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Evening star., 1939-10-05
Service Orders
ARMY.
Field Artillery,

Field ARTILLERY.
Smith. Col Walter D, retired with rank
p,,f. Of bTlgadielr Gsl general
CAN: It. & &col. David E, from Fort D.s
Holtzworth, Capt. Bertram A., from Fort
Sheridan. III, to Fort Knox. Ky.
MeDaniel, Capt, Capt otto L. from Fort Hoyle
steinbeek' Cap Capt; Paul ", from Fort Hoyle.
LGs,e Ma to cIps Tor }smss knsx k from Fort Hoye
Ito to Fort T: KnoS. S X XIV. i'''' VI n''''' '''
KeSnedy m y L., Il Elmer liner B from Fort Hoyle
Air Corps.
Kennedy, Col. Frank M, from Wright
PIo; Flela; Dayton Dayton Ohio to Sacramento Air
Magee,, Maj. Richard H. from oflce chief
Secretary of War, Washinston D. c.
Keefe. 1t. Harold M. from Fort Riley
Kans., to Patterson Field, Fairfield, Ohio.
Medical Corps.
Cooper. Col Alexander T. from treatment
at Walter Reed Hospital to New York
port of embarkation. then to Puerto Rico.
Price; 1t. Col. Carroll P, to Omaha,
Infantry.
Miller. Col. Claude H, from detail National
Guard Bureau Washlnston, D. c. to
Smith Capt. Clarence H. from Fort
Houston Tex. to the Philippines.
Engineers.
Anderson, Capt Kingsley S, to Detroit
Mich
NAVY.
Bureau Of Navisation.
New orleans to Scouting Force.
Phfer, 1t. Thomas c., Naval Training
Station, San Diego, Calf, to U. S. S.
Tillman, 1t. Edwin H.. jr, from Navy
Yard; Portsmouth. Va, to 9Th Naval
Medical Corps.
New, 1t. ii g) William N, from Re-
ceiving Ship, New York N Y. to Marine
Receiving Station. Little Rock. Ark.
Queen, 1t. q e) William r, from Naval
Medical School, Washington, D. c., to
Naval Training Station, Great Lakes,
III.
Supply Corps.
Vaughan. 1t Frederick o. Navy Yard
Portsmouth, Va, to Destroyer Division
Sc.
Construction Corps.
Landers 1t Comdr. Wilbur N, from once
Of superintendent construction. Bath Iron
Works Corp, Bath, Me. to Navy Yard,
New York, N. Y
Chaplain Corps.
Rountree, 1t. Comdr. Hersey E., U. S. S.
Henderson. Ito continue treatment, Naval
Hospital, San Diego, Calf.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Army Orders As
Reserve Officers
To Study Industry
Placed on Active Duty
For Period of Course
At War College

More intensive efforts to prepare
for industrial mobilization in the
event this country is involved in
war were seen today behind an an
nouncement late yesterday by As
sistant Secretary of War johnson
that As selected Army Reserve officers
had been ordered to active duty at
the War Department for two weeks
to familiarize themselves with plans
to harness all the country's re-
sources against a potential emer-
gency.
While the announcement described
the brief training course as con-
tinuation of the program for Re
serve officers conducted for the last
five years, it was pointed out at the
War Department that the Army In
dustrial College hitherto had been
attended largely by Regular officers
and few Reserve officers had re-
ceived instruction there.
The As Reserve officers, all hold
ing the grade of captain or higher
rank. selected from list of those
meeting certain requirements with
respect to previous military train
ing, will report November IL.
The course under the supervision
If Assistant Secreary Johnson will
be conducted by Col. F. H. Miles.
commandant of the Army Industrial
College, with 1t. Col John E. Lewis,
assistant commandant as director.
The Reserve officers include Maj.
Matthew J. Merritt, specialist Re-
serve, Representative at large from
New York and a member of the
House Military Affairs Committee;
Capt. George L. Webber, infantry,
l719 North Highland street, Arling-
ton, Va; Capt. James L. Delany,
ordnance, 439 Newton place NV;
Capt. Raymond c. Goodhart, Quar-
termaster Corps, 1913 Twentieth
street NE, and 1t. Col. William E.
Granger, ordnance, 713 C street,
Sparrows Point, Md.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Girls Buy Wedding Rings

