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The Coolidge examiner., 1938-12-08
Labor

Throughout the U. S. are about
$500 manufacturing firms who
share profits or managerial respon-
sibility with employees. Proctor &
Gamble workers contribute 8 per
cent Of their wages against a to
10 per cent contribution by the man.
agement (based on seniority and
from this fund employees buy stock.
Mccormick & Co., Baltimore i'm
porters, not only share profits but
organize workers to help run the
business under a multiple manage
ment" plan.
Such firms, whose number is in.
creasing yearly, generally have lit
tie labor trouble. Example: the
American Rolling Mill company Of
Middletown, Ohio, has never expert
enced labor disagreement in its
38 years Of operation. Even c. l. O..
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-12-08
Weekly News Analysis
Dem-C.O.P. Coalition Gesture
Nav Be Middle Ground Trend
by Joseph w. La Bine-

tween these two great European de-
mocracies. More important still is
the fact that Frances current eco-
nornic and political chaos is direct
result Of war preparations necessi-
tated by Germany's aggressive pol
icy. To put down strong Com
munist uprising, Premier Edouard
Daladier has been forced to exercise
an iron hand that looks dangerously
like Fascism.
90 1t is quite probable that Ru-
mania's King Carol, having shopped
unsuccessfully for financial aid in
Great Britain, will accept Hitler's
promise to buy Rumanian wheat
and oil in return for German manu-
factured articles. This would give
Germany a new wedge in her eco
nomic drive to the southeast.
The only unpleasant note in an
otherwise happy Bavarian Christ
mas will be Poland's attitude. AL
though Hitler safeguarded his path
to the southeast by blocking a pro-
posed Hungarian-Polish plan to an
mex Ruthenia from Czechoslovakia,
the victory has brought him Poland's
undying hatred. Poland will oppose
Der Fuehrer's plan to create a new
Ukraine republic in Sub-Carpathian
Russia, and will also tighten its
friendship bonds with Russia at Ger
many'S expense.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-12-08
Politics

Americas political pendulum
swings periodically from conserva-
tism to liberalism and back again.
Coolidge-Hoover conservatism was
followed by Roosevelt liberalism,
but the return swing to conserva-
tism that started last November 3
is more apt to stop in the middle OF
the road, than to veer violently back
to rock-ribbed Republicanism.
Washington observers, who claim
President Roosevelt has discarded
middle-road New Dealers in favor
of 'left-wingers" like Solicitor Gen.
Robert H. Jackson and WPA Ad-
ministrator Harry Hopkins, predict
the President must either abandon
this policy or lose the support Of
Postmaster Gen. James J. Farley.
The Presidents answer will come
when he names a successor to At
torney Gen. Homer S. Cummings.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-12-08

national government than the way
mat has been chosen-through the
use OF money. In fact, it seems
rather a sour note in our national
policies to witness almost complete
subjugation of states or lesser areas
by the use of federal money when,
with another hand, the government
through the various propaganda
agencies or by legal action constant
ly threatens to send private persons
or corporations to jail for seeking
selfish control for private gain. The
only difference that l can see is
that one is purely for monetary
gam IN the case of private action.
While in the governmental situation,
the benefits are political from which
rascalS or crooks eventually get
their graft.
Some Washington writer's, in con-
sidering the Presidents Warm
Springs outburst, attributed his
frame Of mind to the fact that Geor-
gia's citizens Cor majority Of
them) refused to follow Mr.. Roose-
velt'S demand for the defeat of Sen.
Walter George. You remember, Of
course, how Mr. Roosevelt went into
Georgia and endorsed United States
Attorney Lawrence Camp for the
Democratic senatorial nomination.
1t is of fresh recollection, too, how
he said that Senator George was old
fashioned-out dated-almost a one
boss shay.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-12-08
Religion

