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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15

But even the council-manager plan requires some continuing cit- izen interest in the government, in nominations for council, and in voting. This task is not hea- " one, it does not require much time or energy. The chief reason is that the citizen organization does not have to buck up against professional political machine composed of jobholders.
 Must Elect Council
 After the manager plan has been adopted by referendum in any city, the people naturally look to the same group that encom- passed the victory to offer a slate of candidates for council. In al- most every instance where the plan has not started well it was because the group that worked for the referendum which adopt ed the plan then let other groups present candidates for the first council that installed it.
 When the council elected has a majority of those who would real- ly give the plan a chance they naturally choose a manager who subscribes whole-heartedly to the Code of Ethics of the Interna- tional City Managers Association. Usually his first order is to tell the employees that they will be re- tained so long as they earn their pay but they must resign as mem bers or officers of political clubs and henceforth must not be ac- tive in politics in any way. This order "demobilizes" the political machine, thereafter the citizens who pay taxes, rather than those whose salaries are paid out of taxes, become the creators and molders of political opinion and the organizers of what in the best sense of the word is political ac- tion.
 Copy Cincinnati
 In the larger cities something similar to the organization of the famous City Charter Committee of Cincinnati should be main- tained. The o. G. G. A. is the Waterbury organization corres- bonding to the Cincinnati Charter Committee.
 The Cincinnati organization, which in Waterbury has no mem- bership fees, has a good organ ization to educate the public con- corning the charter, and to main- tain interest therein. All field work is entirely unpaid and vol- untary. The funds are used for publications. newspaper space, meetings, etc. and are solicited from all who care to give. The men of the city who want good government provide the funds and the women folk give of their time. Between elections interest is kept alive by the publication of simple reports to the citizens by the manager and the council and by the interest in the budget hearings when expenditures for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
Compensation Agreements

Agreements in which compensa. tion will be paid weekly during the period of disability were filed anc this morning in the office of Compensation Commissionel James M. Lynch as follows:
 Fitzgerald Manufacturing com- pany of Torrington, against Carl Gailunas, Torringtoli, amputation of the first joint of the right middle finger, s1o.73 beginning March IS.
 E. J. Kelley company, Torring- ton against Andrew A. Basile of TorriEgton, bruised thighs, $16.83 Feb. IA.
 Taft school, corp, Watertown, against Allerton H. Willis, Hamil- ton avenue, Watertown, eight per cent loss of vision of the left eye, $17.31 beginning March 4.
 Waterbury Rolling mills against Charles Davidaitis, 99 Vail street, abrasions of the right leg, S9.83 beginning March {.
 Dr. Frederick w. Pratt, Bethle- hem, against Frank Andrews, Bethlehem fractured right fibula, $17.53 beginning April 24, 1938.
 Connecticut Light & Power O., Hartford, against John LaFlamme. Winsted, strained back, $17.3l be- ginning March II.
 Fitzgerald Mfg Co.,, Winsted, against Lewis Hart, Winsted, torn fragments of right arm, $9.61, be- ginning Feb. 6.
 Scovill Mfg O., akainst Charles Labutis, 5 Wheeler avenue, claims while lifting bars of metal felt pain in left side which upon ex- animation was found to be her. mia, $12.43 beginning March 2. . Lux Clock Mfg Co.,, against Hell en Haddad, 122 Savings street. crushed right index finger, S9.S7 beginning March g.
 Homer D. BransOn Co.,, against Walter Scott, Beacon Falls, burns of hands, arms and face, $11.85 beginning March 6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
EAMON DE VALERA
 TO BE HONORED

Boston, March 15-(UP)-Prime Minister Ramon de Valera of Fire will receive an honorary doctorate of laws during special exercises at Boston college May 16. It will be the first time since Marshal Fer dinand Foch of France was honored similarly in 1921 that the college has bestowed an honorary degree at date other than that of its regular commencement exercises in June.
 The Very Rev. William J. Mc- Garry, s. J., president of the col- lege, said De Valera was chosen for the honor because of his out standing contributions to Catholic ity, education and statesmanship."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
|v.N.A. ARRANGES. WINDOW DISPLAY
Liggetts Windows Used to Further Interest in LO-
 cal Organization

The Visiting Nurse Association has arranged a window display showing some of the work of the association in one of the windows of the Lig- gett Drug store at the corner of East Main and North Main streets, Ex- change Place.
 Representatives will be there for the rest of the week +o accept con- tributions for support of the asso- ciation's work in connection with the drive for funds.
 Only about $10,300 of $16,000 sought as the minimum amounts needed to maintain the Visiting Nurse Associations public health service has been subscribed and the service faces curtailment unless the balance is forthcoming.
 Anyone yet wishing to contribute to the worthy cause can therefore do so by leaving their donation at L'ggett's during the week. See the display anyway and become re- quainted with the great work the Visiting Nurses are doing among the needy of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
No Selfish Motiues m
 Council-Manager Plan
Politics Can Be Played With an Exalted Purpose
 Declares Advocates of System for Waterbury, Today's Article Concludes Interesting Series.

