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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
Getting Out of China

Americans learn with relief that more of our armed forces are being withdrawn from China. Lately there have been 4,0OO there, representing the army, navy and marine corps. With the departure of the Fifteenth Infantry from Tientsin next month, and the 1,400 marines sent to China last summer, our troops there will be reduced more than half. The army men are all going Only marines, our ''policemen of the sea-" will be left, scat tered thinly in Peiping, Tientsin, Shang- hai, and a few other places. The policing of danger-spots in China with American soldiers is more of an old American GUS tom than many of us realize. The infan- try company at Tientsin has been there ever since the overthrow of the Manchu dynasty in 1912. The personnel has changed, but the unit remained.
 The marines are trained to such work as protecting American citizens and pre- serving order in foreign places during troublesome times. Their quiet cour age, self-control and shreWd handling of difficult situations are well known. But they make very thin, red-white and-blue line of heroes in land of 450,000,000 people when cold-blooded foreign army like Japan's is shooting things up. Our people at home would like to see all of them withdrawn. But that is difficult as long as so many of our civilian citizens insist on remaining there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
feSSion.

The death of Harvey Firestone, the famous and veteran tire manufacturer, removed the second of a famous trio of American personalities. Only Henry Ford remains. The first to go was Thomas A. Edison, the distinguished and noted in- ventor. Here was trio of self-made men-men who carved niche for them selves in the industrial life of this nation largely through their own efforts, their own ingenuity, and their own foresight. They all brought forth an article that was not universal in it's demand nor needed until they had created the de- 'mand for it. Like Ford, Firestone built up his own company from one of those back-room businesses which so often mushroom into gigantic corporations. Un- like others, Firestone remained the head of his own rubber company until his end. He did not sell out and retire when the opportunity was provided. He continued to be leader, just as were his two cronies, Ford and Edison, all through their busy lives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
Selected Poem
RETRIEVED

(Anne Young in the New York Times Bereaved, waste no tears-not for lament Thy darling comes again: delicate curls Cleaned for all Rachels weeping; depths of Time The blown white violets withered, earthS sweet
 pearls Yield not to eyes that motherd them in Spring Now is the brook frozen, meadows lie waste Where you are desolate; all Winters tree Bears but back-rind fruit, skeletal laced With frost. Can you, bereft savor, not wry-faced, The bitterness of this mortality and even taste curious yet authentic honey? On death as on flower look, needing not cir
 cumStance? Ah then, not as maid to her wrist garland, take
 your oWn One violet white, whose whorls love not
 fragrance!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
Provincial Rights

They're having states rights" now in Canada, and it doesn't seem to make any difference that they're called provinces instead of states. Both Quebec and On tario, the two richest and most populouS provinces, are resenting recent Sugges- tionS made by Governor-General Lord TWeedsmuir in his address from the throne" He proposed that the Parlia- ment enact federal unemployment in- surance law somewhat like ours, and that the federal government be given more powers generally "in the light of new conditions" He referred especially to the control and distribution of hydro-electric power, problem also interesting Uncle Sam.
 Premier Duplessis of Quebec opposes the amendment of the North America Act, which corresponds to our own Con- stitution, as a means of accomplishing the purposes proposed by the Governor General. we have nothing to learn from any government in Ottawa" he says, land the sooner they learn it. the better for them" Premier Hepburn of Ontario joins him in upholding the rights of provinces to handle their hydro-elec- trics utility problems without regulation from the national capital. This attitude affects the United States, because it interfereS with the international Seaway project on the St.. Lawrence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09

We hope it wasn't the mere fact that he spanned an ocean all by himself in a tiny plane that has caused Colonel Charles Lindbergh to probe the mysteries of life. According to press stories he is preparing to prolong his own life through a pseudo scientific-medicaI discovery. This would entail substitution of me- chancial heart in place of his own. Our one conjecture would be what of the rest of the body when the new heart is in- stalled. We all know and have evidence on every hand of the breakdown of the body in advanced ages. How will the flying Colonel overcome this with only a rubber and metal heart to pump blood through the life-Stream.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
Current Comment

