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Evening star., 1938-05-08
SEEKS DENOMINATION
Burch Of Martinsville, Va, Runs
Again for Seat in Congress.

MARTINSV1LLE, Va, May (P.-
Representative Thomas G. Burch Of
Martinsville today announced his cam
didacy for denomination In the COM
ing Democratic primary to succeed
himself as Representative from the
fifth Virginia district. ...
Mr.. Burch said he planned to con-
duct an intensive campaign through
out the district after Congress ad-
journs. He Is completing his fourth
term.
Evening star., 1938-05-08
AUSTRIAN Jews were almost com.

Austrian Jews were almost com.
pleted.
"One difficulty seems to be tho,
financing Of their transportation to
the port Of immigration" one Official
said. However. that il . problem
for the worlds Jewry to worry about"
Frank Stertin, Austrian press chief
Of the propaganda ministry. said re-
ports circulating in the foreign press
that hundreds Of Jews were commits
ting suicide in Vienna every week
were "gravely exaggerated"
only $50 Jews have attempted or
committed suicide in the past two
months" he said.
This number, however, bears no
comparison with the many thousands
OF Aryan Austrians who by cruel
Jewish methods were driven to des-
peration and, death in recent years" I"
Evening star., 1938-05-08
CLASS TO HEAR BYRD
Charlotte Hall Military Academy
Commencement Is June 7.

CHARLOTTE HALL. Nd, May Z
Especially DIR. H. c. Byrd, president
Of the University Of Maryland, will
address the graduating class at the
164th commencement exercises Of
Charlotte Hall Military Academy on
June at II am, according to an an
nouncement Of Col. B. F. Crowson,
principal.
Evening star., 1938-05-08
China Uses u. S. Rails.

Thirty-f1ve thousand tons of rails
from the United States will be used
in new railway lines In North China.
Evening star., 1938-05-08
Academy to Give Play.

LEONARDTOWN, Nd. May T.
Can You Beat It." play directed
by the Rev. Father Joseph Sheridan
knight, S. j.. will be presented at the
st. Marys Academy here on May "a
for the benefit Of Catholic Student
Mission Crusade of st. Marys County.
Evening star., 1938-05-08
GLENM0NT (MD.) PIT. A.
TO ELECT OFFICERS
DR.. E. W. Broome and Engineer
Asked to Help With Plans
for Playground,

The May meeting of the Glenmont
Md.) ent-Teacher Association
will be held at 8 pm. Thursday. New
officers will be elected and installed.
DR.. E. w. Broome and Irving G.
Root, engineer for the Park and Plan
ming Commission, have been invited
to attend to help formulate plans for
the improvement Of the playground
and installation of athletic equip
ment. An effort is being made to get
c. c. c. boys stationed at Kensing-
ton to take over grading and leveling
the grounds.
A new outside drinking fountain
and tablet will be dedicated at the
meeting in memory of Capt. Don e.
Clarke.
Evening star., 1938-05-08
PLAN FLOWER SHOW
La Plata Event Will Be STAGED
on MAY IA.

LA PLATA, Md, May Especially -
The fifth annual spring flower show.
under the direction Of the Extension
Service Of the University of Maryland,
will be held In the La Plata High
School May IA.
The Charles County Follies of 1898"
will be presented in the evening. This
feature will be composed Of the out
standing entertainment given in diff
ferent sections Of Charles County dur
ing the year.
Evening star., 1938-05-08
NEW CHIEF APPROVED
Riverda1e Council Acts on Gum
Elected by Firemen.

R1VERDAIE, Md, May (Spe-
ciaD John w. Gum was approved
as chief Of the Riverdale Fire Depart
ment at meeting Of the Council here
after his election. by the fire depart
ment to succeed Horace K. Fuller,
who resigned on account Of pressure
Of other business. James Ronchi was
named assistant chief.
The Council petitioned the Mary
laSd-National Capital Park and Plan
niAg Commission not to permit pro-
posed park lands to be used for COM
mercial purposes.
Evening star., 1938-05-08
CIVIC LEAGUE ELECTS