Today's contribution marks the final in the series of special articles presented as an educational feature of the Good Government associa- tion's campaign ot stimulate interest lacolly in the city manager plan. It reads as follows:
 ARTICLE XIV
 The Manager Plan is Remaking Local Government Keeping the
 Council Manager Plan
 It has been repeated many times in the series of articles of which this IS the last that the council-manager plan does not produce good city government by itself. It is piece of machinery, neither more nor less.
 However. although it must be infused with purpose it is true that it responds to those who would use it for bad. If group of politicians do succeed in elect ing as councilmen those who be- lieve in spoils and patronage they cannot escape responsibility as they can when poor council can hide behind the shortcomings of an elected administrator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15

although the sewers have been laid. Question of whether a sewed can be laid by the city without public hearing was raised at the meeting and the matter was referred to the corporation counsel for a ruling.
 S15 Per Man
 So far as the city engineers re- quest for funds to continue WPA sewer construction was concerned, the official explained that 400 men are employed at a cost of $15 per month per man on storm water sewers and $18,000 is needed to keep this project going from April 1 to July I; 700 men are employed on sanitary sewers and $31 1,500 will be needed at the same rate and for the same period.
 The engineering department re- ported that it will have the North Riverside street-Naugatuck river flood control plans for layout of the river ready within a month.
 Dennis J. Clancy, supervisor of water revenue, reported that seven properties on Woodtic road supplied with water from Waterbury mains and that one of the property own- CTS has failed to pay his last two water bills. The city can't collect because the property is in Wolcott and no liens can be placed against the property. MT. Clancy reported that someone in authority in 1925 granted permission for the Woodtic road residents to tap the water mains. The matter was referred to the corporation counsel for solution.
 Request of the aldermanic board that the works board obtain reports on all defective sidewalks from in- spectors and then to estimate the cost of repairs, was referred to the street committee.
 Request of Hotel Elton, by Clyde Jennings, manager, to erect ca- nopy from the West Main street en- trance extending over the sidewalk to the street, was rferred to the su- perintendent.
 Commissioner Albert Loeffler re- ported that the steps on the Field street side of city hall are worn down so that water collects in the grooves. The matter was referred to Supt. of Streets Thomas J. Elem ing.
 Plumbing Inspector James R.. Walker reported that he had in- veItigated complaint from the James w. Hodson Go. building at IT West Main street concerning flooding of the cellar and found that the city was not responsible, but that the trouble was with the buildings private pipes.
 The sewer hearings were held on the following locations:
 The streets involved were: Au- burn avenue, from Radcliffe ave- nue to Atwood avenue; New Haven avenue from Lindsley street to Bradley avenue; Baldwin street from Rye street northerly 143 feet; Lake street from Ledgeside avenue north BIO feet; Highland avenue from Hawthorne avenue to Welland avenue; Glen street from South Main street to Baldwin street; West Main street from Park road west 20) feet; Lindsley street from High land avenue to New Haven avenue; Pearl Lake road from Baldwin street easterly 126 feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
ROLFE H. KILBY
 JOINS KEYSTONE

Pittsburgh, Pa., March 15.-Rolfe H. Kilby, well known Connecticut hotel man, has been elected presi- dent and managing director of Pitts burgh's large new downtown hotel, The Keystone, it was announced to- day. Formerly manager of the Wau- Crocker House of New London, Kilby later operated several large hotel properties in and around New York, coming to Pittsburgh's skyscraper regan Hotel of Norwich and the Hotel Keystone in October, 1887. His elevation to the presidency came at special meeting of hte board of directors lin recognition of his able handling of the hotels affairs"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
the ensuing year are determined and therefore the tax. rate.

