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The Washington times., 1938-11-04
LOSS ON PAPER

that is only on paper. Evidently,
they bought stocks at an unfavor-
able time, or did not use good
Judgment in selecting them. What
they should do is Cd to shift out
OF bad stocks into good ones, and
(2) to average down" on the
good stocks they hold, which are
now chez per than what they paid.
CThe so per cent basis is usual
" adopted for the purpose of al
lowing one to double UP on hold
ings Of good stocks which may
later fall in price, thus strength
ening ones positiono
My general position with refer
ence to initiation is that the pros
pect is unchanged. The threat OF
Initiation is as great or greater
than ever. It will become effective
in due course, in one way or an.
other, probably, in the typical
American way of a boom attended
by great confidence" and much
optimism.
At this point, many people will
now say "baloney," or something
to that effect. They may add
I'VE have heard that before!"
LIKE A DISEASE
For the benefit of these doubt
ers, I would point out that in
flation is like a disease. AS lone
as our resistance to it holds, we
don't come down with it, ever
though we may be full of the
germs. Under present conditions
however, it is not able to become
effective in rising prices and spec
ulative enthusiasm.
The Washington times., 1938-11-04

York Stock Exchange, it has been
abundantly proved, was alto,
gether too lax in its disciplining
of members. Floor brokers and
other insiders" were allowed lib
critics which gave them undue
advantage over ordinary inves-
tors.
Hence, the birth of the Secur-
tiles and Exchange Commission
and of banking legislation, with
the hearty approval of the people.
Utility leaders of the old school
ran riot during the hectic 1928-29
boom. True, the black sheep were
not numerous, but they operated
on a wide scale.
When the pendulum Of public
opinion swung against them, it
went to extremes. The public
utility industry has been one Of
the pet aversions of New Dealers.
President Roosevelt has singled it
out for Government competition,
not to say persecution. on a scale
not leveled against any other in
dustry. Not only so, but the ut
most eagernesS has been mani
tested to subsidize municipalities
to ruin investmentowned utility
The Washington times., 1938-11-04
PENDULUM SWINGS

However, the pendulum seems to
have begun to move toward reason
and moderation.
Railway manipulators violated
the spirit, If not the letter, of laws
prohibiting the secret acquiring
The Washington times., 1938-11-04

Most
Stocks

Furnished By W. B. Hibbs 4 Co.
The Washington times., 1938-11-04

show a loss. At the same time,
they still fear what Roosevelt may
do to our currency. They want
to know what to do.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
NATIONAL LABOR
 BOARD ATTACKED
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 to any empIoye statement deroga. tory to the CIO or any other organ ization, but 1t would preclude the distribution of any newspapers con. taining new items or editoriaus crit- ical of any organization or of the activities of the board itself"
 offers Up Address
 T am now offering, and intend to continue to offer, to furnish to any ard all interested persons, including employees, employers or others, copies of this address for circula- ton at the actual cost of printing, and to recommend that employees might well read this address before joining the CIo.
 "As wish to avoid disoheying any lawful order of any court or board, will you kindly advise by what authority and under what pro- vision of law your board assumes the power to suppress this argu- rnent against Communists and com munistic activities in the held of iabor?"
 The federation editorial charged that the labor board was promot- ing the CIO which seeks to set up dual labor movement despite all the eociaI and economic waste which dualigm involves" It accused the board of granting the CIO belliger- ent rights and inferentially warned other government agencies that they would incur federation displeasurc if they give status to the CIO."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25

