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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07

Carter reported that you CAN live on $7.50 a day in New York, State officials were eager to hear his report, because 1t was he who sponsored the new law by which the legislature set a maximum daily subsistence of $7.50 for state officials travelling to New York, Washington or Chicago.
 $7.5O A DAY ON
 EIGHTEEN MILLION DEAL
 Funny thing about Carter's $7.50 a day in Manhattan is that he came here to complete an eighteen million-dollar bond deal for his native Oklahoma, and while partaking of a fifty-cent blue plate luncheon, along with his confrerees, the talk chiefly was about money in six figures or more. The waitress more than once glanced in the Carter party's direction with sympathy and sus- picion.
 Naturally, the Garter expense account didn't extend to such oases as the Starlight Roof at the Waldorf-Astoria, the St. Regis or the Stork where the bill at the end of banquet sometimes re- sembles a prospering state treas- ury. But he breakfasted well on the combination specials in the hotel nook, lunched at the budg- etary restaurant, dined in the grill and paid $3.50 per day for his ac- commodations.
 COME EARLY,
 STAY LATE
 Business, of course, prevented him from getting as much for his money as MT. Garter could have stretched it to in this elastic town. But next time he-or any other visitors on limited "swindle sheets" or budgets, venture to this baffling burg-I can render some economical suggestions.
 It is possible, for example, to enjoy an economical dinner and a torrid night club entertainment for the same price of admission. How? By arriving early to dine. before the late hour minimum charge is attached, and by stay ing late, mich Is what so many innocent folk neglect to do.
 The transient idolator of the Manassah Mauler needn't expend a ransom at Jack Dempsey's place for an autograph and a hand shake from him. An -obliging notable, Jack will render both to spendthrift and non-spending customers.
 Some of the best shows in New York are free: the skyline, the Gay White Way, Radio City, the waterfront, the magnificent auto- ways. And most of the Fair won- ders aren't costly. The most fa- nous orchestras in America are at Roseland, where the admission is fractional part of green back. The majority of hotels are keeping their fees at sane pitch. And some of the better shows are best seen from the gallery. Trans portation by subway or on the surface is swift and inexpensive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07
CLIMATE ADVANTAGES
tBoston Postl

Eastern Maine is favored by a climate which allows vegetation to thrive into the fan months. Now it appears that many farmers of the section, at a time when most crops are harvested, are growing green vegetables late in the season. Of course, ready markets are available. This shows, as well. that there are good grounds for the campaign to keep the visitors coming to enjoy New England's beauties long after the traditional Labor Day closings. There are no finer months for vaca- tions than June and September, while there are growing groups of October enthusiasts. A section so well favored by climate cannot faii to express its advantages to those from other parts of the nation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07

1. Which naval officer command ed the American fleet in the Battle of Lake Erie?
 ?. What is the feminine form. of toastmaster?
 3. Can American-born Chinese and Japanese vote in the United States? 4. Which State has the nickname Diamond State?"
 5. Which river drains the Great Lakes into the Atlantic?
 6. Name the ship on which the King and Queen of England made their recent voyage to North Amer ica.
 T. How is 1889 written in Roman numerals?
 8. What is the correct pronuncia- ton of the word gosling?
 g. Name the instrument used in determining the specific gravity of liquids
 10, Name the capital of Kansas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07

Decision to pave Hamilton Avenue immediately will probably encourage the average motorist, but it means that the thoroughfare will remain in much the same condition, if not worse, than it has now since last fall. It's too bad that repairs, extensive as they are, to public thoroughfares cannot follow regular schedules. Surely some of the incon- venience of detours and bypasses could then be shortened
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07
Innocent Suffer

Connecticut has just gone through its Legislature has shaken what are called other court assignments. There are a few left, but these will be decided by the governor. Two years ago another gov- ernor, a Democratic one, had the dubious distinction Of naming all the judges. All o{ which Is very edifying in this day and age Both major political parties of Con- ucctIcut can we'll afford to look back now to <Aose platfron1 promises on which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07
Selected Poem
EXPLORERS: CARIBBEAN (Frances Frost in the New York Times)

