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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
STRAND

Two great stars of rhythm plus a grand cast and many of the hit tunes of. the day await the theate1A going public at the Warner Brothers Strand theater today and tomorrow for the grand comedy, "Sing You Sinners" starring Bing Crosby with Fred MacMurray, Ellen Drew, Eliz- abeth Patterson and the youthful Donald O'Connor arrives at this theater as the headliner of the fine twin feature bill.
 The picture is said to be one of those all-too-rare films which win their way into the hearts and audi ences with good-naGured and un- sophisticated humor. It concerns the ups and downs of the small Beebe family, whose principal assets are three sons who can sing, plus an an- fallible lusk at the race tracks.
 Crosby and MacMurray as two brothers, one py-go-lucky and ir- responsible and the other hard working but serious, probably turn irl the outstanding performances oi their careers. Youthful Donald o. Connor plays the part of the kid brother and incidentally this picture marks the youngsters first big role in motion picture. Completing the family group is Elizabeth Patterson who is cast in the part of the mother of the boys, and she certainly has her hands full.
 Included on the same show is the exciting Campus Confessions" with Betty Grable and Hank" Luisette featured among the star performers
 Here is good news for Strand the atergoers. The long awaited Boys Town" starring Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney comes to this the ater on Wednesday for three day engagement. On the same show will be Meet the Girls"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
Cn ANlllM Cn ACNEnS

The man who wrote Vanity r'air'' was born the year before the United States declared its second war on Great Britain. He died the year after Lincoln delivered the Gettys- burg address. His middle name was what the world wishes Spain, Cuba, China, and Japan would do as fast as possible.
 What was the mans name, when was he born, and when did he die?
 Answers on Back Page.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07

World s cout
 Janborees are held. The 1887 Janboree in the N eth e rlands is ( co m m einorated here by a stamp sIzo wing the Boy s eout insignia, on e an issue of zlllAe values
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07

Thousands of new California resi- dents are expected to remain in the state after viewing the 1889 Golden Gate International Exposition or return later to make their homes there. according to W. O. Lang, Sau Francisco Real Estate Board presi- dent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
SOUVENIRS RETURNED

Jim Braden, old Yale fullback, lost two football charms nearly twenty years ago on trip to South America. A few weeks ago they were returned by Texas woman who found them in Mexico City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
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Charles Farrell is now lell on the road to a comeback :. retired from films over seven years ago managed the Racquet Club in Palm Springs was redis- covered by Director Irving Cum mings .. now playing the lead in "Tail Spin" born Onset Bay, Mass .. was 36 Aug. g 2. his tennis and golf are of pro- fessionai caliber good swim
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
. STORIES
 IN STAMPS
How the Boy Scout Movement Beoon

' ORD BADEN-POWELL con-
 ceived the Boy Scout idea as colonel in the South African war of l899-l902. One of his offi- cers, Lord Cecil, organized the boys of Mafeking as a scout corps. It was proved that boys properly trained and trusted could assume much responsibility By 1901 the South African Constabulary had been organized. and scouts adopt ed uniform for field work con- sisting of cowboy hat. shirt, green tie. and shorts. Badges were awarded for good work
 In 1907 Colonel Powell set up his first trial camp in England at BroWnsea Island So began a movement that swept around the world. But meantime Daniel Car ter Beard, then editor of "Recrea. stion." had conceived the Scout idea in America and had organ- ized a society for the teaching of patriotism and service. known as the Sons of Daniel Boone. Based on early pioneering history, 1t held a natural appeal for youth.
 In 1910 Dan Boards Scouts, Seton's Indians, and a society known as the Boys Brigade were combined to become the Boy Scouts of America But there was no union with the British Scouts at the time as urged by many. The official costume was designed by Beard. the same as had been used by the Daniel Boone boys.
 Today Boy Scouts cover the earth. Scouting is organized in al- most 30 countries. is governed by an international committee. There Sre more than 100000 Scouts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
We Pay for What We Get

Taxpayers along the Naugatuck River are much concerned over the cltyS plans to prevent flood waters destroying their property. We've been listening to com- plaints for years about conditions along North Riverside street near it's junction with Bank street. It will be relief to Sll when the proper means have been taken to abate this nuisance. The sltua- tion is admittedly bad and all that re- mains to be done is adopt an economlcal plan that will provide protection from spring freshets and other sudden rises in the river level.
 Like all such improvements the cost of making it will be borne by the entire city and not merely by those who bene- fit the most. Many times citizens com plain that they, too, are assessed TOT services like sewers, lights, storm-water drains, and the like when they aren't getting any such modern convenienceS in their particular section of the town. This seems particularly true about the outlying districts, where there are neither sidewalks, lights, sewers, drains, and oftentimes not even city water. The tax rate remains the same for all.
 There was considerable furore recently when it was proposed to eliminate certain schools; to close up a few firehouseS; discharge number of firemen. We heard, though, many people say they wouldn't mind such economies if it meant lower taxes for them. But how about the people vitally affected by such actions as closing schools and firehouses? They surely are not in favor of them. And the enti-- city should weigh such seri- ous matters carefully before making snap decisions. Most of us agree that the Riverside street owners should get relief from flood waters, although only . small section of the city is concerned. The sar"a is true for other pertinent matters like closing school, firehouse, etc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
A Thought for Today
Just Another Fault

