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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
SCARLET FEVER
 CASES DECLINE
Last Few Years Show Death, Fatality Rates
 Much Lower

Both the death rate and the fatal ity rate for scarlet fever in Con- necticut have shown 8 very striking drop during the last few years, and the disease may be brought under control through the application of immunzation procedures, the state department of health declared in its weekly bulletin today.
 Weekly Treatment
 In carrying out immunization pro- cedures, the bulletin said, five doses of the immunizing toxin are given a week apart. Occasionally there may be 8 reaction following the in- jection of scarlet fever toxin for im- munizing purposes. Such reactions when they occur clear up promptly without after effects and no harm is done. On the other hand, the occur renee of a reaction may be taken as concrete evidence that immunity against scarlet fever is being built up by the action of the toxin. The work of immunizing against the dis ease may be carried out in the phy- sician's office.
 That immunization is essential is pointed out in the bulletin with the statement that the number of deaths caused by scarlet fever does not tell all the damage due to this disease. There is no way of measur- ing the damage to hearts that will cause heart disease later, the dam age to kidneys that will cause Bright's Disease later or other haz- ards together with the loss of time due to quarantine may be avoided by utilizing present knowledge with reference to inmunizing children against scarlet fever.
 Downward Trend
 With its bulletin, the department published a table showing scarlet fever cases, deaths and rates since 1895. The table shows that while there has been considerable varia- ton in prevalence of the disease from year to year, there has not been a market trend downward in prevalence as in the case of diph- theria where immunization proce- dures have been extensively prac- ticed. On the other hand, there has been a definite decline ill the death rate so that the average death rate for the past eight or nine years has been approximately one-tenth the average death rate for the first half of the period covered by the table Q895-19l5). The decline in the death rate has been especially marked since scarlet fever streptococcus an- titoxin became available few years ago. The fatality rate, or percentage Of cases that died, likewise has shown a very striking drop during the last few years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
RADICALS MAKE
 UP BLACK LIST
Monsignor Fulton Sheen Among American Reli=
 giOus Leaders Listed

New York, Feb. 28-(UP)-The Marquesa Anderson De Cienfuegos, formerly Jane Anderson, war cor respondent, charged yesterday that radicals had compiled black list" of religious and political leaders &C., tive against subversive forces in the United States.
 Speaking before 900 members of the Carroll Club, an organization of Catholic Business Women, she described her imprisonment in Ma drid for 4S days last year, and charged that the Loyalist govern ment had arrested her illegally" and caused her mental torture"
 The Marquesa declared that the American black list" was similar to one issued in Malaga, Spain, where she lived at the outbreak of the Spanish civil war.
 There was just such a black list in Malaga" she said, land there G. 900 civilians were slain because they held a different political opinion from those in power, or because they refused to denounce their faith"
 In an interview later, she declared that Mgr. Fulton J. Sheen of the Catholic university in Washington, whom she referred to as "the worlds greatest authority on the technics of Communism" was on the Amer ican Black List" She did not name anyone else.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28

All eXamlnaClOn O1 tnlS table shows at glance that the states having large metropolitan areas have a higher percentage of pedes- trians accidents than those. having large rural areas. In the face of these figures no one can deny the immediate need for the education of pedestrians in what is apparently the art of safe walking.
 Adults VistimS
 It is rather significant that in Connecticut, where an effort has been made both by law and by education to control pedestrian traffic, there is a decrease of per cent ill pedestrian deaths during 1887 as compared with 1886. The of these pedestrian fatali- ties involve adults. Connecticut has recently made a further effort to reduce pedes trian, fatalities through its Commissioner of Edu- cation, Ernest w. Butterfield, who has issued a phamphlet entitled, Children Protect Your Parents"
 Statistics show that safety educa- ton in the schools is bringing splendid results. but the education of adult pedestrians has been wholly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
Your Income Tax
No. 29
Items Exempt From Tax

