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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11

The New York Herald Tribune makes this argument for toll-roads: "A good argument can be made in favor of charg- ing tolls for the use of pathways. A toll is direct tax on those who use the road, unlike the present gasoline tax, which falls indiscriminately on all automobile owners and users. :" It is, we under stand naturally, subject to abuse and we're afraid that abuse is going to set in just simply because Connecticut wanted to provide an extra fine passageway across it's state - more direct and easier means of getting into New England from New York and reaching Boston more conveniently. Unfortunately the state cannot attempt any such great highway project as this on the basis of it's present annual income from motorists, high as is this revenue today. The toll idea was conceived to speed up construc- ton of the Wilbur L. Cross Parkway and to make available as soon as possible this great diagonal route across the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11
Selected Poem
BONNIE CHRISTINE
(By Louise Lord in the Boston Post)

(By Louise Lord in the Boston Post) From a Wee Little Lassie to a Bonnie Christine, Just one year has changed you 50, From sleeping babe to dimpled do How quickly it seems you do grow The Wee Little Lassie was just Rosebud" Her petals were folded up tight, But today at last birthday has come And the Rosebud" reaches out to the light. Just one petal has slowly unfolded, you see, And this is what it reveals You have cheeks like the roses and laughing eyes There's curl in your soft baby hair, Your little teeth like shining pearls, Has my Bonnie Christine so far Dimpled brown hands reach out to play. Grasp!ng her toys just to throw them away Dear little feet, just learning to walk, Sweet little voice trying to talk. Now you begin another new year. Another sweet petal will loosen, my dear, And with the unfolding may there be seen, A sweeter and lovlier Bonnie Christine.
 May God bless your petals.
 As each one unfolds
 And help you to grow
 To a fair, fragrant rose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11
Current Comment

The present troubles of the
 world are due to the last war. The
 problems following the next war will be much more difficult, and human suffering far worse. u. S. Senator Henrik Shipstead. If we are ever going to walk with Christ, we must learn to walk with all men.
 Rev. Dr. Eugene c. Carder, of
 New York's Riverside Church. Our empire is a great deal more
 than mere matter of raw material to be exploited. It is a union of peoples which we have assembled under our flag and our civilization. General Gamelin, French com- mander-in-chief. The devil himself is former angel.
 District Attorney Carl B. Shell ley. of Harrisburg. Pa, after hearing a character witness for a defendant. The cause of peace would be promoted and advanced # Secretary Perkins would keep her mouth shut. A. r. of L. President William 0raen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11
A Thought for Today
Mobilization-1914 and 1889

The general mobilization that is taking place in Europe today is another evil dence of how the world has changed since 1914. In those primitive days, general mobilization was everywhere considered the next thing to war itself. It was only after the Russians mobilized that war became inevitable. Germany then in- sisted that it must mobilize to protect itself, and the others followed. Every body conceded that once the great arm- ies had actually been set in motion it was too late to avert war.
 Today, or sometime before the end of the month, Europe will have eight million men standing to arms. They call It maneuvers, but it is nothing less than general mobilization. Yet war is by no means certain. It may hoppen, and there are private tips circulating to the effect that the end of August will also see the beginning of the end of civliza- tion, that is, war.
 But it is by no means certain We are in the midst of period of "white war" new technique whereby nations try to wear down the nerves of one another by constant and continuing threat of war. These tactics are especially effective in these days when war, the very day it be- gins, will show it's ugly face at every mans front door Nobody wants war that is, the German people don't want it, the French people don't want it, the British, Polish, Italian and Russian peo- ples don't want it. But the aim of the leaders apparently is to make the threat so ever-present so menacingly close, as to wear down the nerves and endurince of the opposing side so that it will at last yield without fight.
 It worked year ago. Today it is by no means certain. The Poles have shown no sign of nerves as yet. The Allies" are far better prepared than year ago. Their nerves, too, are less shaken. Europe is far less impressed by the mobilizing of 2,5OO,00O Germans today than it was when a thin trickle of troops passed over to occupy the Rhineland few years ago.
 More and more clearly the game is revealed as a naked show of power for the most grossly material ends. Nobody even talks of right and wrong in Europe any more. It is simply, T am strongest! You must yield!" No, am strongest I will not yield an inch!"
 Should all this reckless and child-like playing with fire result in a spreading conflagration this autumn, the United States will have need of every bit of cool ness and sanity 1t can muster It is not too early to begin now to ask. "Must we take hand in game whose rules we did not make, whose cards we did not deal, and in which we cannot possibly Win?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11
A FAIRER TOLL SYSTEM
(Hartford Courant)'

