in determining the warmth than the kind of fiber.
 o. In seamen's jargon, what does w. T. Door and Charley Noble mean?
 A. w. T. Door is derived from Water-tight door and is equivalent to the legal fictional name John Doe; Charley Noble is slang for galley funnel"
 o. Name some sources of Vita min c.
 A. Oranges, lemons, tomatoes raw Cor canned without the addi- tion of soda), green peppers, raw fruits, sprouted grains, green leafy vegetables, potatoes, unpasteurized milk, liver and raw cabbage.
 If you want copy of our book let "Landscaping," write to Water bury Democrats Washington Bu- reau, 1913 Thirteenth street, Wash ington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents ir postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-20

And while on this topic of the honor roll, what of the World War monument that Waterbury was to dedicate some fine day. It's still in the nebulous state. Ofttimes have we heard veterans speak of this monument, but nothing ever comes of it. How about a nice avenue of trees dedicated to the memory of those who went across and failed to come home?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-20
Daily Almanac

Sun rises :O7 a. m.; sets 6:36 D. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty min uteS after sunset.
 The mere fact that Easter can fall on any of the Sundays which may occur between March P and April 25 is one of the best arguments that proponents of calendar reform seem to have these days. Allowing Easter to be movable feast is slowly but surely lining up opposition from every side as merchants and businessmen realize how it upsets seasonal plans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-20
Current Comment

You know, amongst hoboes, you get all kinds of iff-raff-it'S just as bad, almost as uptown.
 Sam Hecht, San Francisco,
 who is going to organize
 hobo union.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-20

The British lion and the Italian lamb are lying down together and anybody could warn that lamb what's liable to happen to it for being so friendly with liOn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-20

1. What is coursing?
 2. Who was Frank Craig?
 3. Near which city in India is the Tai Mahal?
 4. What is ebullition?
 5. Who wrote "The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table?"
 6. What do the initials B. P. o. E. stand for?
 z. Where is Pomona College?
 8. Is Indianapolis, Ind. on a nav igable river?
 g. In what year was the Pony Express mail service. between Saint Joseph, Mo. and California, inaugu- rated?
 10. In which ocean is Nova zem- bla?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-20

Whats happening in Russia? We haven't heard much lately of any witch trials or theological pogroms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-20

Inventions that save labor are now rated as dangerous. The ones most prized are those for killing people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-20
\ IA Daily | | <oA Washington ~
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Daily Washington
Profits Cream Stopped by Big Fellows Real Cause of First Spending Funk;
 FDR Plans to Avoid That This Time;
 Those at Bottom" to Gain Benefit
and ROBERT 6. ALEKr(D
N DREW PEARSON

WASHINGTON, April 20. = Now that the first reac- tons to the Presidents freside chat and recovery pro- gram have been dgested, it is important to go oehno fhe scenes and take look at of the inside factors which influenced the messages
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-20

o. Where is the International Peace Garden? Tell me something about it.
 A. In the Turtle Mountains sec tion between Boisserain, Manitoba and Dunseith, North Dakota. It is at point midway between the At- lantic and Pacific oceans and only 30 miles from the geographic center of the North American continent, which is at Rugby, North Dakota. It is designed to build up the spirit of good will and friendliness, create respect and confidence and stimu- late esteem between the people of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-20
Questions and
 Answers
CoaEriahL is3a NEA.
By Frederick M. Kerby

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED Enclose a three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- tion 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
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Diplomacy is back to the cave-man
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-20
T est Y UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
Roaming The Air WaOes

the election of President Lincoln,
 arrival of the first pony express,
 completion of the first transconti-
 mental railway, and news of the
 Civil war. Today it Is on display
 in Sutter's Fort with other kis-
 tOric relics of pioneer days.
 Baltimore and Boston will be in- cluded in the series of concerts to be given in cities outside New York by the NEG Symphony orches- tra under the direction of Arturo ToScanini. The Baltimore concert will be presented in the Lyric the atre of that city no Tuesday evening under the auspices of the Patti more Opera club. The Boston con- cert, to be given in Symphony hall for the benefit of the Lowthorpe School of Landscape Architecture, is scheduled for January 10. The first concert outside of New York to be given by Arturo Toscanini and the NEG Symphony orchestra will take place, as previously announced, at the Mosque theatre in Newark, New Jersey, tuesday evening, December 13, under auspices of Griffith Mu sic Foundation. for the benefit of the Essex Conference for Catholics, Jews and ProteStantS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
STATE

