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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13
Logic Is Poor

Westchester County N Y., highway otfi- cials are threatening reprisals against Connecticut for voting to levy tolls along the Merritt Parkway. They say that as result of the Connecticut decision they in turn will collect tolls on their system of pathways. Well, if Connecticut cant very well determine how Westchester County shall finance the cost or upkeep of these roads; it is entirely up to the county government which has control of it's fine pathways.
 But there certainly is no logic in an argument that sounds like kid" stuff. The only reason that Connecticut is levy ing tolls along the Merritt Parkway is to pay for it's extension all the way across the state. And if New York state, particu- larly Westchester County, doesn't benefit by such move, we're sadly mistaken. Connecticut finds that the tolls will be the most economical means of doing such work at this time and has adopted the plan in an effort to speed up the work and make the planned parkway available as soon as humanly possible.
 As we said above Connecticut has no desire or wish to tell WeStchester County how to build its pathways or how to pay for them, but it reserves to itself the right to build and finance it's own roads as 1t sees fit. If this seems to inflict some hard ship on Westchester County residents, they should console themselves with the thought that the bulk of toll funds will be contributed by Connecticut motorists, who also pay their tolls on N. Y. bridges without comment or further protesting to local state authorities about the same.
 Revival of toll barriers between New York and Connecticut would be extremely unfortunate right now with the Worlds Fair at it's height. We think it would af- feet New York as much as Connecticut. Reason should prevail in this incident, not emotions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13
TRANSPLANTED HOME
 Boston Post)

The disassembling of an historic mansion in Kingston, N. H.. and the plans of its new owner, a resident of New Canaan, Conn, who is no doubt 8 New York commuter, brings to mind the thought that these admirable old residences of past centuries in New England were built for enjoyment of solid com- fort by their inhabitants. Many a person imagines that with the ac- quisition of wealth he would seek modern streamlining for his home. The New Canaanite picked the old Webster house, built around the year 1,700. Proud as he is because of its historical associations, he also prob- ably can point to its assets of com fort. known in the section's early days. and appreciated yet as fac- tor of New England life, as the architects of 1889 can still demon- strate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13

from poor-white shacks, whose parents are morons or close to it, transplant them by adoption, and make them "as intelligent as you and F..
 This opportunity, he says, is "the genetic basis of democracy" Asked to define that phrase, he said, "On the average, children have the same intelligence and capacity, no matter what their economic status"
 Wallace was asked if he thought there was an inherent difference between whites and Negroes in their intellectual capacity. He re- piled without hesitation, "I have never seen any proof of it. I don't know of any competent anthro- pologist who says there is."
 MAIL BAG
 s. S., Columbus, O.-The ques- tion discussed at the luncheon between Attorney General Frank Murphy and ex-Attorney General Cummings, according to their aides, was the tax prosecution of Moses Annenberg of The Phila-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13
Current Comment

I hope Elaine gets along like a house afire. She is very intelligent girl and a fine actress. John Barrymore, conplimenting
 estranged wife.
 I was the happiest guy alive when the doc told me I had escaped 8 break.
 Joe DiMaggio. New York Yankees
 outfielder.
 I gather that Hitler was trying to tell the U. s. that in the World War Europe took our coat and vest and is now getting ready to take our pants.
 -senator Vic Donahey of Ohio.
 Music is the universal language. The people of one country who be- gin to appreciate and feel the music of another nation not only lose their jealousies. but learn to trust and honor their neighbors. --Burle Marx. Brazilian composer
 conductor.
 The success of democratic tnsti- tutions Is measured, not by extent of territory. financial power, ma chimes of armaments, but by the desires. the hopes, and the deep-ly- ing satisfaction of the individual men. women and children who make up it's citizenship.
 -Presidcnt Roosevelt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13

