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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
The McLevy Myth Explodes

The 165,O00 Connecticut citizens who voted for Jasper McLevy last fall in the belief that he was the miracle man or municipal finance and economy are now being told the secret of his political suc- cess and financial maneuvering. Just an old Spanish, we mean political, custom. Save few dimes here and there, shout loud about economy, glorify your Scotch ancestry and thrift-and-borrow instead of increasing the tax rate - mortgage your city for the benefit of your chll- dren like Congress mortgages the nation for their same benefit - postpone the evil day of payment - let your success sors worry about that - fool most Of the people most of the while or as long as you can - the going is good while It lasts.
 But - and save your heartiest laugh ter for this - the irony of it all is that while Jasper berated the double-dealing tactics of the two old parties - it was the clever dealing of his party associates in the State Senate which secured the legislation which in turn enabled Bridge port, with Jasper at the helm, to bor- row instead of increasing taxes, to appear as the model of municipal finance; in short - to get away with worn-out political trick The plot thickens - the truth will out - the hero or villain will soon emerge. Again the Socialist Sen ators are the balance of power at Hartford one of them for some unexplained reason is chairman of the most important committee on Cities and Boroughs - again Bridgeport wants the authority to borrow millions instead of raising it's taX-rate to point where It would probably be even greater than Waterbury's again there is talk of a deal between Republican and Socialists, with much evidence thereof already - and - to make it even more interesting, Jasper wants to deprive Bridgeport of its right to elect Board of Education so that he can appoint it, with all Bridgeport opposed to him and up in arms.
 Political drama stalks across the Con- necticut stage in the direction of Bridge port. Will the Republican party let Jasper and Bridgeport borrow again and keep it's low tax rate or will it finish and explode the McLevy myth and elim- mate the third party peril for 1940? Will the Republican majority permit Jasper to run his Board of Education bill down the threats of his fellow citizens = either as part of deal with the Social ists or to help Jasper commit political hari-kari or both?
 Will the Republican majority deny Jasper his education bill either to save his political face and future or to dis prove the existence of deal, or both? will the Republican majority follow the courageous leadership of Governor Bald win who professes faith in the possi- bility of good government without the necessity of double-dealing politics, or surely go down to defeat in 1940 along with the now exposed Bridgeport Myth?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
Most Embarrassing

The position in which Judge Edwin 5. Thomas of the Federal Court TOT the District of Connecticut finds himself IS indeed an embarrassing one for the ols- tinguished iurist. It is made all the more so bv the manner in which Department of Justice officials snapped out ther orders for his speedy return when ne failed to or was unable to heed the sup poena that was issued for him last FIT day afternoon just as he was Salllng OH his annual southern vacation trip, lhat anyone should link the sailing With the issuance of the official writ Is slghtly prejudiced.
 For some weeks now Judge Thomas has contemplated the southern voyage and it has been an annual custom TOT him to make just such trip at tnls tlllle of the year. Therefore it is doubly un- fortunate that it has been inferred that the trip might not have been premedl- tated or might have been planned to avoid any court order for his appearance in connection with the various grand iurv investigations which are now cur rentlv taking place. Here in Connecticut everyone feels perfectly sure that ms appearance is desired for merely per- functory reasons.
 If this is borne out by later facts, we know that considerable criticism is going to be heaped upon the Department ot Justice for the manner in which It handled the subpoenaing of Judge Thomas and the differences 1t allowed newsmen to draw from the legal action Coming so close as it did to the startling charges brought against former Judge Martin T. Manton the repercusslons were bound to be heard everywhere. We hope that when circumstances are brought to light, if and when an apology is owed Judge Thomas it will be promptly forthcoming
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
Pests or Boons?

