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other state in the
German reich.
"Anschluss" was
made a fact and the
treaty of st. Ger
main, by which this
union of Germany
with Austria was
forbidden, is just an
other torn scrap of
paper.
The German reich
has acquired 32,369
square miles of ter
ritory and 6,732,00O
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-03-25
Crop Control Penalties

COTTON and tobacco growers
~ throughout the South and in
several western states voted by
overwhelming margins for the levy
ing of stiff penalty taxes on pro-
ducers who do not conform to the
regulations of the new crop control
program. The Agriculture depart
ment officials in Washington there
fore began preparations to put
into effect this system:
l. Each farmer will be told how
much cotton or tobacco he can sell.
2. Any farmer who sells more than
his quota will pay penalty tax of
2 cents pound on excess cotton, or
one-half the market price on excess
tobacco.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-03-25
Navy War Game On

FIGHTING ships of the American
\ fleet, los in number, left the Pa
cific coast bases to take part in the
six-weeks war maneuvers. They
were headed for widely scattered
points in the Alaska-Hawaii areas
and are due to arrive at Honolulu
about April l.
Altogether more than 100 surface
craft, 500 airplanes and seaplanes,
$500 officers and $4,000 men will
participate in the war games.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-03-25
Soviet Traitors" Condemned

EIGHTEEN of the former Soviet
II leaders tried in Moscow for
treason were found guilty and con-
demned to death, and probably al
ready have faced the firing squads.
Three others were sentenced to long
prison terms, one of these being
Christian Rakovsky, former ambas-
sador to France. Most prominent
among those who drew the death
penalty were Nikolai Bukharin,
ichronicler Of the Red revolution;
Genrilth Yagoda, former chief OF
the CUP, or secret police; EXPIRE
mier Rykov and N. N. Krestinslxy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-03-25
Lady Pulls
Strings in
Duce Deal

have been attended to.
Enter Lady Chamberlain, the
cleverest woman politician in Eng
land, widow of Sir Austen, obscurely
noted in the news as mysteriously
busy for the last few months in
the British-Italian rapprochement
Several weeks ago, a saga
cious traveller of this writer's
acquaintance, back from Rome,
reported Lady Chamberlain as
adroitly fostering an understand
ing with Britain which would
bring recognition of Ethiopia
and a two-way split on Spain
and the Mediterranean. She has
been in Rome since November,
in intimate social intercourse
with the more important Fascist
mOguls.
For many years, she has been
known as the "most perfect political
hostess" in London and has been
subtly influential in many big deals
in continental diplomacy. 1t was
she who cooked up the Locarno
conference, at Lake Maggiore, in
Switzerland, in 1925.
When the delegates were haggling,
she packed some hampers and invit-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-03-25

out of the Omen
as an ally of the
secret service.
An attache OF
the latter told
me in Washing
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-03-25
Hitler Goes to Vienna

r ETURNING in triumph to the
~ land of his birth, Hitler first
visited the graves of his parents and
then, standing bareheaded before a
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-03-25
Insist on IVA Inquiry
IT DOE

IT DOES not seem likely, at this
writing, that the administration
can prevent the congressional in
vestigation of the IVA which Chair
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-03-25
Temple Of Diana q Wonder

i The Temple Of Diana was begun
about 356 B. c. and its construction
work took more than 100 years. Its
size and grandeur made it one of
the Seven Wonders of the World
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-03-25
Proper Diversion

Of all the diversions of life,
there is none so proper to fill up
it's empty spaces as the reading
of useful and entertaining authors.
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Austria a German State

A USTRIA, as a sovereign state,
n is no more. In the twinkling of
an eye its independent identity was
wiped out and it became merely an
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-03-25
HOW'S YOUR STOMACH?