1. In which European city is Charing Cross?
 2. What does pro tempore mean2
 3. Name the smallest of the Great Lakes.
 4. What is the correct pronuncia. tion of the word history?
 s. What are vertebrate animals?
 6. The President of which Central American Republic made a recent visit to the United States?
 '. In which part of the human body is the muscle known as the biceps?
 8. Which country's flag is red with a large white cross in the mid- dle?
 g. How many eggs does an aver- age laying hen produce annually?
 10. Who was Jacobus Stainer?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13
Selected Poem
MEN OF LETTERS

MEN OF LETTERS (Berton Braley in the New York Sum- I don't mind spoilers who excel In any spelling bee, But when announcers start to spell The goods they sell to me, I swear "Oh, h-e-double L, I'm bored" I'm bored with all their fancy stuff, Fed up on every trick, Like making "t-u-f" spell tough, "S-l-i-k" spell slick, Until I'd like to throw rough B-r-i-c-k-brickl I'm bored with spellings as absurd As ''n-u" (meaning new), Or starting "quick"-it's often heard With K" instead of "q", Or altering some simple word Like shoe to "s-h-u"! 'Twould be @ joke, joke, If, while they spelled that way, These here announcers had Q stroke GA fainting spell, we'll say), Or even suddenly should croak, (Spelled "c-r-o-a-k"D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13
SAWED-OFF GUNS (Boston Post)

Starting in the early days of pro- hibition the sawed-off shotgun f1g- ured in many of our sensational crimes of violence. The weapon was adopted by hoodlums not alone for killing themselves of but as a most effective piece of arms for staging big hold-ups. The federal legislation requiring the registration of certain arms carried over state lines was designed as curb to the indiscrimi- nate use of the gun.
 The finding of the U. s. supreme court that the legislation has not the slightest relation tO the constitu- tional right of Americans to keep and bear arms is in keeping with the basic ideas of common sense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13
UNTAPPED RESOURCES
 (Boston Post)

Mineral resources at present unde- yeloped in the state of Maine arc sufiicicnt to keep at least 600 small, independent industries, according to Freeman Y. Burr, state geologist. who declares that communities. seek- ing new businesses from outside arc overlooking great opportunities right in their own back yards. With other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13

not 1IdIlk IlOS" uls were both Mustered and flat tered at so regal an honor and in their excitement, they went out and hired press agent.
 The adjective spellbinder has despatched to this desk a six-page monograph on the grilled canine in wordage worthy of a Harvard thesis. There are three ways to serve a hot frank, says their pulp licist, and eruditely lists them: THREE STANCES"
 FOR EATING
 Number one he defines as the standard" or American method on split finger roll.
 2. Without a roll, in the bare hand-the crude or pioneer meth cd which they pursue in England.
 3. The Waldorf f-Astoria or snooty method. Hot dog on a platter, eaten with knife and fork.
 The standard relish, he says, is mustard, as if we didn't know.
 But the ballyhooist for tie glor- flied wienie is only winding up. he next tells us how properly to consume the hot dog, offering a trio of procedures:
 1. The overland or orthodox school. Here again, says he, the President and Mrs. Roosevelt are true Americans and ride with the great majority. The hot dog and roll are grasped firmly in the right hand and brought to the mouth end first with the palm underneath.
 2. The underhand or feminine method. Used rarely by men, this method is almost entirely a wom- ans way. The hand is extended palm uppermost and usually re- suits in milady's dabbing the mus tard all over her lovely lipstick.
 3. The two-fisted method, gen. erally used by youngsters under the age of twelve. The two ends of the roll are grasped in the fists of both hands and the hot dog is brought to the mouth broadside. Not advocated with white line. suits.
 HOT ARGUMENT OVER THE NAME
 So much for the professional essay on the national delicates- sen. A long while back, I was talking to one of the commissars of Harry Stevens commissary at the ballpark and gathered impor- tant historical facts about the much-maligned frankfurter.
 He told me that the origin of the name "hot dog" is hotly con- tested. A popular explanation says that once a ball fan, upon taking his first bite out of a frankfurter, exclaimed, "Whew, what a hot dog!" and thus christened it for all time; and another says that it was named by a cartoonist with a wacky sense of humor. But Stev- ems was the first publicly to ped- de a wienie as a "hot dog" and since no arbiter has yet chos- en between the tales, he has been officially credited with the ap- pellation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13
Views of The Press