Never pop the question or accept proposal in the moonlight. DO it in the glaring light of high noon. pr. w. c. Mather. Pr, Professor
 of Sociology, Franklin College.
 We don't believe in nudism or Wrongdoing. but we love nature and have a right to live this way. Max Silverman, back-to-nature enthusiast. after sheriff's deputies arrested him on insanity warrants
 in California.
 It now appears that many air planes in common use cannot be considered reasonably safe, even for experienced pilots.
 pr. Joseph s. Ames, Chairman
 of the National Advisory Commit
 tee for Aeronautics.
 I (-r't know what their feelings were It their actions were simply wonderful.
 J. Hall Paxton, of the U. s. Elm
 bassy staff in Nanking, speaking
 of the bravery of the Panay crew.
 The distilling industry has wonderful possibilities but tremen- dous social responsibilities. James J. (Gene) Tunney, for
 mer heavyweight champion ac-
 cepting chairmanship of American
 Distilling company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
PressCOn1ment|
ENFORCING DECENCY ON
 THE AIR
Hartford Times)

There are two important aspects of the controversy about the Gar den of Eden broadcast by Mae West over a national radio hookup ten days ago.
 First and foremost, of course, is the question as to what sort of en- tertainment is to be offered upon the air, whether it shall conform to reasonable standards of decency, or whether the modern tendency to impose no limits shall prevail.
 The volume of protests received by the Federal Communications Commission, by the advertiser spon- soring the program, and the station and chain broadcasting it, indicate that the conservative point of view if it may be so called, is strongly entrenched.
 The other aspect has to do with occurrences since the broadcast. There is hue and cry that the sta- ton shall lose its federal license. That would be censorship with a vengeance. We hold no brief for Mae West, the advertisers or the broadcasters if we say we do not | like that idea.
 If a newspaper, magazine or book had offended as the radio is accused of doing, its publisher could not be ordered out of business by any board or official. He could be cited into court and tried under a par l ticular law. If found guilty he could
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
GOOD GOVERNMENT DRIVE SHOULD GO BACK TO
 G. O. P. DAYS
Feb. 8, 1888.

Feb. 8, 1888. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:-
 have a candid confession to make, few observations to record and several questions to ask. I hope you are interested.
 I am well along that stretch be- tween 35 and 40 yardStripe of Father Times gridiron. Life may begin at 40 for some people, but I am just a skeptic. Since reaching the legal age to vote have yet to see a Re-. publican mayor in action in Water bury. I have seen plenty of Demo- cratic officials. Maybe have seen too much of 'em, but that's another question. In recent campaigns I read much, heard much on the ra- dio and at rallies about the city in- debtednesS. It has been whispered that the Democrats in charitable mood" threw a screen around the last Republican administration that was inflicted on Waterbury. They covered up," so the wise boys say, lot of discrepancies. Our peren- nial critic, MT. Pape, must have been feeling indisposed in those days to offer any comment, to pay any court bills for check-upS or cleanups. But, however, if the Dem ocrats covered up the Republicans, they must have figured that the Re- publicans would return to favor some day. But apparently expert opinion goes down to another de- feat. The Republicans or rather, more specifically, MT. Pape, failed to cover ap. They have dragged plenty into the limelight and before Wa terbury says adios to MT. Alcorn, his assistants and the possible grand jury, the poor taxpayers of Water bury will have the "jitters."
 While the probe is on, why not go back to the days when good gov ernemnt" was reality, not wish. Back to the time of the beloved Martin Scully. Let's hear how much the city of Waterbury owed when the last Republican mayor stepped out. Maybe there may be a box or two of cancelled checks or vouchers to inspect. I would be interested to learn if some of our outstanding citizens" now crying for the blood of Democrats shared in the patron age of those days. It wouldn't take long, MT. Editor, for someone to produce the figures. Surely no Re- publican would have the vouchers removed or destroyed, mlslald, stolen or whatnot!
 Let's clean house thoroughly and settle for once and for all the re- sponsibility for the present high tax rate, the bonded indebtedness and whatnot. Let's have the settlement of these issues, so that other voters will not be kept in the dark for a score of years, wondering, guessing, doubting and being just suspicious as I have been.
 What say, MT. Editor? How about uncovering a few facts that certain Democratic leaders covered up tor the Republicans. guess after what has happened or is alleged to have happened, old Waterbury can stand the shock.
 Yours for Good Government, not a camouflaged gesture for Good Government.
 CITIZEN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09