The near-fatal heart attack which
seized Pope Plus XI recently leads
persons close to the Vatican to be-
ieve he will soon issue an encyclical
on world issues, reaffirming his pro-
nounced stand against armed con-
f1icts, Germany's Jewish persecu-
ton and communism. The pope is
believed anxious to make such a
restatement Immediately because
he is convinced anQther heart at
tack may prove fatal.
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If Mr.. Jackson is appointed, Mr..
Farley will interpret the move as
build-up leading to Mr.. Jackson's
presidential nomination in 1910. He
will place the same Interpretation
on any efforts to win Mr.. Hopkins
a cabinet post.
Mr.. Farley. casting about for
1910 possibility, is reported to look
favorably on Secretary of State Cor
dell Hull, the only cabinet member
who has refrained from casting his
lot with any factional element within
the Democratic party. Mr.. Roose-
velt's choice apparently lies between
running for third term or endors-
ing some middle grounder like Sec
retary Hull.
Evidence is already piling up tes-
tifying to the political expediency of
this middle road position. Republ-
cans. who will at last make them
selves heard in congress next
month, are inclined to assume such
an attitude rather than fight for a
return to the traditional G.. o. P.
conservatism. In the senate, where
Republicans now have % members,
they need the support of only 26
Democrats, Farmer-Laborites Pro-
gressives or Independents to hold a
majority.
By catering to the battle-ground
idea, the President can possibly
forestall the rising tide of Republi-
can strength which is being built on
this very platform. He can also
avert a revolt in Democratic ranks,
which otherwise will almost certain.
ly rise to the surface during next
congress. A meeting of Republican
and Democratic minds is already
evident on curtailment of govern
mental expenditures and new pol
icy for administering relief.
Oregon's Sen. Charles L. McNary,
Republican minority leader, has an
nounced that Republicans will join
with other groups" on such a pro-
gram. One of his plans. that OF
turning relief administration over to
bipartisan state boards, finds ex-
preston in the bill being drafted by
North Cardinals Sen. Josiah w. Bal
ley, a Democrat. His political CO.
hort, Sen. Edward R. Burke of Ne
braska, has announced that although
the Bailey proposal is a Demo
cratic move" Republican support
will be welcomed.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-12-08
President on Wrong Track
In Lanbosting Georgia

When Mr.. Roosevelt was giving
the people of Georgia a tongue-lash-
ing, therefore, believe he was on
the wrong track. He was lambast-
ing them for continuing to run their
affairs on a sound basis, for con-
tinuing to avoid subservience to the
national government, and for refus-
ing to surrender completely the
rights of a sovereign state. For, be
it known, there are very few easier
ways to force state or county or
city or other subdivision of govern
ment to become "bossed'' by the
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-12-08
Trend
HOtU the 1Uind is bLO,Uing


PROPA EDUCATION DIR.
Morris Meister of New York
urges science teachers to become
"propagandists for democracy"
by educating students to "hate
war because it is unscientific.
AT HOME-Construction indus
triaists expect 1899 to be best
home-building year since 1929,
with residential construction hit
ting possible peak of $780,
100000.
SIGN OF TIMES-Each Chi
cagoan, on the average, spends
$50 year for liquor and 20 cents
on higher forms of music.
SWING INDICATED - The
big apple, Lambeth walk and jit-
terbug jigs are used in Denver
physical education classes be-
cause they teach student
rhythm and the social grace and
give him exercise"
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EDITORS NOTE-When opinions
are expressed in these columns, they
are those of the news analyst. and not
necessarily of the newspaper.
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of the tradition.

Boatswain's Mate p. A.
Tillett, biggestm man in the
coast guard service, is
Santa Claus for Rodanthe's
Old Christmas party. They
had to send to the main
land to get red cloth spa
cious enough for his suit.
Each Old Christmas cele-
bration is held in the
school building where the
only "furriner" is the
school teacher.
To the present teacher.
a girl from Virginia, Old
Christmas is the worlds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
POUNCE SUNDAY NIGHT

A great deal has been written recently about Benny Goodman and his orchestra who are appearing at the Lake Compounce ballroom in Bristol this coming Sunday night. Stories of his marvellous record at the Palomar, Los Angeles; Pennsyl- vania Hotel, Paramount Theater, and Carnegie Hall, in New York City have been published in maga- zines and newspapers throughout the country. Publicity to that extent does not just happen; unquestion- ably Goodman possesses that some thing in his style that has an ex- citing effect on people of all ages. Just for a new note, he termed his group a swing" band and suddenly found he had popularized the term swing" as a definition of his own peculiar style of "hot" jazz.
 Because this peculiar style of his became an intensely creative thing, full of improvisations and of life bubbling up in music from musi- clans who feel 1t, Goodman was re- cognized as an artist in his chosen field and was invited to give the first concert of swing made in the history of Carnegie Hall. Undoubt- edly this incident stands out as a highlight of his brilliant career.
 The famous Goodman quartet, featured at every performance, con- sists of Benny at the clarinet, Ted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
SOCIETY PLANS
 SUNDAY OUTING
Daughters of Abruzzi to Be Hosts to Friends at
 Lakewood Park

