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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-24
FRENCH PREMIER
STRENGTHENED

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take the more extreme course Of
asking a dissolution of Parliament
and a consequent general election.
The result of the election was as
follows: Socialists four Union So
cialist Republican two Republican
Socialists four radical Socialists Al,
Independent Radicals nine left Re-
publicans 10, Republican Democrat
ic Union 81.
The Radical Socialists lost six
seats, the Independent Radicals lost
one, the Republican Socialists lost
four. The Socialists gained one the
Union Socialist Republican gained
one, the Republican Democratic
Union, which is ultra-conservative
gained nine.
OF the Senate total of 312 seats
the Radical Socialist bloc which in
cludes the Union Socialist Republic
can and the Republican Socialists
will have 1853 seats when the 81 new
members take their place early
next year.
Wary Of Germany
A warning to Premier Daladier
and the cabinet to be wary OF deal
ings with Germany was contained
in resolution passed last night by
the Seine (Paris) department of the
Radical Socialist party. The resolu-
ton asserted that any further con-
cessions to dictators - Adolf Hitler
and Benito Mussolini-as regards
Spain or colonies would have fatal
results for French national inter-
estS.
IAN attitude of pacific firmness
Is now even more than ever neces-
sary in our relations with authorize.
tive regimes" said the resolution
after the fall Of our continental
alliances as the result Of the Munich
agreement, our foreign policy mus
be based on a vast effort at ma
tional defense and armament"
May Bring Treaty
No important diplomatic negotia'
lions were expected pending the
Radical Socialist Congress
However, 1t was predicted in dip
lomatic quarters that Andre Fran.
cois-Poncet retiring French ambas'
sador to Germany might bring from
Hitler an offer for Is year non-
aggression treaty between France
and Germany.
Hitler offered France such a pact
when he remilitarized the Rhine anc
in 1886 Albert Sarraut then premier
and Pierre Flandin, his foreign min.
lister, rejected the offer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-24
japanese Hold Up
United States Liner
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serted that the bombing apparently
had been deliberate.
The gunboRt was patroling
near Changsha in the Slang river,
which empties into Lake Tung Ting
and the Yangt1e above Hankow.
To the complications over the
American liner and the British gum
boat there was added a possible Por-
tuguese complication IN the lar
south.
From Macao important Portuguese
island across the mouth OF the Pearl
river from Hong Kong came reports
that Japanese warships had been
sighted east of the island. 1t was
added that japanese were reported
to have landed troops near wang
moon, with the apparent object OF
isolating Macao from the interior,
BY doing this the Japanese would
cut off Macao as a Chinese supply
base Just as they cut off Hong Kong
last week.
Very Near Capital
At Hankow, the Japanese were al
most within striking distance OF the
emergency capital. They reported
that their advance units march-
ing up the Yangtze river occupied
Twangfeng and pressed on past ho-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-24
FASTING PASTOR
HAS BEEN CHANGED

Palmerton, Pa, Oct. 24.-(UP)--
Practitioners Of the Rev. Lazar kiri-
rhenkoff today planend to appeal
10 Archbishop Teophilus, asking the
nrelate TO rescind the pastors trans
fer, ordered after he had taste II
DAYS in an effort to increase at
tendance at st. Georges Russian Or
hodox church. The pastor, who
ended his fast last wednesday on
orders of the archbishop. was too
weak to preach his farewell sermon.
4 After telling more than 100 per-
sons who crowded mot the tiny
Ehurch that he was too weak TO
deliver his sermon, Rev. Kirichen-
koff surveyed the alrgest congrega-
lion he had had since he came here
and commented: MY fast apparent
III achieved its end even though II
was broken before inetnded." The
pastor lived for II days on sweet
ened tea and crumbs Of holy bread,
which he had carried on two pill
grimages TO Jerusalem, IN an ef-
Tort to bring the young people Of his
parish to his services. Rev. kiri-
chenkoff was ordered to return TO
his former parish at eBrlin, N. H.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-24
FARLEY SPEAKS
FOR jim CURLEY
Losers in Democrat Pri.
mary Fail to Be Present
at Big Dinner

