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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
TOO MUCH OF A JOB (Hartford TimeS)

It is conceded, apparently, that there is validity in the criticisms made last week by Representative Supina of Ashford of the repeated absence from the legislative sessions of Representative Alcorn, majority leader of the house.
 It is to be doubted, however. if the announced remedial plan of having either Representative Alcorn or Represer tative Harold E. Mitchell, likewise an Assistant States Attor- ney. present each day will prove a satisfactory solution, either for the Legislature or in conduct of the trial in Waterbury. If they are to alter nate they can hardly be as helpful in either place as they need to be. If one is to sit in the Legislature most of the time, with occasional at tendance at Waterbury that one can help the trial very little. And his substitute, seldom attending legis- lative sessions, would be able to help the House very little. MT. Alcorn and MT. Mitchell are both able men, but it is difficult to conceive that as good work can be done in the Legislature when there is alternating leadership as when the leader is continuously present. If both are needed at Wa terbury the trial can hardly go as well if both are frequently absent.
 Merely as practical matter, without criticism of anyone. most citizens probably deem it a mistake
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
A Statesman's Ancestors

The limit of absurdity in racial dis elimination seems to have been reached in the tragic experience of Premier Bella Imredy of Hungary. This able statesman, yielding to the anti-Semitism spread through Central Europe, started prose cutting Jews in orthodox Nazi style. Then suddenly the prime minister discovered that he himself had Semitic blood. It was very much diluted, to be sure. One of his grandfathers or great-grandfathers had been born a Jew. He had not known it, and apparently nobody had until some Nazi ferret dragged it to the light.
 To all appearances, Imredy was a member of the Magyar race. He looked like a Hungarian, spoke like Hungarian, thought like Hungarian, acted like a Hungarian. A blood test would have shown his blood as the same as that of other Hungarians. But there was the record, and he resigned his office. So the poison poured by Hitler continues spreading and corrcding the public and private life of Central Europe, and spreads beyond those borders Where will it end?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

Come wind or rain or even snow and sleet the boys in Congress won't mind if it beats down on their heads as they argue the fate of the nation. With a fine chance of getting safe roof put over their heads the House Appropriation Committee recently voted down bill that set up an item of $585,000 for re- pairing the Capitol roof. Government and civilian engineers for years have been warning Congress that the roof needs fixing. Very badly, needed fixing. One engineer said that if such snowstorm, as visited Washington back in 1922, causing a theater roof to collapse, ever struck the Capitol the roof would cave in. But even this didn't deter the con- gressmen. They still don't think there is anything to be afraid of - at least they don't when the cost of remedy is half million dollars
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

Socialists down in Bridgeport are evi- dently not of one mind. Recently the party declared that there was too much secrecy about the bills that the city had introduced in the General Assembly this year. Former State Senator Albert E.. Eccles was one complainant. They want the city fathers to keep the folks back home informed on what they are plan ming to do with legislative aid. So say we all after we have read what many a legislator or some other person plans to do without getting any approval back home for his plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

New York State has long been leader in the crusade against outdoor advertis- ing. Its laws on billboards are pretty strict, but not strict enough, for new law is facing legislative action right now. The present measure has combined the best features of total of three that were introduced this year. A 5-man commis- sion would regulate all outdoor advertis- ing. There would be many sections, par ticularly along parkways, where bill- boards would be completely outlawed. The size of signs, too, would be curbed. Roadside stands would also be obliged to conform to certain standards. Connec- ticut should keep in step in such legisla- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

power current through the rails and a circuit through the whistle on the train, being tuned to the buzzer frequency. would then re- spond.
 O. Do Chinese ideographs have any relation to the Egyptian hlero- glyphs?
 A. No The ideographs were de- rived from naturalized and artif1c- ial objects and at first were few in number. Presently they became so stereotyped as to lose all resemb- lance to the original.
 o. Are there any towns in the United States whose names begin with "X?"
 A. Among them are xena, Ky; Xenia, Illinois; xenia, Ohio; Rex xeS, Ky.
 @. Which federal government agency operates the U. s. film service?
 A. The National emergency coun- cil.
 If you want . copy of our book let FISH AND SEAFOOD COOK FRY FOR LENT" send to the Waterbury Democrats Washing ton Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St. Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

