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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
Reorganization Ahead

If you are very liberal-minded you will probably see eye to eye with the Presi- dent on his plan of governmental reor- theory that his first orders to Congress, which if passed in both houses would be- come effective in 60 days, are step in the right direction. Opposition, however, will not belacking. And it will probably be of one of three kinds
 There are those who oppose reorgan- ization on the general principal that it interferes with existing routine and merely is an upsetting factor. There are others who oppose on political grounds, feeling that such change must be done with purpose and this purpose can cnly be to increase the power of the party in control of the government, the party that is now seeking to affect the change. The third group of diSSenterS consists of those who will be affected by the changes. They will either lose their jobs in an amal- gamation of bureaus or departments or find themselves placed under the direc- ton of some other official.
 z Any one group can bring a logical claim against reorganization. But usu- ally they can be answered if the reorgan- izers have gone about their work well and have proceeded on the theory that the government is becoming overburdened with too many arms, with too many employees, with too many additional expenses. There is one argument, though, that is hard to answer. It's the one which points out that reor- ganization is just another name for reshuffling the cards. When you get through you still have the same number of cards; they are only in different order or position
 What is being attempted in Washing ton undoubtedly is an effort to coordinate many efforts now and place them in per- manent groupings. Retention of erner- gency agencies will cause lot of talk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
Unbalancing the Budget

It will be one of the marvels of the 20th century if a balanced budget is adopted by the 1889 Legislature of Con- necticut. In January there was no thought in COP leaders minds but what they couldn't crack the whip and force everyone to get in line to such an end as this. Now things are just bit differ ent. The legislators have recovered from the lecture read them; they are becoming a bit bolder. More things are coming up which show that planned expenditures for the two year period beginning July l, 1889, won't stand pressure.
 In short a balanced budget now could only be attained through invocation of new taxes or an increase in existing ones. Such a state of affairs as this Republi- cans never thought would come to pass, particularly when they were ruling the roost. One of their proud boasts is their ability to keep the ship of state on even keel at the same time keeping expendi- lures within receipts. We do not gloat now over COP discontinue nor should our remarks be taken to indicate we are glad to see financial affairs muddled. Far from it.
 But we do wish to point out that the seriousness of the present situation in which leaders are striving to achieve balanced budget and admittedly not suc- ceeding is no different from that which Democrats faced in the past eight years and which today is pointed out as party ineptitude and inability to cope with an emergency. Democrats would have liked balanced budget during their regime just as much as Republicans. That it is still difficult to return to this state is proof that too many things were long neglected in Connecticut. We refer to major inn Republicans ignored for more than ten years.
 A balanced budget may yet be attained, but it will be at a price. And we don't know k t,, II tne ne prlce m to be Pald IS gong .9 people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
BACK TO BASEBALL
Christian Science Monitor


 All America keeps time today to the stalwart stride of spiked feet in baseball's perennial parade to the fiagpole. For now is the winter of our discontent made glorious sum- mer by the seasons frigid opening Again the hand that holds the helm of state takes aim and then lets fly the ball that starts sixteen big league teams on their all-summer race to baseballs pennant prize 15A games away.
 For one welcome moment the somber shadow of world events fades before the expansive smile of base balls official starter. If for the mo- ment, at least, it appears that
 -visaged war hath smoothed
 its wrinkled front,
 we must thank the vendors of the evening boxscores for putting the specter temporarily to rout.
 The sporting impulse that popu- lates the bleachers day in and day out is based on something more than superficial search for popular ex- citemetit. Without the appeal to keen competition and fair play in- herent in its playing code. America $ national pastime would have van- ished in sheer boredom long ago.
 The millions who help to celebrate the centennial year of Abner Dou- bleday's now industrialized game doubtless will agree that this grim visaged world would profit greatly were 1t to adopt an ideal or two from baseball,s rules of play.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