Jack Benny's latest comedy riot Artists and Models Abroad" with Joan Bennett and a huge support ing cast; also Glenda Farrell and Barton MacLane in "Torchy Gets Her Man" are the two big holiday hits concluding their engagements this evening at the Warner Bros. State theater.
 TheatergoerS who viewed this splendid program over the Christ mas holidays were treated to one laugh after another as the favorite comedian Buck" Benny made his first screen appearance in more than a year. If you haven't seen this grand show plan to do so this evening. You'll enjoy every minute of it.
 The special holiday season pro- gram opening tomorrow at the State is highlighted by "The Duke of West Point, the most authentic and the most thrilling, romantic story ever told about Uncle Sam's West Point.
 With Joan Fontaine portraying the leading lady, and with Louis Hayward, Richard Carlson, Tom Brown and Alan Curtis appearing as the four important males in the story, the thrilling adventures and romances of plebes enrolled at the United States Military academy are humorouSly and dramatically un- folded.
 Among the outstanding sequences which appear in the film are in- cluded the famous Filtration Walk of West Point, the administration building. the beast barracks" the Cadet Chapel, Trophy Point, Sally Port, the post office, Grant hail, the mess hall, Cullum hall and the cadet store-all famous landmarks in the life of every plebe.
 In addition to the cast of starr ring players, the film also features such notable favorites as Charles D. Brown, Jed Prouty, Marjorie Gateson, Emma Dunn, George Mo- Kay, Nick Lukats and William Bakewell. Hundreds of Hollywood extras were hired for the large crowd scene depicting accurately and authentically the life of cadets at West Point.
 The second big hit will be 8
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27

currently at the Warner Brother Strand theater.
 The new show opening tomorro at the Strand will be headlined the stirring and thrilling epic aviation Men With Wings" 1 technicolor, starring Fred MacMu ray, Ray Midland and Louise Camr bell in the dramatic roles of thrt heroes who help aviation progre! from the Flying Bicycles" of tf opening of the century to the supel airliners of the present day.
 No effort has been spared make this production milestone the history of screen drama. I heart-stirring story of three your people, devoted to as much to u highest ideals of aviation as each other, makes grand entertain ment for the entire family.
 MacMurray is cast in a compiet. ly dramatic role as the pioneer av ator whose great tragedy lies in h inability to rid himself of the res lessneSs and Responsibility whic always marks the pioneer. Millar will be seen in a sincere portray of the constructive aviator. Mi Campbell, providing the romantic ii terest gives a heart-warming pei formance as the young girl who forced to choose between two typI of birdmen, both of whom she love
 Of particular importance to locI theatergors is the fact that tA technicolor brings out the dram and romance of the picture far bel ter than any mere black-and-whiI could do.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
h The Local 7heaters

thrilling Crime Club mystery drama 'The Last Warning. The new chiller brings back to the screen Preston Foster and the popular Frank JenkS in this the sixth and one of the most baffling of the Crime Club series.
 Get your tickets today for the Gala Midnight Show New Years eve at the State. Once again the State will present the biggest and best holiday screen entertainment in the city. A giant show with a cast of stars that are considered to be box-off1ce record breakers. The main attraction will be the long, awaited "The Dawn Patrol', star ring Errol Flynn, with a dashing squadron of other featured players; and the second big hit will be the senSatnoial Jitterbug comedy, Swing, Sister, Swing" with Ken Murray, Johnn Dorwn and Ernest Truex. Providing the melodies for the "Jitterbug" sequences is no other than the renowned Ted Weems and his orchestra. Don't wait another minute, get your tic- ketS today and be sure of ringing out the old and ringing in the new to the tune of this supreme screen entertainment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27

1 the show which is presented in ad- dition to two superb screen attrac- tionS, ''The Cowboy and the Lady with Merle Oberon and Gary Cooper and "A Christmas Carol" with Reginald Owen.
 Janet Gaynor, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Paulette Goddard make their debut as an exciting new | screen trio in the new comedy TO- nance, "The Young In Heart which begins a three day engage ment Thursday at Loew's-Poli.
 Roland Topper" Young, Billie Burke, Henry Stephenson, Richard Carlson, romantic newcomer from the New York stage, and Minnie Dupree head the imposing cast of this screen version of the I. R. Wylie Saturday Evening Post serial, 'The Gay Banditti"
 ''The Young In Heart" is the de- lightful story, of the Carletens, a family of fascinating phonies, who live by their charm and on anyone's money, and have been kicked out of only the best places from the Riviera to London. They're out to take" the world, but their hearts get in the way and they get the surprise of their easy-going lives.
 Attend the gala midnight show New Years Eve, Saturday, Dec. 31, at the Loew-Poli theater. After much difficulty and communication with Metro-G -Goldwyn Mayer, Man. ager Fitzpatrick has finally been able to secure for this great event a special pre-release showing of Stand Up And Fight" co-starring for the first time, Wallace Beery and Robert Taylor. On the same program is Next Time I Marry, !" hilarious comedy with Lucille Bali.
 Tickets are now on sale at the box-ofice. Get yours now and avoid the last minute rush.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
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