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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
A Thought for Today
Past Was Better

At least there's one Republican in Con- necticut who isn't afraid to announce publicly that COP rule in the past was more effective than in the present. High Sheriff Edward A. Platt of Fairfield County made such an assertion not so many days ago and he emphasized 1t by pointing out that the strong party organ ization of years ago (presumably the Roraback machine) achieved better ad- ministration than we are getting now. We suppose that his blast is aimed di- rectly at the Republican leaders who were unable to restore order from chaos at Hartford until this week.
 Perhaps even the Sheriff won't admit that Governor Raymond E. Baldwin and his aides have succeeded in untying the Gordian knot that existed in the Legis- lature throughout it's first three months of sessions. But at any rate Hull was broken by flood of appointments which seemed to flow straight from conference of leaders of the Democratic and Republl- can parties and which the two Socialist State Senators promptly branded "deal". Certainly use of this term must have brought back memories of other ideals" which never were branded as anything but politics in the good old days of Rorabackism Revealing quite plainly his belief in spells system in two party state government Sheriff Platt urged COP leaders to settle with State Senator John Thornhill for a $2,500-a-year job. Senator Thornhill, a Republican, has rather consistently bolted party lines of recent weeks to support the Democrats in the Senate on many controversial mat ters. His original bolt came on the dual job-holding bill with Senator Thornhin siding with Democrats in voting to make the ban on jobs all-inclusive instead of just applying to few hand-picked posi- tions.
 There's no doubt about the Republi- cans getting the blame if the Legislature adjourns in June, just about a month from now, with little or nothing accom- plished in the way of major legislation. Naturally the party in power takes the blame Personally we think the Republi- cans bit off just bit more than they could chew in January. Many things they seek can't be done overnight. They must remember that they are not doing things today as they were fifteen years ago. Rora- backism is dead; new era demands new deal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
Surplus Fruit for Children

Needy pupils in some cities are to have fresh fruit free with their lunches. The first fruits to be used are grapefruit and oranges, supplied by the federal surplus commodities agency Care will be taken to get this fruit to the right pupils with out hurting personal feelings and also without reducing the sales of fruit to pupils buying it regularly. The idea Is to distribute more fruit than would otherwise be used, and outside of the normal channels of distribution.
 Indigent children in the schools who are already receiving free lunches will have the wholesome citrus fruits added to their lunch trays. Other pupils who pay for their own lunches, but cannot afford good meals, will have the fruit added to their trays without cost. we are experiencing with the plan, says the superintendent, land don't know how 1t will work out" It is expected to benefit the children and the fruit growers with out hurting local grocers or fruit stores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
Another Pacific Airport

{, Work is to begin soon, it is reported, on preparation of an air base at Canton Island in the Pacific. When it is ready, it will be part of an extension of present Pan-American air service to the Orient. The great clipper planes already go on regular schedules to Hawaii, the Philip pines and China. The new branch will 20 to New Zealand
 Canton Island has sheltered lagoon nine miles long and five miles wide, which will make fine harbor for the Clippers The North Haven, a surface ship that carries the materials and workmen who build such an airport, is taking 314,000 separate items aggregating 5000 tons, for houses, shops, hotel, pier, radio station and power plants for lighting, pumping, refrigeration and communities ton.
 This is one of the two islands which the United States and Great Britain are now going to control comparatively, with out settling the actual sovereignty of either of them. The proposed air base there is planned entirely for commercial purposes, though ohviously if it became necessary itsconld be made serviceable for military operations, too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29

