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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-04-08
FAMILY INCOME
HIGHEST IN D. C.

Washington families enjoyed q
higher income than families in
any State in the country in 1887
This was revealed today in a
survey published by the magazine
Sales Management after a nation.
wide study in buying power,
The average family income for
Washington was $3,786. New York
had the second highest family in
come with $3.401. Connecticut
families were third, followed by
Massac husettS, r h o d e l S n d,
Michigan, and California.
On the basis of national income.
the average American had $555 to
spend last year, while the aver
age family had $2,392, The ma
tional income is figured as money
actually paid out during the year
for goods and services produced
and rendered, plus Federal allow
ances and moneys paid out of saw
ings and SURPRISES of business in.
stitutions, and adjusted by apply
ing information about living COSTS
such as the non-money income re
ceived by farmers in the form OF
free rent and produce consumed
on the farm"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-04-08

District Medical Society.
Without taking sides, the chest
greatly deprecates any check in
the flow of money to persons who
need it for medical aid"
This was the stand taken by
Herbert L. Willett, jr, director Of
Community Chest, speaking be-
fore members of the League for
Community Welfare, meeting at
1903 Massachusetts Ave. N. w.
Willett was referring to the deli
cate position the chest finds itself
in, wherein Government workers
in favor of the group-health plan
threaten to withdraw their sup
port of the Community Chest if
the chest sides with the hospitals
and the District Medical Society.
IF we should stop our present
relationship with the hospitals"
Willett said. there would be no
other method by which we could
get the services to the needy
sick. The group-health organiza-
ton itself could not assume the
burden"
Meanwhile, the District Medical
was prepared to push its
battle with the CHA with newly
hired executive secretary to direct
operations. He is Theodore Wit
rud. of Milwaukee. His salary is
ST, 300 year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-04-08
HOUSE LAUDs SUMMERS

IN.S.) The House yesterday
praised Chairman Hatton W. Sum-
mers CD of Texas, of the House
judiciary Committee, on the tWen-
ty.fifth anniversary of his induc-
ton into Congress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-04-08
Chests Hands Off
In Health Dispute

The Community Chest today had served notice intends to
clear of the battle between group health leaders and the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-04-08

Sport backs, of course, and
all the newest shades and
patterns. Every suit has two
pairs of full-cut knickers
that double the life of the
suit!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-04-08

A famous moke-but the manufacturer
will not permit us to use his name.
Trubenized Collars! SNORT patterns!
Collar attached style. Sizes IA to II.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
We Had It First

According to advices from Hartford the State Motor Vehicle Department is being besieged these days with inventors who fancy that their brain-children are the answers to many of the problems that beset the officials. In some cases no doubt considerable merit is found in the pro- posed mechanical changes. For example there is the illuminated license plate which derives it's source of illumination from the rear and not from light placed over it. This is the invention of Middle town man.
 This isn't new idea. We don't know whether or not the Motor Vehicle Depart. ment still has the records, but Water bury man demonstrated this type of li- cenSe plate for its benefit more than ten years ago. Leaman Harvey produced license plate, perforated along it's num- bers and letters and containing light, enclosed on the rear of the plate, which rot only provided protection but also en- abled the license plate to be seen much better and at great distances.
 We know that Mr. Harvey demonstrated this plate for the benefit of Robbins Stoeckel, who was then Motor Vehicle Commissioner, but nothing ever came of it in the way of adoption due to the fact that such change had to be approved by the Legislature. There was consider able praise for the local mans plate-adap- tation at the time and it was widely pub liciZed. The device that we now read of differs only in the means of illumination, series of gas-filled tubes providing it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
Pick Up Back Tax Money