hooS: 1.-THE RIVER IS THE YEARS SURPRISE BOX-OF- FICE ATTRACTION"
 Paramount pays the govern- ment nothing or the picture. and passes it along to exhibitors royal ty free. Paramount's only gravy is that they get the film free for their own movie chain, numbering about 1000 theaterS.
 Merry -Go-Round
 Though the Haitians and Dom : inicans have kissed and made up, following the October slaughter, Haitian distrust of their neigh : bors is indicated by the fact that they wanted the Dominicans to pay the agreed idemnity of $780, GOO in lump sum, through the Pan American Union, fearing that in- stallments pledged by the Domin- jeans would never be paid {. At the height of the Little Bus inessman turmoil, an Oklahoma small businessman cried out, Lets have repeal of the undis- turbed profit tax, and the Nation al Labor Relaxation Board"
 Copyright, 1888, by United Fea-
 ture Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09

Fifty years is a long time for any one man to spend with business-house or factory Yesterday marked the 5Oth an niversary of E. O. Goss' utilization with the Scovill Company. When he went to work for Scovill's back in 1888 Waterbury was small but thriving city. There were no automobiles; no electric cars; few tele phones; few electric lights; few paved streets. To 1888 it would have been bar ren community, but recollections of E. O. Goss must be that it was a pretty good town in which to live and work, just as it is today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
A Book a Day
How It Feels to Be a News Reporter

c 4NSWo 4SNkIOA INA
 One of the nice things about be- ing newspaper reporter, as some one has remarked, is that you meet so many interesting people. Un- fortunately, by the time reporter has spent year or more interview ing the mixed grill of people whose comments are deemed worthy of publication in the daily papers, his ears are apt to get bent all out Of shape; for some of these folk are rare birds indeed.
 Joseph Mitchell interviewed all sorts, as reporter for the New York World Telegram; and in his new book, My Ears Are Bent" tSheri- dan House: $2) he tells about 1t all.
 It is a queer life, he admits. Peo- pie are enthusiastically so, often enough. He can go into psyco- pathic ward. he says, and never know the difference.
 In the line of duty he has in- terviewed lady boxers, fan dancers, marihuana smokers, end-of-the- world zealots, strip-teasers, voodoo specialists, cops of high and low de- gree, buns, nudists, bartenders, politicians, and an infinite assort- ment of other freaks.
 The most interesting people to interview. from the standpoint of what they have to say, he found to be anthropologists, farmers, pros- titutes and psychologists; the least interesting captains of high finance and industry.
 His book is a racy, irreverent and immensely diverting bit of reading. He draws no particular moral from the gaudy and cockeyed show which has been spread before him; he sim ply presents it. as one aspect Of the fantastic drama of the metropolis, and lets it speak for itself.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
CITIZEN.