geologists, he has deplored the fact that the state so far has failed to provide funds for 8 survey of mineral potentialities of the area. Peat moss, clay, agricultural limestone and gem stones are believed to exist in quan- titles enough to support industries and yield profits of $5.000 to $15.000 yearly to each. The geologsits ob- viously are entitled to an opportunity to demonstrate that their science is of great value to industry. They should be given it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 2:28 Q. m. daylight time).
 Sun rises b:ie Q. rn.; sets SPA p. m. (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 With June almost at the haif-way mark Indications point to an extremely rainy latter part. June Is normally wet and this year forecasts were that it would live up to its reputation. But so far rainfall has been ct minimum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13
CHURCH TRIES COIN BOX

Calgary, Alto.-(UP)-The Rev. F. O. Vaughan Birch, minister of St. Mary's church here. declared the church didn't neer collection plates and would do better if they were discarder. The suggestion was put Into effect: the plates were removed and 6 small box was installed at the front of the church. The im- mediate effect was that although collections had not diminished the congregation had increased.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13

delphia Inquirer. Cummings had received an offer to represent An- nenberg, and Murphy was hoping he wouldn't take the case. Cum mings indicated that he had no thought of doing 50. E. R., Plainfield, N. J.-Chiefly respon- sible for the Supreme Court rul- ing upholding free speech and denouncing Mayor Hague of Jersey City is Morris Ernst, the attorney who fought the case through all the lower courts and up to the Supreme Court without pay. |. H. ", St. Louis-The man behind the appointment of Arch Mac- Leish was new Librarian of Congress was Tommy Corcoran. The two have been friends for many years. Roosevelt regards the Library of Congress as second in importance only to the Supreme Court, because whoever heads it can set powerful example for freedom of speech and writing.
 Copyright, 1889, by United
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13

PEOAtAACSQ HUI tAAC royal menu at the Hyde Park picnic for King gorge and @ ue en Eliza beth. "Les Chi- ems Chauds ein ts au Moutarde" prob- ably is the fam cies st disguise ever bestowed upon the skim ned frank with mustard.
 Naturally, the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR | Do not say, "He makes fifty dollars . week.; say, learns"

A. Swimming and hunting. There are no statistics showing the exact number of these fatalities, but from U. s. Census Bureau reports it is possible to make estimates. The es- timate for 1886 indicates that 5000 persons were drowned while swim ming" and that hunting acci- dents" caused about 2,000 deaths. Q. Is a passport required to visit Canada?
 A. No. Travellers should have their
 birth certificates or an affidavit
 from a responsible person; and na- turalized citizens should have their
 naturalization papers. Aliens should take proof of legal entry in ' the United States and affidavit from their employer to the effect that
 they are employed, or bankbooks to
 show they are not liable to become public charges. e. Did the Romans of the Empire use f1eld-glasses? A. The Elder Pliny states that the Emperor Nero was accustomed to watch the combats of fencers and sword players fin fair emerald" Nero was noior1ousiy near sighted, but whether the emerald was used as an eye-glass has been hotly de- bated. The Romans did not have field glasses; that is, binoculars. S @. Where can I get biographies of popular radio stars? A. Popular Radio Stars" con- taining 83 biographies, may be ob- tained from our Service Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Washington, D. C., for ten cents.
 e. Is night air harmful to health as some old folks declare? A. The U. s. Weather Bureau says that there is little difference be- tween the night and day air. At night there is less stirring up of the dust and in general less humidity. e. Which universities have Naval Reserve Oficers Training Corps units?
 A. Yale, Harvard, Northwestern, Georgia School of Technology. Uni- versity of Washington, University of California at Los Angeles, and Tu- lane University, La. e. Has Pennsylvania ratified the proposed Child Labor Amendment to the Constitution? A. Yes, in 1883.
 If you want copy of our book
 let HOME CANNING send to
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 ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St.,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13
SCOUTS TO VISIT MONTREAL

