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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
Urges ( Commissioner
 Of Transportation
Sears, ROebuck Co.,, Executive Emphasizes the Need
 at Western Traffic Conference

the creation of Commissioner of transportation" by the industry to avoid government ownership, w. J. Williamson, general traffic manager of Sears, Roebuck & Company and a director of the Transportation As sociation of America, declared be- fore the Western Traffic association last week that 'the great need in the transportation industry is a real expression of individual initiative to accomplish those things which cannot be governed by law, and VOL untary cooperation by all agencies to adjust the conflicting relation ships between the several forms of transportation and between shippers and carriers"
 "The problem is largely econom- ic," said MT. Williamson. Tt cannot justly be said that the present plight of transportation was caused entirely by laws and regulation; nor can it be cured merely by changes in such laws"
 During the past ten years, there has been tidal wave of material, printed and spoken on the subject of transportation. Over one-third of the railroad mileage of the coun- try aggregating 77,560 miles of main line is in trusteeship- operated un- der the direction of the courts; about three billion dollars par value of securities of these properties are in default of payment of principle of interest or both. Much of the same situation applies to water lines, to the trucking industry and to the air lines. Over 18,00O truck lines, last year showed that during the first nine minths their operat- ing ratio was 99 per cent.
 we are faced, not with a railroad problem" said MT. Williamson, "but with a transportation problem; in fact, with the largest economic is- sues which ever confronted this country. The implications of the financial consequences are far reach ing. In the sum total of all those effected, over 7,500,000 men, women and children, have been suffering untold losses because of the finan- cial conditions of this industry.
 T am firmly convinced that the transition through which the indus try is passing and the effect of pres ent disastrous competition upon ali elements of our economy requires new and enlightening treatment on the part of our business leadership if we are to keep transportation in private ownership and avoid the catastrophe of government owner ship. Irrespective of needed revisions in national law, which are necessary and should be made at this session of congress, it is just as important that the industry develop an intel ligent leadership within each form of transport, and among them all, which will take such steps as are necessary to readjust the present relationships which are leading to absolute chaos.
 "A commissioner of transporta- tion' established voluntarily by these agencies with plenary powers to af- feet the readjustments necessary represents an initial step which should be taken at once. As a neces- sary corollary, regulation, federal and state, should be applied to each form of transport in equal measure" :"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

MAINTAINING HEALTH and ENERGY The Human Machine and How it Works Avoid Unusual Theories of Diet-Water is Essential-Apply Common Sense to Eating The Place of Exercise in Reducing The l Truth About Reducing Drugs-Foods to be Avoided by People with Gas-How to Deal with Constipation = Common Sense About Drinking and Smoking-When Exercise is Harmful
 z-DEvELoPING MENTAL HEALTH
 How Mental Efficiency is Acquired-Plan- ming Your Time-Practical Thought Control Overcoming Resistance-How to Train Your Mind to Finish One Thing Before Beginning Another-How to Keep Your Mind Free of Unsolved Problems-How to Read More Ef- fectively-'The Value of Books and Newspa- pers-How to Remember What You Read and Hear
 3-BUILDINC AN EXECUTIVE
 PERSONALITY
 Courage-How Courage Builds Personality and Character-Wil Power-How the Will Can be Trained-Exercise of the Will-Put- ting the Will to Work-Industry, Skill, Vii sion-Personal Charm and Magnetism-How to Develop and Express Personal Charm Manner and Your Manners
 TRANSFERRING A JOB
 The Job: What It is and How to Get It. Discouragement-You Worst Enemy-Your New Job-the First Step-The Boss Talks How to Save Time-How to Increase Your Eficiency-How to Test Your Fitness for Your Job-Tests to Apply to Your Job-Your Opportunities for Advancement-An Educa- ton on the Job-Exceeding Your Quota of Work-Investing in Youreslf - Getting the Most Out of Your "A Hours-More Pay.
 s-LEARNINC A BUSINESS
 Appearance and Manner-How to Improve h. ness Letters-How to Test Letter-Where and How to Get Your Information-How to Reduce Misunderstanding to Arrive at Accurate Decisions-Ideas-How to Get Them -The Power of Leadership
 6-APPLYINC SALESMANSHIP
 Everyone Needs Selling Ablity-What is This Thing Called Salesmanship- to Sell Yourself-Say Goodbye to That In- fcriority ComplexASelling as Career-The Financial Rewards of Selling are Big-The Successful Selling Personality-Basie Prin-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

