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The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-11-17
FINE PROGRAM
PRESENTED. AT
HOSPITAL TEA

The Armistice Day silver tea Civ
en- last week at the Elks hall from
to 5 o'clock in the afternoon was
a distinct success and much credit
is due those whose interest in the
hospital benefit made it so. Tables
in the hall were attractively decor
ated with Miehaelmas daisies and
during the tea hours an enjoyable
program was presented for the plea
sure of visitors attending. So well
received was the entertainment that
most numbers we're repeated during
the afternoon by request from the
appreciative audience.
The program was as follows:
Vocal trios, by Bendemere' s
Stream and "Minuet". Mrs. George
Moran, Mrs. Leth Meadows and Miss
Helen Johnson with Mrs. Val Coul-
ter at the piano.
Vocal Duet, over the Rainbow, "
Mrs. Moran and Miss Johnson with
Mrs Meadows whistling and play
ing the accompaniment.
Piano and whistling duet, Mrs.
Coulter and Mrs. Meadows.
Piano selection. Miss Helen John
son.
Piano-accordian solos by Miss
Carlquist of the school faculty.
God Bless America" by members
of WrangelI Male Chorus, Mrs. Coul-
ter aCeompanist.
The reception committee for the
afternoon were Mrs. NJ o. Johnson
of the hospital board, Mrs. Emma
Case of the Civic Club and Mrs. J
H. Clements. Mrs. L. B. Chisholm
of the hospital board and Miss Mer-
edith Mitchell, hospital superinten-
dent were in charge of guest regis
tration while Captain Margaret Nor
ris and Adiuant McKinnell of the
Salvation Army and Mrs. C. c.
Mundy formed the committee in
charge of the tables. Mrs. E. C. An
derson and Mrs I. C. Bjorge super
Yised the kitchen.
Net proceeds of the afternoon
amounted to $46.75.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-11-17
KEEP POWDER DRY
WARNS MUSSOLINI

ROME, Nov. 17-More than 100,-
600 students in Rome gathered
in the square before Il Duce's palace
today to hear their leader. II Duce' s
speech was of the tone trust in
God and keep your powder dry. "
Earlier in the week Mussolini
warned Russia to keep her hands
off the Balkans. The Balkan states,
he said, looked to Italy for protec-
ton and wished to remain strictly
neutral.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-11-17
LEGIONNAIREs WILL
INVADE PETERSBURG
SATURDAY NIGHT

It promises to be a big night in
Petersburg Saturday when Wrangell
Legionnaires join with Commander
Ralph Reeser and his mates in the
Mitkoff island town for Petersburg
Posts house warming. The Wrangell
veterans will GO over from here on
the A. R B. No 3. Capt julius Ma
son, leaving from the hotel float at
! p. m Saturday Those who haven't
already done so should notify Ernie
Campbell if they are going so the
Adiutant can notify the Petersburg
Post how many to expect Legion
naires and Auxiliary members are
expected to go.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-11-17
KETCHIKAN MEN STOP OVER
HERE ON HUNTING TRIP

After a successful hunting trip to
Rocky Pass, five Ketchikan men
passed through Wrangell last night
aboard the gasboat Mollusk, head
ing for home, bearded, weather.
beaten, but happy. In the party were
E. M. Goddard of the Alaska Trans.
portation Company, Dewey Knight,
immigration Inspector at Ketchikan,
DR.. Cramer, G. S. Duryea. Alaska
Steamship Company agent at Ketchi-
kan and Ed Steffen.
The Mollusk laid in here over
night and headed south this morn
ing.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-11-17
CULBERTSON NAMED
NEW ACTING AGENT
FISHERIES BUREAU