Arab men and boys, at first dazed by the horror they had witnessed, were made insane with rage as their minds cleared and they saw the torn bodies Of their people.
 They began setting fire to Jewish shops It was then that the author ities called for troop reinforcements and imposed the day time curfew.
 AS the police. soldiers and marines were trying to clear up the debris of human and animal bodies, and vegetables and fruit, at the market, news was received Of a clash in which one Jew was killed and six were wounded near Mt. Carmel when a bus, proceeding to Haifa, was halted by road barricade and fired upon by man in ambush.
 A Jew was stoned to death in lower Haifa almost simultaneously with the bombing. Two Jews were injured by stones elsewhere in the city. Several fires broke out in lower Haifa. which has q mixed population.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
Poluerful Bomb Has
 Killed Many Arabs
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British authorities, fearnig an ex- ploSion Of racial hatred that would get beyond all bounds, imposed a day time curfew to keep crowds from congregating.
 It was difficult to oyerstate the seriousness of the situation in the minds Of those seeking to temper hatred in Palestine.
 Tension increased throughout the country as news of the outrage spread.
 Most Serious Outrage
 This was the third, and most scri- ous incident of the sort this month. and the second at Haifa. On July bomb was thrown into A mixed crowd Of Arabs and Jews at the Haifa vegetable market. Tn a day of frenzied ri0ting which this outrage caused, IS Arabs and two Jews were killed and 60 Rrabs and Jews wound- cd. On July 15 bomb was thrown into an Arab crowd in the vegetable market here and eight Arabs were killed and 12 wounded.
 Arabs from nearby villages, men, women and children, gathered at the Haifa vegetable market this morning for the early trading.
 Fr!ghtfuI Explosion
 There was frightfui explosion. It was believed that a time bomb must have been planted in the mar ket during the night
 In a moment, the colorful market was changed into a sockcning scene of slaughter. Human limbs, heads and toros were mingled with the melons and vegetables from the mar kct stalls and the bodies of donkcys and camels.
 Police found the situation at the market more than they could deal with. They called British soldiers. The soldicrs were insufficient and an emergency call was sent for ma rincs from the Repulse.
 The scenc was such frightfui one that rescue workers put corpsef and limbIcss bodies of the dying into ambulances with those legs ser iotlsly wounded. believing that 1t waa better 10 send ali yictims to hos- pitaE for classification.
 Before long the public and private hospitals alike were ovcrfowing with victims and the field hospital waa opened In a school house nearby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25

nearby communities, and city health authorities Set up station to in- oculate all those who came in con- tact with flood waters.
 Throughout eastern Connecticut, mill and factory owners watched fearfully as streams threatened to flood buildings and force shutdowng. They breathed easier when on Sun- day the skies cleared. and the wa- ters went down.
 At Gilman, the town was Left with out electric power for a time when turbines were undermined. Much damage to industries was reported here.
 Everywhere throughout the area workers toilcd through Saturday and early Sunday. piling sandbags on bridges and danes and around build ings.
 Height of Floods
 Tn many places. height Of flood waters exceeded that of the l936 flood, the greatest in history.
 At Willimantic, the waters start cd slipping away just a1 20 fam flies were about to be moved from their threatened homes.
 Gov. Wilbur l.. Cross took one look at the heavens and decided to call of a reception in his honor by the National Guard at Camp Cross, Mantle.
 The bricktop section of Williman-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
WATERS RECEDE
 IN NEW ENGLAND
Continued from Page D