It's about time human beings stopped fighting each other and concentrated on fighting insect pests which seem to be gaining on us According to recent statistics, the Mexican cotton boll-wee- vii costs the cotton-growing section of the United States $1OO,oO0,000 to $15o,- 000000 year. The codling moth causes more than $12,0OO,000 damage to fruit trees every year. Leaf hoppers in India have cost a single division in central India nearly $5,000,OO0. And so it goes. Nearly everything we grew has some ir1- sect pest that has not yet been brought under control, with all the best efforts of entomologists and agricultural research workers.
 It is estimated that the aggregate loss from insect pests in farm crops alone in in United States is greater than the total sum spent on education. It would be fine if we could double the educational crop by ending insect depredations. On the other hand, if we have baffling sur plus today of food and cotton and other items, what would we have without the insects? There seem to be problems with in problems here which are likely to keep human intelligence occupied for long time to come
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08

The New London City Council has agreed with the citizens of the city, at least with those who voted in favor of the project, that development of Ocean Beach as city park is worthwhile. Now the city will proceed with acquisition of some 50 acres of shore property with which the park proper will be started. A legislative ok for big bond issue $2, 800, ,O0O-will probably follow within a short time. That undoubtedly will not be the ultimate cost of the project, but whatever the cost is it will be well worth it. And New London can comfort itself with the thought that eventually the park will pay for itself.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08

Some days ago Governor Raymond E. Baldwin announced that he was going to look into the status of the states building program. He intended to se- cure from Public Works Commissioner Robert A. Hurley a detailed account of lions that the state now has available for public institutional expansion. That would be an interesting picture to pre- sent to the state at any time and we're heartily in favor of the people of Con- necticut getting more information than the mere figures which go with award ing of contracts for various buildings. About once in six months word picture of what has been done and what remains to be done with the institutional expan- sion program would be appreciated. There is still lot to be done here in Con- necticut for our institutions although much has been accomplished.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
Book A Day
Post Divorce Novel

The postwar years have been restless, high-pitched, introducing a sort of "escapist" philosophy around the world. Ever increasing divorce has been one direct result. But divorce, modern society finds, Is not always the solution 1t promises to be. It may lead to upheaval in the entire family.
 Such was the case in the Fane family. When John Fame, wealthy British publisher, divorced and remarked, his son and three daughters found themselves prac- tically cast adrift. What happened to them Alec Waugh tells in a new novel, sharply reflective of the times, "Going Their Own Ways" (Farrar and Rinehart: $2.50.
 In the case of the Fanes, divorce seems to have left It's mark on the whole family. At least the son and daughters never found g haven of morale In their own marriages. Only one, Joyce, achieved real happiness and the story closes before you find out whether hers lasted.
 Barbara thought she had found ideal love in Hugh but Barbara's stage career interfered and at last you find Barbara and Hugh part ing company on the threshold of Hollywood. Basil and Julia almost separate while Muriel marries a man who turns out to be anything but the ideal husband.
 The novel gives a faithful pie ture of the postwar period.- P. c, F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08

ter all newspapermen had depart ed. Alone beside the President stood Senator Key Pittman of Nevada, chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee.
 "Was that what you wanted?" asked the President.
 That was just right" replied the senator. Nobody fin Con- gross can now say 8 word." WAR TALK
 Most damaging of all reports supposed to have leaked from Roosevelt's conference with the Senate Military Affairs Commit tee last week was the remark at tributed to the President that Americas new frontier is now on the Rbine."
 This was widely quoted not only in the United States, but abroad. And at the historic press confer- ence which followed the President remarked: T would like to know the boob who got off that one" .
 Here is the inside on the boob" who got 1t off.
 Republican members of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
TIRE CHAINS (Boston Post)

The automobile driver who is not equipped with tire chains in the present sort of weather is taking big chances. On icy and snowy roads chains are essential to safety. Yet, we see scores of cars, even in the worst of weather, not so equipped.
 No doublt many accidents of the past week could have been averted if the drivers of the cars involved had only taken common sense pre- cautions against skidding. Chains would also have pulled many stalled cars out of drifts.
 It is probable that the courts, in passing upon accidents due to icy and snowy roads, would rule that a driver who neglected to use tire chains was legally negligent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08

There is some talk again about the slowness of the state to get WPA funds for such projects as that involving re- mobilization at Hammonassett Beach in Madison. The WPA is "on the spot"' in connection with this and it behooves the state officials to do everything in their power to see that local or state officials are not putting on their shoulders some thing that doesn't belong there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
THE BICYCLE BILL
(Boston Post)

There is bill in the legislature to register bicycles. It was promoted and encouraged by boys who fear that with the prevalence of bicycle thefts many a youth will lose his bike" and possibly his means of earning a living.
 There is no proviso in this bill to license the bicycle with a yearly fee. This is restrictive legislation and an added tax. The measure merely calls for a law which will protect the owners of bicycles, and will establish their rights.
 The bill deserves attention and its passage will solve a problem for our future citizens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
TWO TEACHERS COLLEGES
 (Meriden JournaO

