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Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-29
Famous Sayings

Czech and German children
danced together the other night
in New York.
1t happened at a fall festival
staged for the children who attend
a settlement playground known as
the Avenue A Children's Gardens.
Youngsters of II nationalities play
at this settlement; and at the festi-
val they all had a good time to-
gether.
At the end of the festival they
all got together and sang America
the Beautiful" And then the an
nouncer summed up the spirit of
the evening by saying: NOW We
are all Americans. We're friends,
now"
There is more to this little anec-
dote than just a mild human-in-
terest value. 1t is easy enough to
say that America is probably the
only spot on the globe where
youthful Czechs, Germans, Poles,
Hungarians and Russians could
have a friendly evening of dane
ing and singing together, to cele-
brate the end of a summers joint
work and play. But if We simply
pat ourselves on the back and let
1t go at that we've missed the
point.
There isn't a thing surprising
about the fact that a mixed group
of children will play together hap
PLY if they're given half a chance
The point of the whole thing is
that these children, quite unWitting-
ly reflect a way of life which is
the exact opposite OF the way that
is now producing such terrible fruits
in central Europe.
1t is customary to say that We
Americans have a whole continent
to live in, and that therefore our
job of getting along together is SIM
plified. We have immense resourc-
eS to exploit, a tremendous trading
area in which to buy and sell, and
we don't need to have these bitter
rivalries, hatreds, and jealousies
But the Europeans also have a
whole continent to live in. 1t would
be an even richer trading area
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-28

1881 FORD cow. COUPE - New paint, perfect tires, new top. Price very reasonable for quick sale. Terms arranged. Waterbury Mo tors, Inc, 460 West Main St. Dial 4-5120.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-28
Special Notices
Automobiles
i Auto Springs, Axles, Etc.

WATERBURY AUTO SPRING CO.
 Welding, Frame, Body Work 38 Brown Place. Dial 4-0078
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-28

HAVING LOST-My passbook, No. 14330, issued to me by the Water bury Trust O., Hereby apply for a new one. Milan Batrunsa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-28
Personals

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-28
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-28
Announcements
Funeral Director.
Lost and Found

HAVING LOST-My passbook, No. 8269, issued to me by the Sanditz & Traurig Co.,, hereby apply for new one. Milan BatrunSa.
Evening star., 1938-01-20

would be made II the other engines
were not In existence.
Further, We have said these en-
sines shouldn't be bigger than the
gasoline engines and they shouldn't
weigh any more. However, the smaller
engines weigh more than the gasoline
types for . good reason. The design
ers elected to use standard parts"
Mr.. Kettering said that the Diesel
engine had not yet been developed to
= degree where its use in the pas
senger automobile would be practical.
A package unit" plan was an
nounced by Mr.. Evans. Included in
this package" are the small-model
Diesel engines and generators, in
stationary or portable models, that
can be vet to power small industrial
projects, theaters, hospitals, irrigation
projects, parking lots and other de-
velopments. Among other uses win
be direct-drive prime-mover opera
tions, such ~ tractors, hoists, trucks
and pumps.
Evening star., 1938-01-20

Nearly 22,oo0,0o0 people In Eng
lang 60 to the cinema once q week.
Evening star., 1938-01-20

quite sure how to entertain seven
dwarfs until their plane leaves for
New Jersey late this afternoon. He
thought maybe he'd take them by the
White House. il possible, and the Capt.
tol. especially If there were any news
photographers about.
You can say for me-" exclaimed
one midget, through chattering teeth,
clapping his hands together and shuf-
fiing his feet in the snow. that I'm
damn sorry you have no Florida eli
mate around here!"
YEAH" cut in another, little Snow
White would feel right at home here
she got lost in 4 blizzard, didn't
she?"
You have me there" replied the
first midget, but the seven dWarfs
aren't going to get lost in the snow
not this one anyhoW!"
Evening star., 1938-01-20