Girls in Birmingham, England,
bought their war wedding rings be-
cause their fiances were too busy to
accompany them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Election Law Reform

Governor Raymond E. Baldwin should feel encouraged over the response of the Legislature to his request for prompt action on a measure setting up seven- man commission to study the states election laws This board voted into existence this week by both the House and Senate without debate, will deliber- ate for just about three months, then bring in report scheduled to be the basis of new election laws The study-group thus has its work cut out for it, unless it may be able to discover some survey already started by individuals with the purpose of recodifyng the laws govern ing all our elections.
 The need of the survey and the more urgent need of making, certainly, num- Der of the changes that are bound to be proposed goes without saying. It IS not a matter of political concern to any party, but is a matter of concern to all of us, regardless of utilization. There are too many abuses of the current election laws and the statutes seem to be too sloppy in a great many respects. The necessity of imposing new set Of regu- lations which would apply equally in the largest, as we'll as the smallest, town or the state has been expressed by both Republican and Democrat with complete acquiescence.
 In this respect it might not be amlsS for the new commission to have referred to it the bills that have already been introduced and may still be introduced in the 1889 Legislature, having distinct bearing on our election laws. Senator George T. Culhane has presented one such measure, relating to direct prl- maries, which have been endorsed by Democrats and Republicans. Another to which, we think, some attention might be paid is the elimination of party levers on voting machines and the more general use of the latter.
 After last falls election The Democrat editorially urged the elimination ot party levers. There was general feel ing throughout the state at the time that this was a move in the right direction in view of the way people are voting to- day. We note that Senator John l.. Sul- fivan of New Britain has introduced bill to this effect in the Senate. Such pro- posed legislation as this might well come under the scrutiny of the commission named to study the existing laws.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Balanced City Budgets

Comes Kansas City now, one of the largest cities of the nation under city manager government, to announce deficit of $1 ,5O0,000 in it's annual budget
 e operating expenses and advising all it's employees to go out and borrow four months salary to live on until it can appropriate new funds to cover it's deficit. A month or so ago another city-manager town, Dayton, Ohio, was threatened with shutting its schools for the same reason.
 All of which does not prove that the city-manager form of government Is to blame in any way, but does prove that all cities have defici. problems these days because of the impoSsibility of estimating in advance how much must be spent for the relief of families in need. The prob lems of cities do not change one iota, regardless of the form of government that prevails and no one dareS argue that city managers should be or are any more hardhearted toward the beneficiaries of public relief.
 If the whole problem of relief had been left to the states ard the cities from the start and not concentrated in the fed eral government at Washington, we have a notion it would have cost less and would have been more equitable and ef- ficiently handled. Even at this late day, it should be restored to local govern rents, nearer to the people who are pay ing the bills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

for he was heart and soul a newspaper man and his daily paper certainly showed it to high degree.
 Early in his journalistic career when success was beginning to crown his eff forts he gave himself to public service and as candidate on the Republican ticket was elected to two terms as Secre- tary of State. From that time on he re- mained a political parsonage in eastern Connecticut and rarely state conven- ton passed but what there wasn't some mention of his name for office. Even in the last two or three campaigns when Republicans were vainly seeking for candidates to unseat Wilbur L. Cross the name of Bodenwein was heard.
 His life typifies perfectly the story of the immigrant boy. MT. Bodenwein was born in Prussia and came to this country at an early age. He mastered language, customs, and became not merely an honored citizen, but one who nodded public opinion. Truly that was some thing worth living for.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