Teachers colleges are expensive and the new state administrations opinion is that, considering the hard times, Connecticut could get along with two instead of four. The pro- posal is to retain those at New Bri- tain and Danbury and change those at New Haven and Willimantic back to their old status of normal schools.
 To start with, there was to be only one teachers college, giving school- ing for four years and awarding de- grees, and that was the fine institu- ton in New Britain. Political pres sure was brought to bear to create the. other colleges and none has been able to function as 1t should because of necessarily limited ap- propriations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08

Senate Military Affairs Com mittec were being interviewed by the press. After they had outlined the Presidents remarks, one of the newspapermen ob- served: "That means that our new frontier is on the Rhine, doesn't it?"
 There was no dissent from this, and the story was put on the wires to newspapers, indi- eating that the remark had come from the President, himself.
 NOTE-While several Republi- can senators die a lot of talk ing after their supposedly con- fidential conference with the President, one of his critics who did not talk was Senator Bennett Clark of Missouri. Clark came back to his office, wrote in long hand a careful report of the meeting with the President, put 1t in Q sealed envelope and said nothing to anyone.
 Copyright, 1889, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
Selected Poem
ASSAULT

ASSAULT (Sydney King Russell in the New York Sun) The wind and the rain Have a secret pact, Together they plan And together act. The wlnd and the rain Have forgotten pity And rudely stormed A bewildered ctiy. The watchman woke To his plight too late The sentries fled A defenseless gate. The city surrendered Body and brain To the dreadful might Of the wind and the rain
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
Current Comment

Hits kinder like a shadder. Bertha Marie Sybert, the "bounc-
 ing bed" girl, describing witch.
 When I stopped singing they looked solemn.-Svanhilde Larsen, describing how she cheered a foun- dering ships crew with her sing ing.
 If ever there was sacrilegious performance, it is that of the na- tions of today.--John Haynes Holmes in a church service address.
 It won't bite me. Sylvester Kirby just before a
 caged lion at Ocean Park. Cal, bit his arm so badly an ampu-
 tation was necessary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08


 1. What place Is known as the Mosquito Coast?
 2. Name the U. s. city directly opposite Juarez, Mexico.
 3. In electricity, what is a coulo- meter?
 4. What is the correct pronuncia- tion of the word lyceum?
 5. Name the Presidents of the U. s. who were assassinated while in office.
 6. What is the name for the plas- tic material secreted by bees and used by them in making their cells?
 2. With what sport is the name of Byron Nelson associated?
 8. Name the third largest of the oceans.
 9. Where is Holy Cross Mountain?
 10. Name the great lyric poet of Scotland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
Views of The Press
REVIVAL (Boston Post)

Revival of the patent leather in- dustry in Woburn comes as good news. Factories closed as long as five years have been re-opened. Search is on for skilled labor. Of course, there will be quick re- sponse. Reports are that orders are piling up and there is to be a gen. uine spurt, with machinery, long idle, whirring again. It means new payrolls and better times for Wo- burn. It may be that other slumber- ing industries in New England are due for a overwhelming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
New York Day by Day
BY CHARLES B. DRIsCOL

New York, Feb. 8--One of the reasons why I'd like to live long time is this: I'm constantly find- ing out that the people I didn't like are all right. Mostly, I didn't like them because didn't know
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
TODAYs COMMON ERROR Do not say, "Infiation is tanta- mount to confiscation'; say equivalent"

social security act, based on your total earnings in an included em- ployment between January l, 1887, and the date of your sixty -f1fth birthday. In case of your death be- fore age 65, the benefits go to your heirs. @. When will the planet Venus next pass directly between the earth and the sun? A. June 8, 2o04. The phenomena is termed transit"
 o. You recently said that the first railroad strike in the U. 8. was on the B. & O. railroad in 1877. What about the Erie railroad strike in 1869?
 A. The strike on the B. and O. and Pennsylvania railroads in 1877 was the first major railroad strike of national importance, Small strikes occurred earlier, on a num- Der of railroads.
 c. I have a hobby of collecting strange postmarks. Where can l get ( complete list of post offices in the United States2
 A. The U. s. Official Guide may be purchased from the superintend- ent of documents, Government Printing Offlce, Washington, D. c, for SIPS. The monthly supplements showing new and discontinued post officers may be purchased for an ad- ditional 75 cents. These include an alphabetical list of all post offices, as we'll as a list by counties and states.
 c. Who wrote Gabriel Over the White House?"
 A. It was published anonymous ly but authorship is attributed to Thomas F. Tweed, British military man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08