win Locomotive Works, said the de-
! ficiency was a result OF a $50, 1000 ,O0O,-
900 reduction since 1929 in surpluses
| and capital Of both incorporated and
unincorporated businesses.
Never has business been as poorly
financed, in relation to the need for
good sense services. as it is now," he
said.
Fears for Private Enterprise.
Any tax that forces dissipation Of
corporate savings" or limits the dis
cretion Of business men. he said. lis
looking straight to the destruction
Of private enterprise.
Earlier. from James II. r. Cromwell,
whose wife, the former Doris Duke,
inherited a fortune made from to-
bacco. the committee received a sug-
gestion that VIRTUALLY all the present
tax system be junked and Government
revenues raised by a manufacturers
sales tax.
Ultimately. he said, the Federal
sales tax might be substituted for the
present multiple and complicated tax
ing units of States and municipalities.
The Federal Government then could
parcel out money to these units on a
per capita basis, he said
Cromwell said about $4,000, ,00O, 900
Of wholesale sales would form the
base for his sales tax.
Representative Vinson, Democrat, of
Kentucky did bit of figuring and said
an 18 per cent rate would be required
to make up revenue that would be
lost as result OF abolition of other
forms of Federal taxation. And if the
sales tax were to replace State and
local taxes, too, he said the rate
would have to be about. u per cent.
Evening star., 1938-01-20

nominee, but told the subcommittee
not to take that remark too seriously.
The Senators chorused in reply:
Don't worry; we aren't taking it
seriously"
The subcommittee excused Mr.. Tay-
lor without asking Mr. Reed any of
the questions that he had suggested.
The name of Robert H. jackson
meanwhile. bobbed up in speculation
over Mr.. Reeds possible successor as
Solicitor General.
Mr.. Jackson. now head of the JUS
tice Departments antitrust division,
has been a leader in the administra-
tion's campaign against monopolies.
He has received mention as a possible
candidate for Governor of New York.
An informed official hinted that Mr.
Cummings has narrowed his choice for
the solicitor generalship to one man.
In addition. those mentioned as pos
sibilities include Golden w. Bell, AS
sistant Solicitor General: Brien McMa-
hon, chief OF the Justice Department S
Criminal Division, and Donald Rich
berg, former N. r. A. Administrator.
Evening star., 1938-01-20
FLOOD PROJECTS
ARE STUDIED HERE
Rivers and Harbors Congress
Committee to Consider Potomac
and Anacostia Works.

Members Of the Projects Committee
met today to consider food control
projects which would forestall over
fiow Of the waters Of the Anacostia
Creek at Bladensburg. Md, and Of
the Potomac River from Cumberland
Md. southwark.
The committees recommenda tions
Tor these and other control under
takings throughout the country will
be submitted tomorrow TO the 33d
annual convention Of the Congress-,
which opens this afternoon at the
Mayhower Hotel with an address BY
John c. Page. commissioner of
reclamation. Interior Department.
Senator Radcliffe. Democrat, Of Mary
land; Representative Lewis, Democrat
OF Maryland. and Prince Georges
County officials told committee men,
bers yesterday control Of the Anacoetia
and Potomac is essential.
Evening star., 1938-01-20
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the President had searched the coun-
try over he couldn't have found . bet
ter nominee"
Mr.. Taylor then was called on to
make his statement He began with
the assertion that his remarks were
not intended as q protest against the
nomination. but that he felt Mr. Reed
should be required to answer fve Ques-
tions satisfactorily before he IS con-
f1rmed by the Senate. In substance,
the questions were:
l. Can he conscientiously hand down
opinions inforcing the protective
clauses OF the Constitution and its
amendments, particularly the nf-
teenth?
Reapportionment Bill.
2. Would he support . reapportion-
ment bill based on Section 2 of the
Fourteenth Amendment If it were
passed by Congress- bill which would
reduce the number Of seats held by his
own and other States in the Congress?
Senator Borah characterized that
question as absurd" and Senator
King said he wouldn't think Of ask
ing any nominee such 4 question"
3. Did he favor the enforcement
Of the Eighteenth Amendment while
1t was a part of the Constitution?
I. What was his real attitude to-
ward the Supreme Court issue?
Presumably, the witness was refer
ring to the Presidents bill to reorgan-
ize the court.
S. Has he made any commitment
to the President or to any other which
would affect his decisions after his
confirmation?
At another point, Mr.. Taylor said
ne regretted the President had not
used more imagination In, selecting q
Evening star., 1938-01-20
PROBE BEGUN IN DEATH
OF WOMAN IN HOSPITAL

