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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
A Ship for Peace

Another luxury steamship bidding for American tourist patronage this summer will enter the regular transatlantic service with it's appearance in New York harbor on June 13 This is the Oslofjord, new flagship of the Norwegian-America line. On the Scandinavian end of her voyage, the ship will dock only a few minutes away from the Oslo Exhibition grounds, where great fair will depict for visitors the scenic, social and economic beauties and achievements of Norway and it's neighbors.
 The most interesting thing about the vessel is that it has been designed and built with no thought of it's possible quick conversion to wartime purposes. Many big liners are justified by their builders because of their value as troop ships dur ing foreign war. That fate is not con- templated for the Oslofjord. Norway has not been involved as a belligerent in war for more than 100 years and believes that it has learned how to keep peace with the world. Ours is supposedly peaceful land, too, but our history shows a war of one sort or another every generation since the Revolution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
About the Elderly Misfits"

Much has been said and written about the plight of the jobless men and women more than 40 years old. They are at dis advantage among the great army of joh seekers: employers want younger people. And figures prove that fact. But such a big and soulless corporation as the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey seems to have different idea about the matter The company's recent survey shows that more than half it's employees are past 40.
 More important, the report of the sur- vey carries this enlightening paragraph: "There is ample evidence that in loyalty, the amount of work performed, willing ness to tackle hard jobs and to take sug- gestions the older man or woman is at least equal and in some cases superior to the younger employe."
 The sentimental side of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey is practically nil. It is not hiring and retaining employees past 40 because it's executives hearts are filled to overflowing with sym- pathy for the "elderly misfits." The com. pany has definite place for older men and women. That is the way it should be.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
Fiery Viands

The American "hot dog" seems to be conquering the world. You hear of it in- creaSingly in many lands. A recent con- vert is Dr. Ignacio Peon of Merida, Yuca- tan, who acquired the habit on visit to this country and is introducing it at home. He gives an annual hot dog party, and recently imported the makings for ten dozen units, so as to have the feast class ically correct.
 It seems rather superfluous for our Latin-American brethren to adopt the hot dog when they have the "hot tamale" In fact, that fiery comestible is said to have been the inspiration of our "dogs", Both serve the same general purpose of heat and nourishment surpassingly well. The hot dog has the special merit of being easier to prepare. !"
 Our first hot dogs, by the way, were native Indian. But they were real dogs, boiled or roasted for tribal feast or as a special delicacy for white visitors. White folks, though. for some reason or another, never seemed to care much for the gen. uine article.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04

for those with whose activities a political career has been inextric- ably woven. ."
 Now Governor Cross is merely the chief executive whose first election marked the beginning of the fumi- gation now nearing its peak. He is merely the statesman who declined to have MT. Leary on the same ticket with him in 1892. He hap pens to be the executive who put full power behind the drive for that assembly reorganization of state government which has been so in- f1uential in opening up the corrupt ion now apparent. He is the one man in either party, to whom mem bers of both look with that confid- ence we shall need as we go ahead. This, however, MT. Allen thinks in sufficient.
 For where was the Governor when MT. Hayes put through the strong mayor charter in Waterbury? Oughtn't he to have been on hand and stopped the business? Where was the governor when Messrs. Leary, Levy ct als, held those secret meetings which the grand jury places in the hideout room at the bottom of Waterbury's city hall? Shouldn't he have been on guard? Where was the former dean of the Yale Graduate school when MT. Kemp was closing real estate deals in Greenwich? Reading Sterne no doubt, in sybaritic aloofness, instead of keeping his ears to the keyhole where the Merritt parkway plots were hatched!
 Whether MT. Allen intends to run for governor we do not know. But if he announces his candidacy, the state may well inquire of him the name of his seven-league boot maker. For clearly his concept of gubernatorial duties is more sweep ing than any in the history of poli- tical speculation; Stalin himself, we venture, while he tries hard enough, can hardly have maintained as close check on the doings of his sub- ordinates as MT. Allen suggests a labor party Governor will manage. The trouble is, we suspect, that the voters of Connecticut will find these suggestions as empty as others in the MarxiSt program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04