Certain items are specifically ex- empt from the income tax and need not be included in the taxpayers re- turn of gross income. Among such items are the p roceedS rom life insurance policies paid by reason of the death of the insured. Amounts received (other than amounts paid by reason of the death of the in- sured and interest payments on such amounts as annuities) under life insurance or endowment contract, which are less than or exactly equal to the premlan1 or consideration paid therefor, are exempt from Fed eral income tax. Any excess received over the consideration paid is tax able. Amounts received as an annu- ity under an annuity or endowment contract shall be included in gross income; except that each year the excess of the amount received over 3 percent of the aggregate premiums or consideration paid for the an- nuity is tax-free until the aggre- gate of such sums excluded from gross income for the taxable year 1897 and prior years equals the ag- gregate premiums or consideration paid for the annuity. There are also exempt from tax amounts re- ceived by gift, bequest, devise, or inheritance; interest on oblilga- tions on the District of Columbia, any Territory, State, county, or municipality: interest on certain bonds issued by the United States Government or its possessions, and on Federal farm-loan bonds; amounts received through accident or health insurance or under work mems compensation acts for per- sonal injury or sickness, and damages received on account of such injuries or sickness.
 Pensions and cornpensations re- ceived by veterans from the United States are exempt: and pensions re- ceived from the United States by the family of a veteran for services rendered by the veteran to the United States in time of war are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
SENATE GROUP
 0. KS JACKSON
Vote 10 to 2 on His NOm= inatiOn for Solicitor
 General

Washington, Feb. 28-(UP)- The Senate judiciary committee today reported favorably the nomination of Robert H. Jackson to be solicitor general. The vote was 10 to 2. with Sensam William H. King, D., Utah, and Warren Austin, R., Vt., voting in the negative.
 King and Austin opposed Jackson s nomination to succeed Stanley Reed, former solicitor general elevated to the supreme court, on the grounds that his speeches attacking monop- olistic businesses indicated that he had doubts about the American system of government.
 Jackson vigorously denied this charge in prolonged hearings before a subcommittee.
 Sen. Edward R. Burke, D., Neb., also critical of Jackson, voted in favor of the nomination.
 The delay ill action from the sub committee and full committee had threatened to handicap the justice department in handling several im- portant cases.
 Austin and King repeatedly ques- tioned Jackson in regard to his at- titude toward business and the Democratic system. Austin sought to determine whether Jackson believed in favor of President Roosevelt's de- feated supreme court reorganization bill support his doubts of Jackson's eligibility. 4
 Jackson affirmed his belief in the powers of the judiciary and declared that he had no desire to change the United States system of govern ment. His only purpose, he said, was to make Democracy function for the benefit of the nation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
JAMES ROOSEVELT
 DRIVE CONTINUES
Mass. Admirers Now Dan- gle Lieutenant Governor
 Nomination Before Him

Boston, Feb. 28- (UP) A new draft James Roosevelt" movement was underway in Massachusetts to- day.
 This time it was the Democratic nomination for lieutenant-governo which admirers dangled as bait to lure the presidents secretary-son active participation in the politics of his adopted state.
 Previously, since he established Massachusetts residence by buying a $37,000 Farminham estate, young Roosevelt had been mentioned as a possible candidate for several other offices, including the governorship and U. s. senatorship.
 The Franklin D. Roosevelt Club of Springfield, sponsoring a statewide petition campaign. believed that "only through united democracy can victory be assured in Massa- chusettS in 1888" and cited young Roosevelt as "the one man who can win"
 Club President Edward B. Cooley hoped that the presidents son, if presented thousands of signatures on his return from marine duty, would agree to run. Petition packers said the movement would be supported by Greek, Swedish and Franco American groups.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28

New York, Feb. 28.-(UP).-Stocks eased fractionally in light trading at the opening today. Bonds were steady while cotton futures opened points lower to point higher.
 Oil shares made the best showing. Most of the issues registered small gains. A few other leading issues gained slightly, but losses predom- mated.
 United States steel opened at 56 off 1-4. Bethlehem lost 5-8 to 58 3-4, while Republic was unchanged at 177-8. Anaconda lost 3-8 to B 1-2, while Kennecott was unchanged at 39 IA.
 Santa Fe gained nearly point to 391 1-4. Central and Chesapeake & Ohio were unchanged at 1894 and 36 IA, respectively. Southern Pacific lost 1-4 to 19 5-8.
 Chrysler opened at the previous close of 55 1-8. General Motors lost 3-8 to 35 IA. Deere f1rmed slightly. Small losses were noted in Mont gomery Ward, U. S. Rubber, Vest inghouse Electric, American Tele-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
TIGERS CAGE IS
 STILL DESIRED
WOburn, Mass, Will Ac= cept Offers-Drive on
 DrunkS Planned