Taxes are just as paramount in this state as anywhere A few days ago group representing the Connecticut Con- ference on Social and Labor Legislation declared that Governor Baldwin's econ- omy program is harmful to the welfare of the people," Here's an example where an effort to cut down on operating ex penses which should always be followed by decrease in taxes unless something is wrong internally met with rebuff. People get to expect certain services from govern ments. When we try to eliminate them we run into snags, for they have virtually become necessities. So the problem of tax elimination is doubly hard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27


 According to the National Consumers Tax Commission it's the hidden tax that saps the strength of the average home owner And the commission is trying to do something about it. It points out, for example, that "No one would be SO foolish as to choose pitch-dark room in which to compute monthly bills for rent, clothing, fuel and food, and to count the necessary money due on each. Yet the average consumer is made to do some thing just as foolish by paying taxes in the dark-taxes that cannot be seen be- cause they are concealed in the purchase price of every necessity. A competent estimate is that 63 per cent of all taxes local, state and national are hid den. - There's no doubt but what the American standard of living could be improved and aided if hidden taxes could be eliminated, but we're always afraid that when one tax is removed, another is quickly found to take it's place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

chamber by Senator Charles w. Tobey, plump New Hampshire rookie.
 One of the fleetests packers in the history of the Senate, Bone frequently hits a high of 300 words a minute. But he isn't in Tobey's class. The newcomer tears along at steady rate of around 400 words minute.
 That is bad enough for the of ficial reporters, but what makes 1t worse is that Tobey has an irn- pediment in his speech which makes it extremely difficult to un- derstand him. When he came to the Senate he warned the short- hand aces about his shortcoming.
 "Newspapermen back home called me a reporter killer'," he said. "I'm going to be a tough customer for you to handle and I'll help you in any way you suggest"
 NOTE-The average flow of Senate oratory is 150 words a minute. The late Senator J. Ham" Lewis of Illinois was a slow talker but difficult to take" because of the extereme length of his sentences. Once he delivered a sentence HOO words long. WRONG HOUSE
 Mrs. Edith Nourse Rogers, eight term Massachusetts Republican congresswoman, didn't realize how she rates with her constituents until the other day.
 A delegation conferred with her on a legislative matter and to finish the discussion she invited the group to have breakfast with her the following morning in the House restaurant'. She ap- peared at the appointed hour, but no constituents. After 2O-min- ute wait she had about decided
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
Views of The Press

and countenance. And some $50 of the country's finest sculptors filed notice of intention to compete for the commission.
 Then the labyrinthine coils of bureaucracy began to roll and mur- mur. The National Commission of Fine Arts remembered that federal funds were involved, and very pro- perly insisted on authority. The Virginia Art Commission denurred. It is a debate whose terminology, at least, would have sounded very familiar to the General. Finally Virginia came to the conclusion which she had reached more sorn- brely in Jackson's time. She spurn- ed the federal money and announc- ed she would secede thereby from federal dirction. It sems fitting climax.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

Did'you ever keep weather diary? It's an interesting experiment and makes good reading. One kept during April would be, of course, depressing because by far, the worst month in 1889 to date, April has not been seasonal It has been, by far, the worst month in 1889 to date. January, February, and March, are easy to understand. You get winter weather and lots of it, but April is supposed to give hint of better days. This year it refused to let us know what was to come in May.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

that something had gone wrong, when suddenly she was called to the telephone.
 Mrs. Rogers, this is the White
 House talking" she was in-
 formed. There seems to be a
 mix-up somewhere. A delega-
 ton from your district is here
 and says they were to have
 breakfast here with you. We
 are sending them to your of
 flee"
 UNDER THE DOME
 CIO Chief John Lewis can re- cite verbatim the entire Consti- tuition = a feat that few men in public life can perform |. When the U. s. Maritime Com mission refused to hire union sea- men for it's ship, on the ground that an 1872 law barred that, la bor-minded Secretary Harry Hop- kins blocked the Commission by ordering his shipping commissioner to employ only union sailors for the government ship. Under the law Hopkins shipping commis- sioners are hiring agents for the Maritime Commission Sen- ator Minton of Indiana does not conceal his dislike for Senator Reynolds In the latter's pres ence he declared on the senate floor, II would object to any ref erendum that the senator from North Carolina is for' .Jud- son King. veteran public power crusader, will be paid an unusual tribute Saturday night when high government officials and congress sional leaders will entertain him at a banquet to commemorate the 18th anniversary of the founding of the National Popular Govern ment League, which King directs.
 Copyright, 1899, by United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
Book A Day
Two Books Spin m .. .. .. Atlantic Yarns