Boston, oct. 24.--UP) POST
MASTER General James A. Farley be-
lieved today that every Massachu-
sets Democrat who Is interested
In President Roosevelt's policies
should work intellectually for
Jim Curley." for governor.
ut is my sincere wish that James
M. Curley will be elected governor, !"
Farley told Democratic dinner last
night. I'VE want to see q Demo-
cratic sweep In Massachusetts, this
year."
Evidence that the primary-born,
intra-party riffs still were Enclosed
was seen In the absence Of Gov
ernor Charles r. Hurley, Lieutenant
Governor Francis e. Kelly and for
mer U. s. Representative Richard M.
Russell, the party's gpbernatorial
nomination candidates defeated at
the primary by forver Governor Cur
ley. The three losers failed even to
express regrets for their absence.
No Piqu Above Party
Curley apparently referred to his
defeated opponents attitude when
he said "the pique Of no individual
should be placed above the party"
U. s. Senator David /. Walsh and
Mayor Maurice ]. Tobin Of Boston.
who defeated Curley last fall, both
neglected to mention the former
governor by name though they call
ed for election of the entire Demo-
cratic state ticket.
Promising that there would be no
reprisals against state officials and
employees as result Of the primary
campaign, Curley said:
1T want to say that two years will
be enough for me. have got q lite
tie mellow Of late. The Democrats
shall not suffer on Beacon Hill
whether they were with Curley or
against Curley."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-24
VENUE DECISION
BELIEVED NEAR

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states attorney for Hartford county,
showed definite prediction for nav
ing the trials held at the Hartford
county superior court, citing that
there were more than 500 exhibits
and that these portions of the trial
evidence presently are contained AZ
Hartford.
Picking Of Jury
The special prosecutor attempted
10 show control" OF the jury pick
ing by some of the city officials ac-
cused In the case to which the de-
Tense made reply that 1t was not
customary for waterbury Jurors to
be chosen In trials affecting residents
OF this city, thus the point would iail
Of reason for the change OF venue.
On the other nand, the defense
counsel pointed out to the court
that should the trails be helo AZ
Hartford where Mr.. Alcorn has been
states attorney for many years, the
situation described by Mr.. Alcorn,
that of some control" over jury Sc
lection, would be exemplifled in a
reverse sense.
Case Is Reversed
Coming as surprise, the Alcorn
motion for change OF venue found
the defense counsel, who had been
exuected earlier 10 make such mo-
ticsa themselves, adverse to further
"dlctation" of the case by the special
prosecutor. In spite OF the special
prosecutors earlier prediction that
the defense would seek change OF
venue and attempt TO delay the
trial dates" the reverse has been
50, the defense counsel pointed out
today.
Through the motion of Mr.. Alcorn
the cases of four legislators accused
of accepting stock In the Electric
steam Sterilizer Co.. m considera-
ton for support Of bills affecting the
concern have been postponed until
nfter the conspiracy cases are tried
over objection of the counsel foi
The accused. who sought immediate
trials at Hartford.
The appeals of a number OF the
conspiracy charge defendants FOL
inspection OF grand jury minute:
have been denied but there Is pend
ing before the supreme court the que
warrarto action which questions Mr.
Alcorn's right OF appointment a.
prosecutor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-24
EXPLOSIONS ARE
STARTED BY JAPS

Canton, Oct. 24.-CUP).-Japanese
fire brigades set of explosions in
the heart of Canton today In an eff
fort to halt a huge fire which, they
charged, was started by Chinese In
cendiaristS.
The fire, raging since early yes
terday when the main body Of the
Japanese forces entered the city,
spread today to the foreign section
on Shameen Island, In the Pearl
river.
One Of the dynamite explosions
damaged the United States con-
sulate. Every window in the build
ing was shattered. 1t was not dam
aged structurally, but the interior
was mass of broken glass and
plaster. A Chinese clerk was cut by
glass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-24
CONN. ITALIANS
FIGHT FOR JEWS