Another fault has been added to the administration of Mayor Frank HayeS' lis making travel difficult around wa terburv streets by neglecting snow re- moyal. At least we get this mpressioh from reading stories and comments Ill the constant critics of MesSrS. Hayes and his regime. You'd think that per hans something might be said apout the unseaSonablenesS of the recent storm: the fact that it continued colo for several days; the more pertinent fact that the city is trying to economlze;
 Anyone who has been around the state the past week will find that conditions are pretty much the same In the large towns. And in the smaller communities where the state blows go right through the main streets, there are big piles or snow, too. Hartford had one or the worst traffic jams in it's history last Mon day night on the Connecticut River bridge. It reached all the way rom Main street in Hartford to East Hartford and wasn't broken up from p. m. 10 ( D. m. It was blamed on the snow, Wnlcn turned two-day streets into one-Way
 If motorists have found 1t hard gong the last few days, they might try recall ing the days when the city wasn't obliged to clear spaces along the curbs; the prop erty owners did that if they wanted to park car in front of their home or place of business. We've become accustomed, though, to such prompt and thorough service in keeping streets open to traffic every day of the year that the slightest inconvenience finds us lacking patience. Let's accommodate ourselves to the cir cumstances, making the best of them as most sensible people do.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
New Balance of Power

Hitler may not have clear field, after all, in his "drive to the East" Since the Treaty of Munich it has looked as if everything was falling before him in his progress through Czechoslovakia, down the Danube basin and in. the Balkans. Even the CzechS, stripped of their self defense, were obliged to join him. With Russia dropped from the Triple Entente by Chamberlain and Daladier, there was nothing to stop him. He could annex land or trade as rapidly as he could digest it.
 But suddenly threat appears again in the east. Poland, which flirted briefly with the Nazis, has decided apparently that there is no profit in that. So she makes a new allegiance with Russia, and the two of them will stand against further aggression by Hitler in their direction.
 Poland is strong and has good army. Russia's strength at present is an url7 known quantity; the country has been weakened by internal trouble. But Russia and Poland together are so strong poten- tially, at least, that Hitler will probably hesitate long time before he tries any more monkeyshines in that quarter of Europe They can defend themselves, at least.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
Barnum Was Right ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY AMERICAN TO DO HIS DUTY
 
FROM NOVEMBEl

Two weeks ago the United States took the first step toward returning to its former status of eco homie colony of England, It did so when amid much pomp and ceremony and skillfull press-agentry, representatives of the United Kingdom, Canada and this country signed the reciprocal trade pacts
 In itself the signing of the paets is not sur- prsing. For generations the silk-hatted gentlemen, the upstarts the pseudo-careersts, the parvenues, the social climbers and kindred neer-do-wells who loiter about the State Department have been trying to ally this country with London Ashamed of their American birthright, they crave the day when they can boast of closer blood relationship to the mono cled and financial monarchy that dominates most of the world. That day is at hand For Uncle Sam and John Bull now destined to go arm in arm down what is euphemistically called the road to democracy.
 The pacts may not be surprising but the acclaim they received in our daily press is most surprising, for this is the same press which only short time ago empted itself of invectives when Chamberlain sold Czechosovakia down the river. At that time Chamberlain denounced vigorously for his trucking to the dictatorS Since that time he has been denounced all the more, for it has been proved beyond doubt that Htlers utimatum was hollow bluff and known to be bluff by the British gov ernment Nevertheless before it has caught its breath press halls the reciprocal trade pacts as further evidence of the solidarity of the English-speakng peoples and the democracies.
 The word democracy has fallen into sad repute when it is associated with British international bank and merchants, an element which has tied it's fortunes to the dictator states and which is the very antithesis of democracy.
 Yet our editors seize upon this new alliance and roundly endorse it as New Deal in political and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
Humane Scientists