The campaign to purify Kansas City,S nocturnal activities has closed the honky-tonks, dime-a- dance palaces, burlesque theaters and gambling parlors.
 Gone are the carefree Neoro en- tertainers in the stuffy little low- ceiling night clubs. The upss3 IS taxi-dance that used to advertise -75 beautiful girls 75-has been torn down for a parking lot and taxi-stand. The girl dancers in the floor shows often wear more clothes than some of the members of the audience and there isn't 8 bur- lesque show left.
 The noisiest thing left is shoot ing gallery and the proprietor there complains that even the rifles can't make very much racket If there ain't anyone around to fire 'em."
 There is a paddock on the door of the Reno club where Count Basic and his Barons of Rhythm did "hot licks" for years before they went east. The proprietor extended" the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

closing law once too often and state enforcing agencies ordered the place closed. At least two dozen hostesses who entertained men customers by drinking "short beers" and non-al- cohonc highballs while the men tossed straight whiskies or "quick cold ones," lost their jobs and the once boisterous corner at 18th and Cherry became quiet and dark.
 Two burlesque theaters used to attract large following. Now both are gone and the only strip-tease attraction remaining is the old Gillis, down in the market district. The Gayety theater, once the pride of the West 18th street hotel sec- tor, now is a chromium plated night club, catering to high class trade. The old 18th street theater, which drew some of the better known hooters along with the tank town troupers, has been converted into a modernistic family show with first
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
VILLANOVA ALUMNI ELECTS OFFICERS

Dr. Vincent T. Shea was elected president of the Waterbury chapter, Villanova College Alumni, last night at an organization meeting in The Elton. William Tracy was elected vice.president; and J. Benedict Maloney, secretary treasurer.
 Activities at the college and in alumni circles were discussed by Very Rev. Edward V. Stanford, O. s. A., president or the college. Dr. Thomas J. Condon, superintendent of schools and Col. William J. Shanahan also spoke.
 The program was held in connec- ton with the program of reorgani- zation alumni groups in preparation for the celebration of the colleges centenary in 1922.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
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run double features.
 The few remaining night clubs. for the most part. are orderly drinking places where customers re- lax in deep-cushi0ned chairs and philosophize in low tones. A few still maintain floor shows, but none have the casinos and gaming rooms which used to be the chief source of income for the operators.
 The old-timers wink at the re- spectability and hint that the con- parative quiet is just a front" to fool those who would stop their fun. They will tell you that a "cer- tain taxi-driver knows where things are wide open." but emphasize that it has gone back to the point where you'll have to tell the man at the door that "Joe sent me-"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

The annual service for acoIytes will be held Thursday evening, the octave day of the Ascension, at Trinity church at 8 o'clock.
 The preacher will be Rev. Mark Carpenter, rector of St. James church in Derby. Supper will be served to the choir, visiting clergy men and acolytes by the Trinity Servers Guild before the service.
 The committee in charge con- sists of Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson, rector of Trinity church who will offlciate at the service, President Arthur Richmond, who is chair man ex-officio, Raymond Shove, Jr., active chairman, and Francis Albert and Donald Saginario.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

cipies of Salesmanship-Satisfac- ton that Leads to Future Orders - Anticipating and Foreslalling Objections - Retail Selling - Selling to the Trade - Speciality Selling-What the Speciality Saesman Needs to Prepare Him self Getting i'll to the Prospect - Getting a Good Selling Job.
 7-GAININC FINANCIAL
 SECURITY
 How Financial Security Can be Ohiained-Saveing Must be Sys- tematic - Setting Unpaid Bills
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
STUDY COURSE
 SET-UP CLAIMED
ThOmastOn School Board Member Refutes Mandel
 Greens Assertion
Special to The Democrat

Thomaston, May 3 - Contradict ing an alleged statement by Mandel M. Green, who recently resigned from the high school faculty, that no plans had been made for the establishment of the high school curriculum, the board of education through one of its members told The Democrat this morning that a program of study, prepared by MT. Green and Superintendent Elmer Davenport, was approved by the board at its meeting in February.
 The Board Member Stated
 ''The Board of Education was very much surprised to see in the statement of Principal Green that no plans had been made for the es- tablishment of the high school cur riculum in the new high school in September A program of study re- pared by him and the superintend- ent was approved by the board at their meeting on February G. 400 copies were made and each high school pupil was given copy by MT. Green to take home and use in the selection of subjects.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
sERENADE BY TELEPHoNE

Cleveland, O. = (U.P.) Patrons of a gypsy cafe here were startled when the whole orchestra crowded into and around a telephone booth and played into the moathpiece Reason: A gypsy orchestra leader in Akron, 35 miles away, was doing some courting and felt the need of genuine gypsy strains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
CASE CONTINUED

The case of Henry Dean, Jr., 28, of 110. Cherry street. arrested May g on warrant charging non-support, was continued till June 20 when called before Judge Theobald E. Conway in city court today.
 John Sullivan, 39, of g Luke street, arrested last night on a charge of breach of the peace was given suspended sentence of 30 days in jail when arraigned in court today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
CAN'T BLOCK THAT KICK