In the same breath with this discus sion comes the news from Moscow that in Russia the Soviet visions day when a railway will link Siberia and Alaska: This would be by series of bridges and tunnels across Bering Strait. Here again the military importance and strategy is foremost. Some of us may never live to see the day when these great engineer ing feats are accomplished, but others certainly will, for they are simply normal developments of civilization that is rapidly pushing out in all directions and doing things that become less impossible with each passing minute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Antarctic Pleasures

Lincoln Ellsworth, gathering geologi- cal specimens in the Antarctic, on islands never before visited by man, seems to be having a good time. He is doing what he likes to do and assembling a useful collection of samples of the rocks of that region. Open water conditions down there are better than usual. Seaplane and boat make a fine combination for this sort of work, observation from the former quickly revealing passageways through the ice pack that it would be hard to find otherwise.
 We suppose Commander Byrd and Sir Hubert Wilkins will be heading for the South Polar region again some of these fine days, too There seems to be polar lure that is irresistible, once it has been experienced.
 The great host of people who wouldn't dream of tackling Antarctic exploration get more pleasure from their fireside ad- venturing than formerly. That is be- cause radio makes possible day-by-day reports, and the adventures of the hardy explorers can be followed as they take place instead of waiting months or years for news One almost gets the idea that such exploring is neither difficult nor dangerous because recent expeditions have made eXcelelnt records in health and safety. Still, we don't hear of any tourist cruises to the Antarctic yet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

The motor highway from Seattle to Fairbanks, Alaska, is being talked about again. Donald Mcdonald, member of the United States International Highway Commission, says this route could be fin ished in three years if the U. s. authori- ties would only put their mind to it. Up to now there's just been talk about the highway and, as we recall it, in the be- ginning many people thought the route was suggested because of the war scare from the Far East Any such route as that proposed and passing through a wild and uninhabited section of west ern Canada would have distinct mili- tary importance But more than that it might throw open some vast areas for colonization and development AS a matter of fact some sections of the route are already built, but the long stretch through British Columbia and the Yukon, wild and wooly, is untouched.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

In many places throughout the world, but more particularly in good many Scotland English settlements. January 12 was celebrated as the first day of the new year. Only those persons who still cling to observance of the old Julian calendar kept the observance. When the Julian calendar gave way to the Gregor- ian more than 300 years ago many people refused to accept the new calendar and their descendants, scattered throughout the earth are still faithful in their ad- herence to the old custom. Whatll they do if the new world calendar comes into usage in the next few years?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
SOCIALISTS KNOW THEIR WAY AROUND IN POLITICAL
 DEALS

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 It looks like the boys in the Leg islature at Hartford are up to their usual tricks again, swapping poli- tical favors across the political fence. Senator Culhane is playing ball with the Republicans again like he did in Waterbury when 1t suited his convenience and ambitions. He doesn't seem to recognize the virtue or meaning of party loyalty, but prefers to be the Lone Ranger" roaming all over the lot. He isn't likely to get any further with Gov ernor Baldwin than he did with honest "Old Tobey" when 1t comes to recognition.
 The Socialists, after all their shouting about le-dealing be- tween the two old parties do not hesitate to make their own deal at price to be disclosed later when the City of Bridgeport puts in its
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Theodore Bodenwein

The death of Theodore Bodenwein, publisher of the New London Day, ends a career that has the familiar American ring to it. He was a self-made man and one who could look back proudly on the accomplishments of his life were he so- disposed From all that we ever heard of the Day publisher, though, he never had time to stop and look back ever what he had done. He remained far too busy,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Questions
 and Answers
By FREDERICK M. KERRY

