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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
Direct Primaries

More and more it is being brought home to the electorate of Connecticut that it soon may find it's major political parties deserting the time-honored convention method of nominating candidates for pub lie office in favor of direct primaries. Con- necticut is one of the few remaining states in which direct primaries are not con- ducted now. We believe the number still sticking to conventions is three. Much can ba. said for both sides of this argument, h1 the best one for the direct primary advocates is that it has spread from state to state without much of campaign being made in it's behalf
 Chairman J. Francis Smith of the Dem- ocratic State Central Committee has eX- pressed himself as personally in favor of the change. It remains to be seen whether his felloW-Democrats on the committee agree with him. And as yet no high ranking official in the Republican party has either spoken for or against the pro- posed change. Of course if one party took the step, the other would be forced to fol- low suit. Somehow or other we can't see the change coming overnight in this political-minded state. If it does trans pire it will be over period of several years, which it naturally would have to be anyway.
 Organized labor seems to have taken the lead in making a sustained drive for di- rect primaries. It promises to come for ward with some form or resolution or demand of the major political parties fol- lowing the State Federation of Labor convention this summer which is just about the same time as those of the Democratic and Republican parties. It would require only the combined aid of several such groups as labor, political party, and a non-partisan league to start the legal machinery rolling in the direct primary factory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06

of reconciliation but because it may be the last bivouac of that war
 "The War Between the States" the veterans call 1t now, and that is better than our more familiar term. A "civil war" is usually defined as war of politi- cal parties, whose differences are inter- woven with the life of the whole nation. This conflict was sectional rather than civil, representing the irreconcilable diff ferences of two groups of states Thus the present term, long used in the South and now widely accepted in the North, is more accurate and less offensive. But there need be no argument even about that, for unity has become an established fact.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06

The Merritt Parkway is a $21, 800 OOO highway, according to State Highway Department figures. And some of this is guess-work. To date the department has spent $15,227,697.71 on the road. But that isn't the way the ultimate cost of the road is arrived at. Prior to issuance of $15,000,000 in Merritt Parkway bonds, by legislative authorization, the department had spent $6,559,217.49 on it. If the full $15,000,000 in bond money is utilized the cost amounts to the $21, 100000 fig ue No doubt having embarked on continuation of the park way principle in highway construction, future ones will be cheaper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
Current Comment

The less politics there is in paint ing. the better the painting. Homer Saint Gaudens, direc- tor, Carnegie Institute of Fine Arts.
 We are not going back to the so- called good old days" of doing bus iness.
 IT. M. Girdler, chairman, Re-
 public Steel Corporation. Mass thinking is the prerequisite of dictatorship,
 -Dr. Ruth Alexander, writer. economist. First we must reforge united national soul for Frenchmen. This moment resume your mental habits of World War soldiers. Marshal Henri Petain, French World War commander, ad- dressing war veterans.
  It is disturbing to think that while foodstuffs pile up and rot there are millions of human beings in America going hungry. Henry A. Wallace, Secretary of Agriculture.
 The President and the Senate sponsors of the bill (administra- ton reorganization frankly admit that no reduction of consequence in expenses or economy is anticipated. u. s. Senator Byrd, Virginia.
 
 Il. E. Douglass, who hired a spec citl train to take 21 children on . trip from Hutchinson, Kan, to Chicago and back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
Selected Poem
SANDWICH MAN

Leslie Nelson Jennings in the New York Sum All day he'd shambe up and down the streets
 To prove that business still being done At Donoyans Ritz Restaurant where Good Eats Were the prerogatiye of every one Half block off you'd hear his wheezy old
 Harmonca embellishing with vim The strains of Silver Threads Among the Gold {" Or maybe something classic, like a hymn. If people still believe in signs there might
 Have been some reason for those tunes he played And the long miles he covered for bite
 Left over by the customers who paid, But Joe just walked. Perhaps he didn't care
 Too much about that fancy bill of farel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
Park00ay SaUings Reporters Check Running Time to New York via New Merritt Parkway-Find It Saves Over
 More Congested Post Road.
BRIDGEPORT TELEGRAM

