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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25
Oh Mir. Cannett-Oh Mir. Ickes!

Despite the columns ana reams oi good old costly Canadian-controlled newsprint that have been wasted on the Gannett-Ickes debate as to whether most newspapers are not occasionally susceptible to cash register considera- tion when big advertiser, or better stlll' say banker asks favor. Most papers, whether they admit it or not, do listen to big men occasionally. They would be nuts if they didn't. It's bread and butter. And who's going to fight with what is sometimes termed as the staff of life?
 All the talk upon the part of the news papers and MT. Gannett to wit, part or whose stock is incidentally controlled by a power company will in the long run do the newsapers no good. Anyone who thinks that any newspaper is in business for the good of it's health only should have his health examined by psychla- trist. Witness WaterburyS own glarlng headlines for the last twelve months. Nine-tenths of the stories could have been told with a one column head if the good old cash register to which MT. lcKeS referred was not somewhere in the pack ground of ye editors minds. We're all equally susceptible where the almighty dollar is concerned.
 Finally, perhaps, Mr. Ickes, Secretary Ickes of MT. Roosevelt'S cabinet, would have acted in better grace had he never referred to the fact that newspapers must necessarily have cash registers. A news raper certainly can't get loan from the good old government, most everyone else in the country can, What does MT. Ickes think makes the old wheels go round in a printing establishment? The publishing of lot of jargon of he and his friends, even MT. Roosevelt. Well, he and the rest of the hollier-than- thou boys have another think coming, for as in any other business it's money that makes the wheels go round And the newspaper that is not open upon occas- ion to suggestions from outstanding mer- chants in his community is either hypo- crite or not telling the truth. MT. Ickes at least proved that point the other night from one checkup he quoted to MT. Gan nett. None of us is prefect, especially MT. Ickes or MT. Gannett. They put on great show-for MT. Ickes and MT. Gannett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25
Danger Signals Go Up

The general public of Waterbury must be aware by this time that if various in- dividuals and groups have their way the 1889 Legislature will make many sweep ing changes in our present form of mu- nicipal government. Up to date there has been no general discussion of the many reforms suggested other than that conducted by the Merit System Associa- tion, which very likely. is more apt to achieve success than any other organ ized group. We have gone over the idea of merit system for municipal em- ployes and most of us haven't found 1t abhorrent. On the contrary a good many are definitely in favor of 1t.
 But the same can't be said of other plans that are being made for this city's civic betterment And certainly under the classification of dubious portent must come this latest plan of setting up three-man commission in the city after the General Assembly has declared that state of emergency exists in the city. This is very serious proposal and one that might prove just as bad as its pro- ponentS claim the present situation here is. Handing over the reins Of the city government to three men who would url- doubtedly be named by the governor at the inStigation of certain local residents is not democratic to our way of thinking.
 It's high-handed and dictatorial. And if those who want it claim that past methods have been of the same calibre, they are not offering a valid reason for any such sweeping changes as they pro- pose, involving as they do possible dis missal or suspension, by the wholesale lot, of any or all of the present city off cials. In addition it places the stamp of guilt, in the minds of every resident of Waterbury, on those Waterburians ac- cused of conspiracy without waiting to see what their trial produces in the way of a defense against the serious accusa- tions now confronting them. It involves, too, persons who may not have even the remotest connection with the accused officials.
 If the adjective, vicious, seems too harsh to be applied to this legislation in making, then try to get one to cover it. If Waterbury must sacrifice home rule 30 that spite or anger may be vented on present officials, we think the city ought to be removed to some country where such tactics are customary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25
Outdoor Advertising

Three times in the last five or six years efforts were made to put teeth in the statutes governing outdoor advertis- ing with little or no gain being made by those who were actively interested in the proposals and at the same time in pro- noting roadside beauty along Connecti- cut highways. Three times these efforts fell short of their objective. But something was accomplished; seed was sown and we are pretty sure that this year the seed will bear fruit. All things being equal bill should be passed at the 1889 Legislature assuring adequate control and regulation of all billboard advertising
 The presently proposed changes do not alter the entire statute, but they do provide stricter regulation and guaran- tee better protection to our highways than has been afforded under the exist ing statute. The Republican Party at its convention last fall placed plank in its platform calling for the type of bill- board regulation long desired. The Re- publicanS dominate the Legislature, so there is every reason why there should be early action of the type desired by those Connecticut citizens who have fought so long for the protection of the states natural beauty
 The bill was never partisan measure, but powerful interests were usually able to tring enough pressure so that the real objective could not be obtained. They may be back again this year when hear ings are called for, but Republicans can't ignore the fact that they are virtually committed to complete support of an adequate law on outdoor advertising. Existing statutes must be strengthened to provide the same control and to aid in removal of unsightly outdoor advertis- ing just as has been done successfully in so many states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25
LIKE THE DEVIL
(New York Times