A relief ship arrived safely at Barce- Iona recently carrying food and supplies of various kinds. One gift of particular interest consisted of 26 pounds of nico- tinic acid sent by 39 leading American scientists This acid, as was announced only few weeks ago, is powerful agent in the treatment of pellagra, a disease now prevalent in Spain.
 Almost as important as the acid itself was the message that went with it. The scientists wrote to pr. Juan Negrin, the Spanish prime minister, as follows: "An overwhelming majority of scientific workers desire to improve the lot of man. They are keenly disappointed when their work is used for destructive purposes. Therefore it gives scientific men great pleasure to be able to present this new and beneficial discovery to the harrassed people of Spain. Advances of science can bring the greatest health and wealth to man, but only where there is freedom of search and action Scientific men will Dc ever grateful to the Spanish people for their heroic stand against the invaders of their country and against the enemies of a free democracy"
 Here is voice on the humanitarian
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
cVsEsht lasa nsA

economic internatonasm How they can reconcile their opinion with the British governments sell-out at Munich must be very bewildering to readers who are not well-informed But then in cockeyed world two and two no longer make four.
 The hearty approval given these pacts is proof of the fact that are not only not invunerabe to British propaganda, but lap it up with supreme delight just we did during the World War. The lessons of the past generation, 1t seems noth- ing to the present generation. Even in ambas- sadors to the Court of St. James's we run true to form. Ambassador Page more British than any representative of the House of Morgan. Abassador Kennedy is losing no time to slrpass Page in his Anglephic tendencies
 At the rate we are succumbng to British propa- ganda the nation should be ripe for the puekng when their Royal Britannia Majesties visit these shores next spring. By that time should have the country nicely wrapped and rbboned by special ap- pointment to the kings taste. Instead if giving him the key to the country, which his family has had for years it might be fitting to turn over the nation lock- stock and barrel to him. That would be far more honest than carrying on the pretense of being sovereign nation.
 Your humble correspondent doffs his hat in admiration to the British upper crust in this their latest hour of triumph. They may butcher helpless and radio they may rule over the greater part of the world with imperial despotism second only to HitlerS, they may forsake tiny republics fighting to keep alive and they may consplre with vultres and aggressors. Yet through it all they are powerful enough and smart enough to convince the gullible American that they stand for democracy. Barnum was right and so was Quincy Howe whose book England Expects Every American to Do His Duty" should be required reading
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
Canned Housing

Apparently the Board of Aldermen is going to hear from lot of taxpayers, Workingmen, builders, and real estate men on the subject of giving away the puhlic's money in the form of free taxes, as proposed by the Waterbury Housing Commission. The idea does not set well with the average citizen who has his own good tax bill to pay especially with those who are paying taxes on an empty tene-- ment or two and who can now expect nothing but competition from any hous- ing project and the prospect of more empty tenements.
 Waterbury may beed more houses and again it may not, but if it does, it is bet ter to help people to build and own their own homes and not build one large group of stereotyped buildings in one spot. That Waterbury which has always been city is not healthy or sound housing for of homes not apartments. The city fathers should say no to such proposals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, Dec. 2-(UP)-AS one of those youthful reviewers who pre- dicted more than five years ago that Tobacco Road" wouldn't last out the week, we occasionally feel the urge to drop backstage, now that we are approaching middle-age, to see the folks. This is Tobacco Roads" sixth year and at this writing, the company was about to play the 2134th performance to an audi ence of out-of-town visitors. Everybody in town already has seen it.
 It has been a long time In re- fiecting on the dim past when Jeeter Lester first came to town, we seem to recall that prohibition was just going out. The Empire State building was still in the hands of the riveters. And the girls were wearing their hair down. It was a cold evening. We remember that especially because we kept our overcoat on while watching "Tobacco Road" unfold for the first time.
 Much water has passed under the bridge during 2,134 perform ances. In fact, 4,650 gallons have been used by Jeeter and his be- draggled brood to quench their thirsts or abuse their dirty faces. Only one player of the original cast survives. He is Edwin Wal ter, who portrays the mortgage holding banker. MT. Walter was just short of 60 when he joined up. He's 65 now, and though he is eligible for social security and comfortable old age, he has no intention of walking out.
 Costumes haven't been the bulk of the management's expenses. Those ragged vestments have cost about $l275 since Opening Night. But here's where the money went: About SO tons of top soil which must be changed every three months, because of foot light erosion; into 21,320 tilrnips which have been devoured by Tobacco Roads" shabby resi- dents; into 565 squash balls, good for nothing else after they were used.
 Tn 2O6 years of New York the atrical history, only three plays have reached the two-thousandth performance. Back before the Revolutionary War something called. "The Recruiting Ofiicer'' ran over 2,OO0 performances at the old Bowling Green theater. Then l in modern times, "Abie'' set it's Mount Everest among records 2,532 performances. Today. "To-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02