be fined, or imprisoned, or both. He might be ordered to withdraw from circulation the particular publica- tion which offended, but he could not be told simply to go out ot ousl- ness.
 Eventually, we imagine the con trol of radio will become matter of law. The laws will set standards of decency and honesty. Those who broadcast will be made to assume responsibility for what they send out over the air under both criminal and civil statutes. They will be sub feet to punishment unde the latter for violations.
 Limitation upon the number of air channels available probably makes it necessary that some au- thority shall say who may or may not use the air. That ought, ulti- mately, to be made purely a matter of assigning channels. Conviction, after fair trial. for certain offenses might carry with it revocation of license, as in case of automobile law violations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 2:12 a. m.
 Sun rises 6:55 a. m; sets 5:18 D. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 This isn't boast, but we're merely calling it to the attention of those weather seers that February is short month-only 28 days. One-third of them are just about gone now. Where is the terrific winter weather this month was to produce. No sooner said than done. We can expect almost anything from now on, for when person pokes fun at the weather it turns right around and smacks him down. Just watch itl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09

l. What time is 3 bells in the ear- ly morning on board ship?
 2. What is the political utilization of Henry A. Wallace, Secretary of Agriculture?
 3. Name the principal river of New Jersey.
 4. Who was Gaetano Donizette?
 5. What is a placard?
 G. What should be done with a sealed, addressed letter found on the street?
 '. Name the state flower of Calif- ornia.
 8. Who is President of the Gen. eral Motors Corporation?
 g. What kind of rock can readily be cut with a knife?
 10. In which country is the city of Lucerne?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09

If you want copy of our book let Puzzle Workers Dictionary" write to Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
A Thought for Today

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and ye perish from inc way. when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him-PSalmS 2:12.
 An undivided heart, which worshlps God alone, and trusts Him as it should, IS ralSeo above all anxiety for earthly wants.-Geikie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09

You've got to hand it to Hollywood for realism A patron at thriller in Charles ton, w. Va, got so excited that he started shooting at the villain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
CHANCE FOR SOME IRISH HISTORIAN TO AID
 DION OLANNER
Feb. 8, 1888

Feb 8, 1888 Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 I send you a little bit of Irish history. Perhaps maybe it will start a few good Irishmen a thinkin of the Little Green Isle Der the Sea.
 I have heard many a one ask where comes this new name ot Ireland, Fire" Shure and it's not new at all, at all, so take ye back to the year A. M. 3451, when Deal- boeth, the son of Ogma, succeeded and was followed by Fiacha; after whom reigned three brothers named MacCuill, MacCeacht, and Mac Greine. They being the last of the Tuatha de Danaan Kings, they reigned cojointly for 30 years, each exercising sovereign authority in succession for the space of one year. The real names of three brothers according to an old poem quoted by Heating, were Eathur, Teaulhen, and Ceathen and they were each called-the first, MacCuill, because he worshipped the hazel tree; the second, MacCeacht, because he worshipped the plough or rather encouraged agriculture; and the third, MacGreine, because he made the sun the object of his devotion.
 The old bardic annalists, with a gallantry peculiar to their country, derive most of the names of places from celebrated women. They tell us that the wives of these three kings were Fire, Banba, and Fodh- la. three sisters who have given their names to Ireland-Eire-land , or "the land of Fire. And they add that the country was called after each queen during the year of her husbands administration. And that the name of Fire has since been more generally applied. It is because the husband of Queen Fire was the reigning king when the Milesians arrived and conquered the island, now called Fire.
 The names of Banba and Fadhla are frequently given to Ireland in ancient Irish writings.
 So to you from me ...
 Its Erin Go Bragh
 And to her future glory"
 DION OLANNER
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09

Adolf Hitler is now in personal charge of the German army and Europe says it's prayers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09

Ancient Athens, "the first experiment in democracy" blew up from arguing too much.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
THE EDITOR

o. What were some of the out standing motion pictures produced under supervision of the late Irving Thalberg?
 ~ A. Grand Hotel" "Smilin' Through" 'eThe Barrets of Wimpole Street" "The Merry Widow" What Every Woman Knows" "A Night at the Opera" "No More Ladies'" China Seas" 'Mutiny on the Bounty" and Romeo and Juliet"
 Q. How often do dogs shed their coats?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
Attack On Big MonopoIies Crashes Heod-On Into British Tin Combine; Ru- nor U. s. Steel Holds Locking Interest;
 Hull Reported Behind It In Trade Deof
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R DRgW PRAR0o@

Washington Feb 9-While Roosevelt has been at tackng big business monopoes his Secretary of State has put himself in alliance with big Anglo-American metal cnrnnanieS and the British tin monopoly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never pronounce abdomen
 ab'-dO-men; say, -do'-men.