Mrs. Jerry johnson Is President
of Mount Rainier Group.
MOUNT RAINIER, Md, May I
Especially Mrs. Jerry johnson was
elected president of the Women's Civic
League of Mount Rainier at a meet
ing in the home of Mrs. Perry Bos-
well, near Marlboro.
Other officers named included Mrs.
Philip T. Russell, vice president; Mrs.
Paul c. Smith, recording secretary:
Mrs. Arthur J. Bates, corresponding
secretary; Mrs. F. P. Brown, treas
urer, and Mrs. Speckmann, retiring
president, director.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-13
Shovel-leaning

There has been considerable loafing and trifling, no doubt = human nature being what it is - on the WPA projects. But in fairness to the fellows on the jobs, who are often friends and neighbors of the critics themselves, it is well to check up occasionally on ascertainable facts. Such checkup in one populous Ohio county shows that in three years those alleged loafers on public pay have created the many permanent improve mentS.
 New public buildings, 79, including 49 recreation structures. Also repairs, ad- ditions and improvements on 200 other public buildings.
 New highways, All miles, plus repairs and improvements on 235 miles of road ways.
 New storm and sanitary sewers con- structed, 98.1 miles.
 Twelve athletic fields and four parks, the latter embracing 46 acres.
 Thirty-two playgrounds.
 Seventy-five public tennis courts, one swimming pool, three ice skating areas and one band shell.
 Some of these, to be sure, were not necessary. But all of them are useful and lasting. And the workers could hardly have built them while leaning on their shovels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-13
A Thought for Today
Its Share of Troubles

Bridgeport has been hailed ana polil'eu out of recent years, since the regime o1 Jasper McLevy began, as the ideal Con- necticut community, the one 1n Wnlcn all troubles and worries are put aside and everyone is happy and contenteo with his lot. But anyone who reads the papers that are published in Bridgeport fairly regularly would get the impression after awhile that the Park City is prooa- bly no better, no worse than a good many other communities. Right now they are having their troubles down III Fairfield County with the schools.
 An incendiary fire at Beardsley School earlier this year put a good section of the building out of permanent use. A new building is needed and the city fathers have been trying to get a PWA grant with which to finance part of the construction cost. But evidently there is some hitch for the funds are not yet forthcoming and the building has not vet been started So, irate taxpayers and parents of children in the particular district have been after the school de partment and other city officials to do something. A very hectic public meeting resulted last week in which hot words were passed back and forth.
 Among other things that Mayor Nc Lew said to calm the storm were: And whether we like it or not the fact is that for many years Bridgeport has neglected it's sewer system and that now the State Water Commission is telling US to clear up the pollution of our water or close our beaches Just close our beaches and we would have more than Beardsley school on our necks. Many schools in many cities have been built with Federal money. Bridgeport is still in the United States of America and believe that this city is entitled to the same treatment as other cities"
 And if this wasn't enough the school teachers want their salaries put back on a sound basis. It seems as an economy measure the city dropped the automatic wage increases that the teachers get every year This and other economy con- sessions the teachers now seek to elimi- nate All of which proves that Bridgeport is as prone to the traits and habits of most municipalities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-13
Further Powers

Proof that any reorganization of the state government will not involve the elimination of or consolidation with other bureaus of the State Water Com mission was revealed in the recent report of the Legislative Council. It invests new power or duty with this board which in the past has carried on it's work rather quietly, but nevertheless very effectively. The commission would be given power of supervision over all dams within the state. This is something that was actually recommended in 1886, but failed of action.
 Following the September hurricane this year it was again pointed out that regular inspection of dams should be made. Any number of small ones weak ened and were washed out by flood waters-rising rivers, overflowing ponds and lakes. The Legislative Council in it's recent report says: "The floods of 1886 and 1888 have demonstrated the need for closer supervision of dams and reservoirs. The purpose of this act is to invest in the existing State Water Com mission the responsibility for the ap- proval of sites and plans for dams and reservoirs in the state and their periodic inspection.
 The latter is particularly important and while it does impose more work on the State Water Commission, we presume that some means will be taken to see that it is equipped to do such field work as will now be necessary. While the work involved is not exactly what it is doing now = eliminating pollution of waterways - it is somewhat similar in that it is designed to prevent destruction of property and possible loss of life by raging waters. We trust that if the Water Commission doesn't get the job, some other properly equipped and fortified agency will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-13