East Lansing, Mich. = Johnny Pringle, who will play in the Detroit Lion backfield next fall, did not have punt blocked on him in three years of play at Michigan State Col lege,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

have been completed by a com- mittee including Attorney Fran cis Butler, Dr. E. s. Lewicki, At torney Stephen Homick, Harry Gregory, John J. Horan, Ralph Bloodgood, Attorney Andrew J. Kata, Deputy Sheriff Albert Fran cis, John Kopchuk, Earl Colson, Joseph Hosey, John P. Shea.
 Also, George Horan, Thomas Walsh, Frank Hogan, Frank Keefe, Jeremiah Sullivan, John Duer and Howard Thibodeau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

Chicago, May 25 - Emphasizing that the solution of the transporta- tion problem requires "a maximum of self-help a minimum of govern ment regulation" and advocating
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

George w. Cassidy, local realtor, will be honored tonight at bach elor dinner in McGrath's restau- rant, 866 Baldwin street. His mar riage to Miss Elizabeth Shea will be an occasion of early June.
 Senator Edward P. Egan will be toastmaster. A large number of friends, relatives and associates have made arrangements to att tend the dinner, which will be served at 8:30 o'clock.
 Arrangements for the dinner
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

St. Joachmisthal, in Sudetenland has deposits containing 300 grams of radium, according to estimates of experts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
Kansas City's Cleanup Dilns Gay White Way

Kansas City, Mo-, May 23-(UP)-Gay reckless 18th Street. long famous for it's night life sbdued now It as respectable by night the Petcoat Lane shoppers nrnnnnnadn hu
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

the Waterville members of Troop 5, of the First Baptist church. Water bury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

Members of the committe in charge of the recent banquet Of Everyman's Bible class will meet to- night at o'clock in Grace Metho- dist church.
 Anthony DiBlasi of Cooke street is confined at his home, because of sickness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

Rev. Alison J. Smith and IS. Smith were eendered farewell supper last night, at Grace ethodist church by Goodwill lodge K. of F., of which MT. Smith is chancellor commander
 MT. Smith will leave next week for New York on years leave of absence, where he will be connected with the American League for Peace and Democracy, acting as ex- ecutive secretary of the newly ere ated religious committee of the league.
 MT. Smith was presented with a platinum lodge membership pin last evening. Edmudn Wilke was toastmaster, and speakers included Andrew Warren, Newell Porch, How ard Grilley, Charles Draper, Frank Wilson, Joseph Caron and Arthur Twelves. The Ladies' Aid society ot the church served the supper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

Girl Scout Troop 16 will meet this evening at the home of their leader, Mrs. Everett Cook on Stafford street.
Evening star., 1939-05-12

takes a nap or has a day dream, it
usually is in the dear Old Briar
Patch, where no harm can come to
him.
Peter was nervous. LonglegS
wasn't. Peter was afraid that Red
tail the Hawk or Reddy Fox or Old
Man Coyote would happen along.
Longlegs didn't care who happened
along. You see, Longlegs was quite
at home, while Peter wasn't at all.
Nevertheless, Peter sat there and
bravely hoped that Longlegs would
soon get tired. The thought Of poor
little Piper depending upon him for
Evening star., 1939-05-12

He seized the girl and, without missing stride,
swung her to a shoulder. But now the yellow
giants startled by the cry of their comrade sprang
to their feet. For instant they started in
silent surprise at the fleeing whites Then they
leaped into action.
Evening star., 1939-05-12
BY Edgar Rice Burroughs

the sharp eyes which seemed to bore
right into Peter.
1T was my own tail was speak
ing Of" replied Peter hastily. "You
know, I get to thinking Of my tail
every once in q while, and what a
funny, foolish little tail 1t is. I was
thinking about it just now and
guess I must have spoken right out
loud"
"You certainly did," replied Long
legs, and once more became silent
And there Longlegs stood and stood
and stood and stood. And there
Peter Rabbit at and at and sat
Evening star., 1939-05-12

his life helped Peter to be patient.
Now, when Peter sits still for long,
long time he sometimes gets to
thinking out loud.
This certainly Is . funny use for
my TAIL" said Peter.
whats that?" asked Longlegs.
Nothing, just nothing at all. I
was talking to myself" replied Peter
hurriedly.
Il understand you to say some
thing about . TAIL" said Longlegs
Were you speaking Of your tail OF
my tailf"
There ;was . conspicuous look IA
Evening star., 1939-05-12

stand still, and it was all for the
sake Of a little bit of memlkr of
the Frog family, Piper the Hyla.
Where was Piper? That is what
Longlegs wanted to know. That Is
what Longlegs meant to find out.
He meant to stand perfectly still
right where he was, with his head
drawn down between his shoulders,
until Piper should begin to sing
again or show himself. And all the
time Piper was almost within reach,
hiding under Peter Rabbits fuzzy
tail. OF course Peter knew he was
there. In fact, Peter had at down
Evening star., 1939-05-12
Trademark . Dpifed
For q S. Patent Once
BY Bud Fisher