men, coast guards and volunteers who worked ceaselcssly sandbagging buildings and rescuing marooncd families.
 State of Emergency
 A state of emergency was declared by Selectmen in Milford, where the raging waters Of Charles River and Louisa Lake caused at least $200,- 900 property damage and left 200 homeless.
 Dr. Francis II. LaIly, town phyM- elan and member of the state health board. ordered the lo,000 residents 10 boil all drinking water. The towns water supply was mcnaccd by broken sewer pipes.
 His order supplemented the recommendation of Chief Mctcrol- ogist C. Harold Moves of the Bos- ton Weather Bureau, who suggested that all residents of the food stricken area cook all foods thor 0ughly and avoid use of fruits and vegetables.
 Long continued moisture, high humidity and somewhat higher temperatures have greatly favored propagation of many forms of mic- ro-organisms. bacteria. fungi. etc. he said in a bulletin.
 200 Homeless Al Milford
 Some 200 homeless at Milford were housed in the Plains school after being rescued in rowboats Dy police. New Haven and Boston and Maine Railroad tracks were washed out and industrial plants, including the Archer Rubber Company, which only recently re-opencd after 6 2i- week strike, were damaged so severely that 2000 will be thrown out Of work temporarily,
 The Louisa Lake icehOuse c0I- iapscd last night and its $500 tons Of ice swept downstream. Damage WAS estimated at 420,000.
 Downstream at West MedWay, emergency crews works continuous " for nearly 24 hours 10 have the Boston Edison Company substation near the BeIlingham line.
 In Rhode Island Governor Robert F. Quinn cancelled all engagements and called General Herbert R. Dean commander of the National Guard. WPA Administrator Farrell D. Coyle and highway 0fficials Into confer ef,ce to discuss the enlergeflc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
Great Britair, Has
 Taken Leading Role
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Halifax in Paris and the Chember- lain- Dirksen talk here.
 s. Publication, possibly late this week of the minorfties statute which the Czechoslovak government has drafted.
 Of importance second only to the Czechoglovak question, iS the prob- lem of the Spanish Civil War. That situation, too, h an active one though oyershadowed for the pres ent.
 Spanish Affairs
 The internationally approved plan for eyacuating foreign troops from Spain has been submitted to the Spanish belligcrents.
 The Loyalist government has for- warded its reply to the Spanish Non Intervention Committee here. The NationaIists are still consider ing 1t, but are hinting that even if they accept, the Loyalist govern- ment would not evacuate the volun- teers serving with 1t.
 Then there Is China. United Press dispatches from China make 1t plain that Britain is actually, if quietly and cautiously, even now seeking every chance to mediate between China and Japan in cooperation with other powers.
 Britain has embarked on a cam- paign to bolster her trade position in Central and Eastern Europe; her relations with Turkey were never better; 1t is reported that within years she will be putting out 2,6O0 military airplanes year, suf3cient to give her safe margin against battle losses in a war.
 Britain's position is becoming stronger every day, militarily and thus automatically.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
rersonaI To Fat Girls

Nov you esB slim down your fase and fg- Wys without strict dieting or baek-bfsskiSg Nxsyeisss. Just est s<nsibl, sad tshs Mas. nsola Prescription Tablets . dsy, according so the directions, until you have lost enough kst ~ Hss stop.
 MAFnsoIs Prescription TsbIsts have been sgid N ths public for mgls tbAH birty years, Mere thaD twenty million boxes have beeD 4istf1bgtHd during tbst period,
 MsFmsis is not intended ss { eurs-sIi fsI Ati siiy0sats, This s1yssls<ms8t ls l0tfn1s1 snlv for fst persons who are normal and keslfty otherwise s8d whose fstnsss is ssused by bypo,tbyyojdism with sseompsoy- EnR sybDeyfDsj mstsb0Iis rates No other augmentation is msds ss L, this tsstgs1t szesDt under these conditions sBd according ss fbe doss9s ss TesgBmehd@d,
 We de not make saT dia9sosis ss tbst Js fbe function of vsyy physician, wbo must bs eeDsDtesd for Inst psTp0ss, The eomplstA feFssuje is included 10 every package. stsSt wltk Msrmois today sgd HiB the slender kevsly hsgTs that is bEbtfuily yours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25