on the Mount, Lothian also said, had caused more wars than anything else, baceuse of contro- :. versies over how they should be applied.
 Lothian had the nerve to speak out in the House of Lords last year to advocate reopening war debt discussion and the immediate resumption of token payments to the United States.
 LOTHIAN AND HITLER
 Son of a Roman Catholic, Lothian was educated in a Jesuit school, but left the church to be- come a Christian Scientist. This faith became the chief bond of the famous Cliveden set, of which Lord and Lady Astor and Geof- frey Dawson, editor of The London Times, also are members all Christian Scientists.
 Lothian made several trips to Germany when Hitler first came into power regarding the status of the Scientists in the Reich, and came to have a great admiration for the Nazi dictator. Friends of Lothian's said that the notes which the new ambassador took after each visit revealed a sympathy be- tween the two mystics.
 Perhaps as a result of this, Lothian and the Cliveden set be- came the chief advocates of An- glo-G German friendship, were largely responsible for Chamber lain's appeasement policy. It was Lothian's belief that Hitler was sincere, that a strong Nazi Ger many was far preferable to a strong Russia, and that Hitler
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
Is Everyone Pleased?

It would be impossible for any cftsR executive contemplating and actually making changes in the departments of the sate government to satisfy each and every constituent. We don't suppose that Governor Raymond E. Baldwin's appoint ments of the past week meet with com plete approval. But do they satisfy? That's the point at issue. We don't take issue with any of them because The Dem ocrat long ago accepted the inevitable where political appointments are con- cerned. And it must be remarked that Democratic officeholders were not turned out wholesale by the Republican admin istration
 We commented few nights ago on the subject of political appointments and pointed out the urgent need of removing them from the realm of pure party patronage. We have left the days when jobs were handed out right and left for the party chieftain who could muster the most votes or line up the most towns in certain district. State government to- day is one of specialization. We can be bit thankful, as Democrats, that during the Cross regime an effert was made to recognize individual ability in filling com- missionerships, etc.
 Governor Baldwin, we think is trying to do the same think, but not without some pressure from within his own ranks to disregard any such altruistic motives for more selfish ones. Once the idea of manning the state departments with the. best available talent gains headway. Con- necticut has nothing to fear. Continue this reform into the courts of the state. all the way down the line, and we will indeed have reached state of perfection that can only have the best possible effects on morale and public welfare.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29

It might be, of course, that the prob lems of rehabilitation at Hammonassett are more than the average layman envis- ions. Certainly everything must be being done to make the beach available this summer. We don't think any govern mental agency would deliberately inter- pose hinderances in any program designed to make so popular state park unfit for use. We think that bit more amiability on everyone's part would find the work proceeding smoothly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29

Personally we think this argument that various officials are getting into over the condition of affairs at Hammonassett Beach is just bit ridiculous All of us are anxious to see this state park re- stored to it's former condition. We want to be able to use it as we did before the hurricane of 1888 struck the spot and devastated it. The average man isn't particularly concerned with who does the work or how he does it, so long as the beach and it's many facilities can be used by him when the 1889 summer sea- son officially opens. The rehabilitation work is being done by the WPA and State Works Department, officials of which claim much progress. Others say diff ferently. We think that Governor Bald win ought to serve as an arbiter in this matter and make all parties concerned submit their claims and counter-claims to him before letting them get into the public press. Too much misunderstood ing may spoil the complete picture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
Whats Your I.Q.?
Can y0u answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

1 If a sentence ends with an ab- breviation is it necessary to use two periods?
 2. Name the British fortress and Grown colony at the western en- trance to the Mediterranean.
 3. Which is the lightest metal?
 4. What will be the tonnage of the 2 batleships recently proposed for the U. s. Navy? Y
 5. What is an ophthalmoscope?
 6. Name the European explorer who discovered the mouth of the Mississippi River.
 2. What is the name of the science which treats of coins and medals?
 8. Name the two men who organ- ized the regiment of Rough Riders during the Spanish American War. g. What is the correct pronuncia- tion of the word apex?
 10. What is nneal descent?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
T N DIG ENT IMMIGRANTS" . LOOM AS SERIOUS PROF. LEM IN UNITED STATES
Editor, Waterbury Democrat:

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 During the depressed condition of business, and the total of 5,000.000 out of employment and many on part-time schedules, with the fact known to all of us of relief supplied to numberless families, with high tax rates in almost every state in our Union, farming districts in the throes of financial distress, imitation of money on the horizon, surplus of labor and strikes in the offing, 1t seems almost inconceivable that any plans or attempts would materialize to foist on the country an extra quota of indigent immigrants.
 No exception should be made at this time, nor in the future, regard- ing supplications in support of ia. vorable Congressional action, to al- low abrogation of the present quota law on immigration. Ever since the quota law went into existence, ra- cial lobbyists have been chiseling to anullify its intent.
 X Other sources have been active in opposition to restriction of immi- grafton from the Western Hemi- sphere and have opposed any per- manent action at present. That
 movement of opposition to restric-
 tive immigration measures should have counter movement by the Federation of Labor, as unrestricted immigration multiplies the existing
 labor surplus. The Labor Unions in- sist on some demands being granted
 Why do they not go to the root Ut all their evils--o supply of labor --and demand that immigration be
 strongly restricted by a further re-
 duction of quotas, or cause a sur- cease for q score of yearsP
 There is another group, those ra- cial clubs of strong cohesion, that are interested in immigration, but unfortunately unpatri0tically and for selfish motives, closely adherent k to racial clannishness, who are en- deavoring to counteract any nlove- ment that favors immigration re- striction.
 Another element that is in favor |of loosening of immigration restrict ton and opposes further limitations of the same, are various social re- form workers who have fallen into an attitude of solicitude, not for American citizens, but for the un- named immigrant who has not se-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
Current Comment

When you were nearly licked in 1918 I was over in France helping you fight. What do you mean you don't want to listen? --Abe Pickus, Cleveland oil mer- chant, talking long-distance to the secretary of Prime Minister Chamberlain in London. Although 2 prisoners trousers have gotten away from him only on rare occasions, think 1t would look better If they were given belts. Judge William s. Richardson.
 Binghamton, N. Y.. resembling an
 order in city jail requiring pris-
 oners to remove their belts.
 He's got to be snug. Grant Wood, Iowa artist, ali-
 nouncing he would paint q picture
 of George Washington as q boy
 Of six.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29

Roadside development in and around the city is project that ultimately must be met by Waterbury as well as every other town in the state. Such fine work is being done along these lines by the State Highway Department that local communities are in duty bound to follow its example. Of course a lot of this work is done in townships by the state, but in the large cities it is usually left to park or street departments to handle it. A regular program of development could be worked out some time that would make our outlying districts much better look ing and at the same time enhance property values.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
In Today's Mail

cured his visa for entry to the U. s These social zealots can find g fer- tile field amid any community in most states to further social and welfare reform. If the social labor CTS strived as, hard to restrict imni- grafton as they do to rehabilitate them after their entry, our welfare obligations would De nil. The bus mess community element which is limited, the element that is imbued with racial interests, and the social idealist worker element, are in business to abrogate our quota laws regulating immigration. All combin- ing in favoring interests of private groups. What strange bed-fellows they make! Joined up, they make a strong aggregate body, allied for the purpose of intensifying the labor market, alien congestion and social welfare perplexity.
 A measure of sympathetic support has eminated from the office of U. s. Secretary of Labor and Commis-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29

sioner of Immigration who are known as extreme liberals and aro solicitious for the concern of the aliens to the point of anxiety. and the laws on immigration and alien deportation are stretched to the breaking point by their pro-liberal views.
 Have we to serve as an interna- tional charity and refugee camp, and to rehabilitate those who are misfits in the social and religious life of Europe and the Balkan Straights? They should be migrated to the African Colonies of the re- spective European governments. !. The daily press could give editor ial expression that would be instru- mental in forming public opinion on the question of immigration. There is only one side to the subject, one of protection of the human welfare and social society of the American Citizen.
 The social system is in a haphaz- ardous condition, due mostly to the fact that over 3,500.000 approximate of immigrants have come to :9ac U. s. during the fiscal years 1922 1850 inclusive, and also that 6,000,000 aliens constitute problem of public concern, who are trespassing on a Democracy that is easily swayed by sentimentality. excuses and pro alien sympathy, and manifested by past and present officials who are influenced by political expediency, and combined with the aforesaid pro-imnigrationists and alien de- portation opposition, makes a circle difficult for citizens to conceive.
 The whole immigration situation demands Congressional investiga- tion. We, as Americans, are bound to our Nationalistic Statutes. In- ternationalisn is not to be consider ed from point of immigration.
 FRANK B. PARSONS. Waterbury. April 27, 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29