Woburn. Mass, Feb. 28-CUP)- Mayor William E. Kane was still waiting today for an offer of a suitable tigers cage in which to ride Woburn's tipsy tipplers through the streets until they are sober.
 And if I don't receive an offer pretty soon, I'll build cage myself at my own expense" thundered the crusading eX-marine, tee-to- taler himself
 The cage must be at least seven feet high, rubber tired and have bars on all four sides, Kane said.
 The tigers cage originally offered him by John Benson, Hudson, N. H., animal farm proprietor, was only 4 feet 6 inches high.
 That would be fine if all the drunks would remain on the floor, but in the process of sobering, they might stand up and hurt them selves," said Kane after a personal inspection. we don't want to sub ject them to physical injury and to avoid that, we will cushion both the floor and the ceiling"
 Despite rumblings of legal suits, Kane insisted his plan was within the law. An attorney, he cited chapter PIP, section A, which pro- vides that person arrested for drunkenness shall be detained in a suitable place."
 Would you call steel cell, with an iron bed and no mattresses a suitable place-with no air or ven tilation-or would well-padded cage, out in the pure open air be better?" he demanded. I'm for the cage"
 Already Kane's campaign was having salutary effect. Only three drunkardS were arrested Saturday night compared with nine the pre- vious Saturday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
PROPELLORLESS SHIP
 NEARING HARBOR

Boston, Feb. 28-(UP)-The pro- pellerless freighter s. s. Azalea City of Mobile, Ala, was reported 725 miles East of Boston today in radio message from the coast guard cutter Chelan, Convoy of the dis abled vessel in tow of the tug relief of New York.
 The cutter radioed headquarters here that the three ships expected to make port by the end of this week
 The Azalea City lost its propeller II days ago. A towline, secured to the freighter after many attempts, parted several times during a strong Southwest gale which has abated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
 Agreements

The following agreements fin which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability were filed today and ap- proved at the office of the com pensati0n commissioner:
 Darcey Transportation Company and Gilbert Nelson, 784 Bank street, Waterbury, leg injury, $12.54, beginning February 5.
 Somers Brass Company and Ed- ward F. Markawitz, 26 Vermont street, arm injury, $I0.39 begin ming Feb. 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
PROFESSOR KINNEY TO GIVE ADDRESS

John P. Kinney, professor of Eng fish at Crosby high school, will ad- dress the monthly meeting of the St. Thomas Holy Name society, scheduled to be held tomorrow eve ming at 8 o'clock in the parish hall.
 MT. Kinney is highly regarded as speaker and commentator of note and his talk before the Holy Name society is attracting considerable in- terest among it's members.
 The Rev. Joseph Donnelly is chaplain of the society.
 A report will be submitted during the business meeting on the annual communion breakfast of the society. According to the plans of Chairman Edward J. Fitzgerald the breakfast this year will be held on Sunday, April 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
EX-LEGISLATOR
 DIES AT BEVERLY

Beverly. Mass, Feb. 28-CUP)- Former State Representative John Everett Dow, 92, of Danvers died today after long illness.
 A native of Quincy, he went to Danvers as boy and was member of the school board there. He was a campaign speaker for the late U. s. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, grandfather of the present Senator, and the late U. s. Representative Augustus P. Gardner.
 He leaves two daughters and a son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
1O2-YEAR-OLD
 CHURCH RUINED

Weymouth, Mass, Feb. 28-CUP) The l02-year-old First Universal ist church was in ruins today after $25, 1000 general-alarnI fire which threatened the adjacent Sacred Heart church and convent.
 Nine nuns were allowed to remain in their rooms after firemen laid a water curtain between the burning church and the convent.
 Fireman Earl Scarrett suffered a back injury when he fell from an ice-coated ladder.
 Three neighboring churches in- vited parishioners of the ruined church to their services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
Building Permits

Building permits were issued to- day by Building Inspector Pat rick J, Carlin as follows:
 Two one-family dwellings, s. 900 each. to Morris Kosersky and Sons, Inc, for Bouley avenue.
 Alterations to store front of the Paris Candy Company, 8l East Main street, $20O.
 Alterations to store front in building of Mrs. Ellen Hayes, 116 East Main street, $9OO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
OLDEST ALUMNUs DEAD