Governor Wilbur L. Cross believes that one fault with our modern tax system IS the fact that we allow delinquents to run LID back bills. He referred to the ever-ln- creasing amount of back taxes owed var ious taxing agencies in this state in the course of an address in Hartford earlier this week. He recommended to the tax collectors of the state that they bear down on the persons who are indebted to them in an effort to curb this growing tendency towards delinquency in such matters.
 The subject is not new one; it has been perpleXing tax collectors for many years now It's true that every commit nity is not bothered with back taxes. But the number of communities that once boasted 100 per cent collections every year is less than what it once was. That's due, of course, to the times in which we are living and the fact that almost all com- munities are laboring under increased taxation instead of lower. So it's apparent that what must be done is make it possible for taxpayers to wipe out their bad debts and at the same time continue to pay the present-day levies.
 Governor Cross urged the tax collectors to draw up a program of legislation which would call for revisions in the present system. That might be a good idea, if it hadn't already been tried out with apparently little or no success. A few years ago we had a special commits sion conduct tax survey in this state. It did so and presented a rather volu- minus report, including many SuggeS- tions for remedying the situation. Some taxes were to be eliminated; new ones were suggested. The program, as we re- call it, met with rather harsh reception at the hands of the Legislature.
 We have long contended that any num- Der of new sources of revenue for the state and the community have been found in recent years. We might mention that liquor and cigarettes have brought in the state large sums of money. And our automobiles are a rich source of revenue. But we don't want to use money raised by taxes on gasoline or motor ve- hicle registrations or operators licenses for purposes other than motor vehicle and highway department needs. We are not in favor of diverting funds from one department to another Still we must recognize the fact that, despite all efforts to relieve real estate of the burden of supplying local tax revenue, little or nothing has been done about it.
 Without it's property taxes cities and towns would not be able to operate their governments, supply the services that are expected and demanded. Whats the answer? Economy in local government? Certainly! But even that won't eliminate back taxes. Only some system that makes the property owner liable for a propor- tfonate, not the lions, share of the eSti- mated resources of the community is go- ing to check this alarming trend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
The Americas Get Together

Pan-American Day on April IA may not mean as much to North Americans as it might, but there are signs that it will mean more in future years. This country has begun to take notice of it's sister republics to the south. By years of in- difference and neglect we have nearly lost to European governments the friend ship, trade opportunities and cultural values which might be ours.
 Lately we have changed from the big brother to the good-neighbor attitude. Our travellers are turning with increasing enthusiasm to the unfamiliar lands and peoples of South America With trade choked off in other parts of the world, our commercial interests are suddenly more aware of possible customers in this hemisphere.
 In spite of their long distrust of so powerful neighbor, the South Ameri- cans have responded with amazing friedliness to these first overtures. Many of their business men have been coming recently to get acquainted with ours. Families long accustomed to sending their children to Europe for education now send them here
 All these things are mere beginnings. Hard as it may be for us to understand, some of our Latin-American neighbors have regarded this country as young up- start and have looked to the Old World for their models in art, education fashion and pleasure. Our own attitude has created a needless handicap for us to overcome. but location and community of interests now work in our fvor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
Governor Wilbur L. Cross announced

Governor Wilbur L. Cross announced from his offices at the State Capitol this week that he had traversed the travers- able portions of the Merritt Parkway. He commended both Commissioners John A. Macdonald and Robert Hurley on the pie lures they took of the roadway as sub stantiation of claims and counter-claims affecting the road. As for the much-dis- puted tree in New Canaan, well, the gov- ernor admitted his car was going 50 miles per hour when it passed this spot. It's good the governor kept it down to this figure or we'd have to turn him in to the authorities if he was exceeding the speed limit. The pictures, the governor doesn't seem to regard as very important. Prob ably they aren't, for it has been proved very conclusively that pictures can prove anything you want them to prove. The real proof of the roadway will be in the riding. It should be completed as rapidly as possible, spring being at hand. Then criticism or praise will be forthcoming in large volumes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
PressCOn1nent
Bootlegging Among the Grapes
(New York Herald Tribune)