 Atlantic Yarns
 Mighty leviathans blow across the worlds oceans these days without arousing so much as a ripple of in- terest. The airplane hop is taken al- most as casually. But it was not al- ways so. Nowhere will you find a story of more drama, heartache, heroism and triumph than in the early conquest of these waters. That story is told in two books just off the presses, both substan- tial additions to the wealth of mar itime history. They are Steam Con- quers the Atlantic" by David Bud- long Tyler Appleton Century $5) and Rivalry on the Atlantic" by Commander w. Mack Angas Gee Furman: $350).
 You will find Tyler's book the most exhaustive of the two, de- tailing the whole stirring story of the first 60 years of steam naviga- tion on the North Atlantic begin- ming with the paddle wheeler Sa- vannah in 1919. But Commander Angas seems to have covered the field concisel as well and fly he has missed anything, his lavish collection of rare old prints evens the score.
 Both, however, have caught the full drama ofl those early days, which is after all what makes their books so readable. There is, for insatnce, the epic story of the Great Eastern" the first 1evi- athan. It was built to carry 5000 passengers. But tragedy shadowed the ship from her first days in 1854.
 The Great Eastern" crossed the Atlantic many times but storms or mishaps of faulty engineering took heavy toll on every trip.
 In the end she became a sort of floating billboard and amusement hall and there were stories that the skeleton of riveter had been found in one. of her sealed com- partments, hence her misfortune.
 Such is the lore of these books. Whether you have ever rigged a sail or seen an ocean liner, you will feel the tng of salt spray long after you've paid out" the last page. --P. c. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
Selected Poem
THE WEDDING SONG

Hsabindranath Tagore in the New York Times)
 CTranslated from the Bengall by Basanta
 Koomar Roy) Beloved Lord, unite our two hearts into one altar And enthrone Yourself upon it.. Graciously tied by the suspicious cords of Your
 blessings Please keep our hands united inseparably Let your infinite love Awaken in our loving hearts Eternal Spring. And cast Your glances of mercy On the fruitful union of our minds. Lord of my life, let Your unfailing love Usher in a roseate dawn on ou rives; For we two youthful wayfarers Are about to begin our journey On the long and rugged path of this world. O my friend Dvine!- At dawn and at dusk, By day and by night Let Your goodness and Your greatness, Your grace and Your truth Dwell forever in countless forms In the sanctuary of our twin souls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

1. What is the chemical mamie for banana oil? .,
 ?. Name the city situated on the last of the chain of Florida Keys.
 3. What is the satellite yof any planet called? Z.
 4. Do the same Constitutional re- strictions as to age and citizenship apply to the Vice-President, as to the President? M
 5. Is it proper for a mother to give bridal shower for her daugh- ter?
 6. What is the abbreviation for 12 o'clock midnight?
 2. Name the president of Gen eral Motors.
 8. What is an anemometer?y
 g. What is primogeniture?
 10. Under which President did William c. McAdoo serve as Sec- retary of the Treasury?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
VIRGINIA AND JACKSON
.(New Haven Journal Courier)