10000. He swoopcd down over the presidential stand, where the presl- dent, President Elect Eduardo Ban- tos, and diplomats of several coun- tries were reviewing the military | display.
 Spectators said the plane struck the aerial of A portable radio sta- ton. It burst into flames in the air and came down behind the reviewing stand with It's propellor still spin ming.
 It struck the ground from an an- gle and cut path through human bodies for more than 50 feet Flames shot out in all directions from the wreckage.
 Stops Near President
 The right wing of the plane bounced along the ground and came tO rest at the foot Of the stairway to the presidential stand. The president and his companions threw them selves to the floor. Several persons were manglcd by the propeller before their bodies were ignited.
 Many who escaped the flames were badly trampled in the panic that followed.
 Several persons charged into the fire b make rescues. 4 two-ycar- -old child stood for an instant, enyelOped in flames. The mother, already crit ically burned, ran deeper into the fire to the childg side. The baby was dead. An uninjured man dragged the mother from the fire but she died before she could be placed in an ambulance.
 Pilot Dragged Out Another man ran into the fire and dragged the pilots body away. His yas the first body recovered, A pic. ture of his one-year Eon fell from his pocket As he was lifted into aD ambulance.
 The crowds hyst-ria was in- creased by the fact that hundreds Of families had been separated while milling about during the parade of 5000 soldiers and the air show put OH DJ 1D DIaItE,
 Only few minutes before the crash, President Santos had told the minister of war. T am oD- posed 10 aerial maneuyers above crowds because remember the trag- edy that witnessed in the airdrOrne d Phsy, near Paris, In the early days Of aviation, when an airDIane cut off the head Of Minister of War Eertauz."
 Abadia, who was 27, had been con- Epicuo,Ls in the air maneuyers for several minutes before the crash. He had told colleagues before he went alOft that he was especially anxious 10 demonstrate his yalor "because on my behavior today depends my promotion as captain"
 Several Close Calls
 His plane, 4 CurtisE Hawk, manu- iactured in the United States, sey- eral times shot down perii0,isly close D the reviewing stand despite an order Of the minister of war forbid ding planes 10 ny at less than 800 feet during the show.
 The planes were engaged in the game of tbe mouse" in which one plane cbsSes and tries to out maneuyer another. Abadja had de- sccpdcd lower than any of the other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
Seuen-Day Rain For
 Conn. Seems Ended
tConttnued from Page 1)

tic was deeply flooded and the high way there was washed out.
 A bridge between Clinton and Deep River was washed away, and one between Baybrook and Killing worth disappeared.
 The Willimantic- Providence high way was endangered and police moved traffic slowly.
 The Westbrook fire department marked all dangerous roads.
 Flood water attacked Stamford and Greenwich, too, causing Domc damage there.
 Broke Record Or Two
 Az If residents didn't suspect any thing of the sort. the weather bu- reau announced today that Con- necticuts seVen-days' rainstorm broke a record or two.
 The wcathcrman said D.l3 inches of rain fell during the weeks period, by many inches exceeding previous rainfall for scyen-days period.
 Added to l13 inches of rainfall earlier in the month, the total July rainfall this year, the bureau said. was 1928 inches.
 Tn 1915, water fell in Connecticut to the depth of s.87 inches No other July records could be found to equal the present month.
 The average July precipitation ha 3.66 inches. Weather Notes
 Hartford, Conn, Juy 26--fUP)-- The weatherman was fit to be tied today. On the verge of establishing A July rainfall record never to be equilcd in history. MeteorOIogist ] Henry Hathaway moaned: The rain came down 20 fast. our instruments couldn't handle it." It continued to rain in many Con- necticut sections today for the eighth consecutive day.
 The fire dpearment was called out at Greenwich.
 "Wherc's the fire2' shouted the captain.
 What fre2" asked A home owner indignantly. T want you to pump out the water in my cellar" WPA work was called oil in prac- ticalIy every community in the state last week. Welfare department feared relief calls would be heavy because WpA labor is sn An hourly wage basis.
 "One party came Into the weather bureau" Hathaway related. "and wanted t0 know when that bright light was going to come out in the sky"
 T told him I didn't want it to ap- pear too suddenly as it might hurt peoples eyes. wanted it to come oupt sort of gradually"
 Hathaway said he hired two emergency assistants" D assist him during the week.
 We practically slept on cots here during the week"
 The oldest inhabitant, Hathaway said, called ID to say that in 1889, when he bought some furniture for him new home. it rained for | days.
 We built a fire in the front room" the '0ld man said. to keep the dampncss out"
 The sun. as predicted, came out Sunday afternoon. Shouts filled the streets at this phenomenon.
 Order was restored today AS clouds and rain again filled the sky.
 