The first annual outing of the Daughters of Abruzzi will be held at Lakewood park Sunday afternoon. A variety of outdoors recreation will be provided with music, games and speeches from prominent per- sons.
 The society has invited Vincent B. Felitto, deputy chief of police of the city of Utica and New York state commander of the Italian American World War Veterans of the U. s., to speak at the event.
 Commander Felitco spoke in this city before and was greeted with loud applause at the close of his speech. He will arrive in the city tomorrow afternoon and will be the guest of National Commander John DePastino and local com mittee pending his stay here to at tend the session of the national executice committee of the Italian American World War Veterans of the U. S., being held at the Ameri- can Legion home Sunday afternoon.
 He will be accompanied at the outing by many national officers of the Italian American World War Veteranse who will be in the city for the national session.
 The arrangement committee is headed by Miss Rose Colangelo, chairman; Mrs. Louise Schiappa, cochairman; Caroline Rossi, treas urer; Felicia Caruso, publicity chairman; ticket committee, Mary D'Alessandro; Concetta Buzzelli, Rose Iannantona; and includes Jennie Buzzelli, Lucy Talacro, Mary Rossi, Lena DiJoseph, Florence Elves, Mary DiFrancesco, Mary Di- Donate, Adeline Latanzio, Louise Ella, Elizabeth Buzzelli, Anna Pig natori, Louise Stoto, Josephine La tanzio, Hope Telacro, Angelina Buccini, Felicia Volpi, Rose Schiar- retti, Adeline DiStefano, Nancy Canale, Florence Triani, Christine D'Angelo, Florence Muccini, Mary Marzuka, Jennie DiMichele, An nunziata Dorado, Rosina Palomba, Elsie D'Abramo, Ann Canale, Car rie Canale, Santino Palidoro, Mrs. Florence DiMeca and Emma Mucci.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
YELLOW RIVER
 CHANGES COURSE
Great Natural Phenomenon Occurring in China, Re-
 port Jap Engineers
By ROBERT BELLAIRE limited Press Staff COrreSD0nde


 Shanghai, June 17-(UP)-The Yellow river is rising steadily and may smash its way through all bar riers within the next 24 hours to seek a completely new outlet to the sea, Japanese army engineers re- ported today.
 Yesterday the engineers reported that 48-hour crisis-period had started. They noted slight drop in the water level and said that if the recession continued the flood which now had isolated or over- whelmed hundreds of thousands of Chinese civilians and Japanese sol- diers might be stopped.
 But today they reported that the level was rising again, that rain was pouring down throughout the river valley, that dyke breaches were widening and that at any time after today the great river might chnage its entire course.
 Japanese reports indicated ever more strongly that the Yellow river flood might develop into one of the great natural phenomena of history.
 Army engineers said that unless the flood was brought under con- trol at once they believed the river would break new course.
 Until 1852, the Yellow river flowed into the Yellow sea from a course which extended roughly eastward from Kaifeng. Then, in one of the floods which have given the river its popular names-"China's Sorrow" '"The Ungovernable," and "The Scourge of the Sons of Han"-the river broke its banks near Kaifeng an dturned northeastward to empty into the Gulf of Chihli.
 It was as if the Mississippi, at it's junction with the Arkansas south of Memphis, Tenn, were to break into new course and empty into the Gulf of Mexico at App palachicola. Fla, or Galveston, Tex, through Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, or through Arkansas, Louis jana and Texas-drowning all in its new path.
 But this time even 8 greater cal- amity than that of 1852 was threat ened, according to the Japanese en- gMneers. They predicted that this time the Yellow river, if 1t broke, would go not back into It's old course but burst into 6 new one to the south. They said that great Lake Hungtze might become part of the river; that as in some periods of the past the Yellow river might be linked with the Yangtze through the Hwa iriver and Lakes Hungtze and Laoyu, and that great part of the provinces of Honan, Anhwei and Kiangsu might be submerged.
 For the present, the Japanese re- ported, the numerous foreigners in the Kaifeng area along the Yellow river were safe, having found shelter on a low protective ridge west of the city.
 But the Yellow river flood which had stopped all military action by the Japanese on that front was not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17