Carter Glass had another birth day" Wednesday. He endured it in the right mood, as a gentleman averse to fuss, congratulations and that all too progressive codger, Time. T feel like the devil," he said humor- ously.., He used the diabolic simile in no morning g-after sense. He meant that he felt fine and fit. Taking the Devil literally, not often can he have been busjer and better entitled to glow with self-complacency than now. In some great countries he rules the roost and both his deputies and his subjects seem possessed.
 Though Carter Glass continuously sharnes the devil, he has certain as- poets which are demonic; uncon- scious metaphors in our daily speech. He has wit, high spirit, energy and courage never to submit or yield. He can fight like the devil. He plays the devil with fantastic policies. He is a devil of a chap for common sense and rational opinions. There is nothing malignant in him. On the other hand, he is as far as any man can be from the naive devil of folk lore, who makes ridiculous bargains and is always gulled. Nobody ever sold Carter Glass gold brick.
 People like Carter Glass can't keep their anniversaries secret. We're no date hunters. If we intrude upon him, it is only to offer a common place. Carter Glass is regarded by his countrymen as a devil of a good public man and fellow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25

Once again. we venture to remark that the flood of bills which have been intro duced in the General Assembly concern ing this city are so drastic in many cases that they should be opened to public inspection here. It's not enough to tell taxpayers they are free to go to Hartford to oppose any of them. There should be public hearings in the city, so that every one will actually know just what individ- uals and groups plan to do with our city government Too many measures, ob- Viously of a grudge nature, slip by un- noticed. No good purpose is served by passing legislation, intended to "kill" off somebody.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25

Walt Disney has gone far in the field of art. He has had many honors show cred on him since the filming of his animated cartoon picture, Snow White". Now we read that the Metro politan Museum of Art will show his water color from that picture, said water color depicting one of the final scenes of the film play that shows the vultures. You will recall what an ex- pressive scene this was and it's effect in water color as well as on the screen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25
Selected Poem
STILL LIFE PORTRAIT

(Eleanor A. Chaffee, in the New York Sum Be careful where you give your heart"
 The wise ones said to her. She watched a swaggering lover go
 With eyes that had begun to blur. "Never marry a sailor man."
 They told her. stern severe: And she sent away the fair-haired boy
 With sea-blue eyes and clear. Marry a steady. dependable man."
 They said, who never had had A gypsy, a sailor, or one who had made
 Himself steady" lad. She lives with them in the hilltop house,
 But no one ever comes Up the long pathway any more,
 With a song like beating drums. On his lips and laughter in his eyes.
 She and the wise ones sit By the window, watching the seasons pass
 As they bake, and clean, and knit ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25
present told any stories on the R0osevelts. REAL AUTHOR

present told any stories on the
 R0osevelts.
 REAL AUTHOR
 Real author of the relief budget compromise sent to the Senate by the Appropriations Committee was Senator Pat Harrison = who is not a member of the committee.
 The Mississippian is the under cover leader of the anti-WPA bloc. His original plan was to slash the Presidents $875, 100000 budget to $500 100000. When he found this wasn't possible and the spell of cold weather placed even the Houses $725, 5,000,00O proposal in jeopardy, Harrison formulated the willy compromise to limit relief dismissals to per cent during the next two months.
 The plan won over at least two members of the committee, Sena- tor Richard Russell, Georgia Demo- crat, and Senator Gerald Nye, North Dakota Republican. Nye had previously opposed an appro- priation cut. Senator Jimmy Byrnes of South Carolina made the fight in the committee for Harrison's formula.
 JACK NICHOLS
 A lot of private grudges were settled when Rep. Jack. Nichols
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25

was blocked in his attempt to get on the potent Rules Committee of the House.
 The dressy Oklahoman was 8 hot contender for one of the four Democratic vacancies, but his campaign had one fatal weakness. Nichols is an intimate pal of John O'Connor, purged chairman of the Rules Committee, and O. Connor is poison to number of high-placed members of the House.
 Privately delighted with O'Con- nor's axing in last years elections, they took good care that Nichols, his buddy and campaign manager when he ran for Democratic floor leader in 1936, did not get an in- side seat in the Rules Commit tee. In this secret vendetta the leaders had plenty of help from rank-and-file members who also harbored personal grudges against O'Connor.
 As a result Nichols was able to muster only 4 out of IS votes in the Ways and Mean committee, which filled the Rules committee vacancies. The other il congress men voted "no".
 Copyright, 1889, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Ins.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25

The new Jefferson nickel that has been in circulation since last November has been declared to be without defects by Mr. Morgenthau, secretary of the treasury, and will continue to circulate. Many stories have followed in the wake of the new nickel including one that it is outsize and does not slip into tele- phone coin boxes. Its dimensions are the same as those of the buffalo nickel, so evidently the false rumors come from a playful desire to start something.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25
Views of The Press
FAKE HOLSTERS
tBoston Post.)