the names of everybody except Confucius."
 Submarine Victim
 The House of Representatives boasts only one member who has been torpedoed by German sub- marine. He is Ed Isac of Cali fornia (pronounce it Eee-zack, please).
 Izac was first lieutenant aboard the transport ship "Presi- dent Lincoln" returning without passengers from France in May, 1918. A submarine torpedoed the ship 400 miles out of Brest and sent her to the bottom.
 The officers and crew aban- doned the ship before she sank, and the submarine (U-90) came back to the scene looking for the commanding officer. The Germans picked on Izac, took him aboard, and proceeded to Germany, where Isaz was held prisoner for four months.
 The hero of this adventure is now a Big Navy man, whose pet project is canal across Nicaragua to supplement the Panama canal.
 Merry-Go- Round
 The wheel chair kept in the House of Representatives for the occasional use of the President has had daily use recently as a vehicle for Speaker Bankhead, who broke a toe Although for four years New Deal execu- tive, Senator George ("Marble') Berry has thrown off all sem- blance of Administration fealty and is now running for re-elec- ton as an outspoken foe of the President. In campaign speech the other day the Tennessean denounced the IVA (which re- fused to buy his marble quarry) .... Shouted Representative Fred Crawford of Michigan, during ar- gument on a bill to dispose of army mules unfit for further ser- vice: Gentlemen, having grown up with mules, feel qualified to speak on this subject"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
Selected Poem
APOLOGY

Edith Henrich in the New York Times) Yes it is true: I can remember now coming out of work and leaving death behind the Clinic doors, remarking how Spring unmistakaby was on the street; as many blocks as we could see were sweet with evening, breathing a new breath, and in the park the crocuses were whole and grass was strong. Yes, Spring did waken a residue of worship in the soul.
 Yet we were quick to name it: home to love is animal and timely in the Spring, and we could bear the spirits being shaken even by resurrection, if our eyes
 could turn from that warm life awakening to hearts like motors impersonal and wise. But mostly days were hurried, with no time; like city noons as many horns to scream: as many men; as many vehicles;
 We could not traffic there with miracles We watched the nervous stoplight for the Go or question whence we came, or what sublime appointment we should keep: we did not know Oh, God, forgive us that we did not know and that we did not even dream!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04

The Pentecostal feast observed tomor- row honors, as the Catholic bishop of the Hartford diocese states in an Episcopal letter, "the coming of the Holy Ghost and the beginning of the Church. It is day of joy and happiness throughout the Church of God. .. Divine truth has come down to us unchanged and the we'll spring of supernatural life is within easy reach of all of us." The words of the bishop and other church leaders remind that though the material things of life are not always attainable, spiritual grace and what is termed "the well spring of supernatural life'' are to be had with the proper asking.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04

The c. I. o. tied up B vessels for nine hours in New York harbor the other day to show it's power to ship operators and the A. F. of L. All of which doesn't sound like much help to either the ship ping companies or those that work for the shipping companies The president of the American Steamship Owners As sociation said: "the spectacle, placed on exhibition by this inexcusable sit-down strike |. .,. clearly indicates the absolute and immediate necessity for suitable and justifiable amendments to the Wagner Act that will be fair to labor and industry alike"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
PressComnent
THE HOUSATONIC GRAB (NeW Britain Herald)