It was an archipelago: sea studded with islands: and we came there foreign, by several hulls by roadsteads known to wind by passages heaving toward musk and landfall night We were alone, and lonely the various vessels; black were the headands and the threefrogs savage Slowly we knew the slatting sails on the reeling stars and the mounting surf on the alien beaches. The final island taking the brunt of the boat to the slope of sand and snubbing the low-slung
 planet
 gave us a troubled sleep: we smelled continent, hearin gthe night-sea washing the restless gravel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07

turn to the East Room for mu- sical program.
 GARNER'S STRATEGY
 = One problem worrying White House protocol specialists is that Mrs. Roosevelt is several inches taller than the King and that when he escorts her along the main corridor of the White House to dinner, she will appear to tower over him.
 Jack Garner, who has escorted Mrs. Roosevelt to dinner oil many rassed by their disproportionate occasions, also has been embar- heights. In fact, he is much smaller even than King George. However, the willy vice president has a solution all his own. In-. stead of taking Mrs. Roosevelt on his arm or walking near her, MT. Garner Is careful to put three or four feet between them. This gives the appearance of going in to. dinner with the First, Lady as if he were Texas steer reluct- antly roped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07
Questions
 and Answers
Hy PREDERICK q. KERBY


 Enclose . three-cent stamp fos reply when addressing any ques- ton os fact q information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be glvens nor can extended research be un- dertak0n. Be sure an mail IS ad. dressed to Che WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, l01: Thirteenth Street
 THE EDITOR @. Is there tide in the air the same as in the sea?
 A. Two professors in Cam bridge university in England have established the existence of tides in the air. At the level of 70 miles above the ground, by the use of radio waves, they discovered that the moon lifts the atmosphere 5,280 feet, twice daily.
 e. Does the American Psychiatric association publish an official jour- nal?
 A. Yes-the American Journal of Psychiatry" is published bi- monthly.
 @. am an alien resident of this country and have two children who were born in the United States. Are they American citizens?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 12:ol a. m. daylight time).
 Sun rises 5:20 Q. m: sets 8:2i D. m. (day- light time)
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset. that covers most of the tiled countrywide. The earth Is extremely warm and conducive to quick growth. Moisture. once growth is started. of course win he necessary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07
NOT AN ECONOMY GESTURE
(Hartford Times)

(Hartford TimeS)
 Despite the fact that Connecticut will benefit, there is no reason to rejoice because the Senate concur red with the House in adding $50,- 100000 more than the committee recommended to the War Depart ment's Civil Functions Appropria-' tions Bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07

gets have come askew in Man- h e ttan, have angrily labeled M a nhattan a "clip" metrop- olis. But Frank Carter, who is the state audi- tor of Okla- honna, recently returned to his
 s tate Capitol,
 with kind words and low figures for an average day and night
 in Gotham,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07
JITTERBUG SHIRLEY

Shirley Ross. who goes jitterbug fin the new Paramount comedy. Some Like It Hot" today admitted she Is Q swing addict by inclination. She owns more than 1000 swing rec ods, many of them by Gene Kupa, famed drummer who appears in this picture with Shirley and Bob Hope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07
Washington Merry-Go-Round
6sysisi.. is.a MA
DREw W PEARSON ROBERT s. ALLEN


    White
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07

A. They are American citizens, but if you take them back to your native country before they are twenty -one, they will be regarded as citizens of your country. This is known as dual nationality.
 @. What is the term for opening the Bible at random and placing your finger on text with your eyes shut then being guided by the words pointed to2
 A. Bibliomancy, a form of divi- nation by books.
 e. What is the introductory music on the radio program. Radio City Music Hall of the Air?"
 A. The Siegfried excerpt from Wagner's "Gotterdammerung."
 e. What are the advantages of dwarf fruit trees over standard trees?
 A. Earlier bearing; greater con- venience in spraying, pruning and harvesting the fruit; finer, more highly colored and better developed fruits; and closer piantlng so that a larger number of trees can be planted on 8 given area.
 e. What do the three figures on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier represent?
 A. Two women represent Victory and Peace, and the male figure, Valor.
 @. How many full moons may oc- cur in any calendar year?
 A. The maximum and minimum number are respectively 13 and 12.
 e. In answer to a question sev- eral weeks ago about whether any horses were killed in the filming of Jesse James," you stated that, ac- cording to the producers, none were. However, I understand that the tim company has recently admitted one horse was drown.
 A. The producers, Twentieth Gen. tury-Fox Film corporation, have stated that one horse was accident ly drowned. Earlier reports had quoted them as denying the story.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, June 7-Take 1t on the word of an affable Okla homan--a visit in New York can be fairly inexpensive.
 Many other callers, whose bud-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07
A Thought for Today