and sat. 1t was patience against
patience, and all for the sake Of
Piper the Hyla.
Evening star., 1939-05-12

so that funny little tail of his would
cover Piper. And now he felt that
he had to sit there until Longlegs
should grow tired and fly away. If
he didn't, there would almost surely
be quick ending to Piper the Hyla
Now, there are times when Peter
Rabbit can sit as still as anv one I
know of, for as long as any one I
know of, but this was neither the
time nor place Peter would have
chosen to show how patient he can
be. In TIE first place, 1t was broad
daylight. In the next place, 1t was
right out In, the open. When Peter
Evening star., 1939-05-12
Bedtime Stories
Patience Against Patience
BY THORNTON w. BURGESS.

On the banks of the Smiling Pool
sat Peter Rabbit. Standing in the
water where it was not more than
an inch or two deep was Longlegs
the Heron. Had you happened
along you never in the world
would have guessed that Peter and
Longlegs were having contest. In
fact, Longlegs himself didn't know
it. Peter knew it, however, and the
knowledge made him anxious. The
fact is, 1t was a case Of patience
against patience. Peter intended to
sit still longer than Longlegs would
Evening star., 1939-05-12
TwizzIer Answer

It would take the automobile
driver l minute and 20 seconds, not
minute and half, to make the
run at As miles an hour.
Evening star., 1939-05-12

Death, Disability, Arrest and Scorn
are the Four Horsemen Of trafac
arfeS.
Evening star., 1939-05-12
LETTER-OUT

10 Yesterdays Letter Out
Letter-Out
ls) MAHERS-EIMIRA "a city in New York;.
(N) ENDWAYS-SWAYED Gt leaned).
INGRATE-RATING (your rank
(E) WARBLES-BRAWIS (street fights.
TRESTLE-SETTIE (pay your bilD.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-09-29
Police Arrest Is
Here As Speeders

Police Friday announced the
arrest of Is persons on traffic
violations. with speeders foremost
Thirteen charged with speeding
were Ralph A. Abelson. 22os So.
Sherman; Earl r. Rees. RI ? box
l1e: Marie A. Baggentos. RI. ?,
box e79; II. c. Pickering. 1925
Park ave-; Floyd J. Lamken. 2620
Puget Sound ave; Frank Edmunds,
3719 No. Huson st. c. J. Gist,
14l4 No. Alder st; Harold Bubler,
1919 So. Tyler st; Neil A. Mazza,
66l5 So. Junett st; Kathryn J.
Venus, 81 Broadway; 7 II. Elliott,
623 Broadway; Arthur F. Abbott,
1918 No. 18th st: Arthur p. Glein,
23l5 Ruston way.
Charged with disobeying traffic
signals were Aaron l.. ID. Gregory,
1880 So. Fawcett ave; Rose r.
Freeman, Ri. 3. box 537-A. Clar-
ence C. Frees, 3l14 No. oath st.
was charged with failure to stop
at an arterial.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-09-29
FOR
NYA PROJECT

Between $50 and 200 students
Will be admitted into thu National
Youth administration project IN
the Tacoma district Oct l. IT was
announced Friday BY Harold y.
Kern. district supervisor.
He also announced a new re-
lated training program which win
40 into effect al that time.
Under the new system. II viii
be necessary for those enrolled in
the project TO attend classes. either
under the NYA or the public school
night classes. for a period OF at
least 10 hours month. or To spend
so working hours on the project
at the same rate Of compensation
now allowed for 40. The hours
spent In study will be deducted
from the so hours of working time.
leaving a total of "a hours a month
to be worked with compensation
ranging from SIS TO 81 per month.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-09-29

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-09-29
BASEBALL STAR FILES
INTENT TO We'd HERE

Harvey Andrew Storey. short
stop for the San Francisco Seals
In the Pacific Coast league. con-
firmed his intention To be married
by appearing In the Pierce county
auditors office Thursday afternoon
with Miss Marian Ruth Hollings-
worth OF Tacoma and filing an
application for a marriage license.
Storey, 20. gave his address rs
Forest Grove, Ore.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-09-29
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-09-29
BITTERNESS OF MAN
CAUSE OF HIS ARREST

jailed for spouting his bitterness
against The American form of gov
eminent and everything II stands
for" Lawrence Peterson. n. was
In the city jail Friday for investi-
cation.
Detectives Lesnick and Deyer-
eaux, who nabbed Peterson on
lower Pacific avenue late Thursday,
said the suspect has been ins the
vicinity for several days making
known his grudge against the gov
eminent. He In said to have been
arrested on several previous oc-
casions in midwestern cities.