The Budget Committee of the Westchester County Board of Sup- ervisors has approved and the board will probably adopt proposal to establish 8 ten-cent toll on the Hutchinson River Parkway in retali- ation for the toll that Connecticut charges on the Merritt Parkway. Westechester County has every right to erect toll gate and Connecticut is in no position to protest the action. But Connecticut need not be sur- prised if Westchester County follows our example of placing a single toll gate close to the boundary so that the only motorists to be hit will be those going to or from the Nutmeg State.
 The principle of charging tolls to pay for highway construction may be matter for debate. Connecticut adopted the system for purely pragmatic reasons. There were no funds available to pay for the con- struction of the Wilbur Cross High way, which will eventually provide an extension of the Merritt Park way. The only easy way of acquiring those funds was by placing the financial burden on those who bene- fit from the Parkway.
 Unfortunately, however, the burden is now carried by only those users of the Merritt Parkway whose bus mess takes them past the single toll station which is located close to the New York line. One can drive from he eastern end of the Parway to the toll gate without charge, a situa- ton that all too clearly violates the main justification of the toll sys- tenn, namely that those who use the Parkway ought to help pay for it. It probably is not practicable to place toll gates at every entrance to the Merritt Parkway, but at least it ought to be possible to devise sys- tenn that would catch larger mum. Der of users than now pay for the benefit they receive. If tolls are necessary. at least their burden should be shared as equally as pos- sible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11
BURBERRY TIME
(New Haven Journals -Courier)

(New Haven Journal Courier)
 Word comes from the blueberry country up in northern Connecticut in the vicinity of Winsted and Granby that native blueberries will be scarce this year. The heavy frosts earlier in the year and the current dry spell have combined to keep the crop at a minimum. What few blue- berries there are will be pretty well scattered and many a pasture may contain none at all. Pickers will have to ramble all day to get their pails full and even then they may get only enough for few pies-not enough to sort into quart baskets and send to market.
 Blueberries, to the average city dweller, are probably a somewhat in- significant fruit. They are generally small and somewhat blackish look ing. sweaty if they have ridden long, and. perhaps. just Q trifie mushy. But if you slip quart between pie crusts you will find that in spite of their rather decrepit appearance they have retained much of their flavor. If they could reach the mar ket in the same condition as .ley were when pulled from the bushes they would probably sell twice as well. For then they are something to look it. Instead of being biackish they are bright blue. covered with q sine blue coating which gradually
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11

After he left the car, the opera tor told the messenger who Car mody was. His eyes bulging, the messenger exclaimed, "Wowie, if Ida known that Ida dropped right through the floor"
 MAIL BAG
 J. J. J. w., Arlington, Va.--' The quotation, "Silence can be- come of such dimension that it can be measured" was given by the late Justice Cardozo. You are incorrect in thinking that it referred to MT. Hoover's silence regarding the Harding scandals while a member of that Cabinet. H. S., Salt Lake City Archibald MacLeish, new head of the Library of Congress, was giv- en assurances before he accepted the appointment that he could postpone assuming active duty for three months, in order to give him time to complete writing book. WATSON IS WILLIN'
 Ex-Senator Jim Watson of H. diana, one of the most genial and popular men ever to sit in con- gress, was expounding on the ris- ing tide of Republicanism.
 q tell you, boys" he 0rated, "the Grand Old Party can't be, stopped. It's on its triumphant way back to power. Last year it swept the congressional and state elections and next year we will regain the presidency. All we need now is to agree on the leader to carry our stand ard"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11

Two fine new lookout towers will soon grace Connecticut hills. To further fire prevention activities these towers will be built - one in Glastonbury, the other in Meriden. The latter tower will be con- spicuous feature on Meriden Mountain and should give fine command of the terrain for miles in every direction. These towers, as we understand it, are avail able for public inspection. There is particularly fine tower in Mohawk State Forest which commands a view over into New York state on a clear day. It was built by CCC boys and is both pie tureSQue and useful.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11

"Jim," inquired one of the lis- tening friends with a sly grin. you wouldn't be thinking by any chance of James E. Wat son as that leader?"
 "I might be thinking of him." Watson laughed, "but unlike some others I'm not losing any sleep over 1t. You see, I'm like Barkis. I'm willin' but nobody else is." MERRY-GO-ROUND
 Next presidential boom to be uncorked will be for Senator Carl Hatch of New Mexico, co-author of the "purity-in-politics" law passed by the last Congress :. North Dakota's bulky Senator Lynn Frazier whiled away time during the closing days of the re- cent session reading newspaper comics Senator Chan Gurney of South Dakota takes home with him as a proud memento of his first session an autograph book containing the signatures of all his colleagues Two versions: In a pamphlet mailed all over the country boosting his presidential candidacy, Senator Henry Styles Bridges of New Hampshire sum- marked himself as "sincere, thrifty, courageous and progress sive". During the relief bill fight, Senator Norris summarized Bridges --"He is the one member out standing in the Sena:e who does just exactly what the power trust wants done."
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 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11
More Jobs Wanted