National Committeeman David E. Fitz- Gerald told a group of Democrats at a recent testimonial banquet to Rep James A. Shanley that Connecticut voters ex- hibited "foolishness" at the November election. There's no doubt about good many voters in the state being little disturbed now over what they did on that 9th day of last month, but we wonder if they like to be termed foolish" As a matter of fact they weren't foolish" they were merely following whim: And suffered as a result, still you've got to remember that voters are long g-suffering and stand just so much. They've stood for lot here in Connecticut and those who make political life their livelihood should keep that in mind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-13

bombs, but they are taught to read and write and to practice various handcrafts such as spinning, weaving, bamboo work, knitting, and gardening. Many are mas tering trades.
 Some of the youngsters live in camps. Others are in private homes. It costs about eighty-flve cents month to pro- vide for child under these arrange mentS, and many well-to-do Chinese now support twenty to 100 of them. Some foreigners living in China also contrib ute to the work. The idea is to return the children to their parents whenever it is safe and possible to do so. Careful records are kept with this purpose in view.
 It is an interesting fact that thousands of children are now receiving better food, better care, better education than they could have with their parents, because these are largely the children of China'S very poor. With health and training, they should become rich asset to their coun- try.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-13

year, it will be found that most de- partmental requests represent an earnest endeavor to supply the tax payer with higher grade of muni4 cipal service. No one can envy the Board of Finance its task of pairing these budgets.
 Yet although Hartford, with the aid of 8 considerably higher grand list and strict budgeting, may be able to keep its tax rate from rising any higher than it is at present, other less favored towns may find the task impossible. During Hart lords budget hearings the issue of further state aid was raised; this may prove to be the recourse sought by many towns next year. With two big floods within the space of two years, with grand lists in some in- stances almost cut in two because of the damage done by the hurri- cane, many towns will want the help which the broader taxing pow CTS of the State afford.
 Whether this assistance will be forthcoming is questionable. One Hartford official has, for example, suggested that the towns be given the opportunity to tax intangible property such as stocks and bonds; yet there are indications that in- stead of granting this additional source of income, the state may be impelled to seek additional revenue for its own needs through state tax on interest and dividends. AL though there are a number of ways in which the General Assembly could give the towns fiscal assist ance, that body may be too con- cerned with balancing the state budget to be impressed with local claims. Because, however, the towns have had to shoulder heavy re- lief burden and have suffered in the past year from flood and hurricane damage, the whole question of state aid for towns may well be reviewed by the General Assembly in the coming session,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-13
|PressCo1rl1nent
TEMPEST IN A sAMovAR
(New York Herald-Tribune)

NNCW xO1h 11CA dlu~ T 4UOAlE)
 All who have been enchanted by the punctilio and the naughty pride of the old Russia must appreciate the seriousness of the issue which arose between Prince Alexis Obolen- sky, now a singer and actor, and the other members of the Russian No- bility Association. It is delicate point. The Prince, who in the old days never worked, is appearing in the role of a Soviet CommiSsar iIl the musical comedy, Leave It to Me" Under the name of Alexis Bo- Ian. the Prince has been quietly performing his theatrical duties, which are inconspicuous yet com- petent. But the members of the Russian Nobility Association. of which the Prince had been president (and a distinguished one tool ob- jected to his playing the part of commissar. Vainly the prince has tried to rationalize his position; he has argued with himself that be- cause an actor plays the part of a murderer, that does not make him a murderer, nor does it change his political beliefs. But it wasn't so simple. So the prince did the brave thing, the sensitive thing, the noble thing, and got out of the aSsocia- tion. After the run of the show is over, he may rejoin the association. if the members will have him. We suspect they will be glad to welcome him back into the association, for he has satisfied the most delicate nuanceS of the feelings of the White Russians and those feelings can be very delicate indeed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-13
State Aid For I1o7e1,s Perennial Topic Revived as Hurricane Damages Are Enumerated by Communities - Broader Taxing Powers of State Make Demands
 for Aid Sound Reasonable.
Aid Sound Reasonable.
HARTFORD COURANT