the ensuing year are determined and therefore the tax rate.
 The unanimous testimony of those who do volunteer citizen work in city manager cities, bring to the attention of neighbors the significance of the municipal po- licies in their own lives, is that it is a source of real inspiration. Young men and women are en- thusiastic about 1t: it gives them the combination of idealism, &C., tivity, and realism which so many of them seek.
 Advocates of the council-man- ager plan offer arguments of economy and effectiveness in its favor. Buy many who live in these cities declare that it brings to them in addition a personal satisfaction for, ill their efforts in getting and keeping the plan, . it allows. them to give free play to the non-mercenary motives that are so stifled in our commercial age. They can enter politics and stay clean, they incur no suspi- cion that their motives are self ish when, by giving time and energy to get and keep good city government. they help themselves and others to live the good life in the good world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
BY ELMER c. WALZER Limited Press Financial EditOr)

New York, March 15.-(UP)- Stocks dipped fractions to a point in opening deals today on nervous ness over the central European situation. Trading was quite. Bonds were mixed in dull trade, and cotton futures were 2 points higher to one point lower.
 Pivotal shares were weakest. Sell- ing was not aggressive, but scattered offerings had exaggerated effect be- cause of the thinness of the market.
 Chrysler opened 1000 shares at 82, of 1 3-8, U. s. Steel 1000 at 62 5-8, of 1, and General Motors 1000 at 50 1-4, of 7-8. Bethlehem sold at 72 1-2, of point.
 American Smelling led coppers down with "a point loss to 46 3-8. Anaconda opened on a 1000 share block at 28 3-4, of 1-4. Rails slipped of fractionally, with New York Gen. tral oil 5-8 point to 19 3-8 on 1000 share. turnover.
 Utilities met support slightly be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
REV. W. REIDY OF
 MANCHESTER DIES

Manchester, Conn, March l5- (UP)-The Rev. William Reidy, 62 pastor of St. James, R. c. church since Nov. 2, 1922, died at St. Fran cis hospital. Hartford today after a confinement of three weeks.
 Fr. Reidy suffered a heart attack during the hurricane of last Sept ember, which caused $10,000 damage to his church, and since had been in failing health.
 He was a native of Winsted, was ordained priest at Paris June 29 1901, and served as a professor at St. Thomas Seminary, Hartford from 1901 until 1883. He was in charge of parishes at Vernon and Bolton in addition to St. James.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
OLDEST pOCT0r DIEs

Cambridge, Mass, March 15.-- (UP).--Dr. Edmund H. Steven. 93, New England's oldest practicing physician, died yesterday at his home. He had been . doctor here for over SO years. A native Of stan stead, Quebec, he served in the Civil War as medical cadet. He grad uated from Harverd Medical School in 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15

byander strikes next the employer striker himself according to Gustav Richard Sahl in the March issue of SUPERVISION.
 The shutdown in basic industry can there labor dispute
 figures and other nzed the for manday of strike shutdown the employer $S5
 In addition is of that days soppage is circulation the channels of distr buon including merchandising, delivery and collecting
 system consisting manufacturing whoiesaing retailing advertising selling financing closely nterconnected that disturbance section radat like light through a other groups Supervision the tcha dealing with industrial relations and operating aeement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
Wilby High Faculty

Mary will serve the breakfast.
 The committee in charge of ar- engagements includes the follow ing: Edward J. Fitzgerald, chair man; Thomas J. Foley, president of the society; Christopher Grif- fin, Edward Coughlin, Alfred Col- gan, John O'Rourke, Martin Crean, Fred Rappelt, Michae Grout, Henry Nault, Timothy Shea, and Rev. Joseph Donnelly.
 President Foley reported last night on the bowling leagues sea- son, saying that it had been a very successful year. Team cap- tains will meet soon to plan the annual banuuet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
Root Seeks $48,5OO
 For Sewer Projects
City Engineers Request Referred to Finance Board;
 Elton Seeks Permission for New Canopy

City Engineer Charles A. Root sought $48500 from the Board of Works last night to continue WPA storm water and sanitary projects until July his request noting that HOO from relief rolls the WPA payroll for these projects The request referred to the Board of Finance Hearings additions number of sewers heard constructed under blanket WPA project with of the property vocing objection
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
TRUCK HITS POLE

Crashing down Cherry street when wheels failed of purchase, and brakes wouldn't work, a huge truck of the trailer type, owned by Grove ( O.. knocked over a fire post this morning. The driver of the truck, John Stratton. of 25 North Leonard street, escaped injury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
|ELIzABETHFLYNN
 HERE TOMORROW
Nationally Known Labor Leader Coming in Inter-
 est of Communists

Elizabeth Gurley Flynn will speak in Waterbury Thursday evening un- der the auspices of the Communist Party.
 Miss Flynn is a nationally known labor leader, having participated in many labor campaigns and strikes over a period of thirty-thre years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15