Efforts of businessmen and industrial ists of this state to cooperate with state officials, from Governor Raymond E. and women back to work in what we term permanent positions is certainly desirable But in our enthusiasm for this movement here in Connecticut, begun quietly some weeks ago, don't let us over look the facts that this has been the underlying motive of federal, state, and local governments ever since the weight of unemployment became load on the taxpayers.
 No governmental agency primed for relief purposes was ever inteEded for any thing other than temporary service But like the eco many have proved them selves to be something that was long need ed and as consequence should any prob ably will be retained. There even have been efforts made to convince us that the permanency of some agency to as- surne the burden of public construction on national scale is desirable. We haven't all agreed on this.
 The majority of Connecticut citizens, though, do want to see their neighborS gainfully and permanently employed. If government and private enterprise could only blot out the economic factors that prevent such a state of affairs everyone would rejoice. Doubtless by means of study, survey, and application of some sound principles of business economies we can accomplish great deal here in Connecticut.
 There is, consequently, much merit in the ieda of dividing this state into indus frIal neiRhborhoods where the individual problems can be worked out and such remedies applied as are at hand. The sniftest approach to happy solution, of ooI1rse. is along the road which is not marked by tarnouts all ma Sed taxes. r)ger-taxation is millst0ne that few businesses can weather.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11
Views of The Press

they must be extra loyal. It indi. cates, too, that the recipient of the honor is a worthy man, otherwise the honor of being mentioned as presidential timber would be of hu- morous quality.
 Senator Maloney in the main has been a supporter of the president. But that isn't enough. A presiden- tial candidate must have power to swing powerful state-one power- full in the electoral college-to be contender. That is a point lacking in Nutmeg candidates. They live in the wrong state.
 If Senator Maloney's friends had mentioned him for vice president, as Governor Baldwin's friends have done, that would be different. A vice presidential candidate can come from any state-including any small state-and nobody cares, not even the politicians at a national con- vention.
 But MT. Maloney's friends aspire for the best honor in sight. We con- cur.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11

Three of 60 base maps of this state which will be so complete that they'll show the location of every dance-hall and cider-mill along the highways have just been completed by the United States public roads administration in coopera- tion with the State Highway Depart ment. Everything imaginable is includ- ed on these maps, which eventually are going to be available to the public. They are regarded as invaluable for survey purposes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11
What's Your l. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.

1. Which African country was conquered by Italy and added to the Italian Colonial Empire?
 2. What does the college degree LIB. stand for?
 3. Which of the following States has the most lakes; Minnesota, Mi- chigan or Texas?
 {. Name the capital of Chile.
 5. Who won the mems singles tennis championship recently at Wimbledon, Eng?
 6. Between which two cities was the first telegraph message sent?
 2. What is the plural of lens?
 8. Name the State flower of Iowa. 9. Did the U. s. purchase the Virgin Islands from Norway, Swe- den or Denmark?
 10. Was President Roosevelt con- nected with the U. s. Navy during the World War?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 200 a. m. (daylight time).
 Sun rises 556 a. m; sets 7:57 p. m. tday- light timeD
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 High water at Milford Saturday Aug. l2, 9:34: low water. 3:37 daylight timeJ
 In its elevn days to date August has pro- duced as much rain. slight as it may seem, to equal all that actually fell during July and June put together. It's hard to measure rain- fall by months. because they rareI average up Over . period Of year. though. rain- fall doesn't vary much in New England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, Aug. ll.-In addition to playing the German immigrant in the spectacular drama at the Center theater, "The American Way" Fredric March has lately taken on another role-that of gentleman-farmer. It is a toss-up
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11
. HlGHLlGHTS FROM LATEST BOOKS
Time Works for U. s. in Mexico