J. Steele Culbertson will be act
ing agent in charge OF Alaska fish
cries work for the bureau of fish
cries, filling the vacancy existing
since retirement of L. G. Wingard,
according to an announcement by
Charles E. Jackson, acting commits
sioner Gulbertson Is now IN Seat
tie.
After Vineyards resignation, Seton
Thompson was transferred from
Washington to take over the Alas
kan job temporarily.
T H. Erickson, assistant to the
late Harry J. Christoffers, will be in
charge of all matters pertaining to
the Pribilof islands.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-11-17
PARLIAMENT TO TAKE
ONLY SHORT RECESS

LONDON. Nov II - British Par
lament sessions will end November
o and new sessions will begin No
yember IS. 1t is not expected the
King will be present at the opening
of the new sessions as is his custom.
Presumably. only a very short ad-
dress by him will be read.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-11-17
QUEEN MARY LISTED
AMONG ARMED SHIPS

BERLIN, Nov. II The German
newspaper Voelkescher Dobachter
has published long list of British
and French merchant vessels which
are known to be armed Among the
list was the name of the Queen
Mary now tied up in New York har-
Dor.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-11-17

After an extended visit Outside,
NJ. S Whittier, Assistant Collector
of Customs, and Mrs. Whittier were
passengers aboard the Alaska the
first of the week returning to their
home in Juneau.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-11-17

BERLIN, Nov. II - A delegation
of German executives of the Luft-
hansa Airtraffie Company arrived in
Moscow last Tuesday to begin ne
gotiations expected to result in the
establishment of regular air service
between Berlin and Moscow.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-11-17
HOTEL ARRIVALS

+ = + f + =.
The following We're registered at
the Wrangell Hotel during the past
week: c. G. Anderson, Petersburg.
DIT. Palmer Congdon, Ben Bellamy.
Juneau. Jack Pratt, Anan; Walter
Rudolph, Sitka: Gus Beckman, T
R. Curtis, A. B. Swanson. T. E. Han
dy, Joe Bigelow H. c. Dunlap.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-11-17
SAM WHITE GET NICE,
NEW FLYING JALL0PY

The Alaska Game Commission an
nOunces the purchase of a new Lam
bert monocoupe airplane to aid in
policing of interior Alaska, putting
into the air the first Alaska owned
game patrol plane and increasing
the number of such planes in use in
Alaska to three.
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ELKS NOTES !

Following the turkey abingoa
shoot at the Elks Hall last night.
James Nolan. chairman. reported the
affair a success in every way.
About SO were present and Leo
Mccormack took high honors. win
ming three birds, one of which he
returned for another free shot for
everyone.
Because of the success of the ven
ure. the first of its kind the local
lodge has conducted, no charge was
made for refreshments. Assisting
Chairman Nolan We're Charles
Wright. Frank Winston and Virgil
Neyman.
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Special Committee
To Submit Plea For
Budget Appropriation
city's Share Of Proposed $65,OOO Project Would Be
$16,5OO-Final Action on 1910 Budget May Be
Taken By Aldermen Tonight

A favorable report on the plea Of
the East End Community club for
an appropriation Of $4,000 In the
1910 budget as the city's share Of
the cost for erecting a gymnasium
ct Anderson school will be submit.
ted TO the board OF aldermen to-
night The report will be made by
committee to which the matter was
referred after Q public budget hear
ing last Thursday night
The committees accommodation
tnat the appropriation be included
IN the budget Is expected TO be fol-
lowed BY the alderma1ic board. The
community CLUBS plan calls Tor the
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-11
SISTER ELENITA
TO HEAD ORDER
Former Teacher Here Is
Elected Reverend Mother
of Sisters of Charity


Sister M. Elenita, known to hun
dreds Of Waterburians through her
years Of service here, has been
named Reverend Mother Of the Or
der Of the Sisters Of Charity. 1t is
expected that she will leave her
post as superintendent Of st. Rap
hael's Hospital, New Haven, to di-
rect the activities of the order from
the Motherhouse at Convent, N. j.
Sister Elenita was for a number
of years teacher at st. Mary's
parochial school. She returned to
Waterbury later to serve as prin-
cipal Of ST. Thomas parochial
school.
The Sisters Of Charity serve In
several eastern states, acting both
as teachers In parochial schools and
as nurses In hospitals.
During her years in Waterbury,
Sister Elenita was the teacher OF
many now prominent local residents.
She has maintained many friend
ships In this city, and makes visits
here whenever possible.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-11
FUNERALS