Hartford, Conn.,, Oct. 24-(Up)-
A committee Of Connecticut Italians,
representing societies throughout
the staet today drafted q resolution
TO be sent TO Premier Mussolini
protesting against his anti-Jewish
policy.
Some of the states most prom
inent Italians attended q meeting
here Sunday which authorized draw
ing up Of the resolution. More than
400 persons attended the meeting.
Former Alderman Rocco Pailotti,
who presied. said Premier Musso-
linis anti-Jewish campaign sis q
policy which has been forced upon
the people Of italy. 1t Is one that
they have been forced to accept.
canont and will not believe that
they are in sympathy with It,"
Paiiotti said the move lis not
only unfair but extremely unwise
To me, 1t Is q great mistake and
threatens to undo q great many Of
the godo things he has done on be-
half Of the italian people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-24

proposals. The others say, In gen.
erai, that the scheme Is prepos-
ferrous. Closely In touch with
some of the top men In AAA now
wrestling with the problem, some
are confident that the reaction Of
retailers to the idea already has
doomed It.
JUST A
FEELER?
1T was Just @ trial balloon" as
serts the head Of one great retail
federation referring TO Secretary
Wallace,s discussion of the two-price
theory at a press conference. Nov
that they know what we think Of
II, they'll forget IT,"
"It ought 10 be worth at least
half = million votes" says am
other, "but / don't think any
thing win result from o."
The National Food and Grocery
Conference Committee, represent
ing six large national grocer asso-
Citations, wired Wallace to express
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-24
BRITISH TROOPS
I PLAN new DRIVE

4 Jerusalem, Oct. 24.-(UP)-Bri-
tish troops planned a new large
scale drive on Arab rebels today.
II was expected to start this week.
Last week, terrorism was reduced
komewhat when the troops entered
the besieged old city which for two
days had been at the mercy of a
few hundred terrorists.
The British authorities were sur
prised at hte strong resistance Of
The rebels despite the increased size
Of the British armed forces which
now total about 10000.
Scattered cases Of terrorism were
reported throughout Palestine. The
rebels continued to tear up tele-
graph polise, wreck railroad lines
ana burn and pillage offices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-24

conference November IA, IS and 16.
Andrews, in a nationally broadcast
radio address today, praised the
"fine spirit" shown by the majority
of American employers as the act
affecting the wages and hours Of
II ,OO0, 900 workers in interstate COM
merce became effective.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-24

channels. Merchants and whole
salers could make no commitments
until they knew what price levels
would be and what they could sell
at. The buyers for the top two
thirds would slow up and farmers
would be worse OF than before
Hector Lazo, executive vice-presi-
dent Of the Cooperative Food Dis
tributors Of America, says "the whole
scheme is fantastic from several
standpoints." He also insists main-
tenance Of q two-price policy is inn
possible. Even with Identification
cards, La0o believes, there would be
bootlegging.
PERFECT
ON PAPER
"It's q wonderful idea on paper,
declares Lazo. "But In the end the
government would either take over
the entire distribution of these prod
ucts or the plan would collapse OF
its own weight. There is not single
food distributor who is fool enough
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-24

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MILLIONS Of women have depended W.
an this Compound and have paussd the word
AinnR 70 friends and neixhboFs, ana 70 their
children.
% "sEniling thFu'7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-24
BY RODNEY BUTCHER
Waterbury Democrat Washington
Correspondent


Washington, Oct. "a - The pro-
posed two price system for farm
products, although no specific plan
has yet been advanced TO bring crop
surpluses within the reach Of pow
erty-ridden consumers, already u
drawing the fire Of national organ
izations of grocers and other re-
tailers.
Reactions Of these groups In
clude outright hostility. fear fer
che present economic system, SYM
pathetic skepticlsm, Bronx cheers
and plain boredom.
Although powerful lobbyists for
chain stores. independent stores,
department stores and other retail
outlets often fight among them
selves. this Is one time when they
appear to be unanimous--in q lack
Of enthusiasm. Some prefer to re-
serve judgment pending specific
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-24

Hedy Lamar Is going in for exotic
hairdresses for her new Metro Gold
wyn-Mayer picture, "New York Gin
derella." One of the most outstand-
ing is a long bob, featuring an off,
the-face sweep at sides, fastening In
tiny curls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-24

Gum used on British postage
stamps comes from the Sudan, and
Is the finest fun arabic. Frequent
tests are made to insure its purity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-24

y Dory fish have telescope mouths
u help them catch their prey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-24
Wages, Hours Bill
Becomes Effective

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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-21
CIVIC PROBLEM NO. /