 Vineland, in New Jersey, not far from Philadelphia, like the Vinland of the Norsemen, carries in its name a suggestion of that product of sun and soil which has such long his tory, and which has had such great influence on the history of mankind. While early settlers, led by Jeff the Lucky, were more addicted to horns of strong ale than to the fruit of the vine, the New Jersey community has continued to cultivate the chief ingredient of bottled sunshine" and also produces grapejuice. Where such ample provision exists for pre- ference of both wet and dry it is surprising to learn that illicit distil- lation of alcohol is also alleged to have been carried on on large scale. Furthermore, the chief of police of Vineland is accused by a Treasury agent of having protected in transit the product of these ne- farious operations. Nineteen persons are named in an indictment. These unlawful proceedings might seem- ingly have gone on without interrup- ton if still had not exploded, kill ing two persons and injuring an- other, thus compelling official in- quiry.
 Residents of the pleasant New Jersey town which has suddenly been thrust into disagreeable prom thence, and which has number of industries requiring motor transport, doubtless thought the camions which rumbled through the streets, chiefly at night. were on legitimate errands. it is the misfortune of the head of the police force that he is accused of having been aware of the real nature of the traffic, and of having done nothing to stop 1t. Whatever the outcome of the criminal proceed ings, 1t is undeniable that occur rences such as this grow steadily rarer, and that with a reasonable policy of regulation they may be ex- pected to be restricted once more to moonshining in the hill country. In this connection it might be well for Congress to think twice before raiS- ing the tax on lawful liquor as a revenue measure, lest 1t revive an illicit business which was on the verge of practical extinction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
A Book a Day
An Exciting Tale of Exciting Life

It's 8 bit hard settling down to the routine job of living after 40 pages or so of John D. Craigs ex- citing book, Danger Is My Busi- ness" (Simon and Schuster: $3). Here is asuredly one of the best written autobiographies to come off the presses in a long time.
 That is, if you can call the book an autobiography: for John Craig, adventure photographer and deep sea diver, is only now 34. But con- slider what he has packed into those years since he was 20! ..
 To begin with, Craig inherited a small fortune in oil wells just as he turned 20. So he set out to see the world. And he did He travelled in 35 countries, was captured by the Riffs, shot big game in the heart of India, accidentally unearthed the original building plans for the Tai Mahal. Then he went broke. But not before he had become a ca mera bug.
 He returned to America, became deep-sea photographer for Holly wood; shot sequences for Trader Horn," Eskimo" "I Cover the Wa terfront" and other pictures. And in this extremely risky business MT. Craig found danger his chief occu- patton. No man knows better, for example, how it feels to have the lifeline cut just 8 hundred feet down with only eight minutes left to live; the eerie sensation of the first test of helium in a diving suit.
 This spring the author is going to dive off the Virginia coast to the decks of the treasure ship Me- rida, and in early summer go down to photograph the salvage opera tions on the Lusitania. After that he hopes to spend few more years exploring the slimy hulks of other famous ships. The fellow loves his work!
 You ought to enjoy his book as much.-P. G. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never pronounce bouillon - bulP-yOn; say, bo0-yOn, bool-yOn' or booP-yun.

famous. however, as a lovers festi- val that has no connection with the saints. It is probably survival of an old festival of similar nature, in the Roman Lupercalia. It was ob- served particularly in England and to a certain extent in the Conti- nent. It was the custom to place the names of young men and women in a box, and draw them out in pairs on St. Valentines eve. Those whose names were drawn together had to exchange presents and be each others valentine throughout the ensuing year. Later only the men gave presents.
 Q. What are simultaneous equa- tions?
 A. Equations are said to be sim ultaneouS when each contains two or more unknown quantities, and all the equations of the series are satis- fled by the same set or sets of values of the unknown quantities.
 0. Please give a formula for ski wax.
 A. Melt 10 ounces of beeswax with ounces of roSin. When melt ed, stir in one ounce of turpentine and pour into small boxes to form cakes of convenient size.
 o. Is there a town named Pryor in Montana?
 A. There is a small place by that name in Big Horn county, about twenty-five miles south of Billings, the nearest large town. It is situated on Pryor Creek and has popula- tion of 150.
 If you want a copy of our book let "On Genealogy", write to Wa terbury Democrats Washington Bu- reau, 1913 Thirteenth street, Wash ington. D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18