Salisbury, Nd. - Mrs.
w. ]. Williams, 1903 Pres
ton Ave, says II would
| get acid Indigestion and
heartburn, also beiched
gas frequently. / never
had an appetite and felt
weak and tired. After I
used DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery I felt
like a different person. My
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-03-25

oversight by the
muse of history,
readying t h e
drama of the
century, and at
last it seems to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-03-25
Wheeler in Action

G ENATOR WHEELER of Montana
~ took the lead in opposing the bill
for reorganization of the executive
branch of the government, and the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-03-25

ed Sir Austen,
B r i a n d a n d
Streseman to the
most important
picnic in all his
tory. In h e r
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-03-25
WHO'S
NEWS
THIS
WEEK
By LEMUEL r. PARTON

NEW YORK.-The absence of sa-
l Y lon diplomacy or petticoat poll
tics in the European struggle for
q new power balance would be an
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-15
An airnlane flipht

An airpane flight, Trips by airplane across the Inc
face of the continent are pretty prosaic TO many
travellers by this time, but even the most hardened
veteran knows little nothing Of the intricate plans
that precede his entrance into the plane his Two or nree
thousand safe jaunts and landing at distant aireld
IT'S the same every trip. Captain and First OFFICER
report one before departure at operations o1ce
sign pilots checkn sheet to 60 duty offciay confer
with meterologist on figures and weather thus
gaining good Idea of what type OF weather they can
expect aloft confer with flight superintendent on duty
and discuss conditions the route based on meteoro
ogss report radio reports of other pilots who have
flown route on same day pilots reports studied SO as
winds, temperature winds directions sky conditions,
visibility captain and first office prepare flight
plan" showing at what altitude they'll fly, estimated
speed arrival time, magnetic course compass course,
wind drift correction wind velocity expected tempera
ture horse power they expect to use In each motor
estimated flying time in minutes estimated amount OF
fuel between stops amount of reserve fuel to be main
tanned in plane at all times report approved by flight
superintendent gets flight clearance; Is signed by flight
superintendent and station manager First officer in
spects plane with two mechanics warns engines after
having it turned to him by crew chief; Captain
remains at operations office, checking last minute
weather and radio reports; receives plane officially from
First Officer passengers and freight then ready to
be taken aboard; and flight begun. Simple little
job, isn't 1t?
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-15
MORE ARRESTSIN
POLICE CRUSADE
Anti-Speeding Campaign
Results in IL Warrants
Within Two Days

Four more arrests made last night
as police continued q drive against
speeding on main thoroughfares Of
Waterbury. The arrests last night
brought TO II the total Of motorists
halted In less than "a hours.
Police Superintendent William J.
Roach reiterated his statement that
the drive will be continued until
drivers observe speed limits. He
declared there Is no excuse for speed
Ing and that the practice must be
stopped before serious accidents
occur.
The drivers arrested last night
were given continuances to Mon
day In city court today.
Sergeant Charles McWeeney and
Motor Patrolmen John Mcdonnell
made the arrests last night, three
on the Wolcott road, and one on
East Main street. The seven arrests
Thursday night were made on the
Wolcott road.
The drivers arrested last night
were Andrew White, 80, of so Meri-
den road; Howard B. Jackson, "A, OF
80 Queen street. Bristol; Raymond
Brink, AZ, of 2l9 Summer street,
Bristol; and Rudolph Mazzalupo, "a,
Of go Ward street.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-15
John J. Begley
Late Chief Janitor of Crosby High School
Esteemed as Loyal Friend, Fire-Fighter, Athlete
Enjoyed Wide Acquaintance
old red shirt; and so did the pub

old red shirt; and SO did the pub
lie.
So one day, he resigned from
the regular force and went back
to his old cronies at the old Rose
Hill quarters, remaining with them
up to the time Of the disarmament
Of the company some 80 years ago
or so. He then took to barbering,
to which trade he applied himself
until his appointment to the
school force IS years ago. Johns
day in the barber business was at
q time when most Of us up here
wore the we'll liked long moustache
often referred to as "the handle
bar type" No one could trim q
long and flowing moustache bet
ter than John Bagley. He twirled
the ends so well and so neatly that
the next" man as a rule often
gave up his place to wait for Mr..
Bagley. It was the day Of the in
dividual cup, with your name in
scribed in large lettering in front.
The shop where John operated had
many such cups, bearing the
names OF many Of the men now
dead and gone.
Johnny Bagley was a neat fell
low; he dressed well, was particu-
lar about his appearance and
makeup and never lost this par
ticular trait throughout his en-
tire life. avt
School attaches liked him: so
did the friends of old, many Of
whom were greatly surprised to
read Of his death. He was good to
know, q friend to the last, and
one who never listened when criti-
cism, Of the other fellow was
brough up.
His death again takes from
Waterbury a citizen Of high stand
ing and reputation, and one who
will be missed by the many who
had admired and thought so well
Of him these many years. IT.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-15

