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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

at Vera Cruz caused speculation whether the German admiralty had ordered it, and perhaps other ships, to proceed to designated ports, get guns, and take the seas as raiders.
 A United Press dispatch from Vera Cruz said yesterday that the Colum- bus had been unable, because of it's size, to get into Vera Cruz harbor. It had lain between two islands of the port but it had been necessary to keep steam up in order to avert the danger of being driven ashore by winds.
 Hence, the dispatch said, the ships captain asked permission to take the Columbus to the excellent natural port cf.Anton Lizardo 10 miles south of Vera Cruz and shelter there. It was added that a Mexican guard would remain on the ship at all times.
 This was assumed to be the origin of reports that the Columbus had gone to sea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
NEUTRALITY ACT
 MUST BE CHANGED
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foreign relations committee speak ing in behalf of revision, and Sen. Borah presenting the case of isola- tionists determined to fight 1t "from nell to breakfast" It was interrupted hy a Senate adjournment in respect to Sen. M. M. Logan, D., Ky, who died yesterday. Connally will be fol- lowed later today by Sen. Arthur H Vandenberg, R., Mich, co-leader of the Borah group.
 Connally, who helped draft the administration program, coupled his plea for it with a demand for ap- propriations to provide the United States with an unbeatable" two- ocean navy, an army built up to au- !horized strength, and increased an- ti-aircraft defenses.
 Administration leaders now claim 56 votes pledged for MT. Roosevelt's program. They were cheered by two developments:
 1. A radio speech last night by Sen. George w. Norris, Ind, Neb only remaining member of a group of six senators who voted against this country's entry into the World war ill 1917. Norris said he "fervent- ly" believed that the administrations $ plan will keep us out" of war. ' 2. A possibility that Sen. Carter Glass, D., Va, elder statesman who announced his support of the pro- posed program after a long series of bitter differences with the admins tration, may find his health im- proved sufficiently to speak, either in a broadcast or in the Senate. Glass oratory and influence, admin istration leaders said, would be in- valuable to them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
|Culhane States Residents Here |WantHomeRule

The referendum result showed that the people of Waterbury want home rule, declared Senator George T. Culhane, chief opponent of the city manager charter, in a victory statement.
 Senator Culhane said:
 sIt was a splendid showing, considering the weather" It shows the people of the ctiy are alert to the conditions that con- front them and are definitely in favor of home rule and the party system of selecting candidates.
 sT wish to express hearty ap- preciation for the support given me and those working with me by the tireless workers of the Democratic, Independent Demo- cratic and Republican parties. It was only through their ef- forts that we were successful.
 sAt the same time I wish to express admiration for the hard and conscientious work of the supporters of the city manager charter and the Good Govern rnent association. I believe they were as, sincere as I was and commend them on the battle they waged.
 sT think Harold F. White de- serves great credit for his untir- ing effort. I know of no individu- al who has worked harder for any cause than he."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
COULDN'T BE BAD;
 HASN'T MANY TEETH