The homicide squad and the coroner
today were investigating the death OF
Mrs. Myrtle sewell, 50. who died in
Gallinger Hospital yesterday, several
hours after she was taken there by
friends.
A police report said Mrs. Sewell was
taken to the hospital In q semi-con-
scious condition from her home at
1904 Eleventh street Sc. She died
about . pm.
An autopsy will be performed to
determine definitely the cause Of
death.
Evening star., 1938-01-20
Midgets Disguised in Masks
Here to Boom Fairy Tale Film

Union Station was practically Knee
deep In midgets" this morning, much
to the amusement Of the travelling
public and the delight Of the juvenile
contingent.
They came hopping down off q
Florida flyer, disguised in painted
masks and motion picture promotion
mans idea of what the seven dwarfs
wore in Grimm's fairy tale about the
adventures of Snow White In the
forest.
Under the masks. however, were
some rugged individuals like Maj.
Doyle, 6S-year-old trouper and vet
eran of the country's big tops, mid
ways and vaudeville circuits.
Are you the bridegroom, my little
man?" inquired woman passenger,
who had been reading how 4 3-foot-7-
inch midget took q 6-foot-4-lnch
bride at Miami Beach Tuesday,
Maj. Doyle appeared to stihe an
oath as he wrenched OF his grotesque
mask, exposing the face OF q some
what weary man of the world. NO,
no, lady" he said, that's him over
there-he's young one-plenty OF
kick left in him yet!''
That's right. Grumpy" said Billy
Curtis. sauntering over. You see,
lady, left my wife in Florida because
I gotta work and she wanted . vaca-
ton. Believe me, lady, she's earned
one!" o.:
For the time being, At least. Billy
is called Sneezy. Hs and Grumpy
have as their travelling companions
Dopey, Bashful, Sleepy, Happy, and
Doc-the seven dwarfs.
They're going about the country.
by rail and air. plugging and press
agenting Walt Disneys Snow White"
Yesterday they had engagements
to shake hands with some Senators
on Capitol Hill, but thick weather
grounded their plane in Atlanta and
they came on late by train.
The local promotion man wasn't
Evening star., 1938-01-20
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ment. he suggested by way of illustra.
ton, to take a loss of Sl00,O00,000 in
easing business taxes than to spend
such sum in employing 10000 w
P. A. workers year.
Three Others Heard.
Mr. Clausen asked three other
chamber representatives to explain in
detail the organizations position
They were Ellsworth c. Alvord, Wash
ington attorney: Raymond H. Berry
Detroit lawyer. and Henry B. Fernald
New York certified public accountant
Mr.. Clausen was advised by Repre-
sentative Cooper. Democrat, of Ten
nessee that repeal of the undistributed
profits tax would necessitate imposi-
ton Of fiat 22l2 per cent corporate
income tax if the Federal revenue
yield was to be maintained.
Would you favor a tax OF that
level?" Representative Cooper in
quired.
No. Sir" was the reply.
In his testimony Mr.. Alvord asserted
that unless the present recession were
stopped, you face an increase in re-
lief appropriations Of at least s2,OOO,-
O00,O0 and a deficit of $4,000, ,OOO,-
OOO."
Seeks Confidence Restoration.
Confidence must be restored and
fear eliminated, he said, adding that
he commended the Tax Subcommit-
tees revenue proposals, but said he
had hoped they would go further. /"
He. too. asked for repeal Of the un-
distributed profits tax-and proposed
fiat corporate income tax.
George H. Houston. Philadelphia
industrialist, told the committee yes
terday the Nation had never been
confronted with such a deficiency Of
resources in the facilities OF produc-
ton and exchange"
Mr.. Houston. president of the Bald
Evening star., 1938-01-20

Japan will send four whalers and 26
catcher boats to the Antarctic shortly
Evening star., 1938-01-20
WORK WILL BEGIN
| ON SMALL D|ESELS
Mass Production Of New
Engines to Be Started
by General Motors.
Special Dispa tch to The Star,