And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.-Mark 5:34
 Faith is the eye that sees Him, the hand that clings to Him, the receiving power that appro- priateS Him-Woodbridge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07

Hitler is man of many hates, but he still likes himself from all indications.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07

If you want . copy of our book. let VEGETABLE COOKERY" send to The Waterbury Democrats Wash ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St.. Washington. D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07
3AYREs GETS CONTRACT

When Lew Ayres returns from his vacation in Europe toward the end of the month he will find new long-term contract waiting for him at Metro Goldwyn-Mayer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07

Famous Galway Prison in Ireland has been ordered closed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07

Baccalaureate addresses will tell yo how you do it, but can you?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07

TODAY's COMMON ERROR Do not say, "More than half
 the people are deprived of the necessities of life"; say, '.ncessaries of life."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07
Whats Your l. O?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07

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Evening star., 1939-11-04
Italy Strengthens Force
For tomorrow, Says Duce
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ROME, Nov. 4-Premier Mussolini,
addressing a cheering crowd cele-
brating the 21st anniversary of
Italy's World War armistice with
Austria Hungary declared today that
Italy was strengthening her will
and forces for tomorrow.
'The italian people = . celebrate
their victory today with a clear soul
and firm faith in the destiny of
the country" Mussolini said in a
brief speech from the balcony Of
his Office.
'"The victory belongs to the people
because 1t was achieved by a great
sacrifice" he added. TN this re-
membrance Of what was achieved
we strengthen our will and forces for
tomorrow"
Mussolini appeared with Foreign
Minister Count Galeazzo Ciano and
Ettore Mutt, secretary of the Fascist
party, to address the crowd throng-
ing the Piazza Venezia.
The Premier after his speech re-
appeared seven times on the balcony
in answer to the crowds cheer.
Earlier Mussolini attended an open
air mass with Crown Prince Umberto
and other government officials at the
Tomb OF the Unknown Soldier.
Evening star., 1939-11-04
British War Trade Due
To Aid u. S. in Americas