anything at all a bout them, had had Q bad first mpre s- sion, or acquir- ed 8 prejudice for no good reason.
 So I was glad to have 8 long talk with Jim Fully the other day. I've been s e ing him ar nd tn e Algonquin lob- hu for weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 10:49 p. m.
 Sun rises 6:57 8. m.; sets 5:l6 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 This has been a snowy winter as winters go in the Naugatuck Valley lately. We've had three good-sized storms to date and in between that sufficient falls to keep the grounl covered. Those who guess at the number of winter storms should be in their glory this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
A Thought for Today

Fer when he deth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him. Psalms 49:17.
 Men fear death, as if unquestionably the greatest evil, and yet no man knows that 1t may not be the greatest good.-W Milford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
Washington Merry-Go-R
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
Questions
 and Answers
By FREDERICK M. KERRY

Enclose . three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- tion of fact or information Co the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be un- dertaken. Be sure all mail is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street. Washington, D. 0. M
 THE EDITOR
 @. What does the name for the first month of the year meanP
 A. It is from the Latin, Janu- arius named for the two-faced Ro. mar, god Janus, originally the god Of light and day, who gradually became the god of the beginning of things. o. I have married recently and do not expect to work in an includ- ed employment again. Is there any way that I can withdraw the money I have contributed to the old-age security fund under the social se- curity act?
 A. Not until you are 65 years old. You will receive benefits under the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08

But had a kind of unreasonable mad on him. Perhaps I thought it was bit stagey for him to leave his shirt open in front, down to about the third or fourth button, and to wear no necktie.
 found him a very human fel- low when we got to talking about our boyhoods, our problems, and the condition of the world. We really took our hair down, and now, so far as I'm concerned, he can leave his shirt off entirely if he feels more comfortable that way.
 We were calling one another Jim and Charlie inside of ten minutes. Neither of us had 8 very soft boyhood, and we were in complete understanding about that. I'll have to read Tully's books again. Maybe I'll like them better now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
Whats Your l. O?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08

Copyright, 1889, by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-14
Rains
Came
Continued From Page 81

And inside the prim, efficient
bosom of Miss MacDaid there was
another storm, scarcely less vio-
lent than the one outside. For she
was going to sec the major bit
of luck she had not hoped for on
a Friday night.
It was like an Illness. She did
not know when it had begun. 1t
had come imperceptibly, without
symptoms, unless you call symp-
toms the joking that had gone on
between them from the very first.
In a way it had happened the mo-
ment she saw him four years ago
when he arrived straight from
London hospit,l to become
urgeon-in-chief of Ranchipur. She
always remembered him as he ar
rived at the hospital in His High
ness own Rolls-Royce, with His
Highness beside him looking
pleased, in his simplicity, at hav-
ing picked young man who was
SO clever and intelligent and vigor-
Gus. Miss MacDaid always thought
of the major as he stepped from
the car and came up the steps,
with a friendly grin. to greet her.
Fallen In Love With An Ideal Man
In the beginning. at that first
glance, Miss MacDaid had fallen in
love, not with the man himself
but with the idea of him As he
stepped from the Maharaj ah's
Rolls she thought, without think
ing, This is what India might
be"-her India, which was part
of her very soul
And then she had discovered as
the weeks went on that he was
as clever indeed as brilliant. a sur
geon as the Maharajah had said.
that his big muscular hands were
as delicate as a woman's and in
their work as sure as the progress
of a cat.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-14
LIQUOR KILLING OFF
NATIVES OF ALASKA

JUNEAU Gov John w. Troy
urged the Alaska territorial lceis-
lature today to ask congress to
prohibit natives from drinking in
toxicating liquor. The governor
SAID the race was being destroyed
by liquor
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-14
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