Portland, Me, Feb. 28 - (U.P) - Dr. James A. Spalding, 9l. oldest Dartmouth College alumnus and a widely-known ophthalmologist, died yesterday at his home after long illness. Born in Portsmouth, N. H., he was a grandson of Dr. Lyman Spalding, founder of the National Pharmacopoeia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28

exempt, as gifts.
 There is also exempt from Federal income tax the rental value of dwelling house and appurtenances thereof furnished to a minister of :she gospel as part of his compen- sation. Other items excluded from gross income are alimony and city jury fees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
MRS. sTEEDMAN DIES

Providence, R. T.. Feb. 28-(UP)- Mrs. Mary Balch Lippitt Steedman, 79. Rhode Islands first Republican national committeewoman, died yeS- terday at her home. A daughter of former Governor Henry Lippitt, she served on the national committee from 1923 to 1880.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28

motorists deaths. New Hampshire show an increase in both pedestrian and motorist fatalities.
 Comparisons ..' The following table shows the fatality statistics for each of the New England States:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
Stocks Ease Fractions
 With Light Trading
Bonds Steady With Cotton Futures Points Lower;
 Oil Shares Make Best Showing

phon, Radio Corporation and Union Carbide. Minor gains were made by Allis Chalmers, Goodyear, Standard of California, ony-Vacuurn, and Douglas Aircraft.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28

One of the characters in . Whit ley Bridge, England. amateur paI1- tomime was named Van Dam by the author. but the censor changed it to Van Drat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28

In run between Eome and taples an Italian state railway train attained a speed of 126 miles an hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28

Nicaragua mined and shipped abroad over $7OO,O00 in gold in 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28

Tomorrow night at o'clock debating team from the local branch of the American Banking Institute will clash with a team from the Waterbury Public Speaking Club on the topic of 'sThe Wages and Hours BilI."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28
Y.M.C.A. Notes

A new class in advanced vocab- ulary building will open at the Central Y. M. c. A. tonight at 7:30. The course which is taught by John G. Gilmartin is open to those who have had the begin ner's course or its equivalent. Wis itors will be welcome at tonight's session.
 "America's Stake in the Far Eastern Crisis" will be discussed in the lobby forum tonight by Chase Kimball. Alfred F. Meyer hans will introduce the speaker and will take charge of the ques- tion period following the address. The public is invited to attend.
 Other educational features at the Central Y. M. c. A. tonight are: 6:3O, Code Instruction; 7:3O Business Law, Advanced Public Speaking, Radio Receiving and Transmitting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-28

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Evening star., 1938-10-07
WALLACE MARKS
5OTH BIRTHDAY
Secretary Prepares to Meet
His Biggest Fight on
Farm Program.
By the Associated Press.

Secretary of Agriculture Wallace
observed his 50th birthday anniversary
today by preparing oratorical ammuni-
ton for perhaps the stiftest fight of his
official career-defense of his program
for farm prosperity.
That program, embodied in the
Crop Control Act passed by the last
Congress, has 7ceme under severe at
tack in the cotton, wheat and corn
posals have bobbed up everywhere.
Already there are indications of an
sattempt to substitute governmental
price fixing at the coming session of
Congress.
Because of the prospective congress
sional fight, Mr.. Wallace plans to
spend much of his time during the
next two months attempting to rally
farmers behind the existing law.
To Speak in Corn Belt
His next speech will be made in the
heart of the corn belt, at Springfield
Ill, october IA He returned only this
week from making addresses in de-
fense of his program at Fort Worth,
Tex, and Hutchinson, KanS., in the
cotton and wheat belts.
Secretary Wallace conceded today
that his program had not yet achieved
its goal, but contended that without
the legislation farm prices would be
considerably lower.
Given time to work excessive sur
pluses into domestic and foreign trade
channels, the legislation would do
more, he said, than any other plan
which has been proposed to place ag-
riculture on basis of permanent
prosperity.
Wants Program Strengthened.
He suggested, however, that Con-
gress strengthen the present program
by enacting processing taxes to finance
greater subsidies to farmers when
prices are below fair" levels
He charged. too, that attacks on the
present legislation were being direct
ed by ''reactionary interests"
Different schemes are being pushed
forward" he said, "as substitutes and
hailed by interests which are and
always have been against any farm
program of any kind. These inter-
ests think that, once rid of the pres
ent program, they can make short
work of whatever glittering substitute
Is used to knock it out"
Evening star., 1938-10-07
Agriculture
Continued From First Page.)