The funeral Of Mrs. Pierce Cor
den was held this morning at 8:l5
o'clock from the Mulville funeral
home, 270 West Main street to the
Sacred Heart church, where a
solemn mass Of requiem was cele-
brated at O'Clock by Rev. John
Dial assisted by Rev. Francis Bar
rett, deacon Rev. John Culliton,
sub-deacon, and Rev. Albert Gala
han, master OF ceremonies.
Seated In the sanctuary were
Reverends John McGrath OF Thorn
aston, Frederick Schaeffer OF
Bridgeport, J. Oliver Cronan, Henry
Quinn, James Kerwin of Bridge
port Frederick Clark Of Manches-
ter, Edmund Barrett Of South Man.
chester, Arthur Hanley Of Hartford
Patrick Fitzmaurice OF Hartford
and John McTeague
Burial was In new ST. Joseph's
cemetery with committal services by
Father Dial assisted by the visiting
clergymen.
A large delegation was IN attend
ance from the Rosary Confraternity
society OF the Sacred Heart parish
and an honorary delegation from,
the Scapular society included: Mrs
Julia Mcdonald, Mrs. Edward Rob-
inson, Mrs. william Coiina, Mrs
George O'Donnell. Mrs. william Nc
Namara and Mrs. Il. Lamontagne.
The pallbearers were: Kenneth
Smith, Edward Conlan, Michael
Reilly, Fracis Mccormack, Thomas
Nelleny and William Guilfoile.
The funeral OF Mrs. Della Ma
honey was held this morning al
8:l5 o'clock from the home, Il
Paramount street 10 st. Francis
Xavier's church where a solemn
mass OF requiem was celebrated al
8 o'clock by Rev. David O'Keefe, as
sisted by Rev. James M. Broderick
and Rev. John McTeague. A musical
program was rendered by Professor
Robert Brit, organist with William
OBrien as soloist. Burial was IN new
ST. Joseph's cemetery with commit
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-11
OBITUARY

PARIs-Joseph Paris died Friday
at Roosevelt Hospital In New York
City as the result Of a heart attack.
He made his home In drantwood.
N. j. but for about thirty years had
been associated with the Lambs
Club IN New York City.
Mr.. Paris Is survived by his wife;
two sons, and one daughter all Of
New Jersey; two sisters and two
brothers, j. G. Paris Of this city and
Nicholas Paris Of Brooklyn, N. X
The funeral will be held from the
home tomorrow morning and burial
will be In New Jersey.
soMERS-Mrs. Ellen Amelia
somers, widow Of william =. Somers,
died Saturday afternoon at her
home, OF Baldwin avenue.
Mrs. somers was born Nov. II,
1883 In Vienna, N. Y, o daughter
OF Edward and Laura tScovil)
johnson. Her family settled In VOL
colt and later came to this city. She
was O member Of the Second Con-
gregational church.
She Is survived by q son, Freder-
lex w. somers, two grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren, all OF
Waterbury.
Funeral services will be held at
the Anderson funeral home, 10 Gem
trail avenue, tomorrow afternoon at
q O'Clock. Rev. John g. Walker, will
officiate. Burial will be In old Pine
Grove cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral
home this afternoon from $3.50 TO s
o'clock and In the evening between
z and 0 o'clock.
sEAVER-Funeral services for
Leonard Dudley Seaver OF 90 AIDE.
laide avenue were hold this after.
noon at $3.50 o'clock from the Alder
son Funeral Home, 10 Central ave.
nue., Rev. DR.. John J. snayely, pas
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-11
BISHOP CASSIDY
GIVEN HONORS