bers of several city boards may be invited. Among those definitely committed to attendance are the following: Commissioners John H. Goss, Charles B. Jackson, and Har- ley w. Tripp, finance board; chair man of the aldermanic Sub-commit- tee, o. Arthur DuBois and Alder manic PresidAlt Patrick M. Perriel- 10, and other members of the alder manic subcommittee, Aldermen Thomas P. Kelly, Edward Goldberg, George L. Kingston, and Burton H. Walker; the controller, Sherwood l.. Rowland, and the controllers acc countant, James P. Purcell.
 Meanwhile, Mayor Frank Hayes has asked for detailed reports from heads of all city departments con- cerning possible economies in their respective services to the city. He reported to the board yesterday that some departmental heads have pointed out that their budget esti- mates were shaved to @ minimum of operating efficiency before the bud get was adopted last fall.
 Scrutinize Estimates
 This situation, combined with the prospective shearing of at least $l26,000 from the 1888 budget as recommended by Commissioner Judges committee, presents an ob- stacle that city board members and officials must take apart at con- ferences by scrutiny of every dtail of expenditure set forth in the esti- mats devised last fall under greatly different economic circumstance. At the Monday meeting an outline will be made and there will be further discussion of the advisability of im- mediate employment of either the Griffenhagen and Associates ex- ports, or another audit firm, to work with city officials to effect reorganized application of the bud- get expenditures as to salaries, con- tractural and supply costs.
 Then Thursday, the finance board will meet again and departmental heads will report their findings. These will be checked against the summation of recommendations resulting from the Monday night conference and decision will be made as to procedure.
 Cooperation Shown
 Members of the finance board lauded the cooperation of the mayor and department heads yesterday for their part in helping to meet the emergency. The estimated cost of $3OO0 monthly, as set by Griffen- hagen and Associates, may be quali- fled, it Is remarked, should some program be devised whereby repre- sentative of the firm may work in cooperation with oity officials throughout the next few months to help solve the current problem; then a contract be effected for expert apportionment of the 1889 budget estimates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
EPSTEIN, CAMMER
 GET JAIL TERMS
Fail 10 Pay Fines for Ob= taining Money By False
 PretenSeS

Samuel Epstein and Samuel Gam mer of Hartford were arrested yes- terday and sentenced to New Haven county jail by Judge Edward J. Finn for failing to pay fines imposed on them when they pleaded guilty to charges of obtaining money by false pretenses during the April criminal term of the court of common pleas.
 Each had been given until yes- terday to pay his fine. Epstein had been fined $75 and costs; and Gam mer, $50 and costs. Judge Finn or dered them to jail until the fine is paid or its equivalent in time served.
 Both men were arrested in Nau- gatuck several months ago on charges of fleecing merchants of the lower Naugatuck valley by selling a bogus program, ostensibly for a mammoth field day of a state sher- ifs association. Neither man has any affiliation with any sheriffs association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17

Machnich, who will also be graduated from the Litchfield high school this week, has been prom inent in government, club activi- ties and athletics during his stay at the Republic. He has been successively vice-president and president of the government, as well as holding the office of court stenographed and chief of police at the Republic; is a member of the Frederic c. Walcott drum corps and of troop 21, Boy Scouts. He is a member of the Junior Cicitan club and of the Alpha Beta club, honorary athletic society at the school ,and is treasurer of the athletic association. He has made both junior varsity and varsity baseball and basketball teams and the varsity football and track teams.
 Mutter is a memer of the Fred eric c. Walcott drum corps. the track team and cross country team. His trade is maintenance and general shop work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17

ivy night dance. The senior ban quet was held Wednesday evening and the traditional ivy chain and planting of class ivy this morning. The annual alumnae day will be ob- served tomorrow.
 Miss Zemaitis is a graduate of Crosby high school.
 Miss Zemaitis, who majored in po- litical science, had been prominent in extra-curricular activities. She has been a member of the Question club her senior year. She has been a member of the Record during her four years and has served as man. aging editor her junior year and editor-in-chief her senior year. She has been 8 member of the Debating society her four years serving as treasurer her sophomore year, and secretary her junior year. She has been varsity debater since her sophomore year, 8 board member of the student government board her senior year and chairman of the student-faculty committee this year. She was a member of the Interna- tional Relations club for three years, board member of the Brun Mael, the year book, her sophomore and junior years.
 Ralph Granato, whose marriage to Miss Mary Bergentino will take place Saturday, June 18th, was the guest of honor at testimonial held at Colucci's grille last evening. A large number of his friends were in attendance. A program of enter tainment was presented, and speeches were made congratulating MT. Granato.
 Those who attended were Tony Bergantino, Bruce Gable, Tony D. Alonges, Frank Calabrese, Louis Sid- lily, Stephen Fasano, Anthony Di- Piero, A. Leronino, Ray Beachemin, Patsy J. Mariana, Arospr Dente, Jo- seph A DiPietro,
 Cosmo Caliandro, Salvatore Spina, Joseph Bergantino, James DelCroce, Ralph J. Tremalgnio. Michael Di- Angelo, Michael Colucci, Michael Jcmele, Dom Mozzanotti, Patsy Sas- so, Tony Margin, Tony Barbaeri,
 Leo Dantino, Jim Galullo, Joseph Zingarelle, Tony Moratto, M. Russo, Joseph Forte, Raphael Cappeletti, George Ricciaroti, Anthony Pitre, Frank Stolfi, Joe Jurduri, Patsy Forte, Gabriel Mirabilia, Andrew DiPietro, Aurilio Macchini, Michael Pirce. Joseph Rossi, Patsy Casolini, Frank Orso, Joseph Marzano, Frank DiBiase, Jack Gallo,
 Anthony Colucci, Joseph Grapp- one, Rocco Rinaldi, Frank Martino, Rookie DeFilio, Patsy Granato, A. DeFilio, Francis Granato, Louis Di- Pietro, Angelo Bergantiono, F. Le- one, Stephen Sarinio, Louis De- Filio, Frank Granato, John Rondi- nara, Michael Cianciulli, Pete San talucci, Michael Bergantino, Salva- tore Marciano, Louis Deschiano,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17