of four laboratories to search for new
Industrial uses for farm commodities.
Officials said the reorganization
would carry out, insofar as the Agri-
cultural Department was concerned,
major objectives of President Roose-
velt's program for reorganization of
the executive branch of the Govern
ment, which failed Of enactment at
the last session of Congress.
Designed to promote greater eff
cheney, the changes, officials said, will
require the shifting of many employees
from one bureau to another, but will
not reduce the size of the staff, in
Washington or in the field.
The shakeup came as a surprise to
most persons in the Capital. Depart
ment officials said it would no require
congressional action.
1t was pointed out that the Federal
Surplus Commodities Corp, an emer-
gency agency created in 1923 by presi-
Dental order, was given a bureau
rating in the departmental franz
work.
The corporation, which will be di-
rected by Jesse w. Tapp, now assistant
A. A. A. administrator, has been buy
ing surplus farm products in an effort
to bolster prices. Products bought by
1t are distributed to relief families.
If the department undertakes the
program Of subsidizing consumption of
surplus cotton by relief and low-in-
come families, that program would be
directed by the Surplus Corp.
Evans to Head A. A. A.
Under the new set-up, the A. A. A.
will be headed by r. M. Evans, now
an assistant to Secretary Wallace, and
will administer programs designed by
the Bureau Of Agricultural Economics.
1T is imperative" Secretary Wallace
said, that we establish overall plan
ming for the whole department In order
to provide for proper functioning Of
the many new activities authorized In
recent years by the Congress"
The Secretary said the changes
Evening star., 1938-10-07

would unity the work of the depart
ment along four general lines:
Cd Formulation Of all plans and
policies by the Bureau of Agricultural
Economics.
(2) Coordination Of all marketing
activities, including regulation of mar
kets, under a division of marketing
and regulation, directed by DR.. Black.
80 Placing of all research work in
the field Of agricultural and industrial
Evening star., 1938-10-07
FACES Sentence

GREENEVILLE, Tenn, Oct. Z (R.-
Federal Judge George c. Taylor re-
served judgment yesterday against
Lorenzo G. Costner, Cooke Courtian
convicted Of concealing part Of the
100000 loot from the 1888 Charlotte
IN. c. mail robbery.
Costner will be sentenced at the next
term, OF Federal Court. He was con-
victed last week IN connection with
the robbery for which two Of his sons,
Isaac and Rufus Costner, are serving
prison terms.
Evening star., 1938-10-07
3:45 pm. at the United States Cham

3:45 pm. at the United States Cham
Der Of Commerce.
An announcement said the two
morning lectures will deal with the
art Of living with ones own family.
The afternoon discussions will cover
human relationships In school, work
and the wider community.
Mrs. John Jay O'Connor Is chaif-
man Of the committee arranging the
program. Those serving on the Pro-
gram Committee are Mrs. John Ward
Cutler of the Junior League; Mrs.
Harvey Wiley, president Of the Wom-
ems City Club; Miss Jessie La salle
and Miss Anns Halberg Of the public
schools; Mrs. p. c. Eilett of the Par
Evening star., 1938-10-07
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Evening star., 1938-10-07
Horse Show October ~,

GERMANTOWN, Md, Oct. 7 (Spe-
ciaD Announcement has been made
that the annual horse show Of the
Germantown Grange. postponed be-
cause Of bad weather, will be held
October "a on the farm Of Walter p.
johnson, near Germantown. James
D. King, master Of the grange, heads
the arrangements committee.
Evening star., 1938-10-07

technology under single bureau head
ed by DR.. H G Knight, present chief
of the Bureau of Chemistry and Soils.
The principal function of this bureau
will be to seek new industrial uses for
surplus farm products.
(4 Execution of all conservation,
land use, flood control and farm for
estry programs by the Soil Conserva-
ton Service, now headed by H. H
Bennett,