Two Post reporters were given an interesting assignment the other day. They were told to drive to New York and back and to keep a careful record all the way of the time con- sumed in reaching each point on the journey. One way the reporters were to use the new Merritt Parkway and the connecting New York parkway system. On returning they were to avoid the parkways and to use the Boston Post road and its extensions.
 On the journey to New York the reporters went from City Hall, Bridgeport to the Holland Tunnel in New York. The distance was 67 miles, the elapsed time one hour and 58 minutes, using the parkway sys- tenn all the way. At no time any where on this trip did the reporters exceed the speed limit of 45 miles an hour and during most of the journey they were well under that limit.
 On the return trip, using the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06

And the experts have informed Roosevelt that this now is defin- itely under way.
 Steel Prices
 At the root of the far-reaching price cut announced by U. 8. Steel was a case of sheer necessity.
 Big Steel" found itself losing business to competitors who were underselling it with customers that U. s. Steel had had for many years. Within a few weeks, U. s. Steel lost four big contracts to Bethlehem Steel, which had un- derbid 1t.
 One of these customers was Rockefeller Center, in New York for which U. s. Steel previously had supplied all structural steel building material.
 Whatever the cause of the price cut, 1t was Q signal victory for Assistant Attorney General Rob- ert Jackson and Dr. Leon Hen- derson, inner circle economist, who had vigorously advocated such a step last winter and as a result, received sound spanking from the industry. z
 Merry-Go Round
 It is not generally realized that the Flood Control Act passed in the closing days of Congress was a great victory for public power advocates. The measure extends the authority of the government by giving 1t title to all dams and reservoirs built with federal money, with the Federal Power Commission and the War Depart ment having equal voice in deter mining whether flood-control dams shall be constructed so as to produce electricity also . The LaFollette Civil Liberties in- vestigating committe is quietly scanning the affairs and opera tions of Associated Farmers, 8 California organization that has aggressively opposed unionization of farm workers. Numerous charges of terrorism have been filed against the Associated Farm CTS, which is reported to have a secret tie-up with the California Chamber of Commerce :. Although Congress has wound up and gone home, Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers of Massachusetts still trudges tirelessly from depart ment to department in the swell tering Capital wangling projects and aid for her hard-hit indus trial district Since his ap- pointment to the monopoly inves- tigation committee, Rep. Ewing Thomson of Fl Paso, Texas, has been burning the midnight oil every night reading scores of books and articles on monopolies. Copyright, 1888 by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06

At their recent convention in New Haven New England typos" better known as typographical union members, went on record as opposed to this states plan of having official printing done at state institutions, like the Cheshire Re- formatory. Some months ago when the state announced this policy there was widespread criticism among job-printers It has never died and we wouldn't be sur prised to find the battle carried onto the floor of the Legislature next year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
A Book a Day

It's only "A hours by plane from New York, and has been American territory for nearly 40 years. Yet how much does the average Ameri- can know about Puerto Rico? Not too much. At least there is lacking genuine appreciation of the prob- lems and the position of this im- portant island possession.
 So Trumbull White, who was a war correspondent on the spot in 1898 when Spain finally turned the territory over to the United States, has written the whole ab- sorbing story, Puerto and Its People" (Stokes: $350). MT. White has followed the fortunes of this island since it became an American possession and he turns loose the full force of his long and expert observation in this book.
 The result may stand for a long time as the most authoritative book on Puerto Rico. It covers the history from the time Columbus discovered the island and named it rich port" 1t covers the economic and social problems, the travellers questions. But for the most part 1t offers an examination of American policy in the island. MT. White clearly is not altogether satisfied with our diplomacy there.
 AS case in point he stresses the rising of nationalist feeling, with attendant rebellious outbursts. On the other hand, he leaves no doubt that Puerto Rico, with its problems of illiteracy, language, economic dependency, is not ready for separ- ation from the United States. What MT. White would have, however, is a realistic approach to the islands problems, devoid of partisan poli- i tics.
 1 All in all, Puerto Rico and Its People" stocks up as 8 timely and important book-P. G. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 1:06 a. m. daylight time). Sun rises 5:26 8. m.; sets 8:27 p. m. (day- light time)
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 People are remarking that they don't recall when the Fourth of July has ever been so cold. Well, we do and not too many years ago. perhaps about ten It was one of the cold est Fourths on record, more like sn April day and only the sun saved those on holiday bent from freezing by the waysidc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
Questions and
 Answers
By Frederick M. Kerby