Braintree, Mass, Oct. 4E(UP)- "Bud", nine-year-old mongrel ban ned from Braintree as a vicious dog, hasn't enough teeth to cause any harm, his owner contended today.
 ''Why, he has no lower teeth and only a few upper teeth." said Mrs Charles A. Pitt. Hes not a vicious dog. It's just the work of unfriend- y neighbors."
 Mrs. Pitt last night was given a week to remove the dog after neigh bors complained to the the select men that they had been bitten. She said she would either appeal to the courts or take Bud" to her Yer mont farm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
HOMAGE PAID TO
 LATE CARDINAL
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notes the rank of cardinal. Purple gloves covered the hands. Beside his body lay his crosier, staff symbolic of his rank of bishop. At the foot of the casket lay the large flat red hat that is worn only once by a cardinal--whc'- he is elevated to the rank of a prince of the church. Af- ter the ser, ices it will be suspended in the cathedral sanctuary and be lief. there until it deteriorates, sym- bolizing the mortality of man and his work.
 The pontifical requiem mass Fri day will be celebrated by the Most Rev. Amleto Cicognani papal dele gates from Washington. The funeral sermon will be delivered by the most Rev. John J. Cantwell, arch bishoo O. Los Angeles.
 Cardinal Mundelein will be buried in a crypt beneath the high altar at the seminary church of the Im- maculat- Conception at Mundelein- 8 crypt constructed under his own direction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
4,212 Majority Is
 Rolled Up In City
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lumbia Boulevard section, was 663 for to 452 against, not as large an affirmative majority as had been expected by the Good Government forces.
 "Yes" votes were in the majority in only three of the Il districts in the fourth and fifth wards, and the margins of victory were not great in any of the three sections. In this category were district A, the Hope vile sections; 5-6, covering part of the east end and lower Fairlawn; and ST, covering the remainder of Fairlawn, and most of Rockville.
 Other "Yes' Districts
 Districts 2-1 and 2@2, taking in good parts of the Grove street and Hillside avenue sections, had a ma jority of "Yes" votes, as did district 26, covering the upper boulevard and part of the north end. Other "Yes" districts were 3-3, which takes in Chase Parkway and Robinwood and 3-6, which takes in territory adjacent to Waterville street.
 No" votes were in the majority in the first five of six districts in the first ward, and in districts 2-4 and 2-5 in the second ward. In the third ward, there were majority votes for rejection in districts 3-4, .35, 37. and 3-8.
 Heavy "No" Districts
 The fourth ward had districts Al, 42, and H3 voting against the city manager plan, and in the fifth ward No" votes prevailed in 5-1, 5-2. @3, 5-4, 5-5.
 Washington Hill. the Abrigador and Brooklyn turned out the heav- fest votes against any change in the city's form of government. Volun- teer organizations of opponents were active in these sections, and drew out an especially large late vote.
 The general voting was along what would have been party lines in reg ular election. Democratic strong holds gave the heaviest No" votes while normally Republican districts for the most part had "YeS" ma jorities.
 "Silk- Stocking" Backing
 The opponents of the plan suc- ceeded in their campaign strategy ir making the principal issue the fact that the charter was backed by 8 silk stocking" group. They capi- talized also on the fact that the Good Government associations drive for votes failed to take hold of the popular imagination.
 The entrance into the campaign of Horace D. Taft, of Watertown, as sponsor of the city manager plan was apparently a mistake. It was an easy thing for opponents te
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
GERMANY PLANS
 TO SEEK PEACE
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(COntlnued rom Page D formal peace proposals before Fri day as Nazi circles understood that he planned to go to Warsaw on Thursday.
 We'll informed quarters forecast that Hitler in his reichstag speech would say he is prepared to discuss establishment of small Polish state on condition that the western pow CTS would halt the war. The plan, it was said would provide that any gov ernment of small Polish state would have to be approved by Berlin and Moscow.
 Should Britain and France reject it was said, such state might be Hitler's offer of a small Polish state, created in any event but would be placed under German governor general.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Full Weather Report

Bosfon. Oct. E7UPJ-Weather 3Orecasti
 CONNECTICUT - Partly cloudy tonight. Thursday fair and sIIght- 1y warmer in north portion.
 MASSACHUSETTS-Partly cloudy tonight. Thursday fair and slightly warmer in northern portion.
 RHODE ISLAND - Partly cloudy tonight. Thursday fair with moi much change in temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
ICE CREAM TREAT

Lew Ayres' habit of an ice cream treat 4 ?. m.. every day is endear- ing him to cast and crew alike on the set of M-G-Ms Remember"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
AUTHOR OWEN

Reginald Owen, after some weeks at Malibu, dropped into Metro Gold |wyn-Mayer to submit two stories he'd written while vacationing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

Somwhere out on the Atlantic shipping lanes German sub marine may be stalking British freighter at sunset or at dawn.
 The submarine will shoot to the surface like a huge wounded whale and then disappear or the freighter will listen suddenly and a few hours
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Referendum Aftermath
By An Observer

It was an interesting contest, whether you viewed it partially or irnpartially. The C.G.G.A. group is stunned. could not believe 1t pos sible. Their campaign was clean, aggressive, sincere, but woefully anateurish. Whoever guided 1t had his head in a book but his ear far away from what the man on the street was thinking and saying. Their approach was impractical, politically and after all, it was a political battle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

A terrific thunderstorm devas- tateda large area near Oporto, Por- tugal, recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Britain Sees Tide Turned
 Against U-Boats Already
BY DAN CAMPBELL United Press Staff COrreSponde]

Phe invisible blockade" which almost starved Great effectively anti submarine defense according to the British ministry information
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

The city manager proposal was well timed with the climax of the conspiracy trial but poorly timed with the European wal. Too much power in too few men spelled dic- tatorship to too many people and that was probably the most effec- tive argument against the Yes" group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

Meteor Crater, Ariz., is 4,000 feet in diameter ard 600 feet deep.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