Throughout the recent hearings on departmental budgets, the Mayor and the Board of Finance have shown determination to prevent the city budget for the next fiscal year from mounting to the point where an increase in the tax rate will be necessary. This attitude will meet with the wholehearted ap- proval of the taxpayer, who, how ever, should not fail to appreciate the difficulties involved. Many of the departments have, for example, indicated that they cannot operate on current budgets. While it is typ ical of municipal departments al- ways to ask for a little more each
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-13
"A Book a Day
Revolution of the Black Man
Ry BRTICE CAPTION

One of the bloodiest and most in- structiye chapters in the long his- tory of revolution is the story of the revolt of the slaves on the island of San Domingo. Ground down by one of the most oppressive regimes that ever existed, these blacks were stirred to action when the Bastille fell in 1789; in less than two decades they won not only freedom from slavery but independence from France.
 Their story is told by c. L. R. James in ''The Black Jacobins" (Dial Press: $3.75), and a colorful, terrifying and thought provoking story it is.
 A year before the Bastille fell. there was no slightest sign that the half-million slaves in the French colony of San Domingo had about reached the end of their Servitude. But the French revolution had worldwide repercussions, and mo- where did it jar social institutions more violently than in San Domingo. The French masses, when they found their voice. insisted that freedom be extended to the black men across the sea- and presently the island was afiame.
 Strangely enough, the blacks won their freedom by their own re- sources, once the initial impetus had been given. Somehow, these down. trodden ex-slaves produced states man, like Toussaint Louverture. a military genius like Dessalines; they fought British, Spanish and French in turn, annihilated an army of Napoleon's crack troops, suffered and inflicted some of the most horrible atrocities in the history of all war fare-and, in the end, made their freedom good.
 MT. James presents this story, not as a bloody bit of ancient history but as a peculiarly opposite and timely study of revolution. His book has overtones which make 1t well worth reading, aside from the story's iyzfrisn-a- a.~taras%
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-13

Waterbury's taxpayers should attend the public hearings called by the alder men to discuss the 1889 budget. Everyone has right to an opinion and if he or she desires to express it a public hearing is the place. But we hope that attendance for demonstrative purposes or to obstruct progress is not planned. Those who have axes to grind or seek to bury hatchets deeper should stay at home and let per- sons bearing no grudges, settle the city's financial problems.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-13

Loeb descended on the railroad with a loud squawk.
 The Wall Street bankers had handled most of its financing in the past and now they vigorously protested. They also spoke son. orously about the need to uphold the prestige of the New York money market.
 c. & Q. executives were not impressed, but offered to let them b.d on the bonds. They retired and after long wait returned-with a bid of 951s.
 The offer was curtly rejected and the Wall Street men left in a high state of peeve.
 Lady Senator
 The senate's newest lady mem- Der would like to take the oath of office, but will not be allowed to do so.
 Miss Gladys Pyle of South Da- kota was elected to the senate to fill an unexpired term be- tween November 8 and January 3. For any member to take the oath of c.ffice the senate must be in sessiClI But the senate will not convene until January 3, and the moment Vice President Garner bangs the gavel at 12 noon on that day, the term of Senator Gladys Pyle comes to an end.
 This does not prevent her from being on the payroll. She will draw . salary of about $16OO for her term, plus travel ing expenss at the rate of 20 cents mile from South Dakota to Washington and return.
 NOTE-There are two other senators in the same boat-Alex- ander G. Barry of Oregon and T. M. Storke of California.
 Around the Circuit
 Townsend plan moguls are plan- ming to hold a national convention in Indianapolis next June 22-25. The last attempted convention, in the summer of 1887, was aban- doned because of a fierce row among the leaders A move ment has been launched among western Republicans to boom Sen- ator Charles McNary of Oregon, astute party floor leader, for vice president in 1940 Stamp fans will soon have chance to view the Post Office Departments mill lion dollar philatelic exhibit. Ac- companied by lecturers and guards, the exhibit will be sent on tour of the country in special trucks early next year Wash ington representative of Carl Byoir, high-pressure publicity agent of the A. 6 F. chain stores in their fight against the Pat man bill is Chester Wright, who runs the news service supp plying A. F. of L. publications with press material. The A. X P. has opened it's stores up to A. F. of l.. uniOnization.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-13