Enclose a three cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given. nor can extended research be un- dertaken. Be sure all mail is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c.
 THE EDITOR
 Q. How many children did Mar tha Washington have by her first husband?
 A. Four, two of whom died in in- fancy. Martha Custis died at the age of sixteen in 1774. John Parke Custis lived until November, 178l leaving four children, of whom George Washington adopted the two youngest, Eleanor Parke Custis and George Washington Parke Custis. @. Who played the role of Ann Casey" in Girls Can Play2"
 A. Jacqueline Wells.
 O. How many Japanese cherry trees are around the Speedway and Tidal Basin in Washington, D. C.? A. The National Capital Parks department tells us that 8 count made early this spring enumerated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06

One can be heartily in sympathy with President Roosevelt in his statements condemning the burning of libraries, the exiling of scientists, writers and musi- clans, and similar acts Such things. he said turn back the clock of civilization" To read of important works of science, valuable books on other subjects, thrown into the discard - books that represent llfe's work - seems sinful thing. One IS justified in joining in protest for such dissertation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
Test Y o UT Knowledge
Can you answer. seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

1. Name the inventor of the first practical reaping machine.
 2. What is 8 heifer?
 3. How many days are in leap year?
 4. What are gamma rays?
 5. With which Major League baseball club does Charles Buddy Myer play? 6. To which bird family does the macaw belong?
 2. What is a machine gunf
 6. What is the average normal life of cats?
 g. Name the tunnel completed in 1928 that pierces the Continental Divide west of Denver, Colo. 10. What is the name for the science of morality?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Dirigible is pronounced dir'-iy-
 i-bI; not di-riJ-i-bI.

928 trees around the Speedway in East Potomac Park, and 763 around Tidal Basin, counting the new ones.
 o. Why is the horse of a dead officer led at the funeral?
 A. It is survival of the ancient custom of sacrificing a horse at the burial of warrior.
 @. When were the first Red Cross stamps issued?
 A. They were issued and sold by the Delaware Chapter of the American National Red Cross in 1907. Three thousand dollars was cleared and in 1908 the American National Red Cross issued and sold the seals from which they realized $135, ,000. In 1911 the seals were is- sued by the American National Red Cross, but were sold by the National Association for the Study and Pre- vention of Tuberculosis. In 1911, $320, ,000 was realized from sales. o. What is the official name for the Civilian Conservation Corps? A. That is the official name. o. How many persons belong to Federal credit unions?
 | A. More than half a million. c. Does 1t ever hail at night?
 A. Yes, but hailstorms are more frequent in the afternoon.
 0. Is there any system of voca- tional training for public servants in government employment?
 A. About a dozen states have programs of vocational education for public service, supervised by leagues of municipalities and voca- tional education boards and aided by federal funds provided under the George -Deen Act. From January to April, 1888, 62,000 public employees in New York state received instruc- ton. The schools were conducted by the New York Conference of Mayors and the Municipal Train ing Institute of New York State.
 o. Where and what is the Fran conja Notch?
 A. It is @ wooded defile, about five miles in length and traversed by the Pemigewasset River, which gaps the Franconia Mountains ir Grafton County, New Hampshire, al about their middle course.
 o. What is the origin of tn. name Wieners for sausage?
 A. It is German word mean. ing "of Vienna" (Wien), where tha kind of sausage originated.
 If you want . copy of our
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06

Some people don't take much interest in public affairs until they become "his- tory,'' overlooking the fact that history begins in the newspapers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
New Deal Economists Now Expect Recovery By The Fall; Lower Prices, Especially In
 Steel, Seen As Vital Factor
 In Ending Up The Depression
N DREW PEARs0N

WASHINGTON, July G. = Following a months exhaustive study of underlying factors inner council economists have reached the following confidential cusons regarding the business outlook:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
A Thought for Today

Neither let us tempt Christ as some Of them .iso teupted and were destroyed of serpents- Corinthians 10:9.
 Foundations are a file which rub of much of the rust of our sef-confdence
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06

O. How many persons belong to Federal credit unions?
 A. More than half a million.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06

c. Does 1t ever hail at night?
 A. Yes, but hailstorms are more frequent in the afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06

@. What is the official name for the Civilian Conservation Corps?
 A. That is the official name.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-03-28
u. S. Plans Conference
On Peace With Mexico

to stimulate business by the ad.
vancement of Federal loans
through the Reconstruction Fl.
nance Corporation. The log jam
Of capital flow to business is
blamed by many fiscal experts for
the business recession and the
latest market toboggan.
AWAITS SILVER REACTION
Also the President watched re.
action to this Governments de.
cision to stop buying silver from
Mexico at a premium after April
l. -Four hundred million dollars
worth Of American oil property
have just been appropriated by
President Cardenas.
Mr.. Roosevelt kept aloof in his
Pine Mountain cottage from rou.
tine cares and took the fullest
possible relaxation in Georgia.
Springtime,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-03-28