It was an interesting comparison with the large McLevy vote of last year. His vote was even larger than the "Yes" vote which proves the people can and will distinguish between kinds of government and forms of government.
 The status of Senator Culhane Is a puzzling one. He tried to stop the referendum in the Senate but his fears were unfounded for the people voted it down anyway, not without, however his untiring aid. Certainly the 10000 or more "Yes' votes are against him in the future in any campaign, but what of the 14,00O Noes?
 The silent vote was No" vote. The button campaign was poor strategy-too many bosses wore them.
 It was 8 question of how many voters turned out. Most political analysts gave the "Yes" group about 1900 votes. At 2 o'clock only 11,00O votes had been cast and these were probably 2 to in favor of "Yes." At 3 o'clock 14,00O votes were cast but from 3 to o'clock 12,00O more votes, predominantly "NO." were cast by the factory workers and the tide was turned.
 The c. G. G. A. group fumbled the ball terribly when some of their leaders signed the Socialist petition.
 The Good Government group is as much protest against the pres- ent leadership of the Republican Iarty as it was against bad gov srnment. Witness the sympathy for the Socialist party.
 Carpet-baggers are still and ap- parently always will be unpopular with the Waterbury electorate. No enc from Oshkosh can tell us what to do or how to do it.
 MT. Howard White certainly had good lesson in practical politics. All told, the public admired and enjoyed his sincerity and effort for a lost cause. A good publicity man. ager with a nose for local view points could have been a great help to him and might have turned the tide. Only 1000 switche- votes would have done it.
 Too bad more people did not vote although the No" majority would certainly have been greater. If only 10000 had voted, the an- swer would have been "yes."
 It would be enlightening to know what percentage of th- "Yes' vote was Republican and what percent age Democrat.
 Now that the referendum is over, watch the two local parties get down to work. The coming cleo tion will be 'hot" one and prob- ably close one. The voters want a change but not a change in form of government. Good battles are assured in each of the two major parties and the Socialist factor is mysterious.
 It's a poor season for both poli- ticians and reformers. The party with a strong ticket of well known respected, experienced, n-politi- cal citizen stands the best chance of success.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
IS EPILEPSY INHERITED?
 CAN TT BE CURED?

booklet containing the opinions of famous doctors on this interest ing subject will be sent FREE. while they last, to any reader writing to the Education Division. 535 Fifth Avenue, New York. N. Y. Dept. O-174,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

It was an interesting comparison with the large McLevy vote of last year. His vote was even larger than the "Yes" vote which proves the people can and will distinguish between kinds of government and forms of government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

The silent vote was No" vote. The button campaign was poor strategy-too many bosses wore them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

The Good Government group is as much a protest against the pres ent leadership of the Republican farty as it was against bad gov srnment. Witness the sympathy for the Socialist party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

Carpet-baggers are still and ap- parently always will be unpopular with the Waterbury electorate. No enc from Oshkosh can tell us what to do or how to do it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

Too bad more people did not vote although the No" majority would certainly have been greater. If only 10000 had voted, the an- Swer would have been "yes."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-31

for jobs, this detailed Information about them is already going the rounds.
 The individual booklets contain picture of the graduate, tell what his chief interests are and where his talents lie, what he did in college, etc.
 Each booklet is a summing up of what the young graduate has to offer any firm that will take him on.
 This isn't the first time the Iowa engineering school has tried this scheme. It was used last year with good results.
 The idea is sound for several req sons. It's easier for third person to tell an employer just what a young man has to offer in the way of brains, initiative and training than it is for the graduate to toot his own horn.
 Then, too, young man without experience hasn't very clear idea of how to go about getting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-31
Gloryymg Yourself
 - AHS
By Alicia Hart
NEA Service Staff Writer

Interior decoration wiht a beauty slant is one of this springs theme songs.
 In other words, the experts think that the woman who is choosing new paint or paper for her walls and selecting summer slip covers and draperies ought to consider care- fully before she orders whether or not the new colors provide charm ing background for HER.
 For instance, no auburn-haired girl, however lovely, possibly could look her best against fuchsia walls. And pale gold sofa-about the shade of her hair-probably wouldn't do much for the blonde sitting on it. The dramatic looking, sophisticat- ed brunette needs shrinking, definite background rather than a delicate one of pastel shades and fragile furniture.
 Does it sound very silly? Yes? Well, why is it any sillier-so long as you are redecorating anyway to choose colors and materials which will make you appear a more at tractive hostess and make you seem real part of your home than it is to choose clothes which bring out your best points?
 If you like tailored negligees and dresses with bare tops, then fluffy ruffled curtains and tiny, lacy bou- doir pillows ought to be on your list of don'ts for redecorating your bedroom. If you are tiny. slender little thing, a room full of tre- mendous pieces of furniture, all cov- cred with eye-catching, slashy print slip covers, may make you look pretty insignificant. On the other hand, if you are a very large wom- an, a room full of small furniture covered with prints in diminutive patterns, may, by contrast, empha- size your size.
 Anyway, remember that your home is reflection of you and your taste Consider colors, materials and types of furniture from every angle be. fore you start spring papering painting and refurnishing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-31
University Sells" Grads Into Jobs By Mail Order
WE, THE WOMEN.