You can still drive an automobile or Q truck from Derby to New Mill ford, but 1t will be an irregular course. Time was when the road was direct-along the east side of the Housatonic river. That was one of the oldest roads in the state. Where is 1t now? Well, part of it is under Lake Zoar, the reservoir created by the Connecticut Light and Power Company.
 Other roads and 8 bridge were also swallowed up by this expansion of public-utility.
 Roars the Bridgeport Telegram.
 Tt was publicly promised to the state and should have been en- forced as a matter of law, that the highway on the east bank of the river from zoar bridge to Sandy Hook bridge, should be replaced by new and suitable highway above the level of the lake. It was never done. This whole section of coun- try has been cut of from com- munication except by minor side roads which end at the lake itself and are therefore dead-end lanes
 We submit that 1t was an outrage and an imposition on the people of Connecticut to close this highway. We submit that the c. L. & P. purlained the road"
 In those days J. Henry Rorabacl ran both the 0. L. & P. and the state Legislature. No amount of denun. ciation of the Housatonic rivel "steal" deterred the political powers What returns does the public ge for giving up its property? Cheaper power?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
A Book a Day
Royalism Goes into Decadence
BY BRUCE CAPTION

l D1 DNOSE NA14ON
 Few sorrier spectacles mark cur. rent world affairs than the decay ot royalty-the fall of the Hapsburgs. Hohenzollerns, Romanoffs; the sub- ordination of Italy's Victor Emman- uel to MuSsolini, the loss in prestige of the crown heads generally.
 All this came about, of course, more or less as direct result of the World War and the new world order. The nations clamored for democracy ill place of royalty, and got dictator ships. Now it appears that many of these countries would be better of had royalty been retained.
 At least this is the thesis of Jonathan F. Scott, who marshals his argument in thoroughly jar ring book, "The Twilight of the Kings" (Reynal ane Hitchcock: $2.75).
 MT. Scott traces the decay of the royal families, from the Stuarts, the Bourbons, the Czars, down through the ages, and for these au- tocratic clans he has no feeling. As he says, they paid the price of au- tocracy. But the modern king, such as George VI, is something else again-vastly to be preferred to a Hitler or a Mussolini, argues MT. Scott
 What all this has to do with America is this: that in the ex- change aboard of Relationships for royalty the cause of democracy has been dangerously threatened. MT. Scott sees a genuine test for democ- racy in these times. and he wonders if the world would not be a great deal safer under few constitutional monarchies, along with the genuine republics.
 "The Twilight of the Kings" comes as an extremely timely volume, and deserves place on any good history | Shelf.--P, G. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
Whimsical Mr. Allen
Socialist Leader Demands of Gov. Cross Virtues of an Angel, Ability of Seven Men,
 Farsightedness of Seer
drS1gntedneSS Of a Seer
NEW HAVEN JOURNAL COURIER

The whimsical eccentricity of left ist logic was never better illustrated than in MT. Devere Aliens feeling that the Governor should not run for reelection. It seems the chief executive of the state has been fatal ly tainted by the various grand jury disclosures made and to be made. ". <. If you are personally above dishonor," MT. Allen remarks in personal letter to His Excel lency, "as chief executive of the state, you are not above reproach. :" For "absence of personal wrongdoing can scarcely excuse a political leader from responsibility
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
Questions and
 Answers
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By Frederick M Kerby

Enclose 3 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 10 the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c.
 THE EDITOR Q. What is the meaning of the name Mayfield?
 A. Field of mayweed.
 0. What is the salary of Shirley Temple?
 A. It is reported to be $2,400 per week.
 @. What was the per capita con. sumption of sugar in the United States last year?
 A. 98.3 lbs. N..
 o. What is the simple home remedy for restoring the nap or garments that are shiny from wear? A. Sponge with warm vinegar or ammonia solution made of one tablespoon of vinegar or ammonia to 1 quart of water.
 @. Where is the New York State College of Agriculture?
 A. Cornell University, Ithaca New York.
 Q. On what date was the Trade Agreement between the United States and Czechoslovakia effective?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 5:21 a. rn. sets 8:l9 p. m. (day- light tine).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 Fair weather for the next seven days is the only outlook that can be based on the change ill the moon which occurs tonight shortly be- fore midnight Standard time). The nearer to midnight such change occurs the fairer the weather so the weather experts say; the nearer to midday the change, the fouler the weather.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04