could act as the buffer against Stalin. i EX-OFFICIO
 CABINET MEMBER
 Lord Lothian is virtually an ex-officio member of the British Cabinet, probably has more in fluence even than actual Cabinet members, who must come from the House of Commons. As such he will exert tremendous weight as British ambassador to the United States, and his word will be law as far as Anglo-Ameri- can relations are concerned. And since he will come to Washington as a powerful pleader, it is im- portant to know exactly what his views are today.
 During his visit last winter, Lothian admitted quite frankly that "appeasement" had been a mistake. His attitude toward Hit Ter was completely reversed, and he felt that Chamberlain had been sadly outsmarted in his negotia- tions at Munich.
 England will fight" Lord
 Lothian told his American
 friends. There can no longer be any doubt of that"
 He also made it emphatically clear that he considered the fu- ture peace of the world depend- ent on the closest possible cooper ation between Great Britain and the United States. These two countries, he believes, can and should police the world.
 That, undoubtedly, will be the keystone of his policy as ambas- Sador.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29

The $9,O0O,O0O REC loan that is to be made to New Hampshire paper com pany is one of the largest that this fed eral agency has made in long time. It is also, according to Governor Francis P. Murphy of N. H., a life-saver to his state. It practically saves a concern that has operated continuously since 1852, one on which some 30000 people are depend ent for living. It is, says the governor, "the life-blood of Coos County and the entire Northern part of our State SO naturally am pleased at this news of the REC loan. :. :" Skillful reorganiza- tion of the company may make possible the wiping out of this debt to Uncle Sam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
Selected Poen,
APRIL MOOD

 (Clare MacDermott in the Poets Corner
 Hartford Times) While the path through the meadow Is windily sweet, The echo finds only
 One word to repeat While the road through the valley
 Is star-swept with gold, The echo finds only
 One thought to unfold; There's the song of the redbird;
 The lilt of the thrush, While some kelpie has painted With pink-tinted brush. The white apple blossoms
 That lyrical sway, While their petals blow softly
 Down every bright way. Now the clustering bushes;
 The blue-spreading sky; The shimmering songsters And I-even T. Can well keep a secret,
 For tell t-- who could? Love walks in this woodl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
Daily Almanac
Mooa, sets 2:2s a. m.

Moon sets 2:23 a. m.
 Sun rises 4:56 a. m.: sets 6:45 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty rnin- utes after sunset.
 Now is the season of ones content or dis content depending upon whether or not you're . daylight saving time addict. The long evening is . boon to many, to others it's simply an added worry. It does seem, though, as if those favored by the extra daylight out- number those inconvenienced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29

violated the espionage act. Bergdon did not serve sentence, because he fled the country and is now g fugi- tive from justice.
 @. How much of the projected inter-American highway from La redo, Texas, to Panama, has beer completed?
 A. Nearly one-half.
 O. Can a rainbow be seen at ex- actly noon on the equator or in other attitudes?
 A. The United States weather bureau says that at no time oI the year is it possible to see 8 rainbow at noon on the equator, because the radius of the primary rainbow is 42 degrees. The circle of which the bow is an arc has it's center at a point which is as far below the horizon as the sun is above. It follows that at the winter solstice, about Decem- Der 21 when the sun is farthest south, a rainbow could not be ob- served at noon at attitudes south of 24Ae N. At the summer solstice, about June 21, when the sun is farthest north, Q rainbow could not be observed at noon at any point south of latitude 711Ao N. All of these statements pertain to the northern hemisphere.
 o. Has the term "black gold" ever been applied to coal?
 A. Coal was sometimes referred to as "black gold" during the early periods of development of the Penn sylvania and West Virginia fields.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29