Special Dispatch to The Star.
DETROIT. Jan. 2o.-T11e General
Motors Corp. has dedicated = $1,000
900 plant for the Inauguration Of mass
production Of small Diesel engines for
wide variety Of uses In industry,
agriculture and transportation. The
new General Motors line, which was
announced yesterday by Charles r.
Kettering, vice president in charge of
research, will include one and two
cycle models of engines Of from ~ to
200 horsepower.
I'VE are introducing = new type Of
power here, which Is . remarkable
thing" said Mr.. Kettering at a de-
dicatory preview of the buildings
There Is nothing like it in the world.
It Is very much lighter than any cor
responding type Of machinery. We
have enough faith in it to build this
plant and these laboratories.
Emphasis was given to the fact that
new Diesels had overcome the weight
and cost problem of old types by R.
K. Evans. vice president in charge of
Diesel development. He termed the
latest power units little brothers" Of
the larger engines which are used in
railroad trains and ocean liners. One
model now offered for popular distribu-
ton is Of ~ horsepower, and wide &C.
ceptance for general purposes has been
forecast for 1t.
The plant and laboratories which
went into production today form an
other advance in the $4,000 900 con-
struction program being carried on by
General Motors in providing facilities
for Diesel output. The other factories
are at La Grange, ILL.,, and Cleveland,
where the headquarters of the Diesel
division Of the corporation are to be
located.
In analyzing the functions of the
plant Mr.. Kettering declared that past
attempts to design units to conform
with specifications of steam or gaso.
line engines had been discarded.
Il think that this is the first serious
attempt that has ever been made to
manufacture them like Diesel en-
gines," he continued. We are trying
to make these engines the wav they
Evening star., 1938-01-20
1T. COL. MCDONALD
FOUND SHOT TO DEATH
Inquiry Begun Into Tragedy In
volving Battalion Commander
at Fort Leavenworth.

By the Associated Press.
FORT LEAvENWORTH. Kans.
Jan. 20.-Lt. Col. Dale F. Mcdonald,
81. commander of a battalion of the
18th Infantry. was found shot to
death today near a little-used road
on the military reservation.
Military authorities launched an
immediate investigation and Federal
Bureau Of Investigation agents came
here from Kansas City to assist.
Provost Marshal F. r. Lafferty said
an Army pistol was under Col. Nc
Donald's body, but he had not deter
mined whether it had been fired. The
officers motor car was parked not
far from his body.
Evening star., 1938-01-20
PARTY TO AID CHURCH

A bridge and tea party will be given
by the Rector's Aid Society Of St
Thomas Episcopal Church, Eighteenth
between P and q streets NV, tomor-
row at 2 pm.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, a parish
ioner OF the church, is patroness OF
the party.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-12-15
SURPRISE LUNCHEON

The second of series of birthday surprise
1uncheons took place Monday. 9Th, honor
OF Mrs. Bessie Featherbyo Her birthday November
18th. but because of the illness Of her daughter.
Patricia. at that time the party postponed.
The first party given September 18th, in
honor OF Mrs. Martha Townsend and such heart
warming and joyous affair it decided
to continue the custom throughout the year.
hesdames Townsend. Allen. Livesay. Wood, Taverer.
Barracks Stalnbacks Kogons Lewis. hartley, Miller.
Duncan and Taylor tropped in upon Mrs. Featherby
at 1900 O'Clock noon. bearing trays of meatballs
and spaghetti cole slaW hot rolls. butter. jelly,
celery Coffee tea. cake and ice cream.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-12-15
Letters to 6dtor
SAVE A LIFEl

A
To the Editor:
The Department of Public Safety wishes to call the
attention of all motorists to- the "Save Life" CAM
paign now being conducted by the couun Mo-
tor Vehicles.
ALI automobil les must be inspected approved by
December 20. 1885. Persons operating uninspected
oars after this date subject to arrest. Nineteen
thir-nine license tags will be refused vehicles
not bearing inspection sticker.
Tests include brakes. lights, horn steering gear
windshield WIPER license tags, operators license
and tires. The Greenbe1t Filling Station has been
designated as an Official mspecti on Station, and
will conduct the examinetio free of charge up to
December 20.
W. F. Nhbee
Director Of Public Safety
CHESS PLAYERS WANTED
TO the Editor:
Is the ancient ard royal game of Chess played in
Greenbelt?
Greenbelt residents have shown suoh versatility
Of interest and accomp1 isments that it would be
strange indeed if we had chess players here.
The und ersigned claims only the most modest &C.
quaintence with the game. But would like to hear
from any who enjoy oocasi onal joust the
010' A. S. Arness
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-12-15