Montreal (Up) Several hundred American scouts are expected to ate tend the international Boy Scout camporee here June a to %. The scouts wiI come chiefly from the New England states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13
In New York
BY GEORGE Ross

New York, June 13-Every hot dog has its day and Sunday was @ banner one for the grilled or toasted frank. The reason. of course, was the swanly item
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13

There is said to be shortage of alarm clocks in Russia. There is also a short age of things worth waking up for.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13
A Thought for Today

Ba not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased; for when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; his glory shau not descend after him-Psalms 49:l6, I.
 
 One may live as a conquer0r, a king, or maeistrate; but he must die 2 man. The bed of death brings every human being to his pure in- diyiduality-Daniel Webster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13
Washington Merry-Go-R
DIR E W PEARSON ROBERT s. ALLEN
WASHINGTON, June 13

 Gerald Wye North Dakota has been collecting Senate signatures to beLgeren Neutrality Act prohibits munitions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13
Questions E
 and Answers
sy FREDERICK al kERBY

By FREDERICK nL kERBY s
 Enclose three-cens stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ti0n oR fact or information tO the Waterbury Democratic Service fsu4 reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be un- dertaksn. Be sure all mail is asls dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1O1a Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c.
 O. Which city in the United States leads in the manufacture of millinery?
 A. New York.
 @. Is it easier to fill an elevated tank by pumping water into it through the bottom or over the top?
 A. Through the bottom. It is easier to pump against a gradually increasing head, as when filling the tank through the bottom, than coil- tinually against the maximum head, as would be necessary when filling the tank through a pipe that ex- tended over the top.
 c. In which sports do the great- est number of accidental deaths oc- cur?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13

If you want a copy of our book let HOME CANNING.' send to the Waterbury Democrats Wash. ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents In postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13

Russia reports that applicants ex- ceed vacancies in military schools by % times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13
Whats Your 1. O?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13

Copyright. 1899, by United Feature Syndicate, IncJ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-13

e. Has Pennsylvania ratified the proposed Child Labor Amendment to the Constitution?
 A. Yes, in 1883.
La gaceta., 1939-08-09
Fu6 el milagro de Solomon

Fue ell milagro de Solomon
rejuveneeido por la ~presencia
~ la compahia de una mueha
Cha, Ell o%ptimismo Y la con-
fianza en- 81 y en- su carrera, ell
redoblamiento de todos sus en-
,tusiasmos....
Y FL crey6 de buena fe, con
la fuerza y la facilidad con que
creemos en- la verdad cuando
coincide con ~nuestros dsseos,
que Maria de las Moves Sc ca
saba tambilen ilusionadisima,
olvidada por complete de RAJ
mo Florido, haciendole la dona-
ci6n entera de su alma.
lily ahora L.. iAR Dios, to-
do era mentira, TODD habia sido
una TRACTION sin nombre. .,'y Ma
ria tenia un amante, tenia un
.mante, tenia un hijo, viva,
La gaceta., 1939-08-09
10 QUE T r DICEN
Y 70 COMENTO