 New England lobstermen, already beset by crippling competition from without, face a new menace with re- ports from Washington that African crawfish tails are scheduled for the free list in pending trade agreements between the United States and South Africa. This flake lobster has been on American markets for four years, imports increasing at an alarming rate. Determined battles have been made to have the frozen crawfish tails sold for just what they are, and not as lobster. Some arrests have been made in New York of dealers who have palmed of the tails as genuine lob- ster. If the government, against the welfare of the lobstermen, is going to allow the crawfish to come in duty free in the future, there should be a, least an ironclad stip- ulation aganist marketing them as lobster. That protection seems to be only fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25
Book ADay
Romance Plus the Realism

If you like sheer realism, couched in good writing, you might dip into Madeleine Boyd's newest novel, Life Makes Advances" Gittle, Brown: $2.75).
 The book is intellectual, yet em- otional at the same time. It sweeps across a changing world from Paris to Dublin to London to Baltimore in the days immediately preceding Americas entry into the World War. Miss Boyd departs from customary novelizations in that she uses real names of leading literary lights, in- cluding Americas Henry L. Men, cken.
 The central figure, however, is not literary light. She is Nicole Desrieux, a French girl born of a professor father and neurotic mother. Nicole, at an early age, formed some very definite ideas about men and women and mar riage. She vowed that when and if her day came she would marry only for love. l,..a,,
 So Nicole went to Paris and from Paris to Dublin to teach. In Dublin she met the test of her theories; Michael Brandon. Brandon offered everything that she craved intellectu- ally but Michael lacked the physical attraction that impelled warm, TO- mantle Nicole.
 There was a man who supplied 1t. Q dashing young British army officer. Denys Atkinson. How Nicole wavered between the attentions of the two and what she finally did about her men is Miss Boyd's story, of course.
 You will find the book more than frank in spots but clothed in a fine artistry.- P. G. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25
Current Comment

If there is anything I hate 1t is candid shots. New York photographer Murray Norman about to lend his art to glorifying Park avenue debs.
 
 Their antecenedts were virtually unknown. Francis H. Del Amo of Los An- geles referring to friends of her husband whom she is divorcing. I want Oscar. Unidentified woman shouting in Anthony Eden,s face in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25

The glawackus which has entered the Connecticut scene has been so exploited that the honor of the state, so to speak, depends on its capture. Someone started the tale of this awful animal creature so now the news writers have to keep up the good work. At any rate the creature turks in Glastonbury woods and if the woodsmen don't get their glawackus, it is up to them to bag something, if only a man-eating rabbit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25

One of yesterdays best health and weather stories concerned an Eskimo girl visiting in this state who contracted a bad cold in this variable climate. In her neck of the woods, Alaska, it's so healthy at steady 50 or 60 below that she never was i'll until she came to this climate So she looks forward to a re- turn to the Arctic regions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25


 1. DO any living species of birds have teeth?e
 2. Name the oldest of stringed in- struments. ~ ar
 3. Which state is represented in congress by Senator Alben Barkley?
 1. What is the unit of currency of Yugoslavia?
 5. Name the capital of the Repub- lie of Honduras.
 6. Who is chairman of the Fed eral Communications commission? :? 7 .. What Is the correct pronuncia- ton of the word levant? 8. What is q third and half of third of four? aH
 9. Name the state flower of Ten nessee,
 10, At which wedding anniversary are silver presents given?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25
Daily Almanac
sets l0:lO p. m.

Moon sets 10:10 p. m.
 Sun rises 7;os a. m.; sets 5:OO p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty min- utes after sunset
 Forecasters who claimed large number of snowstorms for this winter should nave no trouble in making good their claims. We have had any number to date, although only two have been of sufficient size so warrant comment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25

easier to move than 8 similar yefli- cIe with small wheels. The large wheels give greater leverage in over coming friction on the axle, turn more slowly, and surmiount obstruc- tions more readily.
 e. What subjects are taught at traffic officers schools? l.xt
 A. Organization of traffic divi- sions, training of traffic personnel, traffic laws, public safety education, intoxication tests, motor vehicle in- spection, accident Investigations and record keeping.
 @. When an alien tourist in the United States wishes to extend his stay, what does he do or where does he get an extension of his visa? A. He applies to the immigration officer in charge of the port at which he entered the United States. He must give his reasons for wish- ing to extend his visit and submit proof that he has sufficient funds to cover the expenses of his contii- ued visit.
 e. What is c convenient and practical way to cut of the neck of a glass bottle?
 A. Saturate a piece of wrapping twine in turpentine or kerosene and tie it around the bottle where the break is desired. Ignite the twine and let 1t burn away, and then im- mediately dash cold water on the heated glass. It should break where the twine was tied.
 If you want a copy of cur book let MAP OF .EHE NEW EUROPE send to The Waterbury Demo- crafs Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Washington, D. o. Enclose 10 cents in postage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25
A Thought for Today