In a note delivered to the for
eign office in reply to Great
Britain's protest over the recent
aerial bombardment of Barcelona
the Spanish nationalist leader as
serted this was justified becau.e
Barcelona is "the site Of import
ant military detectives"
He called attention to the fact
however, that there have been nc
bombing raids carried out over
Barcelona during the last few
days.
"HUMANE MOTIVES"
The unofficial summary Of the
text of Francois communication
follows:
THE nationalist government
fully realizes that the British
initiative (the protest. was in
spired by humanitarian motives.
1.-The nationalist government
expresses sorrow over the loss
Of human lives, but desires to
point out that Barcelona con-
Stitutes an important military
objective owing to the number
of factories, industrial undertake
ings and military stores within
the confines of the city.
RESTRICT ACTIVITY
III viewer, G n eraliSsimo
Franco in the past has endeaV-
ored and will continue to en-
deavor to restrict aerial activity
over towns and only employ
such means when military ne
cessity leaves no alternative.
Meanwhile. the nationalist
government wishes to inform
His Majesty's government that
there has been no bombing of
Barcelona within the last few
days"
Meanwhile, the long dormant
nonintervention committee was
summoned to met Thursday to
hear Italian observations concern
ing alleged French Intervention
in the Spanish war. The usual
Italo- German and Franco Russian
pickering is expected.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-03-28
Insulin Proves
Worth in Weight

B o s T ON, Mass, March 2s
G.N.S).-Producing results with
some slight similarity to those
which ancient mythology tells us
were effected through eating of
the care-banishing lotus, insulin
has brought increased weight and
improved mental condition to 100
patients at Boston hospital.
Beneficial changes brought
about through use Of insulin for
those suffering underweight were
described by DR.. Harry Blotner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-03-28
ADVERTisEMEHT
Don't Neglect
Your Chld's Cold

Don't let chest colds or croupy
coughs 60 untreated. Rub Children's
Musterole on child's throat ami chest
at once. This milder form of regular
Musterole penetrates, warns, and
stimulates local circulation. Floods
the bronchial tubes with its soothing,
relieving vapors. Musterole brings re-
lief naturally because it's a ~e0unteF.
iTritant"-N0T just asalve. Recon-
mended by many doctors and nurses.
Three strengths: Regular, Children's
(mild), and Extra Strong.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-03-28
Duce Warns
France on
Spain

ROME, March % I.N.S).
That Italy will go to war against
France if France interveneS in
Spain was the eleventh-hour warn
ing carried today by Informazione
Diplomatica, trumpet of the for
eign office. The message was
either written or inspired by
Premier MuSsolini.
Italy was greatly excited by
discovery that big French mill
tary plane crashed in flames over
italian territory in Sardinia Fri,
day night, with the loss Of all its
crew.
INQUIRY MADE
Italian officials, quest o lin g
why a fighting plane should be
flying over Sardinia at night, an
nounced that an inquiry was
efoot.
II Duce'S warning said:
Responsible circles in Rome
follow with closest attention the
campaign of the French leftistS
for intervention in Spain.
"Such intervention would
have unpredictable and GER
tainly very grave results and
might compromise peace on the
European continent"
| S9,OO0sIN SPAIN
Tnformazione Diplomatica also
said there were only 80 900 Italians
fighting in Spain y from which
figure must be taken the sick and
wounded. Il
The list includes 14,500 infantry
men, 1000 artillerymen, 1900 air
force men, 1000 tank corps men.
and $4,000 others.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-03-28
Seeks City Office,
Is Fired by WPA

OKOM Ind, March 2s.
The dismissal Of Oliver Wright, q
preacher, from his WPA Job be-
cause he became a candidate for
city councilman, brought offers
from several attorneys to take the
case to court. Wright was fired
from his work-relief Job under a
policy which WPA officials said
applies to all their employees who
run for office in Indiana this
wear,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-03-28
England. Tries
To Ease Tension

LONDON, March % U.NS0.
Intensive efforts are being made
to ameliorate relations between
italy and France, it was admitted
here today. Great Britain is
anxious to bring about cordial
Franco-ItaIian diplomatic CONVEX
sationS such as are now under
way between Britain and Italy.