A. The fuzzy coat of puppies be- gins to fall between the ages of four and seven months and most dogs shed their coats twice a year.
 Q. Does the United States gov- ernment have official tea tasters?
 A. The department of agriculture appoints annually board of tea experts. For 1888 the board consists of the following members: Edward Bransten, San Francisco; Walter Hellyer, Chicago: A. P. Irwin, Phil adelphia; Robert A. Lewis, Boston; J. H. Swenarton, New York; George F. Mitchell, Brooklyn, and Charles F. Hutchinson, New York.
 Q. Do any cities have regulations governing house trailers?
 A. In 1887, more than 50 cities passed laws to limit the staying period of house trailers, to regulate sanitation, and in a few cases to arrange for police protection and other ordinary municipal services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
Questions and
 Answers
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
By Frederick M. Kerby

Enclose three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- tiOn 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 EnTT0R
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09

Q. Is there town in Oklahoma named Oil City?
 A. There is a small village by that name in Carter county, about 10 miles north of the town of Will son, nearest mailing point. Accord ing to the 193O census, Oil City had population of 12.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09

P. s. Now while I'm at it will some good Irishman let me know through these columns where stood the castle of Pailir, near Laune Bridge in Kerry. This castle with Castlemaine were taken by Gerald, Earl of Kildare, in 1510. The Earl of Kildare being at that time Lord Deputy of King Henry VIII.
 D. OL.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
T st Y UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09

O. Can an inventor obtain a mechanical patent and design patent on the same machine?
 A. Yes; a mechanical patent is not of itself a bar to the grant of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
IN TODAY'S MAIL

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Montana labor news., 1938-10-27
Roster of Anaconda Unions

Labor Council of Anaconda. Meets
first and third Mondays of each month
in Mill and Smeltermen's Hall, Ana
conda, Mont. President, c. B. Askelock,
Machinists Union; vice president, Jonn
Hammill, Plasterers Union; recording
secretary. Walter Healy, Hold Carriers
Union; treasurer, Dan s.. Lyons, Plumb
ers and Steamfitters Union; trustees,
James Gardiner, Teachers Union, Tim
Donohue, Operating Engineers Union;
Martin Scanlon, Anaconda Topographic
cal Union.
International Brotherhood of Transfers.
Chautfeurs. Stablemen and Helpers of
America, Local No. 101. Floyd Braun,
Pres; Tom OBrien, Vice Pres; Jack
Anderson, Sec. Treas; II. j. Villeneaue,
Rec. Sec; A. Anderson, Conductor and
Warden; John Mogus. Business Agent;
O'Brien, Trustees; j. G. Sestrich, Tom
O'Brien, VIM. Howard. Delegates to
Central Labor. Meets LIST and 3rd
Thursday. 1903 Main ST.. M. & S. Hall.
United Association of J-ourneymen Plumb
ers and Steamfitters, Local Union No.
President, Fred Conger; Recording Sec
rotary, Forest Saltemberger; Treasurer,
Dan S. Lyons. Meets first III third
Tuesdays at Carpenters Hall.
International Hold Carriers, Building and
Common Laborers' Union of America,
Local No. 235-Meets the first and third
Mondays at A. o. II. hall on East Com
mercial Ave. Ronald Mcdonald, Pres;
Glenn McPhail, Vice Pres; Frank Healy,
S~ec'y-Treas. n Business Agent.
Officers of Local 927 of the Internationa
Union of Operating Engineers are as
follows: President, M. B. McDonaldi vice
president. Rudy B~laskoVich; financial
rotary. j.. r. Booth; guard, Chester
Hughes; conductor, Eugene Smith.