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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-30
Railroad Picture Important
As Is the Defense Program

The railroad picture is as impor-
tant in domestic way as is the
defense program. Indeed, can not
help wondering what our defense
program would be like if the rail
lines break down. I am told that
the war department has figures
showing that if the railroads were
called upon to haul Is per cent
more traffic now than they hauled
in 1887, some of the freight trains
would be taking short cuts across
corn fields and trying to leap over
creeks.
Some of the senators and some
administration officials want to pro-
vide additional government loans to
the rail lines to help them build up
their rights of way. That sounds
foolish to me. To loan them more
money is simply to break their
backs with added debt. They have
all of the debt that they can stand
now.
! have about reached the conclu-
sion that an actual subsidy to the
railroads may be the best and the
cheapest thing to do. Give them
cash; treat them as other means
of transportation have been treated.
There is no use denying it, for the
government has subsidized water
ways. It is giving cold cash to the
merchant marine. It has subsidized
highway construction which in turn
enabled the sale of motor cars. It
has given funds for airport con-
struction and has construction light
ed airways for planes. Each and
every one Of these is a subsidy and
calling them by any other name
does not change the fact.
It would seem to me, therefore,
that if the administration and con-
gress were to vote a plain SUBJ
sidy of a couple of hundred million
dollars year for, say three years,
they would be rebuilding an industry
we must have for peace as well as
war. The funds could be granted
for use on roadbeds and buildings.
@ Western Newspaper Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-30
People

Lost, by the duchess of Windsor,
the title of worlds best dressed
woman, accorded annually by Par
isian dressmakers. New title hold
err: Nine. Antenor Patino, daugh-
ter-in-law of Bolivia's Simon Patino,
tin millionaire.
Q Resigned, from the New York
stock exchanges board, President
Robert M. Hutchins of the Univer-
sity of Chicago, because the board
refused to reopen its quiz of Finan-
cier Richard Whitney's criminal
conduct"
. Sold, by Franklin D. Roosevelt.
1000 Christmas trees from the farm
on his Hyde Park estate.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-30

EDITORS NOTE-When opinions are
expressed in these columns they are those
Of the news analyst and not necessarily OF
the newspaper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-30

CC0S1u4y ot1lGollC0 tAkC AAOiAS 4N6AA
party within his borders. Yet he
followed this coup with totalitar-
ian declaration under which Ru-
mania becomes a one-party country
politically similar to Germany.
Likewise, while begging for Ger
man trade he has started an inten-
sified program of fertilization
against German aggression.
Spain
On a gloomy November day In
1881, Spain's parliament stripped
King Alfonso of his citizenship and
properties. Already, the previous
April, Alfonso had left for France,
soon taking residence in Italy where
Premier Benito Mussolini has not
been unfriendly to his once-royal
guest.
Since the loyalist government that
ousted Alfonso is now fighting a los
ing battle to Generalissimo Fran
cisco Franco, moreover since Italy
and Spanish royalists are on Fran
co.'s side, observers have long
thought Alfonso has a good chance
of returning to the throne some day.
Franco limited as much last spring,
indicating that he might retain for
himself the premiership and thus
make the throne puppet post.
This theory is now strengthened
by action of rebel Spain's council
of ministers, not only restoring Al
fonso's citizenship, but his lands as
well. How soon-if ever-the ex-
king will return to Spain is still
secret, but pessimists regard Fran
co.'s gesture as merely an insincere
bid for continued royalist support
which has been dwindling in recent
months. Still others think Alfonso
would never return to the throne,
that his job would be taken instead
by Prince Juan, compromise candi-
date of both royalist factions-the
Carlists and Renovation Espanol-
lists.
Politics
Smart politicians lay their cam
paign groundwork well in advance,
swapping favor for favor, smelling
out the trail that will most likely
lead to success. Thus official Wash
ington has started buzzing with ru-
mors following ~ resignation of
Commerce Secretary Daniel c. Rop-
er and Attorney General Homer
Cummings, and (2) Vice President
John Nance Gamers return to the
capital. That Mr.. Garner visited
President Roosevelt the same day
Mr.. Roper resigned gave an added
zest to the game.
While both the President and vice
president look to 1910, they appar-
emily look in opposite directions. No
public utterance followed the con-
ference but it is quite obvious that
Mr.. Garner looks fearfully on the
projected appointment of WPA Ad-
ministrator Harry Hopkins to sue
coed Mr.. Roper. The Roosevelt pro-
gram: To strive for more New Deal
gains such as governmental reor-
ganization, and to give Harry Hop
kins build-up for presidential nom
nation in 1910. The Garner pro-
gram: To consolidate the admins
tration's position, to unite arguing
factions and make a record in con-
gress which will win public approval.
Both programs lead to 1910, but
each goes down its own trail. In the
inevitable compromise, it is expect
ed that Mr.. Hopkins will be named
commerce secretary, but that in re-
turn congress will demand drastic
revision of relief administration.
Evening star., 1938-12-08