Visit of the new gunboat, the USS.
Charleston to Key West harbor on shake
down cruise to the Panama Canal Zone,
arouses some thought regarding the pos
sible future of the naval yard here. The
federal government in launching a huge
naval expansion program. Some hum
able for the purpose by an act of Congress.
Is the Key West yard in line for ex-
pansion and reopening? No one at the
naval station processes to know the an
swer to that question. Is anything being
done to interest the President, our United
States senators, our congressman and the
naval authorities in our naval base? No
one in official position seems to have done
anything, although it is reported one or
two individuals are interesting themselves
in the matter.
It seems to us that the restoration of
the naval station to the active list is of such
vital Importance to Key West that some
one in official position and our leading
civic organizations should initiate a move
ment to bring this result about. Our bust
nessmen, who would stand to profit
through the purchase of supplies by an ae-
tive navy yard and through the expendi-
lures of the naval personnel and civilian
employees, are overlooking grand oppor-
tunity to help themselves and thus help the
city. We believe this matter should be re-,
garded as Civic Problem No. i.
For the benefit of those who do not
remember when the naval station was on
the active list let it be pointed out that
there was time when the navy payroll for
civilian employees alone ran into the hun
dreds of thousands. The yard employed
more than 200 bigh-class. highly paid
workmen, who lived here and spent their
money here. Then, too, there was large
navy personnel of both enlisted men and
officers who likewise spent large sums
here
If that kind of municipal income isn't
worth going after, then what is worth
while. We can't all prosper on the tourist
trade alone. We can't all prosper through
the starting of a building program. 1t is
up to our business and civic leaders to be
ever on the alert for new sources of in
come, and right at this moment the one
best bet to get some is by inducing the navy
department to reopen the naval station i'm
Key West.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-21
A HIGHWAY TO ALASKA

An International highway, connecting
Seattle, Vancouver and Fairbanks, is I'M
der discussion, with some consideration of
the source of funds for the construction of
this highway.
In some Canadian quarters the idea is
advanced that the United States might be
asked to make a loan to assist British
Columbia in constructing the fourteen hum
bred miles of highway that are to be built
in that Province. Under proper safeguards
and in view of the possible defensive value
of such highway to the United States,
the loan might be feasible.
Already, according to reports, half
the mileage of the proposed highway has
been constructed, mainly from Seattle and
Vancouver to Hazelton, B. c. Within the
borders of the United States and the Yu-
kon, Alaska, boundaries, there is close to
two thousand miles of the proposed high
way within Canadian territory Some fl
naneial assistance is probably necessary if
the Providences are to construct their sec
tons of the highway.
We hope that means will be found to
speed up construction of the proposed
highway. In fact we see no reason why
the United States should not extend as
sistance to the Provinces in the form of
loans. The same idea, apparently, could
be applied to the nations between this
country and the Panama Canal Modern,
improved highways. through Mexico and
Central America might be valuable adj
juncts TO the defenses of the Canal Zone
Subject to proper arrangements with Can
ada. the proposed highway might be Of
great value in regard to Alaska.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-21


| Miami is a good example hpf
what can, happen to a, city if the
people are not on the alert. 1t
would appear then, that the
work OF cnarter revision should
proceed with great caution in
order to avoid the mistakes of
other cities. I believe our think
ing citizens will all agree that
Key West cannot progress under
the present regime of futile in
action, which has already dis
Outraged a number of people
from investing here. Some way
must be found to collect taxes
fearlessly and impartially so
that we can have the services
that other cities give their tax
payers. We must have a nom
political police that will enforce
the laws and a court system that
will back them up, regardless of
whose toes are stepped on.
But this requires a change in
the laissez fSire attitude of the
citizenry. They must demand a
clean and efficient government
and be prepared to support it.
So the first step needed would
seem to be one of educational
salesmanship-selling the people
on the advantages of good gov
eminent and building up a real
demand for it. And in working
cut the new charter / believe we
should study the subject with ut
most care, profiting by the ex~
perience of other cities and seek
ing the advice of men widely eff
pefienced in civic government.
We must try to incorporate in our
new charter every safeguard
against corruption that is human
ly possible, to insure us a city
administration that will be run
IS a business for the benefit of
the citizens; a system in which
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-21
NEW CITY CHARTER aa1 r-st
~ sdt d AND IT'S PITFALLS