Maritime Commission officials said
today they did not expect any formal
agreement under which the British
would abandon their South Ameri-
can trade in favor of the United
States, but added that as a practical
matter it probably would work out
that way.
"The British undoubtedly will
concentrate on this country" an
official said. IF the British do this,
we will try to take over some of
their South American trade. This
would be In line with the Maritime
Commissions policy of expanding
shipping to South America"
The official added that he did not
believe the South American trade,
even If abandoned by the British,
would provide tonnage for all the
American ships to be withdrawn
from the North Atlantic trade.
Evening star., 1939-11-04
10-Yeur Alcohol Toll
In Virginia Is 804
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 4-Deaths
Of at least 804 persons in Virgins
between 1929 and 1899 were attribu.
ted directly to alcoholism, records Of
the Bureau of Vital Statistics
showed today.
In 1898, "a deaths were recorded
as caused by alcohol and ia more
by cirrhosis of the liver, In most
cases Of which alcoholism is blamed.
In 1887, the last year for which
comparative figures were available,
however, Virginia's death rate from
alcoholism was lower than the rate
In West Virginia and the District Of
Columbia. though higher than other
neighboring States. The Old Do
minion's rate per 100000 population
was IS that year compared with
West Virginia's 81, the District Of
Columbia's SO, North Carolina's 30.
Maryland's 80, Tennessee's 81 and
kentucky's 10. Last year virginia
showed rate Of "a.
Evening star., 1939-11-04
Businessmen Doubt
Benefits Of War Trade
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The new neutrality bill. repeating
the arms embargo, Is expected to
give a major boost to certain war
industries in the United States, but
many experts have warned business
In general against expecting too
much in the way of European
buying.
The United States Chamber of
Commerce said today sampling
Of its membership showed "few look
upon the war in Europe as of major
Importance insofar as business de-
velopment in the United States is
concerned"
Some forecast temporary bene-
flts for a limited number of indus
tries" the chamber said through its
Washington Review, "but express
the belief that any passing advan-
tages gained will be more than lost
In an inevitable ebb that will come
after the war is ended"
The report noted that business
men were alert to the dangers that
follow boom volume and boom
prices"
Administration quarters have es-
timated that food of war orders
totaling some $1,000, 100000 will be
released in this country in the next
few weeks as result of embargo
repeal. Besides warplanes, these
are expected to cover motor trucks,
clothing, machine tools, food, explo-
sives, hospital supplies and wide
range of other products.
Evening star., 1939-11-04
Neutrality Bill Shipping
Curbs 10 Cost Vast Sum
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Shipping restrictions In the neu-
trality legislation have been esti-
mated by Chairman Bland of the
House Merchant Marine Committee
to entail losses running into hun
dreds of millions of dollars to the
United States.
Representative Bland listed the
following prospective effects:
Withdrawal of 90 American YES
sells from areas affected.
Abandonment of eight foreign
trade routes in which the Govern
ment has invested $195, ,06l 900;
Lay-up cost Of vessels withdrawn,
about $4,20O,0OO yearly;
Gross revenue loss to American
merchant marine, So, SOC, 900;
Loss of money expended annually
in the United States, $40. 1900 900,
plus $6,600,0OO for fuel; 5000 900 to
$1,000 900 for stevedoring, and SUBJ
stantial amounts for other operating
services;
About $500 to $500 seamen
thrown out of work;
Salaries lost to Office employees,
$4,000 900 yearly;
Annual amortization and interest
charges on vessels withdrawn about
$2,5O0, 900, of which $1,950,O0 repre-
sents payments to the Government
Evening star., 1939-11-04
Chi||um Heights Citizens
Re-e|ect GabeIejn

David w. Gabelein was reelected
president of the Chillum Heights
Citizens Association at its meeting
held last night in the Keene School,
Other officers elected were Olaf
P. Solem, vice president; William G..
Lang, treasurer, and Mrs. Jane Had
den, secretary. M. F. Finam and
w. A. Olson were chosen delegates
to the Federation of Citizens As
sociations.
Discussion Of various sites for q
new firehouse near Chillum Heights,
which has been proposed by other
organizations, was brought up. The
association has already gone on
record as favoring the location of
such a building facing on Rock
Greek Church road near Bates road
NE.
A message from the engineering
division of the District of Columbia
government was read listing future
improvements already authorized
Evening star., 1939-11-04
Counterfeiter
Found Busy at
Trade in Prison
BY the Associated Press.

HUNTSVILLE, Tex, Nov. A.
There's at least one crook In the
State Penitentiary. Warden w. w.
Waid stumbled on q counterfeiting
machine In the machine shop.
"Ah," said the keeper Of 5000 con-
victs, so this is where those pewter
half dollars have been coming from.
well, boys! This is dishonest
crooked! I'll have the law on who-
ever Is responsible"
The warden began rummaging
around. Out in the rock pile he
found q cache of the counterfeit
coins that somebody had been pass
Ing at the prison commissary.
All the faces of the convicts were
red. Among them, they knew, was
q crook. Pretty soon the warden
had him. One of the boys had
owned up" The warden said the
crook was George Droddy, who had
been In other prisons, too.
The district attorney may have to
wait q while before he does any
thing about 1t, though, because
0roddy won't get out q here until
le4e.
Evening star., 1939-11-04
Embargo Repeal
Cost Treasury
Over $235,000

BY the Associated Press.
Repeal of the arms embargo cost
the Federal Treasury more than
$235, 900.
Congress was in session A days
from the time 1t was assembled on
September 81 through yesterday,
and the only legislation it passed
was the neutrality revision bill with
an appropriation measure.
The appropriation bill provided
$51 900 for transportation allowances
to Senators, $171,000 for similar al
lowances to House members and "a
a day for go pages.
An additional expense vas print
ing the Congressional Record.
Salaries of the members Of Con-
Rress and those of most Of their
stan are on an annual basis, as are
most other expenditures. These
outlays were not included IN the
special appropriation measure.
Evening star., 1939-11-04
Chicago Grain
By the Associated Press,