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
A Thought for Today
Dr. Butterfeld Leaving

Resignation of Dr. Ernest w. Butter field as Commissioner of Education for this state will be greeted with varying emotions. There were many who hailed his rather short regime in Connecticut's educational circles with enthusiasm; others did not care particularly for his methods nor for the changes he recom- mended and sought to have accomplished. As matter of fact though, he has con- tributed greatly to the expansion of the state educational system and his ad- vanced ideas on modern educational problems have been highly regarded both by the educator and by the ordinary citizen.
 One of the worst things any educator has to contend with in this state is the outside control" While we appoint Commissioner of Education and entrust to him the task of keeping the states ed ucational system in good order, we also hedge him around with boards and rules and enough red-tape to make any Sensi- ble person realize that he is but a nominal head of a department Recommendations of Dr. Butterfield for years have been given scanty treatment by the Legisla- ture as witness the results of his efforts to consolidate the normal schools of Connecticut.
 Legislative and educational minds never seem to agree and that probably is the shoal on which Dr. Butterfield finally decided to make a fresh start. His normal school consolidation may not have been his main objective of recent years. but it certainly was an important one. Had it not been for politics" he would have accomplished it. Yet because he en- subjected to the works, which in his case resulted in loss of prestige in circles supposed to count for something in the state. A few years from now the consoli- dation plan will be put through without a remembrance of the man who really initiated it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
Looks Like a Probe

At the insistence of Senator George w. Norris of Nebraska congressional probe of the IVA is about ready to be launched. In Congress this week he called for ap- pointment of five-man commission to Investigate all the charges that have been flung back and forth by members of the IVA board and by critics of this govern ment venture into the field of electric power development. That's where most of the criticism enters the picture-elecr trio power. It's bone ot contention in the U. s. A. and Uncle Sam is going to find it continually one when he enters into such competition with private enter prise.
 Senator Norris proposal seeks a five man senatorial board to pry into the why's and wherefores of the IVA. There have been demands for joint House and Sen- ate group of investigators, but right now 1t seems to be the concensus that the Norris plan will carry the day. Whether this is out of difference to the veteran legislator who is responsible in great part for the launching of the great experiment in the Tennessee River Valley or simply desire to get some action probably doesn't mat ter very much. The main thing is action and prompt action.
 There is one lesson in the IVA that we should have learned by now. It's the fact that when the government goes into the electric power business it treads on the toes not merely of the power com panies, but thousands of investors who have chosen these concerns as a means of investment. All of which is not supposed to be an argument against government ownership of utilities, but warning against what might happen right here in New England. We have an u1timatum from Uncle Sam of flood control with fed eral money, plus federal control of all dams (meaning potential electric power output) or no control at all.
 Under such conditions as this, it's nat ural that the country would welcome d constructive survey of the TWAS manage ment, not it's physical properties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15

other-has genius for cohering in big crises. Foreign danger can shake it into unity. Such unity may be expected now for at least little while, in response to the German seizure of Austria, as Leon Blum returns to power in Paris.
 France suffers from plague of parties Any government is necessarily an arbi- trary grouping of minorities. Postwar Germany, in such plight, went literally to pieces, and Hitler came in and mopped up all the parties. But France is not likely to have either Hitler or Lenin. Both extremes are represented in almost any French cabinet, but they are shaken to- gether and from their average emerges at least temporary sanity.
 France, it may be assumed, will con- tinue arming and upholding the indepen- dence of Czechoslovakia against German Nazism. And France may still be oper- ating her governmental merry-go-round when the seemingly steady government of Stalin and Hitler have fallen For just as there was "a marshal's baton" in the knapsack of every French corporal, so there seems to be patriot and statesman in the breast of every French politician, capable of steadying down and carrying on in crisis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
>Desecrated Tunes