Mayor Jasper McLevy placed political issues squarely on the shoulders Of the Republican Party this week when he said the eyes of the entire state would be on the party and it's leaders at Hartford dur ing the next two years This was a repe- tition of earlier remarks that the Socialist Party leader had made over in Danbury and prior to that in Bridgeport. Among other things he said, 'The spells and patronage system, as said in the cam paign, is cancer in government that the people of Connecticut are bound to cut out Bridgeport's Socialist legislators will act, as did their predecessors in the 1885 General Assembly, as leaders for better government for their own city and the State. :" Which may mean that the two Socialist Senators won't aid either major party in organizing the Senate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Moral is pronounced moral; not mOrl.

to relinquish my American citizen- ship before returning. How is this done?
 A. There is no legal provision for naturalized man to renounce his United States citizenship. You will be considered an expatriated citizen of this country after you have lived for two years in Canada, or when you become natiTalized in Canada.
 e. Who publishes Amanda Beck's reference Handbook for Nurses?"
 A. w. B. Saunders O., 7th & Lo- eust Sts, Philadelphia, Pa.
 O. Was John Witherspoon the only preacher who signed the Dec laration of Independence2
 A. Yes.
 @. Are the United States gold coins that were withdrawn from circulation stored by the Treasury Department?
 A. The coins are melted and con- verted into gold bars as speedily as possible.
 If you want copy ef our booklet, PERSONALITY AND CHI ARAl'' write to The Waterbury DeinOcrat's Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteehth Street, Washington. D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02

If the Socialist Senators were consist ent they would join with the Democrats, for by joining the Republicans they join with the dominant party in the state government and thus give the COP. a better chance of busting all hold-overs and putting in new appointees. By join ing the Democrats there is need then of ali three parties getting together and deciding just who is the best man for the particular job. However, we don't expect to see too many upsets in the state gov ernment in the coming year. Republi- cans had better cease smacking their lips or they'll be buried under torrent of abuse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02

Frank O. Horton tR,, WyO.D is dude ranch owner with sem atorial ambitions. He plans to run in 1940 against Seantor ole o. Mahoney, Democratic leader of the fight against the Supreme Court bill.
 Lady AstOr's Picture
 Hidden away in a basement room of the State Capitol in Richmond is a closely guarded se- cret that is causing much wrlnk- ling of brows among the few Vir- ginians in the know.
 Cause of their worry Is pOr- trait of Lady Nancy AstOr thee LanghOrne), Virginia born nlein- Der of the British parliame1At and leader of the prO-Nazi Ciiveden set that plays pow erful behind -the-scenes role in shaping the. policies of the Chamberlain government.
 The painting was bought with 8 fund raised several years ago by friends of the Astors. Among the contributors was the then Governor George 0. Peery. The General Assembly was to accept the portrait for the gallery of famous Virginians, but the Eng fish artist commissioner to do the painting did not finish it in time for presentation during Peery's term.
 James Price, his successor, is a plain talking governor, and the Astorites are afraid he will kick up ruinpus if they attempt to hang the portrait with those of Washington, Jefferson, Patrick Henry, Robert E. Lee and other great Virginians. So they are keeping 1t hidden in the Capitol basement while they try to figure out a way to wangle it into the gallery without a public uproar. Rare Relative
 A South Carolina newspaper edi- tor read an article in the current issue of Harper's magazine on life in the cotton belt, entitled "Grandm0ther Smiths Planta- tion." Author of the piece is John A. Rice, college professor and nephew of Senator Cotton Ed" Smith.
 Well" exclaimed the editor, "this is a surprise. Old Cotton Ed actually has a relative who isn't on the government pay roll"
 Mail Bag
 K. F. M., Rochester, N. Y.- There was no "inside story" in the appointment of John L. Lewis daughter as a member of the U. S. delegation to the Lima Confer ence. It is the practice to have labor representation on such bodies, and in order to avoid row the AFL and CIO were each given a place on the delegation ... J. S. T., Kansas City, Mo.-Gov. Stark is well regarded by the President. If he opposed a federal appointee, that person probably would not be named-certainly not if Stark disapproved and Senator Clark was favorable. Clark defin- itely is not popular around tn, White House.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
Selected Poem
COWBOY

COWBOY aueena Davison Miller in the New York Sun) Singing down the dawn he rode, Across the gilded plain Saddle and blanket his abode Time till time again; Up the radiant swing of day, Across the arch of noon, Looping down the tawny way Toward a twilight moon. Oh, fallen plumes of buffalo grass, Oh, ash of branding fire! Only shadow herds can pass Through strands of cruel wire Ceaseless roll of tumbleweeds, Pile high the lonely trail! Hope has scattered yellow seeds And brought milking pail. Against the empty vault of sky, Remembering stars are pinned; The far lament of coyote cry Rides the climbing wind.