Hace dias, hablando con Ell
conocido y honrado sportsman
de Tampa, ell caballeroso Pedri-
to Hernandez, propietario de la
Barberia situada en- la IA Y 9,
y hallandose presente ell conoci-
do y distinguish redactor de
sports AdoIfo Font, haciamos
comenarios sobre las peleas del
pasado dfa a.
Pedrito, hombre de ideas cla-
ras, expuso su plan para cons
truir, una paquena y modesto
Arena de boxeo para ofrecer
programs amateurs de interes
para Ell p1blico v "GRATUITA-
MENTE". A Pedrito lie hace fal
ia ayuda para llevar a cabo sus
buenos deseos y no la encuen-
ira. Todos aceptan la idea con
regocijo, pero no aportan dine
no, creyendo que Sc trata de un
proyecto improductivo.
De aqui que los buenos deseos
de un hombre honrado no Sc pue
den llevar a la practica por Ia
apatia de los llamados sports.
mans tampenos. Els facil gri,
tar a favor del auge de los de.
portes, pero con gritar NADIA 81
consigue.
Pedrito nos record6 que en- e
Circulo Cubano Sc empez6 e
deporte de los punos, entire a
mateurs, sin cobrarse NADIA POI
la entrada y solo con la ayud:
que el pdblico guerra voluntari,
mente dar. Mas tarde lego a co
brarse hasta 40 cts. por la entri
da. Era ell prop6sito dnico dt
La gaceta., 1939-08-09

obtener, sin gasto alguno para
la Liga, un asiento alto que lie
permita mantenerse apartado de
los ~peloteros Y los preguntones.
Muchas personals GUSTAV de
sostener polemicas con el anota
dor, huego de interrogar a este
sobra Ell valor de las iugadas.
Qued6 prohibido a los mana
gers Ell preguntar la bora al ano
tabor Official, de modo que este
no pueda utilizarse para demo-
rar los juegos.
Inform6 ell Presidente sobre
algunos particulars de impor-
tancia, relacionados con los jue
COS y las cantinas.
Pasadas las diez termin6. la Sc
sion.
La gaceta., 1939-08-09

Ell manzanillero Ferrer, que
tan tan bueras demostraciones
nos ofreciera durante su corta
estancia, en- Tampa, frente a
Henry Raymond, y Consideran-
do por muchos como uno de los
mejores p1giles de su peso pre-
sentado a L. afici6n tampena en-
largo TEMPO, sc %encuentra ac-
tualmente en- Brooklyn, hacien-
do trining al lado de su compa-
triota y amigo Hevia. Ell mu-
chacho parece muy entusiasma-
do y con grandes esperanzas,
seg1n nos dice en- una carta.
Mike Jacobs espera hacer
una "casa" de $500, 900 en- la pc
lea que Sc efectuara ell dia 20 de
Septiembre, en- Detroit, entire
ell campe6n mundial Joe Louis
" su oponente ell ex-universita-
rio Bob Pastor.
La gaceta., 1939-08-09

S91.20, quedando algunas cuen-
tas por pagan.
Los juegos de- domingo, anun
ciados aver, son:
Centre Asturiano contra Ca
balleros L%eales, a la 100, y c.
Cubano contra Unione Italiana,
a las $3.50.
Sc recuerda a la primera no.
vena del "home club los Lea
les, que pueden presentarse en-
a terreno a las IL, 81 10 desean,
pero que a la una 10 tienen que
ceder para la practica al bate
del c. Asturiano. Los asturia-
nos practicaran al bate Is mi
nutos. Despues Sc daran cinco
minutes a cada novena, para la
practica al campo, Y los cinco
minutes finales para preparar
el comienzo del desafio.
La Liga tom6 anoche Ell acuer
do de acunar todos los nuevos
bates Y pedir a los clubs la deyo-
luci6n de los que Sc rompan.
Retro la Unione Italiana &
Cap.tano, por haber ~ingresado
en- una Liga Professional, y pas6
Casares a la categoria de pelo-
tsro. Ell Cfrculo Cubano retro a
A. Dominguez, por haber ingre-
sado en- una Liga Professional, Y
puso en- lugar a JESUS Rodri-
guez, ell manager.
A petici6n del Circulo Cuba
no Sc acord6 admitir como sub
director de los Mambises al We
terano pelotero Castro, exjefe
de policia de Guanabacoa.
BESIDE Ell venidero domingo, e
~secretario Sc hara cargo de las
pelotas. Esperase que sean de-
vueltas cuatro nuevas pelotas
queel arbitro entreg6 ell domin-
go a los peloteros, en- el terren0
Qued6 resuelto, para festejai
la termination del nuevo techo
queel domingo entren de gratl'
las senoras y senoritas que va
yam acompanadas por caballe
ros.
Sc autoriz6 al anotador par;
La gaceta., 1939-08-09