Reverence may survive even in radio. The manager of one of the broadcasting stations has started a campaign to "save from dissertation" dozen songs beloved by the American public, as follows: Annie Laurie" "Loch Lomond," "Comin' Through the Rye," "Love's Old Sweet Song" "Juanita," Sweet Genevieve, 7" "In the Gloaming,'' T Love You Truly" Brahms Lullaby" Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes, Carry Me Back to Old Virginey" and "The Last Rose of Summer. 5
 They are to be saved specifically from swing bands. The radio engineers have been ordered to "fade out' any bands that take undue liberties with these songs, and substitute other music. we desire to preserve the songs that Ameri- cans have learned to love and cherish in their original form," says the manager. There are doubtless many other songs that might well be saved from the volun- teer improvements of our popular musi- clans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15

Relief demonstrations came to Connec- ticut with a vengeance yesterday when more than 100 persons in Danbury marched on the City Hall and paraded in front of it. A protest against ending of relief projects and relief laid" was caused by the fact that the city's funds for relief are exhausted. And when community's funds are gone, well, what are you going to do about it? Danbury has two alterna- tives. One is to stick to it's guns and refuse further relief until funds are found for the purpose. The other is to borrow money through legitimate channels. It may be that the city will have to float bond issue or secure a short-term note in anticipation of taxes. Legally these channels may be closed in which case it might be necessary for the city fathers to call for a special tax. 600 families were affected by the shutdown on relief funds With $50O0O owed the city in back taxes, it does seem as if something could be done for the needy and unemployed. That's practically enough to insure the city credit for further relief work
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
PressCOnment
CUTTING SHORT-TERM LOANS
(New Haven Journal-Courier)

(New Haven Journal-Courier)
 | We've got practically to the point | in New Haven where we can bump along without short-term loans to tide us over fiscal low spots. The low rates at which we've been able | to get this money are celebrated; one of the most convincing argu- ments the Murphy forces offer elec- tion after election is the standing their man has brought the city with the market followers. But sooner or later we will have to aim high CT, if only for the exercise in mor- ale which an ideal just beyond our reach confers upon us. Why not try to get along without any re- course to the money market at all. l There's no doubt we could do it if we wanted to. The difficulty as of now is simply that our tax-take periods e@en't arranged for it. City expenditures are naturally highest at certain periods in the year; and year after year we've come to these low. Once we can get the tax intake adjusted more sensitively to the spending outgo, we can free our- selves altogether from dependence. little as it now is, on the money market. There isn't any fun for the thrifty man in paying rent on other peoples money no matter how small the rent is. That's the way we, as hard-bitten Yankee community ought to feel about it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
France Whirls

It would take a Carlyle to describe adequately these dizzy changes of gov- ernment in France. The dispatches from Paris read almost like bulletins from the original French Revolution. There have been 1O4 different cabinets, or changes of government, since the rise of the Third Republic in 1871, and 25 in the last ten years. They seem to come faster and faster, as if moving toward a climax.
 Almost any other nation would have shaken itself to pieces long ago in such a process. Yet the marvellous French race so Democratic that it is always welter of political parties, and it seems as If hardly any statesman can agree with any
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15

cal upheaval, is without a premier and the country torn by political dissension. With Anthony Eden out of the British cabinet and his stern attitude toward Germany repudi- ated, he had no fear that London would even shake a fist at him.
 He could afford to ignore con- temptuously public opinion ill Great Britain or France as well as the rest of the world.
 Chancellor Schuschnigg could not afford to summon force to his aid It would only mean the start of d bloody civil war with the Nazi forces quite ready for fight.
 Hitler, of course, had planned to take over complete control of Aus tria as soon as the time was ripe The Chancellor'S action in calling for a plebiscite gave him the oppor- tunity to move at once. He did not need to send German troops into Austria. But his puppets in the Aus trian Cabinet, doubtless at his or ders, demanded, he send armed forces to keep the peace" in Aus tria. Now that German troops are in Austria, there they will probably stay.
 The next move is toward Czecho- slovakia and the Balkans. The Czechs may put up some resistance, they have an excellent, though small, army, and it is as well equip ped as any in Europe. But any sus- tained resistance is impossible. Any help from France, solemnly bound to protect the independence ot Czechoslovakia, is so doubtful that it may be dismissed. Great Britain will do nothing. Even Russia, which has pact with CZechoslovakia, will not dare to interfere. All Central Europe is doomed to pass under the Nazi banner.
 Hitlers almost incredible boldness, his ability to defy Great Britain and France, has made him the master of Central Europe.
 His course illustrates how feeble is any attempt to curb arrogant gangsterS unless those who oppose them are prepared to fight. Demo- cratic nations cannot bear even the thought of war. Their leaders must make compromise after compromise. Any threats they make are empty ones. But the dictators will fight. In fact they are eager to fight. They have instilled the same spirit into their deluded subjects.
 Hitler can even defy his good friend Mussolini, who must look with anxiety on the Hitler invasion of Austria. It may well be that Italy will face demand from Ger many for the return of the former Austrian territory ceded to Italy after the war. But even Mussolini seems coWed.
 Any check on Hitler, apparently, must come from within Germany The outside world has knuckled down. It is shameful situation but this is now world where force rules.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15