to devise a drastic reorganization schedule. Two metings will be held before this time next week at which the principal consideration will be Waterbury,s financial future.
 Meeting Monday
 On Monday ngint, aC 7:30 o'clock, the finance board committee, headed by Commissioner Major w. Judge, will hold 8 meeting to which mem-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17

Bernice Blekis today named John Massimo, Brooklyn merchant, de- fendant in $10,000 civil action filed in the court of common pleas. The suit is based on complaint of in- juries sustained in a fall in the de- fendant's meat and grocery store.
 The woman, who claims she weighs 200 pounds, alleges that she was permanently injured in fall caused by a slippery floor in the de- fendant's store at SIS Congress ave- nue, December 2, 1887, at 11:45 a. m She claims that the slippery spot on the floor was covered with sawdust Attorney A. Henry Weisman is plain- tiff's counsel.
 Pembroke Graduate
 Miss Anne G. zemaitis, daughter of MT. and Mrs. George Zemaitis of Highland avenue, will receive her degree at the graduation exercises of Pembroke College, Brown Univer- sity, Providence, R. l., Monday. The presentation will take place in con- nection with the university's 170th annual commencement.
 The festivities opened at Pembroke College last Tuesday evening with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Progress Achieved In
 Retrenchment Policy
Aldermanic Committee, Board of Finance in Favor of
 Slashing Expenses s-Expert Assistance to Aid

The of economy which will be used to sheer city expenditures to skeleton proportion in the process of being sharpened yesterday at the Board of Finance dis
 cusson of the Waterbury emergency How to balance the budget and the year without deficit and without evng
 ttee of the adermanc committee of the whole had pre- sented request that qualified audit be employed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Brooklyn Merchant
 Defendant In Suit
Woman Customer Asks $lO,OOO for Injuries Suffered
 in Fal-Miss Zemaitis Receiving Degree
BROOKLYN NEWS

L. Rocco, John J. Savino, Nick Mas tronato, James Marchitella,
 Peter Ginger, John DiPietro, Paul Salvatore, Frank Fantano, John J'Anthony, Michael Bergantino, Jr., Louis Salonit, Pat O'Brien, Leon Buchanan, Ernie DiPietro, Cesare Trimaglio, Patsy Bergantino, Ralph Stango, Charles Stango, Frank Di- Barbar, Peter Caizzo, Charles Per- ratti, J. Juliani, John Parrisale Mario Cappeletti, Ralph DeSapio and Harry Simon.
 The entertainment committe con- sisted of Joseph Bergantino, An thony Barbieri and Joseph Bergin- tino, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17

dy Wilson at the piano, Dave Tough at the drums and Lionel Hampton at the vibraphone. All that the four agree upon is melody. The em- broidery of swing is then up to each in turn. Their own clear surprise and delight are sometimes as strong as that of their audience.
 Martha Triton, pretty blonde so- loist with the band is the featured blues singer, has rich throaty contralto voice and lots of person. ality in presenting her numbers over the microphone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
BARN USED BY BOYS
 FOR CLUB BURNS

A barn in the rear of A Walnut street, used as clubhouse by a group of boys, was somewhat dam aged by fire early last night. The fire is believed to have been caused by boys playing with matches.
 The barn is owned by Burton c. Smith. Five companies of firemen answered an alarm rung in by a neiphbOr.