(New Haven Journal Courier)
 The state of Virginia continues to insist upon its sovereignty in little as in great things. Take that matt ter of the memorial statue of Stone wall Jackson which was recently projected. Now Stonewall Jackson was one of the bright particular ornaments of the rather well popu- lated Virginia Hall of Fame. A lesser man than Lee, he has certain glamors and crochets denied to the confederate ommander-in-chief. He was to be represented astyide of his horse Ola S0rrel. heroic in stance
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

dwellers, has broken out in public prints.
 If the aver- age Fair visitor has read them all, he will view the New Yorker as an anthro- biological speci- men.
 The Sizer-up- perS vary their
 alta c ks. One says that New Workers suffer from tangled
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
Daily Almanac
etS I:I0 a. m.

t Moon sets l. .10 a. m.
 Sun rises 4:57 a. m.; sets 6:43 D. m
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 One touch of human Kindness makes the whole world akin, one touch of April warmth brings forth the buds And so 1t was Tuesday when April temperatures rose to their high est point As result grasses, plants, leaves literally popped forth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

A. He was born in London, On tario, Canada, of Italian parents.
 Q. Give me the 1888 high and low quotations on stock of the. Pitts burgh Plate Glass. Company.
 A. High, 115 1-2; low, 55. e. Who was the first governor of the Panama Canal Zone?
 A. Colonel G. w. Goethals, from January, 1914 to January, 1917.
 @. Where is Philip Musica bur- jed?
 A. Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brook lyn, N. Y. @. How many persons took the U. s. Civil Service Examination for printer -proofreader in 1888. Z. A. 1,216. c. What is the best insulator for electricity? A. Solid paraffin. o. How many Presidents had wives whose first name was Anna? A. Two, William Henry Harrison (Anna Symmes), and Franklin D. Roosevelt (Anna Eleanor Roose- velt).
 o. What kind of stamps and money are used in the Virgin Is- lands?
 A. U. s. postage stamps and cur- rency.
 Q. What is the State song of Florida? A. Florida, My Florida" by c. V. Waugh, to the tune Maryland, My Maryland" It was adopted by the legislature in 1894. 0. What is the correct name and nationality of Hedy Lamar? A. She is Austrian by birth, and was formerly named Hedi Kiesler. o. Do British Army automobile trucks use wood as fuel? A. Some British trucks are equip ped with apparatus ,(suction-type gas producers) for extracting combus- tible gas from wood, coal or char coal. The truck engine operates on this gaseous fuel in place of gaso- line.
 e. What is the caloric value of shredded wheat? A. A pound of shredded wheat has fuel value of 1860 calories. If you want a copy of our book let FISHING LAWS IN DE- FERENT STATES" send to, the Waterbury Democrats Washing x- LA sn.ss | sl -xan-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

but it's pretty obvious a good many must be kept if any sort of morale is to be maintained in the U. s. A. We in- cline to the theory that reorganization is good for any government now and then. Ours has sadly needed one for a good many years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
In New York.
BIZ GEORGE BOSS

New York, April 27 Sizing up the average New Yorker has been a popular Worlds Fair time. A rash of essays, analyzing the per- sonal peculiarities of Manhattan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