It may pay to write a best-seller, but some times there's a kick-back. That happened in the case of Ferdinand Lund- berg's Americas 60 Families, which has been much heralded and both praised and criticized in the press of the nation The author has just issued public retraction for his references to the E. l. du Pont de Nemours and Company and it's relations with the U. s. government during the World War; Future editions of the book will have all such references which have been proved untrue removed A libel suit for $150,0O0 by the Du Pont Company has been withdrawn in view of the action of the author and his publisher. So it's still possible for the so-called "expose- books' to miss up on the facts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15

Newport L. l., will soon be an oasis if all the railroads continue discontinuing service there. The New Haven road has abandoned its train service to the famous watering spot from New York Now service from Boston is continuing on the indefinite basis that as other Old Colony Lines in Massachusetts are discontinued. Boston-NeWport run will be included among those scheduled to go eventually.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
A Book a Day
England Was Near to a Revolution
BY BRUCE CATION

England was close to a revolution :, when the World War ended. Not only were her people war-weary, her masses disillusioned and her leaders more or less discredited; her work ing class was angry, and the unity ] and the Will-power to translate that anger into direct action were avail able.
 But the revolution never took place. Today one of the most con- servative governments in modern English history is at tn e helm. The very real and deep revolu- tionary crisis of the postwar years has vanished, almost without | trace.
 To understand why and how this happened, you might protitably study 'The Postwar History of the British Working Glass;" by Allen Hut (Coward-McCann: $275). What prevented a real revolu- tionary movement. as MT. Hut sees it, was simply the fact that militant, actively class-conScious labor movement confided its lead- ership to men who were neither militant nor class conscious It was ahead of its leadership at every step; in the Labor Party it had built up 8 political organism committed to Socialism - but the party was led by men who were sold on "the inevitability of grad- ualness," and who once in office behaved precisely like so many defenders of the status quo.
 A left-winger, MT. Hut views this with indignation. You may view it with devout thanksgiving. In any case, you will find this documented exposition of the case interesting and instructive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
Current Comment

The problem of when normal prosperity and progress will be re- stored seems to be mainly the queS- tion of how soon state of reason- ably assured stability and perma- hence can be brought to prevail.
 -Lamot du Pont.
 I must reiterate my belief that more than one person was involved in this crime, that the case has not been completely solved.
 Harold G. Hoffman, governor
 of New Jersey, commenting
 on the Lindbergh Kidnapping
 case.
 It was much fun.
 -Olympe Bradna, after receiv-
 ing her first kiss on the screen
 from Gene Raymond. If the league is cowed by the cri- ticism and opposition of its enemies and rests content with a self imposed state of immobility the nthe days of the league are numbered.
 -Dr. V. K. Wellington Koo, oi
 China, commenting on the
 League of Nations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15

only will no Argentine corn come to the U. s. this year. but U. s. corn will go to European markets recently supplied by Argentina. .. N. L. S., BaltimOre-The company building the experiment tai pre-fabricated steel house at Greenbelt is the Tennessee Coal, Iron, and Railway Co.,, a sub sidiary of U. s. Steel ...J B. New York-Best informed person on exchange of students between U. s. and Puerto Rico is 2ablc L. Sosa of the Department or Education, San Juan, Puerto Rico c. w. S., Spokane Wash-Only recently has Panama begun to manufacturer Panama hats. Most of them are made in Ecuador .. .. B. L., Washington Sweden is second to U. s. in the number of telephones in propor- tion to population
 Copyright, 1888, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
T est Y UT Knowledge
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

l. What is Max Schmeling's full name?
 2. To whom was the title "Apos- tie to the Indians" given?
 3. Where is the city of Guayaquil? 4. For what is Richard Trevithick famous?
 5. What is antimony?
 6. During which war was the Battle of Resaca de la Palma?
 '. Who was Andrea Appiani?
 8. What does the Italian word Maestro mean?
 g. What is the name for an iron or steel block with smooth top on which malleable metals are ham, mered and shaped?
 10. Which state of the Q. 8. has the smallest population?