paid to the Secretary of the Democratic National Committee.
 So Ickes was about to ban the Robert firm from getting any more contracts involving PWA funds in Georgia.
 However, none other than the the President himself put in his oar. He said that Roberts firm was getting no more than 6 per cent commission, the same amount other engineering firms were receiving. Also he said it was unfair to penalize Chip merely because he was sec- retary of the Democratic Ma tional Committee.
 So the Robert firm has con- tinued to do business with PWA for Georgia projects.
 MAIL BAG >
 c. B., Binghamton, N. Y.- It is highly improbable that Miss Perkins will be impeached as sec- retary of labor, partly because of the unpopularity of Rep. Thomas who brought charges against her, partly because 1t would be dif- ficult to prove that she has vio- lated the law. Miss Perkins made a good impression in her recent appearance before a congress sional committee D. K., Akron, O.-The house Jimmy Roosevelt rents in Hollywood has a steam-heated swimming pool, like practically all Hollywood houses. Hollywood landlords have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
Current Comment

Just wanted to see if all the rivets were still tight-James Sul- livan. who worked on the building of Boston garden, after putting 6000 wrestling fans in a dither by walking steam pipe 90 feet above the floor of the sports arena.
 
 They sit around and gab about who kissed who and whatever be- came of Sadie.-Observation on American co-eds by Helga Bourse German Student at Muskinbum college. New Concord. O.
 
 What we need. is more citizens and more visitors.--Mayor Watt Gragg of Watauga. N. C.. offering a $5000 prize to the first couple in town to have Quintuplets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS
 (Boston PoSt)

To literature the death of the great Irish poet, William Butler Yeats, in his 74th year, is univer- sal loss. Critics of consequence have often, bulwarked by the best evil dence, singled him out as first among the poets of our time. There are those who insist he was the greatest of all figures in Anglo Irish literature.
 Yeats winning of the Nobel Prize in 1923 seems to confirm the esteem in which he was held by the worlds most discriminating judges. As . playwright and as an organizer and founder of the Abbey Theater in Dublin he gave scope and beauty to a vigorous Irish nationalist move ment in literature and helped url- lock to the world the vast treasures of the Irish mind.
 Yeats now belongs to that rarest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

developed a neat scheme of bor- rowing money from Federal Hous- ing for the construction of swim ming pools, so most are financed with federal funds B. L., Palo Alto, Cal.-Reports are that Erwin Weisgerber, Nazi agent, has secured a rubber plantation concession on Samana Bay, Dom- incan Republic. This is the bay which the U. s. navy covets as a possible naval base. Dictator Trujillo of the Dominican Republic has been very friendly to the United States, however, recently invited the Navy to use the bay during Naval maneuvers J. J. w., Cherrydale, Va.-The portion of Miss Dorothy Thomp- sons broadcast which General Electric censored, read as follows: "The current number of Common veal, an American Catholic weekly, carries an interview with Jacques Maritain, who says that in Nationalist Spain there Is being manufactured a political and war like Catholicism against the spirit of the gospels, and that the Patriarch of Lisbon has seen fit to warn Portuguese Catholics" ," Catholic groups had threatened General Electric with a boycott of its products because of prev1- ous speech by Miss Thompson on Fascist Spain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
Book Day
Story of Destiny And Dr. Dafoe