1. Name the tallest of all man. Imals.
 3. Who is chairman of the Steel Workers Organizing Committee?
 3. Which is larger, Alaska or Texas2
 4. Give the adjective used to de- scribe the ability to use both the hands with equal ease.
 5. Name the acid in sauerkraut. 6. Of which state is Philip F LaFollette the Governor
 2. What is the name of the craft of making cloth on loom?
 8. Which large city in the U. s has a district called the "loop?"
 g. What is the name for a Inf ss of compacted ice originating in a Snow-field?
 10. Of what co mn S Nova Sco- tia a proviD-A?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04

The open road calls when it's June. So those who like to go places romp about our Connecticut, curving along it's valley roads, ascending to the higher places and the hill towns, or following its south coast line Doing Connecticut is nice going.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
INDIAN CHIEF CARRIES MAILS

Charlevoix, Mich. (U.P0 - A full-fledged Indian chief has car- ried the mail here for % years. Dan McSauba, 45-year- post man, is the grandson and heir of a once-powerful Ottawa Indian chief who ruled in this area be- fore its settlement by white men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04

The anniversary of the marriage of the Duke of Windsor and the duchess passed quietly and unobtrusively as far as the general public was concerned. Other events occupied the headlines showing how soon momentous happenings become past history.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04

A mechanical musical instrument, invented in 1849 by Michael Wette, which resembled pipe organ. but initiated the tones of orchestral in- struments, was known as an or chestration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
In New York
By GEORGE ROSS

New York, June 4-The reforma- ton of Coney Island will have to wait until 194O. That is the year when Parks Commissioner Bob Moses hopes to make 8 veritable Palm Beach out of the garish play ground.
 We journeyed out there hoping that, meanwhile, Moses already had turned his spray-gunners, architects and landscape artists lose upon the premises. And, in- deed, he has in few places. The boardwalk has been refurbished from dusty grey to a sanitary white and so have the benches That huge wasteland they called Dreamland has been converted into verdant park, and other spots along the Masses Seashore have been cleaned up. ...
 But for the most part, Coney Island is exactly as she has been all these years, a gaudy harridan rigged up in the worst possible taste. The portrait is the same: the hot dog stands, the soft drink and hamburger counters, the pop corn and peanut pavilions, 8 malodorous lot along that boule- yard of cheapness, Surf Ave, with its sideshows and bankers, the scenic thrill-rides, the squalid alley ways, the squealing sounds emerging from the calliopes of the revolving carousels, the dingy eating places the sad pleasure-sec.xlng throngs trying desperately to get 8 little flu nout of their Coney Islanc frolic.
 But within two years, the wore goes, Coney Island is to be beau. tifled. Surf Avenue promises tt become 8 promenade of some dig. nity, the beaches anticipate an ers of unaccustomed cleanliness, ant rows of newly planted trees ma! take the place of decaying billboardl with screeching posters. Until then we can take Coney Island for ar evening or leave 1t alone.
 "A. MI. SWng IS N. O.
 There was something psycho' pathic, of course, in the sight O. some twenty-three thousand litter bugs getting nosily enthused ovel the sounds made by half dozer swing bands early in the morning out on Randall's Island the othel Sabbath.
 It wasn't a civilized spectacle to this departments notion. No that we're swing batter now, bu we have a strong feeling that swim should not assail the ears unti well after supper time, when it listeners are constitutionally be calmed and can better withstan, the strum and drang of hot trum pet or clarinet or killer-dille drumstick.
 We could object to this Sabbatl ,jitterbug concert on other grounds too, but we fear that the swing en thusiasts would not be ruffled. The loved it.
 Meanwhile their tin gods are in vading the world of the higher art Benny Goodman, the king of swing has just enlisted his hot clarinet fo a recording of a Mozart Concerto playing with the Budapest Strin Trio. though only few highbrow will truly appreciate 1t.
 And at the moment, Benny is O tap for recital of Bach, soon t be rendered at Town Hall. We attend that, if need be at the crac of dawn. But a swing jamboree the broiling morning sun-Nol
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04

Lily Pons says she is quite thrilled" over her recent marriage. Thirteen pro- posals brought her to time, please note
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04

If you want copy of our book let 1.-THE HOUSEWIVES MAN. UAL" write to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washing ton, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in post age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Decadence is pronounced de-
 kay'-dcns; not dec'- -dens.