If you want a copy of our book- let FISHING LAWS IN DE- FERENT STATES" send to The Waterbury Democrats Washing ton Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
FREE PASSES

FMEE PASSES
 In those days there were
 no passes given. Search the
 Scriptures: Thou shalt, not
 pass," = Numbers xxx, IS.
 Though they roar, yet they
 can not pass,"--Jeremiah V,
 g. Suffer not a man to
 pass,"-Judges III, 28. '"The
 wicked shall no more pass"
 Nahum l, IS. None shall { pass." - Isaiah xxxIv, 70.
 ''This generation shall not
 pass, Mark XIII, 39. "Be-
 ware that thou pass not"
 2nd Kings VI, 19. 50 he
 paid the fare thereof and
 went, ,"-Jonah I, 3. .tt{
 Camera Shy
 A typical klieg-lit movie pre- miere was the unveiling of Paul Muni's "Juarez," the other eve ming, with crowds milling ten-deep on the curb.
 In the throng of notables were dignitaries from Washington who had come from the capital for the special purpose of seeing-a talkiel
 Among them was John L. Lewis who sat in the chair adjoining mine. It was the first movie pre- miere in his life and the formid- able labor leader was more than little puzzled by the sheenani- gans. He arrived punctually at the hour engraved on the invita- tion and sat austerely and silent ly for forty-f1ve minutes until the ceremonies started.
 He turned slightly in the other direction when a photographer raced down the aisle to snap him, and an initiated observer would have said that Lewis, SO acus- toned to public life, was genuine ly embarrassed by the attention. I wonder how the CLOS chieftain would fare in Hollywood.
 ,l ,H Gentlemen Prefer Silence
 Henri Bernstein, the visiting French playwright, was a keen disappointment to local scribes. An almost legendary combatant on the field of honor, Bernstein has fought many duel in France with actors, writers and produc- CTS, whenever he detected a slur in their remarks.
 But the scriveners were disap- pointed because Bernstein would not talk of his dueling feats at home. In fact, he chased an in- terviewer out of his room when the fellow persisted in discussing the subject of swords. M. Bern stein declared that 8 gentleman doesn't talk about it. .,4
  Happy Spaniard
 At John Gunther's home the other afternoon, there was a small party for the former foreign minister of the Spanish Republic, Senor Del Vayo.
 Some of us who went antici- pated seeing forlorn and melan- choly guest of honor-a foreign minister out of a job. But Senor Del Vayo was surprise. Ruddy- faced, smiling and modestly port ly. he seemed to be the most cheerful and talkative man in the room. What would be the. pur- pose of brooding?" he intimated to someone. For he holds opti- mistic notions that his govern ment has suffered only a tempo rary defeat.
 Doubtless .
 At the Onyx the other night, a few bar-standers were discuss ing the reception in Rome of Caesar" 8 new play on which Benito Mussolini collaborated. "Italy is one place." ventured Fred Allen. where the critics won't squabble over which is the seasons best play!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
In New York
nz GEoR0E Rnss

New York, April 2D-so many gate-crashers beleaguered Madison
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29

Square Garden for Annie Oak ley's under one pretense or ail- other that, hnal- W, the Garden 6 u 8 [ d 1 a n S sought high au- thority for turn- ing them all down and called in 8 bible tu- dent who works for the Garden. Now this sign hangs on the of- ncn walls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
A. 447J561.

o, Since President Roosevelt is- sued a proclamation on Christmas day, 1883, restoring full privileges or citizenship to those who evaded the draft or violated the espionage act during the Great War, why caor- not Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, the draft dodger, freely return to the United States?
 A. The presidents proclamation restored full citizenship rights to those who served sentences for con- spiring to defeat the draft act or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
Washington Merry Go-Round
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29

l TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, We should not
 jeopardize our lives; say,
 "endanger our lives"