Until destiny knocked on his door on a frosty morning in May, 1884, the world had never heard of Dr. Allan Roy Dafoe. For that matter, the shy little doctor of Callander didn't care whether the world heard or not. His business was saving lives and he supposed there was another one when wide-eyed Oliva Dionne routed him from his warm bed.
 But it wasn't just another life 1t was five this time! To an obscure country doctor fell a case that hap pens just once in 57,000,000 times, quintuplets. Of course, the doctor saved them ali and today he's very likely the best known doctor in the world.
 But you might know him better. The Callander physician emerges as truly remarkable character in a book which traces not only his unselfish career but the dramatic story of the Dionne quintuplets themselves, Little Doc" by Frazier Hunt (Simoi & Schuster: $2).
 Dafoe's father was a doctor be- fore him so the quiet country phy- sician seems to have inherited a de- votion to the plain French people of his community. Pay seems never to have worried him. He worked most of the time for nothing. bat tling blizzards and epidemics and intense hardship. At 51 he found himself prematurely old, poor, but universally beloved.
 Then came the quintuplets. The longest any set of five babies had lived before was 50 minutes. Dafoe, without adequate equipment, isolated from scientific assistance. pulled the sisters through miraculously. But today the idol of the world, "The Little Doc" is still the shy. modest fellow who answered Oliva Dionne's knock that morning nealy five years ago.
 MT. Hunts biography shows you exactly why.-P c. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

1. Is Indianapolis, Ind. on a na- vigable river?
 3. Who wrote "The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table?"
 3. How many cubic inches are in one gallon?
 1. What is the value of merchan- disc that an American traveller may bring in from abroad without pay ment of duty?
 5. Name the captain of the tank CT "Esso Baytown," that picked up the survivors of the flying boat Ca valier." 6. Tn which State is the Raritan River? '. What is the interest on $1,000 for one year at 6 per cent? 8. Name the tallest office build- ing in the U. S. @. What Is communication 10. Tn which State are the Cat skill Mountains?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
Questions and Answers
Rv FREpRRICK M. kERBY

Enclose a three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- tion of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be un- dertaken. Be sure all mail is d. dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU. REAU. 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c.
 @. When is Shove Tuesday, Is it legal holiday in any of the states9
 A. It is the Tuesday immediately preceding the beginning of Lent. and falls on February 2l of tnis year. It is a legal holiday In Ala bama. Florida and Louisiana.
 o. How many persons 65 years of age and older are earning theF living in the United States?
 A. About 100000 are selfdepen- dent by reason of current earnings
 o. How is a whistle on toy electric train operated from Q push button on the transformer?
 A. Presumably high-pitched- buzzar in the transformer is con- nected when the button is pushed. The higher frequency thus pro- duced might be superposed on the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 8:04 p. m
 Sun rises GAO a. m.: sets 5:33 D. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 This February thaw we have been exper- fencing is premature. It's going to have softening effect on us when Februarys clos ing days tighten another yoke of ice around our necks. February will close cold: all the signs and predictions point to it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

looking than it was when the el spread its noisy canopy over 1t that the old residents are ginning to envision an im- portant re tail street here.
 Broadway has gone Coney Is- land, with peep shows, blatant signs. auctions, and all manner nf fav,flrx, 110N-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
Selected Poem
WEATHERVANE
CBy Louise Darcey in the Boston Poso

By Louise Darcey In the Boston foSJ This splendid horse of bronze Is racing toward the north; His shining head held high He gallops from the south. He snuffs the lowering east For scent of unshed rain, Then wheels with flowing tail To point the north again.
 With gaily prancing hooves Above the gray old barn He paws an airy earth, A stretch of azure lawn. Pegasus bathed in gold Cleans in the dying light That flames, then fades away, Leaving the frost-clear night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
New York Day by Day
BY CHARLES D. DRISCOLL

New orl, Feb. 2l-New Workers are getting a thrill out of their new sixth avenue every day, as the elevated structure comes down. block by block. It's not a beauti- full street, but it's so much better
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, q side with the
 Democrats on states rights;
 say, "agree with the Demo crats."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
Views of The Press

for both Assistant States Attorneys to attempt to serve Tn the Legisla- ture and participate in the Water bury trial at the same time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
Washington Merry-Go-Round
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D R E W PEARSON ROBERT s. ALLEN

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
A Thought for Today

He ansyereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do hke- wisc.-Luke 3:11.
 First daughter to the love of God, is charity to man.-Drennan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
Whats Your l. O?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

company, the galaxy of immortals. whose influence outlasts the cen- turies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