 Several persons were reported to have played 4 few minutes of tennis yesterday afternoon. This could not be confirmed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
RIDE 'EM JOE!

Joe Penner, popular comedian, Is cast as circus bareback rider in his second RKO Radio starring ve- hicle, I'm From the City" Lorraine Krucger, petite blonde, Is Joe's lead- ing lady.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
PLYMOUTH ROCK
 SNEAKER APPEALS

Boston, June 26 -- OU.p) -- Btan- ley E. Bakewell, 4g, Of GibgOnia, Pa, serving q nine-mODth Jail term for snearfng Plymouth Rock with rcd paint today appealed b Governor Hurley for parole. Bakewell was sen- tenced June l.
 Executive Secretary Paul c. Ryan referred the letter 10 the State Parole Board for report which, he said. If satisfactory might be pre- sented by Hurley to the governors council for approval.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
before he lost control.

before he lost control.
 The government suspended all public entertainment. Picture shows were closed. 4 military funeral was being arranged for the victims today 4 parade at Camp Marte. in the military zone. will be held this af- ternOon.
 It was also announced that the s0yapmsnt would pay for the treat nspt of the injured, and that q monument 10 the victims would be erected in the BogotA cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
TODAY'S RADIO PROGRAMS

P. M. 0;00.--WEAF-Backstage Wife Sketch.
 WJZ-club Matines--Variety whBc--Hohengartsn Orch. 4:i6-WEAF--Htsiia Dallas Sketch.
 WOR--Myrt and Margs-- Sketch. 4:30-WEAF- Rush Hughes. Com msntatOr.
 wOit-Hilitop House. Sketch.
 wABc-Deep River Boys. Songs. 6--WEAF.-Oiri Aione~-Bketch. WOit-~Btudio Music. WABc--LOis EIitBan, Songs. b:00-~W EA F-wMarijb Orch. WOE~~Womsn Make the News.
 WJZ-~Neighbor .Eeirs
 Daughter, Hstta. WABC--Nuns Chorus, N0tre Dame University Summer School. WJZ--Press. Radio News. 6:i5-WOIt--I,arris Orch. WJZ--Don Winsiow of the wns2f-Adrlan o'Brisn. --WEAF--your Family and Mins--PIsy.
 WJZ-SInging Lady. WABC--MarGh of Games. --Hketch.
 WoH--Johnson Family Sketch.
 wJZ-captain Tim's Stamp WABC--Drama; New Hori-  g.00--W -WEAF-y-Haipb Blaine. Tenor. WOJt--Uncjs Don. WJI--ksws: Orch. WABC---preHg- Itadio News. WABc--Jack shannon. Songs g;ib--WEAF--Isenno Hablnon, Violin.
 wJZ-~Msriow and Lyon, Piano.
 WABc-Popeye--Hkstcb. g;2b---W EA AF-~prsss- jtadtO News s:30-WEAF--bports-~Paul Doug las.
 wOH News; Livingston wJzs"nakov Orch. WABc--shiriey sadier. s,4s--wEAT1.itoliini Ensemble. ~ WJZ~f.owsii Thomas. Com. meDtatOr.
 WABc-~T0 be announced. 7:00--W WEAF--Anos n Andy Sketch.
 W0H-spsr's,mstsn v J vs;.",,a. L2msn; wABc-Hay Heasherton. 7:Is-WEAF~-uncie Exra--sketch. WOH--The Answer; Man. WAEc-.-AmsricaD Viewpoint 7.s0-WEA F-~AngIer and Hunter -~itGymond H. Camp, Sports Writer,
 W0lt-,rhs Lone Hanger wJMMMnsie Is My Handicap. WABc~-Music Is My Handi. wAEyc--Muaie from Kansas nss-w wEAF--Harrison Knox, wg5zz""eevy,v,4n Della cn,esa. WABS--Bosks Carter. Com. msntator goo .WEAF-.HuTs and Alien. c0mediank
 won.--Fiorito Orch; Vocal WJZ--Ruth Bryan owen Rohds. comfnentetor;. Ar maDd Dennis and Leila Hoossvstt; African Expi0r. sFE and Others, Interview cd by Cal yinney. WABGs~CoDnis Boswell, Songs; Htmbsr Orch. s;30-~W EA AF-~BympbODy Orch; AI- fred WGiIenstsiB, coHdue- tor; Margaret Speaks, So. pfHHO,
 WOH-Havit Orch, WJI-~Th0se We Love Sketch.
 WABc-~piek and Pat, Com. edians; Edward Broecksr. Baritone, g;0H-ss sWEAF--,C Charlie Dsmsron, Songs; cberhDavsky Oreh.j Interviews.
 WOH-.-Gabriet Hsattsr, Com. ment,
 wJz--waring oreh.t Apollo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25