Professor Harvey Robinson. American historian
and educator hold that democracy only requires
the popular control Of public policy, but also inn
plies type Of social organi zati on which will de-
ve1op to the fullest extent the latent
of every member Of the society, and upon
ciety the moral obi igation do everything in its
power to hasten the realizationd such
Tt is automatic that. democracy depends for
it's existence upon the collective IL the indi-
vidals who compose it. it must, to be successful.
depend upon highly developed intelligenc pa
triotism on the part of the individual citizen who
must be trained in the knowledge and art of self
government.
The best definition of word denoo raoy should.
quite obviously. embody within itself the of
its preservation Hi story has repeatedly shown that
demooracies have persisted Whenever they failed to
take into consideration the economic well-oeing
their peoples wherever there have been great dis
PARTIES in the wealth Of their citizens. or where
the electorate has been denied to education
al Facilities or free press. or the right peace
fully to assemble and freely discuss matters Of
The late Professor Franklin Henry Giddings, Amer
lean sociologist, when asked upon what basis have
free communities risen and flourished?" replied
Always this the people suf lei emily like
minded. sufficiently alike in their purposes, in
their morals, in their ambitions and ideals, in
their views Of policy and method. to work together
spontaneous **********They have all the
truth; they have all wanted the success. they
have striven by the method for the realization
of the same great purpose"
Judged in the Light of the above definition.
Greenbelt embodies wi thin itself all the ele-
ments Of an enduring democracy. Through its study
groups and educational programs, it to inform
itself matters Of current community onal
interest,". 1t enjoys Community Of interest" not
possible in neighborhoods torn by distinctions Of
wealth and class. It selects its leaders the
basis Of their value to the ty free from
threat Of economic coercion by any group. 1t
to ebody the elements Of democracy in it's business
enterprises and to operate them for the public good
When such methods applied uni versallys democ-
racies may hope to become efficient than auto
cracies and will be in commanding position to wage
a winning ight against the infiltration of philos
ophies Of dictatorship.
C. A. W.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-23
BOARD REJECTS
 PROPOSED PLAN
Fire Commissioners De. clare More Apparatus.
 More Bremen Needed

The board of fire commissioners, in special session last night, voted to reject the Griffenhagen recommen4 dations calling for the dismissal of s7 firemen, the closing of three fire houses, elimination of the office of fire marshal, closing of the bureau of auto repairs, and the removal from service of three engine com panies.
 On Grifenhagen ations that would not affect the present personnel and apparatus-strength of the department, the board deferred final action. Referred to commit tees for further study were Griffen- hagen recommendations that the merit system be followed in making appointments, that the age limit be reduced from 40 to 29 for new fire men, and that training courses be held for prospective appointees to the department. The board will also study further the recommendation that the telephone company main tain the city's fire alarm system, but voted against any elimination of the office of fire marshal.
 Board members declared last night that the city needs more fire ap- paratus, not less. Members also as- serted that more firemen are needed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-23
GIRLS VILLAGE
 PROJECT BEGUN
Work on SOuthbury lnsti- tdtiOn Started By Bridge
 port Concern

The E. & F. Construction com pany of Bridgeport today broke ground for the first of ten cottages new $5,726,00o P. w. A. financed comprising the Girls Village" at the state school and hospital at South bury, it was announced by A. H Sjovall, resident engineer for the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works.
 This project was made possible by an outright P. W. A. grant of $2,576,000 to the state of Connecti- cut. Construction of the forty-odd buildings and necessary utilities will require 100000 man-hours of work on the project site by resident Con- necticut workmen and 100000 man-hours in nationwide employ ment in the heavy industries pro- ducing construction materials.
 The E. & F. Construction com pany have $50 calendar days in which to complete their part of the pro:ect, but Philip Epifano, presi- dent of the company stated that he expects to finish their contract well within the time limit.
 Other contractors now at work on the project are the A. B. A. Con- struction company of Hartford, M. J Daly & Sons of Waterbury, New England Iron Works of New Haven and Wiehn Electric company of Wa terbury, Conn.