Fall River, Mass Dec. l1-(UP)-
Most Rev. James r. Cassidy, Cath.
Ollie Bishop Of Fall liver, today was
the first American possessor Of the
Crimson Cross symbolic Of the an
cient Portuguese honor, Order Of
Christ.
The honor was bestowed on
Bishop Cassidy yesterday by DR..
Joao Antonio De Bianchi, Minister
Of Portugualg at Washington. It was
In recognition Of his physical and
spiritual endeavors In behalf Of the
Portuguese population Of the diocese.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-11
BUILDING
PERMITS

The following permits have ben
issued at the office Of Building
Inspector Patrick Carlin:
Arthur Roy, TO alter property at
6S4 Baldwin street, $500.
Philip CerieIlo, TO construct
three car garage at 15S Sylvan
avenue, 500.
Floyd and Wesley Rasmussen,
70 construct a One-family dwell
ling with garage in cellar on Es-
ther avenue, $1,000.
Samuel Mccormack, TO build o
One-family house on Wo0dedge
avenue, $4,000.
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church and OF the Lutheran lodge.
The funeral will take place from
the Anderson funeral home, 10 Cen
trail avenue, Wednesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock. Rev. Martin Lorenz,
pastor Of the First Lutheran church
will officiate and interment will be
In the old Pine Grove cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral
home tonight from to 8 and to-
morrow from 3 to and to o o.
clock.
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Favorable Report on East End Gym to be Given Aldermen

effected through the cellar where
connecting partition was torn.
sergt. John Mates assisted n the
investigation.
Lieut.. McElligott said the burglar
or burglars, though taking ele2, left
a large amount Of money IN the
cash register. Michael Saganario Is
the proprietor Of the restaurant.
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tai services by Father McTeague.
The pallbearers were: Francis Nc
Keown, John and William Phelan,
William and Thomas Kerwin and
Michael Higgiston.
Funeral services for Mrs, Eliza
beth Tepel Potts, were held at the
funeral home of Z. Richie Lent a.
Son, Jersey City, N. j. yesterday at
vicar OF Christ chapel, Waterbury,
officiated. Burial was IN Arlington.
N. J.
Funeral services for ex-Alderman
William p. Loeffler were held this
afternoon at the Anderson funeral
home, 10 Central avenue, at 2
o'clock. Rev. Alan Fairbank, pastor
Of the Bunker Hill Congregational
church officiated. Burial was in
Riverside cemetery.
The funeral OF william Hender-
son was held at the Clark funeral
home, 20 State street, this after
noon at 2 o'clock. Rev. DR.. John
N. Lewis, rector Of ST. Johns Epis-
copal church officiated. Burial was
In old Pine Grove cemetery.
The funeral Of James Tango was
held from the Colasanto Funeral
Home, 934 Bank street, this morn
ing at 8:l5 o'clock to Our Lady OF
Lourdes Church where a solemn
mass OF requiem was celebrated at
0 o'clock by Rev. Joseph Valdam-
brini assisted by Rev. Rocco Nadile
and Rev. Edward Farrell. Burial was
In Calvary cemetery with committal
services by Father Farrell. The pail
bearers were; Paul. Joseph and
James Tango all nephews of the de-
ceased and Joseph Christiani An
thony and William Tango, grand
sons OF the deceased.
The funeral OF Stanley Sleminski,
also known as Stanley Sieman, was
held from the home, u Ward street,
this morning at the 8:l5 o'clock to
st. Stanislaus Kostka church where
o solemn mass OF requiem was cele-
brated at 0 o'clock by Rev. Walter
Sieracki Burial was In Calvary ceme-
terry with committal services by
Father Sieracki. The pallbearers
were Leopold Sw;ech, Michael
Rzadca, Stanislaus Burlinski, Alex
ander Sweierczinski Boleslaus
Fronczak and Boleslaus Klinaczew-
ski.
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mill In the tax rate, bringing 1t to
32.6 mills. But the money may be
transferred from some other appro-
priations or estimated resources In
creased by S16,600, leaving the tax
rate at the 326 figure.
Reductions In several appropria.
tions, notably that Of the city engi.
iieering bureau, will be sought. It Is
claimed that the engineering APP
preparation, Approximately 1000, Is
too great for q city Of Waterbury's
size, and o cut In the payroll item
will be sought.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-11
WOMAN RECEIVES
POSTAL POSITION
Especial 70 The Democratl