Enclose a three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton of fact or infOrnsa N0n Co the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be Nun. dertaken. Be sure all mall is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street. Washington, D. c.
 THE EDITOR
 @. Where is the Euphrates river? How long is itp
 A. The Euphrates, celebrated river in the Arabic Peninsula, has its sources in Central Armenia and its mouth in the Persian Gulf. It is formed by the junction of two large streams called the Kara-Su and the Mourad-C -Chai. Its length, includings windings, is 1,716 miles. e. How many persons were le- gally executed in the United States last year?
 A. The latest available figures are for 1886. In that year 194 per- sons were legally executed.
 @. Which ruler gave his infant son the title. King of Rome?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

tee, was asked by North Caro- lina's vivacious Senator Bob Rev. holds was made a member of his potent committee.
 We decided" replied Pitt man, "that we needed some new blood and felt that Bob could give us the lowdown on foreign ladies'"
 ORAL COMBUSTION
 Weirdest guest mixture at any recent party in the East took place recently at the New York apartment of Muriel Draper, author of Music at Midnight.
 Star guests were Aleksandr Ker- ensky, one-time prime minister of pre-Soviet Russia, and John Strachey, alleged British Commun- ist. lately barred from featuring in the United States.
 They engaged in furious verbal combat. Chief question at issue was the efficiency of the Soviet government, particularly It's abil- ity to withstand invasion by Ger many. Kerensky claimed the Nazis could sweep into the Ukraine, that Russian internal af- fairs were such that the Ukraine could not be defended.
 Strachey contradicted, claimed the Soviet never was in better shape.
 AS the argument reached a crescendo, a burst of flame shot up from the carpet between the two men. Guests jumped back, fear ing a bomb.
 BUT SOMEONE HAD ONLY DROPPED A MATCH.
 Copyright, 1889, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
In Today's Mail

bills for favors. Last time the state had to build some highways or bridges or something to save the City of Bridgeport a lot of money. And enough of the people thought they were holier than the other par ties because they said they were Looks like the boys who shout vir- tue the loudest get away with it by the strength of their voices instead of their merits.
 The Republicans know they are in office by "fluke" election which won't happen again next time cs- pecially if they play ball with the Socialists or make deals with any party-straddling Democrats. Oh, well, it's a lot of fun to watch any, way.
 Good Government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Whats Your 10?
Can you answer seven of these test questions. Turn to last page for the answers.

1. What is the name for plants whose life is more than two years?
 2. What body of water separates the island of Madagascar from Africa?
 3. What is the scheduied opening date for the Golden Gate Interna- tional Exposition in 1939?
 {. What does the stock exchange term margin" mean?
 s. On which continent is the Ori- noco River?
 6. With what sport is the name of Harold Jug" McSpaden associated? 2. What is the correct pronuncia- ton of the word hierarchy?
 8. Who appoints federal judgess
 9. What Is the new name of the former republic of Austria?
 10. Where are the Nicobar Is- lands?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Selected Poem
SNOW ON THE ROOFS
(Glenn Ward Dresbach in the Christian Science Monitor)

(Glenn Ward Dresbach in the
 Christian Science Monitor) For just a little while today The shiftleSs tenants place will be As whole and spotless as the one Upon the hil for all to see. Until the snow has gone away Each roof will shine, in spotless white And it will take the steady sun To show which leaks and which is tight. If we pass by, we must delay Our comments on the sagging gate But when snows fantasy is done We'll know which sags and which is straight No doubt one wishes snow would stay To mend his roof and hide the fence He meant to fix-though he has won No credit for the difference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

again started the ball rolling for a a government-backed health pro- gram. The bill to be introduced by Wagner will contain the fol- lowing major features:
 l. A ten-year hospital con- struction program with an an- nual expenditure of $150,000 ,000.
 9. Large-scale expansion of existing maternal and child health services.
 3. Medical, hospital, and den- tai care for those who cannot pay for 1t.
 4. A program for the control and cure of venereal disease, pneumonia, infantile paralysis, tuberculosis, cancer and ma laria.
 CAPITAL CHAFF
 At the Jackson Day dinner, Mrs. Roosevelt dozed gently while the vice president was speaking Congratulated by women reporters for not wearing flowers at the opening of Congress, Representa- tive Jessie Summers of Illinois laughingly admitted that nobody gave me any" Representative Mary Norton of New Jersey was bedecked with a huge bunch of orchids which must have cost about $25 Senators are grumbling sub rosa at Vice Presi- dent Gamers antics in presiding over the chamber. His undigni- fled adjournment of the Senate immediately after the President had read his message was par ticularly resented.
 LADIES' SENATOR
 Senator Key Pittman, chairman of the Foreign Relations Commit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Daily Almanac
Moon rises l:O3 d. m.