 The annual Communion break fast of the St. Thomas Holy Name Society will be held after the 2 o'clock Mass, Sunday, April ?, it was decided at a meeting of the society last night at the club rooms on Beacon street.
 Invitations to speak at the breakfast have been accepted by George Grady, Wilby High school teacher; Edward Brown, assistant principal of Hamden High school; and Joseph Tierney, former Olym- pic track team star. More than 300 persons are expected to attend and members of the Children of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
MarketStocksG blown
 Slightly Over Europe
Trading Very Quiet Pivotal Shares Were Weakest;
 Selling Was Quiet-Traders Seemed Uneasy

low previous closing levels. General Electric was down 3-8 point to 42 3-8 on 1000 share turnover. Oils had narrow losses. Du Pont drifted down point to 15S 3-4. Mail order shares eased.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
POWERFUL LEFT HAND

Testing hand strength between scenes of Song of the West" at M-G-M yesterday, Victor McLaglen bent large spike nail using but three fingers of his left hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15

Japanese war notes are being sold In the streets of Canton, China.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15

ENDS "BlOndie Meets The Boss"
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QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven OF these
test questions Turn 10 wom-
ans page for the answers
/. In which body Of water 10
the Isle of Man.
2. What IL the name OF the
furnace fitted with q bellows
used by blacksmiths?
3. What crop is damaged by
the boil weevil
4. Name the British general
who led the disastrous expedition
against Fort DuQuesne, in the
French and Indian war.
8. How much electric energy
does a 40-watt light bulb con-
sume7
6. Who wrote "A Tale OF Two
Cities?
I. Where is the Republic Of
Honduras
s. What is the correct pronun-
citation of the word impotent?
8. Which river of Panama
supplies the water TO operate
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uneertslnty In the planetary
alreeisoa for to-day sboald make
men and women careful In un-
dertskinx rasks. II u q date for
pursuit q roastins hslAsnoss and
everyday pastimss Women
should attempt nothing out ID
the ordinary and ~lll b. hApps-
eat in home duties.
Heart and Home; In the
morning hours women may IN
counter obstacles 10 their amei-
sions clrs in colleges should
marx time for future opportanl-
ties 10 gain recognition Stress
should b. placed co the scaulss-
ton Of knowledge that can be
spplied 10 practical things The
necessity Of economic independ-
enoe viii be widespread among
the daughters Of American fam
lilies. Young folk with rare tai
snts should be wisely trained.
Business Affairs; Labor con-
tinues under portents that ecde
III for certain industries. While
there n a sign read a. presag-
ing less vigorous campaigns by
unions until after the beginning
Of the new year. manufacturers
may expect 10 meet obstacles
In working out production sched-
ules. Changes In leadership are
forecast for many unions.
National Issues; Executives
are fairly well guided today.
There may b. suspicion that
dictatorship policies are cxer-
sised when IN reality there IL
only an effort 10 be more than
commonly efficient. Warning is
given that the public mind may
be chsessed by catch phrases
and carefully injected ideas that
are unfavorable to democracy.
International Affairs: As the
United States preparedness pro-
gram assumes tremendous pro
portions, European powers. as
well a. Japan. win take note of
the nations formidable strength.
There will be an apparent de-
sire In certain quarters TO be on
friendly terms. but the seers
warn Of surprising develop
ments. Subverssve forces VIII
continue to work from within
as war clouds gather and dis
perse.
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have the augury Of year OF
fairly favorable conditions. eau
ton in business dealings is en-
Joined, for there will be much
sharp practice.
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probably will be tactful. re
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their own best interests. These
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now being felt b. tho country which brutality and ruth
exsy expeed them and drove them beTsars into the
world behind is borders
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-10-09

our domestic economy. as pre-
dicted, Roosevelt will have to
ask for tremendous sppropria-
tons TO offset losses in certain
lines of foreign trade and ship
ping. He may need still larger
amounts for WPA and PNA,
AAA. Social Security and other
corporations designed to aid
the unemployed. maintain prices
and stimulate purchasing power.
He will, if ne accepts the advice
of reform strategists hoping to
capitalize on the war, describe
these OUTLAWS as "the price We
must pay for peace" He will
maintain that neutrality Is cheap
at twice the price.
Then-as National Chairman
Farley predicts-will come the
1910 party showdown. Then 1t
will be determined whether the
Democrats are TO unite or fall
apart in the presidential election.