On the eve OF the annual appeal
Of the Girl Scouts Of Mattatuck
Council for funds, the general COM
mittee In charge Of the campaign
today released facts concerning the
background Of the organization In
Waterbury. The campaign for $500
will start Oct. "a and continue for
one week, with four supper meet
ings ct the YIN. CA. during the
drive. 4
The descriptive material regard
ing purpose and accomplishments
Of the Girl Scout movement locally
was issued today IS follows;
Purpose Of Unit
Through the Girl Scout program,
girls may be offered the right kind
Of recreation, and adults may be Of
fered an opportunity, through lead
ership. Of Girl Scout troops. and as
members Of local Girl Scout organ
izations, to serve their communities
through serving their girls.
The Girl Scout program Is based
upon the interests, enthusiasms and
needs Of girls. It follows the educa-
tional principles underlying all pro-
gressive educational thinking and
progressive educational experiments.
It Is O program Of mental, physical
and Misunderstanding activities,
with OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES study,
homemaking, community service,
creative and interpretive arts-have
both recreational and educational
value. They foster the acquisition of
some skills and hobbies that may
enrich the leisure time Of girls
throughout their lives. The program
Is planned to help girls share in
diligently the value Of home life,
and to participate In the opporturl-
tiles and responsibilities Of citizen
ship in the world today.
The community with Girl Scout
troops located in its different neigh
borhood offers q more desirable
environment for its girls, and gives
them opportunities to develop into
more useful citizens than does the
community without Girl Scouting.
Girls everywhere are eager 70 be-
come Girl Scouts, but they must
walt until they fiind women Of the
right type to act as leaders OF Girl
Scout troops and men and women
Of the right type to stand behind
them IN their communities.
TomprroW's civilization depends
upon the youth OF today. Upon them
win rest the difacult task Of social
engineering 10 our communities
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-15

Behind prison bars. For a rare and uni e Until
visit to Old Newgate Prison will provide BOTH Set IN
rural district with colorul background the VISITOR Is
speechless for moment So at the pctr esque scene
At an old farmhouse where George Washington Slept
genial woman suggested nice dinner of milked fowl
(At dollar per person. course) Then Jaunt into
the prison grounds where sixteen old Yankee chap
consented to guide around with fast spiel OF wnaG
was in store for us Entering the main hall we heard
sounds of the "Flat Foot Foogie and shivers ran up
and down pnes to find it was only an g anns
4 taste of underground popped into the picture,
when climbing down eighty feet where the prisoners
worked at the copper mines Believe 1t or not IT was
plenty cold down below, and orbs were popping OUT
like Cantors expecting ghost of the past to appear
at any moment the guard showing where prisoner ata
dug small tunnel to affect his escape Chains rusty
with ACE where prisoners were chained for not adher
inc to the rules were discovered in the darkest corners
- And then out into daylight, setting foot again on
thrill but we prefer remaining above ground for our
three square meals
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-15
RY THE ABRIGADoRIAN

We, of the Old Abrigador, were
well acquainted with John j. Beg
ley, for years connected with the
building system Of the Crosby
High school, and who died short
time ago. He was born among US,
lived among us, and played with
us. Therefore, we knew him well.
Just like a great many Of US up
here, years ago, he went into the
factory at tender age. We met
him at the bench, and we got to
know him quite well. Not talker,
steady in his work, and doings, he
seldom sought mountaineering
with those he knew little about.
But he was one OF those fellows
commonly ciassed as "a straight
shooter" and all Of his associates
admired him for 1t. And by his
honesty and straightforwardness,
he endeared himself to his fellow
workers, to such an extent that
he soon gained the friendship and
acquaintance Of all In the room.
Friends Lifelong
And SO 1t was all during his life,
the friends he made In his early
age, remained with him to the
very last. In the early days Of the
Nineties when the old Rose Hill
Volunteer fire comapny was the
pride Of all of our old residents,
Mr.. Begley was keen on becom-
ing one of the number to wear a
red shirt in the annual fire par
ade In September Of each year. He
Joined the force, made up as 1t
was Of some Of the best known
young fellows Of the Hill. They
were q great lot, too; nearly every
family up here had q representa-
tive on the roster. Oh, the social
times they held; good fellowship,
and all that sort Of thing,
Johnny Begley was young, and
active and somewhat Of q ball
player: Upon the occasion of the
annual firemen's picnic In the old
West End, It was not an uncom-
mon thing to find ball teams rep
resented by the Rose Hills and the
Gallant Brass Citys Of Out East
battling for, the regular trophy Of
such affairs, q silver plated trum-
pet. Johnny always played with
the Rose Hills; The could field and
hit, and made O valuable man on
the team. He liked the life Of q
fireman so well, his friends urged
and secured his appointment as
regular member Of the paid force
Of the Fire Department. But the
change from the red shirt to the
regulation blue uniform didn't APP
peal TO him so much, he liked the
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-15
IMMACULATE CYO
GROUP ORGANIZED