Washington, .. O., Dec. 1.-THE
post office department announces
the appointment OF Mrs. Catherine
r. Cogswell as postmaster at Mar
ble1ale, In the town OF Washington.
Shb succeeds her husband, Cor
nelius Cogswell, who has been serv-
Ing aS acting postmaster.
The Marketable post office Is list.
ted In the fourth class. The APP
po.ntment was announced through
w. w. Howes, assistant postmas-
tersgeneral.
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Speaker
Ex-Governor

In
the miedg thu following Ex-Go L.
Of New
HaynAN Of
commit
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BAL u S-Mrs. Lillian l..
(schneider) Balunas. wife Of The
odore Z. Balunas OF 90 Oakville ave-
nue., died yesterday. She was born
Nov. 20, 1907 In Fairfield the
daughter OF Samuel and Bertha
Schneider. She Is survived by her
parents OF Fairfield; her husband;
two daughters, Joan and Joyce, all
OF Waterbury; O brother, Albert,
and three sisters, Mrs. Ann Schmit,
Mrs. Martha Neaga and Mrs. Mary
Itch, all Of Fairfield She was
member OF the First Lutheran
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-11

Boston. Dee. 1f--(UP)-weRth.
eP forecasts
CONNECTICUT--Pa cloudy
and colder tonight. Tuesday fair.
MASSACHUSETTS, and RHoD II
ISLtAND--Partly cloudy and colder
TONIGHT. Tuesday fair.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-11
FETER FlTZHENRY
RALLIES STEADILY

Peter F'itzhenry, former city con-
troller and prominent In Democra.
tic circles, was reported improved"
at his Highland avenue home to-
day. Mr.. Titzhenry had been SER
iously Ill In the past week.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-11
CARD OF THANKS

We T rnnt 70 thank nS so our many rslS.
tally the Cosmetic, Flashllght and
Assembly and Connector Depts. of
seovlll Mfg. Co.. for the beautiful
floral tributes and the sympathy
and kindness shown us during our
recent bereavement, tho death Of
our beloved mother and sister, mrs.
Jennie Leone.
(SIgneO
MRS. MARY CARANGELO.
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CARD OF THANKS

wish 10 thank my many rela-
tiyos, friends ana neighbors, espee-
a LAZY th hs s Msmbsrs p ". 0le
Society for the Kindness and SYM
pathy shown mo during my recent
beren vement, tho death of my be-
loved husband, Stanley.
(Slgned)
Mrs. JENNIE sIEAiAN.
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MASS

LYNCH-A third anniversary mass
OF requiem will be celebrated
Tuesday morning, Mt 7:30 o'clock.
ut IS. Petor and Paul Church, for
the repose OF the soul Of the late
Mrs. Mary Casey Lynch,
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DIED