a job. Not until he has had one job and learns what an employer wants, does he knew which foot to put forward.
 Also, prospective employers are more likely to pay attention to the information sent out by a school that wants to keep on placing its graduates than to the usual letter of application in
 which an inexperienced person says he twill do anything"
 There may be better schemes than this for professional schools placing its graduates, but it is surely a step in the right direction. Here, at least, is ac- knowledgement that a school should do something more than turn out good products-that it should also try to sell them.
 Copyright, 1889, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-31

dress-up.
 The most charming frocks for dancing school and parties are ankle-length and of lovely organ dies and sheer silks. Trimmed with ruffles and ribbon streamers and often cut on bouffant lines, these are as ultra feminine as the fresh, fragile-looking dresses and suits that mother is including in her own wardrobe right now.
 Generally speaking, the smartest dresses for little girls are very short. However, if your curly-head- ed darling has reached the so-called awkward age when she seems to be all legs and arms, try letting her wear her dresses a trifle longer. She'll look and undoubtedly feel better in them, just as you feel and look best in clothes that dramatize your good points but which conceal somewhat your less attractive fea- lures.
 Accessories for children are more eye appealing than ever before. De- mure poke bonnets, neglected for many a season, are featured, the pretties ones trimmed with small sprays of apple blossoms or white lilac and ribbon Streamers which good little girls will tie under their chins and cute little tomboys will let fly behind, united and in jaunty rather than pretty-pretty fashion. Bags are slightly larger. Accessory ensembles, including matching bags, gloves and belts, are news.
 Coats for girls from 6 to 16 are divided into three categories (two major and one minor), just as coats for women are. The major, widely discussed ones consist of fitted coats with full skirts and snug bodies and straight types which hang free from the shoulders. The latter varieties usually have narrow yokes. The third group includes double and single-breased reefers which mold the waistline and are slightly but not exaggeratedly full at the hemline. As always, for sheer chic you can't beat a reefer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-31

the people ln the country we nave been studying"
 Joseph winks at Homer and raises a hand. His idea, of course, is to keep this free show going so as to shorten the next lesson. Not so very noble, but natural.
 The truth is that curiosity is about the rarest quality in the world, in spite of the fact that children of five or ten can drive their parents crazy with questions; or take clocks to pieces; or poke at hornets nests to see what will happen. Or that a toddler shows real interest in why his dog cannot hear over toy telephone.
 Perhaps curiosity is not altogether lost, but 1t has habit of narrow ing down too much. The boy re- tains his curiosity, we'll say, about stamps and post office cancella- tions. The girl enlarges her knowl- edge of dancing by following illus trated journals. Mother takes to new recipes and father watches the swaps in ball teams.
 But this is not the kind of curi- osity that I wish to emphasize although it is excellent as far as 1t goes. What I have in mind is another thing entirely, the urge to know more about everything ir gen. eral.
 So many young people wonder how 1t happens that friend who started out as they did, with the same equipment and education works himself up into key job after few years and then keeps on rising. Well, let us take al- most anyone for example. A cook might do for our purpose here.
 He notices that certain apples are better for sauce and others for pies. Some retain more flavor when bak- ed. The same with other fruits. Peaches have to be watched like wise. Small white ones that come early make the best jam. And so on. Learn by Questioning He begins to ask the commission men about the why's and where fore's. Then he decides to get 8 book and study up on fruits. He does the same with teas and cof- fees. And from there he goes into the details of groceries in earnest. His knowledge grows.
 He has little free time, but he reads and studies instead of play-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-31

enlarged prostrate and the bladder trouble it causes I should like to have copy. (R. R)
 Answer-Send a stamped en- velope bearing your address and ask for monograph or prcstatic ob- struction.
 Lugol's Solution
 Do you know that Lugol's solu- ton, a drop or two in water, makes a satisfactory iodin preparation for your iodon Ration? (T. A. L)
 Answer-Why doesn't somebody tell me these things? Lugol's solu- tion is the official U. s. F. com pound solution of iodine, 5 per cent iodine, 10 per cent potassium io- dide in distilled water. It is prac- tically the same strength of iodine and potassium iodide as tincture of iodine. I have never suggested it, chiefly because I feared people might confuse the far stronger caustic solution employed by doc- tors and formerly known by a sirn- liar name.
 (Copyright 1889, John F. Dille Coo