0y tue Associated PreSS.
CHICAGO, Nov. 4.-Wheat prices
advanced almost a cent today to
new highs for the past six weeks
and to within cents of the best
levels since the first of 1898.
After the early upturn, however,
profit taking increased and prices
were pushed back to around previ-
Gus closing levels at times.
Buying of wheat was in SYM
pathy with continued strength of
securities. Furthermore, there were
no prospects of material rainfall
the next few days to bring relief
from the severe drought in the
domestic hard winter wheat belt.
Early highs for wheat contracts
were 88A for December and 871a
for May.
The forecast for the winter wheat
belt predicted clear skies with tenn
peratures not so low in most areas.
Although shipments of grain are
continuing on big scale from
Chicago elevators to Eastern lake
. ports, the business is being done to
I'LL previous contracts and to move
grain into position for possible ex-
port before the close of navigation.
Exporters decline to confirm recent
sales, although grainmen assume
some business is being done. Belief
was expressed repeal of the embargo
bill by Congress may increase Euro
pean demand for foodstuffs.
Most of the grain clearing here
by boat involves corn and soybeans.
European demand for Canadian
wheat this week has been the best
In some time, with total sales esti-
mated at 100000 to 7,000, 900
bushels.
Profit taking also tended to check
upturns in corn and prices were
only fractionally higher Oats and
rye had an upward tendency, while
soybeans started higher, but then
turned lower. The weeks sharp
price upturn attracted increased
country selling, with bookings ex-
ceeding 10000 bushels.
Lard prices were slightly higher.
At II am. wheat was ~ higher
compared with yesterdays finish,
December 87A, May 8712, and corn
was unchanged to Y lower, Deem
tNr 5O34. May 53h.
Evening star., 1939-11-04
Summary of Neutrality Act
Provisions Involve Sale Of Arms, U. S.
Shipping, Credit and Port Restrictions

Financial transactions-Prohibits
the purchase, sale or exchange in
this country of bonds, securities or
obligations of belligerents: forbids
United States citizens to make loans
or extend credit to any belligerent
state, or its agency; forbids solic-
tation of funds for belligerents,
except for medical aid, food and
clothing TO relieve suffering.
Can Restrict Use of Ports.
American ports-Authorizes the
President to restrict the use Of the
American ports by belligerents' sub
marines or armed merchant vessels.
(He also could require the owners
of any vessels to post bond against
carrying fuel, arms, men, supplies
or information to any belligerent
warship and could intern any ship
which violated this provision)
Travel-Forbids Americans tc
travel on belligerent ships, with
minor exceptions.
Merchant vessels-Makes 1t un-
lawful for an American merchant
vessel to be armed, except with
small arms.
American republics-The Law
would not apply to American ma
tions unless they were cooperating
with non-American states in q war,
as Canada is.
Munitions Board-Continues the
board and empowers it to control
the manufacture and export Of arms
through licenses.
Penalties-Violatio of the ship.
ping and title transfer sections
would be punishable by maximum
fine of $4,000 and five years i'm.
prisonment, violations Of other Sec
tions by $4,000 fine and two years
imprisonment.
Evening star., 1939-11-04
League of Nations Aide
Hits Cooperation Lack

DR.. Benjamin Gerig, League of
Nations commissioner for the
Worlds Fair, told a graduate con-
vocation at American University
last night the "so-called failure of
the League of Nations" was due to
lack, not of the right machinery,
but of the will to make it work.
The following received degrees:
Arthur Grandin Conover, John
Sterling deBeers, Doris Detre, Leo
nard Lipman Fischman and Nathan
Morris Koffsky, master of arts;
Robert Oakes Byrd and Wendell
Erasmus Little, master of arts in
public administration; Francis Elton
Atwater and Thomas Lowe Brans-
ford, doctor Of philosophy.