81 doctor Sc fue en- seguida.
luego de recomendar al perso-
maze che Sc acOstase y que dur
miera.
Eidoro Sc dirigi6 al fin al as
'enscr, y subi6 a sus habitacio-
mss.
Luego, rechazandb la ayuda
ampalagosa del maitre y de va
rios criados y camareritas nue
Sc esforzaban en- ser amables
hasta Ia exageraci6n. buscando
Ia propina, y h~usmeando va al.
gun drama en- Ell patatus de este
3encron, sc qued6 solo. encerran
dose por dentro.
7 escribi6 estas lineas al 90
bernador:
"Exmo. Senior Don.
"Gobernador Civil de BARGE.
Iona.
La gaceta., 1939-08-09
CON Ell BATE LA PELOTA
(Por Arthur Ojeda)
ReElrto de HonoTes
Victoria del Washington

Dividieron honores los Reds
del lCinei, aysr tarde, cuando
Walters fracas6 en- Ell intento de
anotarse su triunfo 200 de Ia
temporada, frente a los Cubs de
Chicago. Ganaron ell segundo,
con anotaci6n de 7-5, por Ell pit
ching-relevo de Paul Derringer
y dos hits de Frank Mccormick,
en- 10 innings.
FL %outfield de los Reds, Harry
Craft, Y su companero Lee Gam
he chocaron tratando de alcan-
gar un ''tablazo" de Bill Nichol-
sen, en- el Ser episode del pri-
mer desafio, teniendo necesidad
de ser trasladado Ell primero al
Illinois Masonic Hospital.
Ell DR.. John Davis, de los
Cubs, declare despu6s de ponvr-
l. los Rayos X que no habia frac
tura; pero que no podia deter
minar la intensidad de los gol-
pes recibidos hasta ell reconoci-
miento a que sera sometido du-
rante Ell dia de hoy. Aunque lbs
Reds" siguen fatales, mantle
men aun siete y medic juegos de
ventaja'.
La gaceta., 1939-08-09

donde habia trasladado al gran
de hombre, solo quedaron con E.
ell maitre, un medico que lie aca-
baba de poner unos sinapismos
" dos mujeres de la servidum-
.bre del establecimiento,
FL diplomatico Sc incorporo,
sin gran trabajo.
Use Siente listed mejor?-
.inluiri6 el galeno.
ST, mucho mejor. iY mis-
papeles?
-Todo Sc lie ha subido al Sc
nor a sus habitaciones-contes-
to ell maitre, muy serio, Miriam
do a Borgona con una inoculta-
bic curiosidad que al infeliz le
hiri6 muy hondamente.
II Ha recibido listed alguna
mala noticia, no es ash. Una i'm
preston muy fuerte, Iverdad7
La gaceta., 1939-08-09
La Gaceta Folletin No. AIT
LA MUCHACHA
DE LA GALE.

iAh, la dicha inefable del
hombre cast cincuent6n, al u.
mir su vida con aquella flor vi
va de diez y nueve amos esca-
sosl.....
lAh, Ell amor dulcisimo, la
ternura inefable, la Illusion he
cha realidad de yer a Maria
de las Moves suya, eternamen
tie a su lado, compartiendo con
Ell las horas Y los diasl....
El amor, la illusion cumpli-
da "a satisfaction del sueno
realizado, di6 q Isidoro una ju
gentud nueva.