Copyright. 1889, by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Nome nugget., 1939-10-23
MIROW ACTIVITIES

The flight to Seattle has been cancelled out due to uncertain weather conditions in Canada The trip will be made as far as White Hourse this time.
 Pilot Martin left for Council Sunday but was forced to re- turn on account of severe wind conditions.
 Saturday Pilot Martin return ed from Solomon with six pas sengers and baggage making two trips to get all the passeners there and the balance of the bag gage was picked up by Pilot Chambers in the evening.
 Pilot Chambers returned from Council with two passengers and baggage Saturday evening.
 A trip is scheduled for Anchor ae Thursday to connect with the train for Seward.
The Nome nugget., 1939-10-23

Mining operators from all over Seward Peninsula have been fly ing into Nome during the past week and include the following:
 Harry Forsgren from Deering who reports a very successful dredging season in that locality and who is enroute to the States aboard the Mckinley.
 MT and Mrs Tom Shaw from Council and who report their pro duction pleasing. Tom suffered a broken leg this spring when he arrived from the States, but is able to get about in good shape now.
 Jerry Sullivan from the Kou- garok.
 "Cayuse Bill' Schroeder, Mark Cradick Roy BaSsett and others of the J J Keenan operations at Taylor Creek in the Kougarok.
 Mrs Fred Jones and Al Bast and others from the Ungalik Riv- CT section.
 Joe BeI!eview who has been busy constructing new dredge on the Inmachuk River near Deering.
 Others arriving from the Kou- garok section include:
 MT and Mrs Ed Hoven; MT and Mrs Al Carey, Geo. Bodis, liar vey Grant, E K Johansen and many others from the Dahl Cof- fee Creek and upper Kougarok.
The Nome nugget., 1939-10-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that Mary Maynard, has been appoint ed by the Probate Court for the Cape Nome Precinct Territory of Alaska, Administratrix of the estate of George S. Maynard, de ceased and all persons having claims against the said estate are required to present the same with proper vouchers, within six months from the date of this mo- tice, to the undersigned admin itratrix in the city of Nome Territory of Alaska.
 Dated this 23rd day of Oct ober, 1889.
 Mary Maynard
 Administratrix of the Estate of George s. Maynard, Deceased
 Publish Got, 23 30 Nov 6 l3
The Nome nugget., 1939-10-23
Archie Ferguson Breaks Thru Ice And Drowns

A J Tourtellot Cleary Creek miner on the Kobuk River re- ceived telegram late Friday from Archie Ferguson, contain ing the information that Warren Ferguson was drowned at Kotze bue sometime Friday and request ing that he come to Kotzebue to assist in taking care of the af- fairs.
 No further information or de tails as to what happened, were received directly from Kotzebue.
 The story heard over short wave radio from an amateur sta tion at Candle was to this effect:
 That Warren Ferguson was driving a truck on the ice of Rot zebue Sound. That there were two Eskimos with him., That the truck broke through the ice. That one of the Eskimos es- capped quickly from the truck and assisted in getting the other Eskimo out of the freezing water onto the ice, That the truck set tied in about Is feet of water and is still visible and that the body of Warren Ferguson did not come to the surface indicating possibly that he is still imprison ed in the truck.
 It is expected that when the weather clears and planes take to the air again, full details will be received. It was not heard if efforts were being made to raise the truck to the surface.
The Nome nugget., 1939-10-23
NEWS ITEMS

The s s Mt. Mckinley, after battling storms across Boring Sea arrived at Nome early Sat urday morning and commenced discharging cargo. By midnight Saturday a strong southeast wind had come up and discharing of freight ceased the vessel pulling out to sea while the storm ragged on the beach all day Sunday. The Mckinley returned to her anchorage Monday mirning and is now awaiting for the weather to moderate to commence unload ing again.
 Mrs Ross Kinney
 MT and Mrs c E Harney Sharon Harney
 Mir and Mrs N Strand
 Betty Strand
 Robert Strand
 Helen Escholt
 Mrs A Polet
 Mrs w A Glavinovich and infant
 John A Bell and wife
 Allen & Mrs Glen B Smith Mrs M Kapelowitz
 Robert Kapelowitz
 N w Lewis
 Lois N Ditty
 MT and Mrs A E Mckenzie Gloria Ann Mckenzie
 James Linton
 Mary Jane Jefford
 Thelma England
 Constance Mazen
 W J Murray
 Harry, Egbert
 Roderick Wagner
 Chris Johnson
 Einar Johnson
 H Pohl
The Nome nugget., 1939-10-23