DALUNAS-1n this city, Dec. 10th,
1889, Mrs. Lillian l.. (SchniederJ
Bnlunas, OF SO oakvllle Ave. Fun
oral Wednesday afternoon, at 900
o'clock, from Anderson Funeral
Home, 20 Central Ave. Burial In
old Pine Grove cemetery.
sEAvER--In this city, Dec. 9th,
1889, Leonard Dudley Seaver, OF
90 Adelaide Ave. Funeral this af-
ternoon, ut $3.50 O'clock, from Al
derson Funeral Home, 10 Central
Ave. Burial In Lakeview ceme-
terry, East Hampton, tomorrow
morning at II o'clock.
sOMERs--In this city, Dec. 9th,
1880, Mrs. Ellen Amelia Somcrs,
OF 07 Baldwin Ave. Funeral to-
morrow afternoon, ut 2 o'clock,
from Anderson Funeral Home, 20
Central Ave. Burial In old Pine
Grove cemetery.
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tor OF the First Methodist church
officiating assisted by Rev. DR.. Johr
N. Lewis, rector OF ST. Johns Epis-
copal church. Commitsal services
will be said tomorrow morning at II
o'clock at Lakeview cemetery, East
Hampton.
Mr.. Scayer, we'll known employe
OF the Scovill Manufacturing Com
pany, died Saturday evening at the
Waterbury Hospital after O weeks
illness OF a blood infection. He was
born In Bethlehem. N. II. on Sep.
TENDER 10, 1904, the son OF Edward
Dudley Seaver and Clara Teaklcs
seayer. Mr.. Seaver received his early
education In local schools and was
graduated from Crosby High School
In the class Of 1923. He was also an
alumnus OF Rollins University, Win
ter Park, Florida where he was q
member OF the class OF 1928.
Since that time Mr.. Seaver has
been affiliated with the Scovill
Manufacturing company and was In
charge of the budget In the office
OF the superintendent. He married
the former Alice Fox and the couple
were widely known among the
younger people OF the city. He was
member Of the First Methodist
Church.
Survivors include: his wife; one
daughter Jean Scaver; his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward D. Seaver: and
three brothers, Frederick OF Pough-
keepsie, N. Y, Donald OF Cheshire
and Robert Seaver OF this city.
BOULANGER - Charles Boulan-
ger 10, died Friday In Trois Pistol
Province OF Quebec, Canada. A for
mer resident OF this city Mr.. Boulan-
ger went TO Canada four years ago
and has since resided there.
He Is survived by four sons, all
OF this city, Elby, Arthur, Hector
and Hilaire.
Mr.. Boulanger was well-known In
this city where he had resided for
nearly 90 years prior To his return
TO Canada where he was born. He
came TO this city when he was
about ~ years old. For more than
30 years he was employed at the
scovill company.
Burial will be In Canada tomor-
row.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-11
MIKE SACINARIO'S
EATERY ENTERED
Burglars Take $l82, But
Miss Plenty More in
Cash Register

A break at the Twentieth Cen
fury Restaurant netted burglars
1882 In cash last night, according
TO Detective Lieut. Edward Nc
Elligott, who investigated today.
The detective said the break was
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tai services by Father McTeague.
The pallbearers were: Francis Nc
Keown, John and William Phelan,
William and Thomas Kerwin and
Michael Higgiston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-03
A New ssNew Deal'

Judging by all the previews of Presi- dent RoOSevelt's message to Congress which we have been reading lately, he is going to be in a stern mood tomorrow when he addresses the 76th Congress. All reports indicate thaS instead of concern ing himself with domestic affairs, he is going to assert in no uncertain terms the United States position on Relationships, totalitarian forms of government, etc. Such a firm stand is naturally bound to promote wide feeling of respect and admiration for the president.
 Other than that ic may have stabil- izing effect on the western hemisphere. Not that we are overly concerned right now with the thoughts of being plunged into war, but you can't ignore the fact that things are jittery and only some such determined stand and announce ment of future plans can quiet jaded nerves. And, too, there may be hope for the new year in any plan that calls for speeded-up program of national defense, involving as it surely must considerable outlays all down the line-army, navy, air, coast, etc.
 Politically, too, such a change of tactics on the part of President Roosevelt is apt to produce good results. It's not positive, but it's fairly certain that well-defined block of congressional members, both Democrats and Republicans, are de- termined that the 76th session won't find complete accord existing between the Capitol and the White House. With a fine show of patriotism putting us definitely on the offensive Congress may find itself forced to play second fiddle to the presidents solo.
 But despite the disturbed international situation and the need of a definite fixed policy towards it, there are domestic problems that can't be overlooked No doubt many of them will come in for at tention during the second message of the president this week when he talks on the budget.