Steps were discussed to organize
a Catholic Youth Organization in
the Immaculate Conception parish
at q meeting of interested persons
Tuesday evening in the church
basement at the request of Rev.
Francis O'Shea. pastor, and Rev.
Phillip Hussey.
A Junior and senior basketball
team may be formed for boys and
girls. 1t Is also hoped to organize
a bowling league. A social for the
near future was also contemplated.
Everyone in the parish between
the ages of IS and % are requested
to attend the next meeting Monday
evening at 1880 o'clock in the base
ment Of the Immaculte Conception
church.
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by n wriggling, shrieking quintet.
The story goes on: Romero gets
word that Miss Trevor is about TO
sign the CUNTS on q radio con-
tract. He squelches her coup by
taking O story Of the birth OF SEX
tuplets. To top that, he slyly pro-
vides an opportunity tor her 70
broadcast first news Of the event.
which soon Is exposed as colossal
hoax.
CAESARS
CONSCIENCE
Thus discredited, she Is unable to
bring the celebrated sisters to New
York. Romero, pinked by his con-
science, finally fulfills her promise
Of a quintuplet appearance IN New
York by arranging television
broadcast from Canada to the stage
Of the benefit auditorium.
Through these events are woven
three more Of the sequences that
audiences will be anxious to SIZE:
During Miss Trevor's radio brosd-
cast at Moosetown, the qSiints are
shown banging on five miniature
grand pianos. after which they
gather around q niicrophone and
sing q French nursery song--"Ftere
Jacques" Second sequence shows
Doctor Luke and his small wards
at the breakfast table, with all Of
them waiting on him. At the end OF
the Aim, comes the television broad
cast Of the quints' fourth birthday
celebration. There are stacks Of
presents and O cake. Pretty soon the
camera goes. into their dressing
room to record o change OF cos
TUNES and. more than incidentally,
to bear witness to the perfection OF
their small bodies.
They emerge In long dresses 10
prance through q minuet. Cecile,
the middle one, finds herself with
out a partner and somewhat des-
perately improvises some solo steps
and pantie-revealing postures. The
situation Is saved when they all
lineup and sing in an approxima-
ton Of English, q studio-contrived
ditty called "All Mixed Up"
Bows Blown kisses. Curtain.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-15
Girl Scout Appeal
Opens October "a
History of Local Group Achievements, Aims Outlined
By Leaders 500 Official Quota