(Continued from Page D able attitude toward the German minority
 Fuehrcr Adolf Hitler was expect cd to hold number of conferences this week on the situation, particu- larly with Dr. Herbert Won Dirksen, his ambassador to London; Capt. Fritz Wiedcmann, his peroenal ad- jutant who was in London last week, and Foreign Minister Joachim Won Ribbentrop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
Italy Also Hopes

Rome, July 2b--tUP)--Italians seemed hopeful today that British efforts to renew cooperation with Germany would succeed and thus bring about friendly relations with the Berlin-Rone axis.
 For the present. the Italian view is that Britain Is taking q wide view. point and Is seeking 10 preserve the peace Of ali Europe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
MET
 DEATH IN CRASH

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
OTHER NATION
 PRESENT VIEWS

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men. coast guards and volunteers who worked ceaselcssly sandbagginz buildings and rescuing marooncd
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-26
POX EPIDEMIC
MOVES SOUTH

The smallpox epidemic in nortn-
ern Imperial Valley gradually Is
creeping southwark to communities
in the southern districts, DR.. Warren
F.. Fox. county health officer, sad
Wednesday after a case of smallpox
was found in Imperial.
First evidence of the epidemic was
found in Westmorland shortly after
the first of the year, he said, and
later spread to Brawley. The ma
lady then broke out in Calipatrla
and inland. This week three cases
were found between Brawley and
Imperial. Tuesday a high school
pupil in Imperial developed the
telltale rash.
The nigh school boy probably
came in contact with smallpox
patient at a basketball game he at
tended in BraWley. the physician
explained, as the incubation period
for development of the disease after
contact corresponded with the time
between the game and his illness.
Vaccination in the Imperial
schools will be offered by the health
department Thursday Fox conclud-
ed.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-26
BORNEO MONARCHS
GIVE BLESSINGS TO
PRINCESS ALLIANCE

NEW YORK. Jan. 26. CUP)-The
Rance of Sarawak went down the
bay today to meet her blonde
daughter. Princess Baba. and after
downing a double slug of Scotch
whisky. announced that all was for
given and Baba and her wrestling
Romeo, Bob Gregory. might come
home any time they wished.
This seemed to set at rest rumors
that the Rance and her husband.
white rulers of million Borneo
head hunters. had put the snub on
tie catch-aS-catch-can wrestler
their 22-year-old daughter married
last month in London.
The reunion started off on a
slightly frosty note. The Rance, a
fetching picture in white mink,
orange bandana and a string of
diamonds, passed out a limp hand
to young Gregory. who said, Glad
to meetchal' Then Baba hauled out
a bottle and suggested a quick one.
"I'll take mine straight" said the
Rance. She tossed off a half tum-
bier and then went to work on the
marriage situation.
Whatever my children do is right
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-26
FRED RAPSON
OPENS OFFICE

Fred Rapson, for the last ~
years credit manager for the Ia
perial Valley hardware company,