For he seeth that wise men die likewise the sooI and the brutish person perish. and leave their wealth to Others.-Psalms 4S:lO
 One may live as conqueror, king or rnaoistrate: but he must die man.-Daniel Webster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25
New York Day by Day
BY CHARLES B. DRIsCoLL

New York, Jan. 25 - Sidney Toler, of Broadway and Holly wood, who lately stepped into the Charlie Chan role, is one of our Missouri- Kansas boys, and he's had an interesting career up to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25
Questions
 and Answers
By FREDERiCK N. KERRY

"
 Enclose . three-Cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- tion of fact or Information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bti- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot Be given, nor can extended research be un- tiertaken. Be sure all mail Is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street. - '' THE EDITOR
 o. HOW many American mer- chant and naval vessels were lost during the World War?
 A. From the beginning of the war on August 8, 1914, to the armis- tice on November II, 1913, the au- thenticated loss of American mer- chant vessels from acts of the enemy was l45 vessels with the sacrifice of 775 lives. Forty-four vessels of the navy, including army and cargo transports, manned by naval crews, were lost between the date of the declaration of war by the United States on April 6, 1917, and Novem- Der Il, 1918. VT
 o. Is a vehicle with large wheels harder to pull or push than one with small wheels?
 A. A vehicle with large wheels is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25

H " w. AG WhS born in War rensburg, Mo, 65 years ago, while his par ents W ere on their way to K an s as. He first appeared in. 8 real part on @ stage in. tn e Min t h Street Theater in Kansas City in 1892.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25
Washington Merry Round
cOOsllsht i'ss. NEA
D R E W PEARSON ROBERT s. ALLEN

WASHINGTON Aiken against the federal flood control policy tensnike National sympathy a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25

TODAY's COMMON ERROR Do not say, ''It is stated that the President will run for 2
 third term; say, 'tsaid that
 the President, etc."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25
Whats Your l. O?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25

Sidney was nna nf the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-25

Copyright, 1889, by United Feature Syndicate, Ins0
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-16
WALKING URGED
TO CAIN POISE
NEW WILMINGTON. Pa.-Next

NfN htt4MlN1lo Fa.-sNtNA
time YOU get hot under the col
lar" Just take a walk.
That's the advice Of Jin I'd
wards personality expert In a
lectude before Westminster college
students here. Miss Edwards said
substitutions- not self controls
the answer u the problem Of
bringing rampant emotions under
control.
Taking up the subject of social
poise and inferiority complexes
she asserted that mastery of one
social accomplishment is the key
to a likeable personality. Become
an authority on books, politics,
foreign affairs or music r some
thing 10 make people respect you,
Miss Edwards advised.
For those who would acquire a
radiant personality she listed
seven qualifications, as follows:
Above all. live valiantly: learn
something new every day; do
something about your health, APP
pesrance and diction; take life
lightly. not too seriously. be grs-
cious TO others: acquire an appre-
citation for beauty; and realize
there is force in the world great
er than man."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-16
First White Woman to Live
At Henderson Bay Expires

Purdy in 1853. A short time later
she met Horace Knapp. who had
been logging near steilaeoom since
1869. He took nearby home
stead, and they were married the
same year. Her husband died IN
1913
Besides her son. with whom she
had lived for the past few years,
she is survived by a sister, Carrie
Welch OF Tacoma brother, Oscar
Fuller Of California, and nine
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held AZ
2 p. m. Saturday at the Perkins
funeral parIor IN Gig Harbor, fol-
lowed By burial In the cemetery
al Artondale.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-16
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-16

r Tacoma shoppers and they
In the arrangement OF de-
partments, coats have been moved
nearer TO the natural light OF the
windows. With totally new light
ing system for the floor against
the pure white ceiling. there is a
daylight effect OF every corner.
Worlds Fair Motif
What new panelling can do 10
the old style round pillars. Is sur
prising. All have been squared OFF.
and some have been altered fur
Their by circular bases for displays.
Psnelling the old-style staircase
rails has had the most streamlin-
ing effect on the entire floor, re-
moving almost the last vestige OF
the old appearance
What Tscomans viii see Friday,
Floor Manager Jack Levy said. Is
a preview OF 1899 newest deeorat.
ing ideas which Will attract stten-
ton at the two worlds fairs.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-16

III CENTRIC. Calf. A charge
of driving pie wagon pie.eyed
constituted complexity In the
OF traffic laws that
Judge John r. simpson decided
that the pie peddler should have
the benefit Of higher court for
trial and ne was bound over 10 the
superior court