The second Lake Champlain vehicular bridge is just about ready to be opened for spring traffic, but there still remain few debts to be cleared up and until they are taken care of this route must re- main closed. The new bridge, which oc- casioned much favorable comment and which has been the subject of some pretty strenuous objections runs between West Swanton, Vt., and East Alburgh, Grand Isle. If we're not mistaken even- tually this bridge will completely cross the northern end of Champlain. Now the route is by ferry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
Current Comment

The longer the prospective mar ried couple have known each other, the more likely is their marriage to be successful. Ernest w. Burgess, professor of sociology, University of Chicago.
 
 Birth control Is perhaps the most important single factor in estab- fishing home security and social stability.
 pr. Clarence c. Little, biologist of Rochester, N. Y.
 The abuse of public credit his be- come modern public vice. Prof. Harley L. Lutz, of Prince ton University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18

peaceful bird, handsome and majestic. The eagle is bird of prey, not represents tive of the American spirit"
 Now, the gobbler is fine on Thanksgiv- ing or Christmas day, but where is he on the Fourth of July? "Be like the eagle, and soar!" said Artemus Ward. Can the turkey soar? To most of us, there's more inspiration in the eagles scream than in the turkeys gobble. It wouldn't do at all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18

Securities & Exchange Com- mission staff.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Wheeler Col man, daughter, formerly had 8 $3,600 job with the Federal Housing Administration.
 Mrs. Alexander Mitchell, Wheeler's sister, is his congreS . sional secretary at $500.
 Alexander Mitchell, her son and Wheeler's nephew, is a $3,- 300 investigator for the Bitum- inous Coal Commission.
 And Wheeler himself has a pri- vate summer home in Glacier Na- tional Park in Montana.
 NOTE-In the vernacular of Capitol Hill, "pap" is nepotism.
 Merry-G -Go-Round
 A new low in senate attendance was reached when Senator Bridges railed against the IVA. Besides himself, there were seven members present out of the nine tysix Chile invited five U. s. shipbuilding companies to bid on construction of two cruisers. All replied they could not compete with European yards in prices =. Most popular commemorative stamp issued by the Post Office Department is the Susan B. An- thony stamp; over 100000 have been sold Interior De- partment has encountered new kind of grazing problem; Eskimos are overgrazing their reindeer on Alaskan ranges. Copyright, 1888 by United Fea-
 ture Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
Selected Poem
TIAHED LITTLE FELLAH

erley A. Gilmore in the Poets Corner,
 Hartford Times) Little fellah's tiahed, All de livelong day He's been runnin' in an out, Busy at his play; Now de nights a-fallin' Playin' time is pas, Well fo' mammy's little man Bedtime'S come at las. Kinky haid'S a-noddin' On his little breas'- Put i'm in his nightie now Baby's goin' to res; Nanny teks huh darlin'- Struggles i'm up clos, Sings pretty lullaby, Cause dat please i'm mos "Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye, Yirdie's in his neS'- Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye, Safe on mammyS breaS; Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye, Ev'nin' shadows creep, Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye, Babys fas' asleep" Tiahed little fellah, Tuck i'm in his bald Angels gwine t keep i'm safe Watchin' overhaid- Little lam all rested. Sleepin' thoo' de night Play will come flu baby Wifi de morning light.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
T est Y UT Knowledge
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for tho answers.