Editor, The Citizen
More power to The Citizen
and the civic bodies that are
seeking to revive our anti
quated city charter in favor of
a more efficient and less politi-
cal form of government. But
watch out for the pitfalls!
The following quotation is
from a letter just received from
a man who helped reorganize
the government in a city which
is now considered a model of
civic administration. / feel that
it sounds a healthy note of
warning.
you cannot bring about re-
form by merely changing the
form of your government. If
your people don't want a decent
government neither a manager
type nor any other type will give
it to them. 1t is just as easy to
have a rotten government under
the city manager plan as under
any other. Our city has an UNI
usually clean government be-
cause the people demand it. All
our charter does for us is to make
effective the wishes and purposes
of the majority of our people. I
feel that you will not get any
great and lasting changes in Key
West unless there is a bigger
change among the voters than
seems likely at present. While
the city manager type of admin
istration makes more effective a
decent government it also makes
more effective a rotten and cor
rupt government, for with a
crooked compassion and a crook
ed manager the situation would
be pie for the grafters."
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-21
PAY DAY FOR
COUNTY FORCES

Employees of the county who
draw emoluments from the Fine
and Forfeiture Fund are being
advised today that checks for the
month of May are now available
in the office of Clerk Ross c.
Sawyer.
Earlier in the month it was
found necessary to secure a per-
NIT to transfer about $500 from
the Ferry Fund to make up the
necessary amount to complete the
F. and F. fund in order to pay the
salaries and other Indebtedness.
Comptroller j. M. Lee was at
once written to by Mr.. Sawyer
and yesterday the permission was
received from the comptroller.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-21
WEATHER FORECAST

Gill 7:30 p. m, Wednesday,
Key West and Vicinity: Mostly
cloudy. probably showers tonight
and Wednesday; moderate south
and southwest winds.
Florida: Mostly cloudy, prob
ably showers in south and east
central portions tonight and Wed
nesday and in extreme northeast
portion tonight. slightly warmer
in extreme northeast portion
Wednesday.
Jacksonville to Florida Straits
and East Gulf: Moderate south
and southwest winds except west
to northwest over extreme north
portion; partly overcast weather
tonight and Wednesday, scattered
showers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-21

I E S T Y o u r
KIN OWL EDG E
Can You answer seven of these
test questions? Turn to
PAGE 4 for the answers

Can you, answer seven of these
test questions? Turn TO
Page 4 for the answers
sSssssssssSssSssesessaas
/. Where is ,the island of Fall
ster? 30
2. What is the nickname for the
state of Virginia?
3. Which is the largest zoolog-
ical garden in the United
State?
f. Is Africa mentioned by
name in the Bible?
S. What is the Jungfrau?
6. Name the capital of the Re-
public of Nicaragua.
Z. Can the President of the
United States veto a deci-
sion of the Supreme
Court?
8. Who promulgated the Gre
gorian calendar
9. In which state is the Seioto
River?
10. To which family of fruits do
oranges, lemons and grape
fruit belong?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-21

With the permission Of the Miami
Herald. the people Of Key West win once
more make an effort to secure a city man
ager form of government. But we agree
with our neighbor that if the city manage
ment plan is abused as It is in Miami tand
We do not think it viii bel then the results
viii be worse than under the present form
of city government Gambling IS innate in
human nature. 80 We are willing to take a
chance.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-21
sseseesssssesssesssssess
KEY WEST NEVER
CHANGES, NEVER WILL

a0Ooo o9o.A . . : 80 90
Land of beauty, romance and
dreams
A jewel fair in ocean scene.
Sea, Gulf Stream and Gulf, Key
West between
Gods own setting for humans
seen.
The seasons come, the seasons go,
No. winters cold, no winters
snow;
But fairer skies than all you
know,
Made by Our God so long ago.
Chorus
Key West ne'er changes, never
will;
Romantic chivalry haunts il still.
You can feel around you old-time
thrill,
OF love and heart-ache poignant
still.
The hearts of those once seen,
now gone,
Left memories still, tho they
passed on.
Key West meier changes, never
will.
Copyrighted by
Mary Virginia Lofts Williams
SD Eleanor ST.,
Knoxville, Tenn.