A baby boy was born Thurs day night to MT and Mrs Bjarne Olsen at the Maynard Columbus Hospital. The new arrival weigh ed 9 pounds 3 ounces and both he and his mother are reported to be doing nicely.
The Nome nugget., 1939-10-23
N or ICE

Anp0ne having bills or ..ac- counts against the N W Alaska Fair Association, please present them immediately to Dave Gray Manager.
The Nome nugget., 1939-10-23
NOTICE

That unique and humorouA and typical Alaskan stationery "Sourdough Roadhouse Letter. heads and Envelopes, have beer brought strictly uptodate, and are now available at the Nugget off ce.
The Nome nugget., 1939-10-23

(Note All saings subject to change without notice)
 JOE HARNISH Agent
The Washington times., 1939-01-31
FUGITIVE
Mother Who Ran AtUay
With Infant Is Ill

Although her whereabouts re-
main unknown, Mrs. Harry Scott
Newman, who disappeared from
the District with her l9-month-old
baby, Joan Carol, January 19, to-
day was reported to be i'll.
The report came from Mrs. New.
mans sisters, who work here.
They said the child was we'll and
that they did not believe Mrs. New
man would return to Washington
until she was sure she would be
permitted to keep her child.
Mrs. Newman is being sought by
United States marshals, who have
warrant for her arrest for failure
to comply with a court order to
surrender the baby to the father.
The sisters said Mrs. Newman
had been in touch with them, but
that they had no idea where she
was staying.
The Washington times., 1939-01-31
Profits From Start

Puerto Rico decided to do
something about it.
Only an act by the legisla-
ture was needed-lotteries not
being against Federal law. So
in 1884, with the White House
appointed governor general CIV
ing his blessing, the act was
passed and the first drawing
held December % of the same
year. Those first lotteries, in
'34-'35, netted $251,528 for the
tuberculosis and general health
funds of the island.
But that was a mere drop in
the bucket. With the new year
only dawning, the 1899 lot
terieS already have netted
$531, ,005.25.
The Puerto Ricans have some
thing and they know it-and
are they proud! They just
can't seem to understand why
we Americans-they always
think straight north to the
The Washington times., 1939-01-31

and will carry his fight for a
legalized lottery to Albany. He
has sound theories on how a lot
terry could and should be oper.
ated.
One fact which he points out
drives home the lottery's effect
iVeneSS in the interests of health.
After appealing to a cross-sec-
ton population of 100000, the
Greater New York Fund sent its
largest share to hospitals and
convalescent homes-Some $685.
059. But little Puerto Rico, with
population of approximately
100000, realized $53l ,0O5 from
its lottery.
The Senator made a series Of
trips throughout the island,
viewing new hospitals, tubercu-
lar camps, clinics and the two
large sanitariumS, at Ponce and
San Juan. 1T would be pleas
ant to be confined to any one
of those four new insular hos
pltalS, Why I became i'll just
thinking OF some of our out
moded institutions here in the
States"
The Washington times., 1939-01-31

DROBABLY even the more
L shrewd-sighted isl anders
failed to foresee the far-reaching
influences for good which have
come from the lotteries.
The Lottery Act was aimed at
the tuberculosis raging in the
equator of the most densly pop
ulated agriculture area under
the Stars and Stripes-525 to
the square mile-but it has
scored a good broadside on the
unemployment problem.
Prohibited the use Of the
United States mail for lottery
purposes, an agent does the
work instead-thereby lifting
him from the ranks of the idle.
These agents are appointed by
the administrator of the lottery
with the approval of the execu-
tive council.
The agent signs a contract