states, and national life so that
there will be peace, economic secur-
ity, education, recreation, and OPP
portunities for cultural and social
growth for all. A social and human
challenge confronts, therefore. the
man or woman who believes In the
present and future, and In the mil
lions of girls In the United States
Of Girl Scout age who are not mem
bers Of any voluntary youth organi-
Eation,
Facts about the Girl Scouts of
Waterbury:
Nov. 80, 1e20-Following leaders
were commissioned by the Girl
Scouts Inc. as leaders: Miss Flor
ence Turnbuil and Mrs. Alice Rob-
bins. Miss Turnbull Is still regis
tered leader, council member and Is
head Of the Training and Personnel
Committee. Mrs. Robbins has been
q leader, council member, commits
sioner and camp director under the
Waterbury Council.
oct. ie2o-Local Council was In
corporated.
Oct. i929-Local council pur-
chased the Welton property IN Wa
terville for q camp.
i924-Four troops were registered
with Ill girls.
i9Ss-Fifty-two groups registered
with e22 girls.
le26-There were rs adults con-
nected with the movement.
i9S8-There are 500 adults con-
nected with the movement, serving
as ledaers, troop committee menu
bers, program consultants, members
Of the Council. During the past
year over 100 adults have been
trained locally and u adults, have
been trained at National training
camps. s~A M
1888 - Experiments in camping;
Day camping held at the regular
camp In Waterville. This was held
during the May vacation Of the pub,
lie schools. The local Council pro-
vided skeleton STAFF. Over 100 girls
enjoyed camp during the five days
this was going on. This year, with
l16 Brownies registered, q week OF
Brownie camping was held with 81
Brownies learning how to care for
themselves and appreciate the OUT
of-doors.
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sequences. And this time, they talk,
sing and dance.
The fact Is that the 4-year-old
CUNTS not only pick up the picture,
but walk away with 1t, right under
the noses Of some tough compete
ton. The adult principals are Claire
Trevor and Caesar Romero. Vs.
These two are rival newspaper
reporters, inscriptions and with
the arid wit movie reporters invar-
iably have. Their part of the story
is devoted to alternate cutting Of
each others threats with sharp
practices
LADIES AND
GENTS OF PRESS
Miss Trevor and Romero inaugu-
rate their antagonisrns while cover
ing the story Of q runaway heiress.
An adroitly directed sequence shows
observation-disclosures reporter giving
the-ah--lady reporter magnifl-
cent double-cross by jotting down
faxed and libelous statement and
providing an opportunity for her
to steal 1t from his pocket. Which
she does. And gets fired when the
story is printed.
Breathing vengeance, Miss Trevor
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-15

AS is the case with the Russian
American Civic Club. while nom
political, recently has endorsed the
entire Democratic ticket, the Rus
sian-American Democratic club Of
Waterbury viii take active part in
support Of the Democratic ticket
next month.
In this connection, It was voted
at the meeting when the charter
and bylaws were adopted TO hold
dance and rally Nov. 8 at Turner'S
hall.
Officers Of the Russian American
Democrat club are: John w. Kop-
cha, president: Harry WislOcki, vice.
president; Prokop Sabatowich, trea-
surer; and Mrs. Eva Harvis, secre-
tary.
Attorney Stephen "A. Homick Is q
member of the board OF directors
and helped draw un the charter and
by-lawS.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-15
new RUSSIAN CLUB
LIKES DEMOCRATS
Proposed Bylaws to Be
Adopted at Next Meet.
ing, November 6

Subscribing to the principles Of
the Democratic party, the new
charter Of the Russian American
Democratic Club and the bylaws
were unanimously approved at q
meeting Thursday night Of the mem
bership. tt
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-15

wrecks one Of Romero's "Pulse Of
the Public" broadcasts, program
which he conducts at random on
the sidewalks of the city. That to-
gether with q news-reel Of the
wyatt Quintuplets" Gas the Dion
mes have been labeled in the two
previous 20th-Fox pictures) gives
her an idea for radio program OF
her own, and with q newspaper
sponsor she soon Is interviewing all
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-15
AnslUers To
Test Questions

Below are the answers
to test questions printed
ON page 6.
I. Cxechoslovakia. =
2. Dinner partner first and
hostess later.
3. Johnny Roventi.
4. Tennis.
5. The President Of the
Senate and the Speaker Of
the House Of Representatives.
6. New York.
Z. In the Pacific Ocean,
roughly following the 1850
meridian Of longitude.
8. Six feet.
8. TambOurine.
10. Tennessee Valley Author
ity.
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sorts Of news headliners including
the quints Of Callander.
BY this time, audiences will have
seen the youngsters In two Sc
uuences. The first, newsreel. It be-
gins in the playroom Of the Cal
lander hospital, where the CUNTS
are undressing, bathing, bottle
feeding and bedding their dolls. This
goes on amid squealing and chat
tering Of baby French. Then comes
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-15
AUNTIE's VOICE

When Joan Crawford's tiny niece,
Joan LeSueur, visited 1.-THE Shining
Hour" set at Metro oldwyn- Mayer
studios she wasn't happy until she
was allowed to sit in the sound booth
and hear the voice Of her famous
aunt come over the earphones.