A. The Agreement was signed on March 2, 1888, and was effective April 16.
 o. Are foreign newspapers or magazines that contain comments unfavorable to Japan in the Japan Chinese war, allowed to circulate in Japan?
 A. No. Among the American newspapers and magazines that have been banned are the New York Times, Current History mag azine, the American Mercury and Time. The Japanese postal authori- ties exercise strict censorship over foreign journals.
 @. What river separates Detroit Michigan and Ontario. Canada?
 A. Detroit River.
 o. In which motion picture did Mae West appear first, "42nd Street" or Might After Night?"
 A. Her first screen role was in 1892 in Might After Night" She did not appear in "42nd Street." which was released early the following year.
 If you want copy of our book let 1.-THE HOUSEWIVES MAN. AA A.-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
N DREW PEARSON
Ind RoBgRr ( AMEN,

Civil War Veterans Invited Free to Gettysburg Celebration June 2o to JuIy6; Wor Dept. to Pay Fares for Each Mon
 And One Attendont-Averoge Age 94;
 Oklahoma Primary Weirdest Ever Staged
 WASHINGTON June 4. = Special to all veterans of the Civil War:
 The War Department will give you free ride to Gettysburg Pennsylvania and return the celebration of the seventy anniversary of the Battle of Getys hI1rn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
A Thought for Today

And if he smite him with an instrument of iron, so that he die, he is murderer: the mur- derer shall surely be put to death-Numbers 35:16.
 . Nor cell nor chain, nor dungeon speaks to the murderer like the voice of s0litude.-Maturin..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-04
T est Y O UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-07-21

throw peanuts at their pet hates
and with five of 'em in the ring,
the COOLERS will be as thick as
rain. Personally, we're going to
borrow a steel helmet, a catcher'S
mask and a suit Of armor. Then
we're going to sit in the last row.
OTHER BOUTS, TOO
The wrestlers involved in this
gentle freezeout are Paul Bosch,
Reb Russell, Mike Brennan. Felix
SlavitoWSki and Sammy Me
nacher. There'll be a half-ton Of
flesh in the ring tonight and the
winner Of the mob scene will prob
ably have to be chosen by ballot.
When the boys get through clean
ing up the ring with each other,
there won't be enough left to pick
up with a blotter.
Oh, yes. There are three ortho-
tx matches, also. Jack League,
who hates Cliff Olson, will wreStle
Cliff Olson, who hates Jack
League. The story is that these
gentlemen had a falling out (what,
between wreStlersO a couple OF
years ago and they hate each
other something awful. In fact,
League took a free poke, just like
that, at Olson last Friday night.
Two other bouts feature Wally
DuSek against Hank Barber and
Al MeSke VS.. Al GetZ.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-07-21
KiZlion Field, c. u Landmark, Yields to Progress

classic with . weIl-planted cIout
to drive home winning runs for
dear old C. U. And that was
where he starred-On "the field"
they named after him.
That was where WalIy Pipp,
a gangling kid from Detroit, de-
velOped his natural ability as a
first baSeman, to carry him to
the big leagues as a member Of
the New York Yankees.
But in 1923, KilIiOn Field
passed out of the picture of
Catholic University athletics. A
stadium WIS built, and therein
was transferred the varsity foot
bali games and baseball battles.
KilliOn Field remained, how
ever, and became the practice
field for the red-jerSeyed grid