The Council on Foreign Relations
 each year complies meas
 ured and deliberate summary
 of the foreign relations of the
 U. s. for the year past ("The
 U. s. in World Affairs in
 1938"; Harper: $3). Because
 of this time lag and the ju-
 dicial tone of the summaries,
 this view of the Mexican oil
 controversy is interesting.
 The issues raised had an application far beyond the bor- ders of these two countries. If Mexico could seize valuable prop critics of foreigners with impuni- ty, might not other countries in which hundreds of millions of foreign capital were invested be tempted to follow her example? If Mexico continued to default on her debts, would other debtors be willing to pay when they saw her go scot free? Mexico was not only setting an example; she was active with precept. Her radical spokesmen were touring dozen Latin- American countries in 1888 and preaching the glad tidings of appropriation.
 The Mexican problem-or what to do when the Good Neighbor is bad to you-Was a highly un- pleasant affair for Washington to have to deal with. And various amateur strategists in the United States did their best to make the task as difficult as possible for MT. Hull. If his attitude seemed conciliatory, the "realists" criti- cized him for shirking his whole duty as a he-man; if his attitude was, positive and firm, the ideal ists" rushed to print to save the noble experiment south of the Texas border. Tn the meantime 1t remained the plodding task of the Department of State to obtain just treatment for its nationals, avoiding measures which might lead to civil strife in Mexico, es- strange other Latin-A American countries, and provide micro- phone material for the totalitarian regimes on the other side Of the i Atlantic. The going was slow and the process was dilatory and exasperating, but in all proba- bility, in view of the economic situation of Mexico, the time fac- tor was working to the advantage of the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11
"MALoNEY FOR PRESIDENT
(New Briain Heradl)

If 1t IS an honor to be mentioned as q presidential possibility. then Senator Maloney has the honor. 4 man may have loyal friends. and when they become loyal enough to launch presidential boom for him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11

as to which or the two he en- joys the most. With his wife, Florence Eld- ridge, and their wo children, P e n n y and Tony, M a r c h may be found on week = ends these days tak- ing his ease amidst a setting
 of bucolic splen- dor at his coun- trv home and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11

rubs of as they are picked, basketed and transported long distances to market.
 "Azure dust" Robert Frost has called 1t, but unles you have shared his experience of pulling blueberries from the bush and eating them on the spot that may not sound more than averagely appetizing. The best time to pick and eat blueberries l. early in the morning. Then they are cold, perhaps just q bit dew sprinkled. anad oi course, perfect delectable This year. being scare the few there are should lasts doub delicious.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11

o. Did Sir Isaac Newton discover the existence of gravity?
 A. Although he was the first to clearly and vigorously formulate the law of gravitation, the fact of the action indicated by it was more or less clearly seen by others who had preceded him. Even Ptolemy had
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11
Washington Merry Go-Round
A ssvsA hI
D R E w PEARSON ROBERT s. ALLEN

chatter of Congress the highly significant fact that who did not visit the Whe  Pres nandV ViceP esident
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11

We are all wrong about gold-headed cane being the sine qua nonsense of a diplomat. It's an umbrella.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not call a railroad station" a depot"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11


 o. How many baseballs does each major league club supply for each game?
 A. Four dozen balls are delivered to the umpire by the home club be- fore each game. In addition, both the home team and the visiting team use about two dozen each for pre- game practice.
 c. What does "bluff" mean in Bluff King Hal, . nickname of Henry VIII of England?
 A. Openly frank, uncermonious.
 If you want copy of our book let. "Your Pet Animals, send to The Waterbury Democrats Wash ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11

vague conception of a force, tending toward the center of the earth, which not only kept bodies upon its surface, but in some way upheld the order of the universe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11

e. When was the Pulitzer prize awarded to the author of a biog- raphy of Grover Cleveland?
 A. In 1883 to Allan NevirS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11

e. What does giorno mean?
 A. It is the Italian word for day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11
Questions
 and Answers
sy FREDERICK AL KERRY

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Copyright, 1899, by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-11-23

Miss Ruth Swayze of Yakima /:
,acitinp at the home of her parents
Mrs. A. E. Hinckley is a patient
- the Pasco hospital this week.
loan Carpenter underwent a ton
sillectomy in Yakima Thursday.
Miss Virginia Carpenter was g
sunday visitor in Yakima. 49, NV ,
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Magelsen o.
eeattle are Kennewick visitors this
week. -. ~.
Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Richmond
rare Tacoma visitors over the week
end.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Austin spent
thanksgiving day visiting at Pen.
dleton. sl-
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. P. Hansen anc
family of Prosser spent Thanksgiv-
ing day at the home of his sister
Mrs. A. T. Belair. =
The Fourth Friday club will meet
wednesday, November % at the
home of Mrs. ]. S. Kennett.
Alta Aylward of Seattle is visit
ing this week at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. John Dickinson.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Blackman and
son Junior spent Thanksgiving Wis
ting relatives in Walla Walla.
Alma Circle will meet at the
home of Mrs. E. S. Mcdonald Mon
day afternoon with Mrs. Roy SAT-
ford as the assisting hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Allard, mayor
Of Vernita, were in Kennewick Mon
day to attend the luncheon honoring
Sam Laird, national organizer. =
Mrs. H. L. Caldwell of Ellens-
burg is spending the Thanksgiving
weekend visiting at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. G. F. Yedica.