Workers are less urbane than the folk at Sauk Center. A third stresses that our ways are greatly different than those of inhabitants in other sestions of the country.
 The wards of Father Knicker- booker scan all the tish-tosh with tongue-in-cheek, and take these analytical reflections with a grain of salt and quiet sense of humor. SUCKER FOR A SPIEL
 This New York columnist has his own notions of his fellow townsmen, mostly sympathetic:
 The New Yorker is a sucker, a more gullible person than most in the crossroads villages. A half- eloquent spieler can sell him any, thing. He is just naturally sus- ceptible to sales talks. And as proof of this--where else do street vendors, of "pitchmen" as they are known - thrive and flourish us they QO nere! t'
 New Workers always are sup- posed to be in great rush. And yet the greatest outdoor recrea- tion of Manhattan is taking a box stand on the sidewalk and watch ing the steam shovel work.
 Just point finger at nowhere on any street corner and watch the crowd collect as if by magic.
 The New Yorker is supposed to shun discomfort. This is how he "shuns" 1t, on 8 Sabbath:
 Taking the car out of the gar- age, my fellow townsman will brave the most congested high- ways for spin to the country. He will risk an attack of insanity and brave thirst, heat and sundry damage. But he will not be de- tered from the outing at all costs.
 Back from the green earth, he will hie himself to buy eating places where a wait of half an hour, or more is necessary before he gets table. And he will do this patiently, uncomplainingly- and pay the full tolls. Later, Mrs. New Yorker will urge him to a movie where a vertical vigil for seats may comprise a wait of nearly an hour. This, too, the av- craze Gothamite will do without a single murmur of protest.
 BUNCH OF SOFTIES
 The New Yorker is supposed to be hard-hearted. As the slogan goes, there's a broken heart for every light on Broadway" But don't believe it. The New Yorker is as soft-hearted as a feather bed. He gives lavishly( ask the directors of the Greater New York Fund.-, and he is easy prey for the legion of panhandlers patrolling the streets. Were 8 survey taken, it would show that the average denizen of New York gives more than reasonable pro- portion of his yearly income.
 And not so long ago, for the New Workers self-protection, the Mayor posted signs in the sub- way, urging that there be no con- tributions to beggars, because the city was taking care of them.
 The New Yorker is supposed to be an incurable night owl, ever on carouse. Well, a fair guess is that not more than one New Yorker in ten has ever been in- side a night club. The average New Yorker is usually abed before midnight, explores Broadway once in a blue moon, pays 8 cover charge only to blanket makers. The crowds on Broadway consist mainly of out-of-towners, anyway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
Washington Merry Round
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

o. Is Guy Lombardo, conductor of the Royal Canadians" orchestra, a Canadian?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

e. Into what geographical divis- ions is the United States divided?
 A. New England, Middle Atlantic, East North Central, West North Central, South Atlantic, East South Central, West South Central, Noun tain and Pacific.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
Whats YourI.

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers. s2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

If you want a copy of our book let FISHING LAWS IN DE- FERENT STATES" send to the Waterbury Democrats Washing ton Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth jSt.. Washington, D. C. Enclose, 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, You are just ex-
 actly right" omit "just."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
THE EDITOR

e. How much does it cost to make postage stamps?
 A. It has been estimated that the current one cent stamps cost .O69 cents per thousand to manu- facture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

A. He was born in London, On- tario, Canada, of Italian parents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

Copyright, 1899, by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
Questions and Answers
By FREDERICK Aa HEREBY

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

e. Who was the first governor of the Panama Canal Zone?
 A. Colonel G. w. Goethals, from January, 1914 to January, 1917.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

e. Give me the 1888 high and low quotations on stock of the. Pitts burgh Plate Glass Company.
 A. High, 115 l-2; low, 55.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

e. What Is the caloric value of shredded wheat?
 A. A pound of shredded wheat has a fuel value of 1860 calories.
Glacier County chief., 1939-01-27
Card of Thanks

We wish to show our apprecia.
ton by thanking all those who
so kindly assisted during the i'll.
ness and death of our beloved
son Gordon Dan DuBray. We
especially wish to thank the
nurses and the doctors and all
those sending the beautiful floral
offerings. his teachers Miss Baird
and Mrs. Rogers. the Sunday
school class and many relatives
and friends for their kindness
and sympathy. We deeply ap.
preciate everything you have
done for US.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon DuBray
and Relatives
Glacier County chief., 1939-01-27
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends
and neighbors for their kind help
and sympathy during the illness
and death Of our beloved son and
brother William Vance Morgan.
We deeply appreciate the beauti.
full floral offerings and your
goodness during our bereave-
ment, it has lightened our sorrow
and will ever be remembered by
US all.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Morgan
and Family
Glacier County chief., 1939-01-27
Methodist Church

The Church school educates for
Christian living. Glasses under
competent teachers are provide for
each age group and all children are
cordially invited to attend at ten
O'Clock each SUNDAY morning
Morning worship services at eleven
O'Clock. Epworth League Sunday
evening at six. The Junior League
meet Tuesday afternoon after school,