 1. What is the name for unskilled laborers in India and eastern Asia? 2. Name the personal physician to President Wilson, who recently died. 3. In which National Park are Mammoth Hot Springs?
 4. Name the vessel in which Henry Hudson discovered the river which bears his name.
 5. How many yards are in mile? 6. What is a chattel?
 T. Name the Governor of Ken lucky.
 8. What is the chemical name for "heavy water?"
 g. Who was Henryk Siemiradzki?
 10. Name the celebrated mistress of Louis XIV of France.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18

than generation the fourth Thurs day of April, has been designated by successive governors as Fast Day. This year merchants and seekers of a three-day weekend have pleaded with the governor to transfer it to 8 Monday. Neither the commercial nor the recreational arguments con- vinced Governor Murphy. Irrespec- tive of the merits of the controversy, it is pleasant to see in this pros porous manufacturer streak of the romantic, an allegiance to old use and wont.
 If the people want the date of Fast Day. shifted they can do it through their representatives in the general court. While the manner of its celebration is no longer entirely consonant with the religious motives in which it originated.
 Nevertheless, this annual summons to prayer and fasting is distinctive reminder of early New England times and has clustering about it quaint traditions and the memories of a once greatly revered custom.
 So the governor will appoint Fast Day for the fourth Thursday in April, Possibly the election of MT. George H. Moses to the State Con- stitutional Convention by means of "write-in" ballots may be new proof to Governor Murphy of the signi- ficance and necessity of Fast Day. MT. Moses hasn't "come back" far, but at least his head is visible over the ruins. Some time ago the gov- ernor called for "a complete purge" of the Republican National Com mittee. Stalwarts must "step out" This notice to leave applies not only to National Committeeman but to the cashiered Republican bigwigs of New Hampshire. Yet MT. Moses has strong persistence. Once he gets his foot in, it is hard to close the door.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
Usage Sustained Fast Day Has Lost Its Original Significance New Hampshire Only Place Where
 It Has Survived.
It Has Survived.
NEW YORK TIMES

Fast Day, devoted by the New England Puritans to fasting, humili- ation and prayer, lost in time it's religious character. Massachusetts abolished it and made April 19 Pa triots' Day. Only in New Hampshire does it survive. Thursday, for more
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
Turk or Eagle?

Congressman Celler of New York wants to have the turkey declared our national bird. The stomach says yes, but the head and heart say no. "The turkey" he pleads, lis bird whose history is blended with that of the American people from the days of the Pilgrim Fathers. It is a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
Questions and
 Answers
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Copyright isas. NEA
By Frederick M Kerby

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
 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 o. How long is the largest snake in the Philadelphia Geological Park? A. It is a reticulated Python, about g feet long.
 0. What is the weight of stand- ard army rifles?
 A. They weigh 8.6s pounds.
 o. What is the origin of Valen- tine Day?
 A. Valentine was the name of several saints and martyrs of the Christian Church, and February IA was observed as the name-day for seven of them. The day is more
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18

Fame is a terrible thing. Recent obit- uary notices of the columnist, O. O. Mo- Intyre revealed that when he wished he had some raspberry jam, he got 2,0OO jars of it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
Daily Almanac
Moon rises 8:59 p. m.

Moon rises 8:59 p. m
 Sum rises 500 a. m.; sets 6:01 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 St. Patrick's Day has come and gone. The first day of spring is in the offng. We have had our March rains. always disagreeable and apt to be productive of cold weather. Watch for real signs of Nature xn bud from now on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
IN I< Daily
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Austrian Coup Convinces Hull And Roosevelt to Keep Clear of Europe;
 Will Watch Far East Build Navy
 And Continue Good Neighbor Policy
" DREW RHARgoN
mA ROBERT c AK1R1l

WASHINGTON, March 18. - Most important result of the Austrian crisis far the United States is cerned has been to convince both Hull and Roosevelt that the farther Uncle Sam keeps his trouseregs from Europe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18

The breakfast egg problem will never be solved until the eggs are furnished with zippers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18

While the German army is being shaken up, why not shake out the goose step?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
A Thought for Today

say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons which need no repentance.-Luke 157.
 
 You cannot repent too soon, because you do not know how soon it may be too late-Fuller.