Governor-elect Saltonstall of Massa- chusetts warned the voters of his state recently that the last-minute legislation that Governor Hurley and his Executive Council had rushed through to bring about flood control may not stand when he takes office. The bill called for appro- priation of almost $5,000,000 for flood control We hope that this doesn't indi- cate that Governor-elect Saltonstall is opposed to flood control for the Bay State. What with New England desirous of putting some scheme through to eliminate dangers in its troublesome rivers, cooperation is essential.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-13
Selected Poem
WINDOW GARDEN

GA. J. s. in the Christian Science Monitor) Why should one keep cactus on the sill? It has no blossom, and from day to day It hardly grows. And yet how well it will Repay one for it's dwelling room! It may Seem but stubborn, prickly thing to all But me- Yet, when look on it, see The glare of sunlight; lizards still and small Beneath dun yucca leaves; pinon tree. Stunted, upon canon wall; through air Of liquid gold a languid vulture move; Brown hands adorned with silver bracelets fair With turquoise; and hot pale sky above; Abode hogans. dark against bright moons, Casting stiff patterns on the desert sand Now black and white; hear cowboys tuneless tunes See the earth-sodden rivers endless band All Arizona in flower pot! Say, May not let my desert picture stay?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-13

A. It is the Apennines, near Rimini, in the heart o1 Italy, and claims to be the oldest state in Eu- rope. It was founded in the fourth century. San Marine has an area of 38 square miles, a frontier line of A miles, and population of about 14,0O0.
 o. Was the city of Pompeii buried by stream of molten lava from a volcano?
 : A. No; it was covered with a bed of volcanic cinderS, small stones and ashes, thrown out by Mt. Vesuvius.
 @. Which petrifies quicker, hard wood or Softwood?
 A. It is not known scientifically whether hardwood or softwood petri- fles quicker, as the process is slow and requires hundreds of years.
 Q. Which presidents of the United States were lawyers?
 A. John Adams, Jefferson, Madi- son, Monroe. John Quincy Adams, Jackson, Van Buren, Tyler, Polk, Fillmore, Pierce, Buchanan, Lincoln, Hayes, Garfield, Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison, Mckinley, Taft, Wilson, Coolidge and Franklin D. Roosevelt
 O.. When should the title Honor able be used in addressing letters?
 A. In addressing the following: Governor, cabinet officer, senator, congressman, American ambassador or minister, the secretaries to the assistant secretaries of executive. departments, judges, heads of independent government bureaus and commissioners.
 If you want a copy of our booklet, MIXED DRINKS AND WINES" The Waterbury Democrats Wash Ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street. Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-13
China's Temporary Orphans

The Wartime Child Welfare Associa- dsaafrman. is one of a number of groups working in China to take care of tempo nafY war orphans. Parents, themselves Hlpiaeaess or in the zone of fighting, turn over their children to the care of these &apppS
 Mse G9aildren are taken to safe places i6ariip the interior of China. They are not <eilsp fed clothed and protected from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-13

l. Name the animals that live in colonies and build remarkable dams
 ?. What is the popular name for the Treaty between Germany and the Allies that ended the World War?
 3. Name the new Chinese Ambas- sador to the U. s.
 4. In units of length, how many inches are in one link?
 5. What is the origin of the name for the month of January?
 g. What is the correct pronup- ciation of the word elongate?
 2. What does the German word FIlehrer mean?
 6. To which President of the U. IS. was the nickname Father of the Constitution" applied2
 9. Where Is the Gobi Desert?
 10, Into what body of water does the Dnieuer rivev fluwe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-13
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 7:O8 a. m: sets 4:24 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 The moon enters the last quarter phase tonight shortly after o'clock This is the best weather augury we've had in some weeks, but fair weather will only hold If the wind is from the north or northeast. Itgl be colder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-13

We're learning about South America, but it doesn't seem as if there could be 3,00O,000 people in Buenos Aires without tipping the earth over a little.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-13

Women seem to have been misunder- stood. "They don't originate gossip" says Elsa Maxwell. ''They merely repeat what they heard from men,"