Moon rises 1:03 a. m.
 Sun rises 7:l7 a. m.; sets 4:45 D. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Last quarter of the moon occurred yester- day morning shortly after o'clock. It's not very good sign and the outlook is for snow If the wind is east rain If it's vest This is one time when an east wind needn't mean a long drawn-out rainstorsa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Current Comment

A man that's got the name of having few dollars can't afford to go back to his home town Tony Palazolo. fight promoter, San
 Francisco.
 Santa has a bun on. |-Patrolman Kenneth Perry, De- troit, as he brought a red-coated, whiskered fellow into the station in protective custody.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

season that way, and besides, I can't help it |. So many of my friends are get-
 tin g tou chy about the situ- ations existing in foreign coun- tries that I think I'll begin ul t ivating a
 sensitive tenn perament about
 foreign affairs. Vnaa l,Y1N1, hlnxr,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Book A Day
Of Dogs, Fishing And Sailing
By MAX RIDDLE


 By MAX RIDDLE
 The complete dog book (The American Kennel Club: $4. This is two books combined, book one be- ing "The Care, Handling, and Feed- ing of Dogs," by Dr. Edwin R Blamey, official A. K. O. veterinar. ian; and book two. Pure Bred Dogs being all the recognized breeds, their standards, and glos- sary of the terms used,. Book is illustrated by pictures of all breeds.
 Training Your Dog, by Carl Spitz, and containing foreward by Clark Gable Marshal Jones: $2). Carl Spitz is animal trainer for Holly wood and the movies. First trainer to admit need of switch on occa- sion. The book is concise and intel ligent, rightly giving space to the dogs early life and environment. The best book of its kind yet pub liShed.
 Sporting Dogs, by A. CroXton Smith. with illustrotio by G. Ver- non Stokes (Sc.iloncrs: s6). A splen- did book by the famous Rritish all- breed authority aud former blood- hound breeder. rhe best concise histories of the breeds yet written, with beautiful illustrations by ono of the foremost canine artists. 
 Modern Salmon and Sea Trout Fishing, by Major Kenneth Dawson (Scribners: $4.5C). The only mod- ern book on salmon and sea trout fishing by the man who has had most to do with the modern method of catching these fish. Subject ex- haustively treated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
New York
 Day by Day
BY CHARLES B. DRIsCOLL

New York. Jan. 13-Thinking out loud: AS usual, 1t will take until about the last day of Jan- uary for me to get all my Christi mas cards mailed |. but I think it's all right to prolong the festive
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Washington Merry Go-Round
D R E w PEARSON ROBERT $. ALLEN
WASHINGTON, January 13.

WASHINGTON NaziUS relations stormy Mon
  the Embassy Wilhelm Tannenberg
  United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

A. Napoleon I gave the title to his son Napoleon II, child of Marie Louise, at birth.
 @. Did Bella Lugois play the role of "Dracula" on both the stage and screen?
 A. Yes.
 o. When and where was the first monument erected to the memory Of George Washington?
 A. Washington m n um ent of Baltimore, Md, the cornerstone of which was laid on July 4, 1915.
 o. Is there small planet named Leda?
 A. It is Asteroid No. 38. Asteroids are small planetary bodies revolving about the sun in a space between the orbits of the planets Mars and Jupiter. There are probably several thousands of them.
 c. What is the name of the King of Siam?
 A. Amanda Mahidol. He is l3 years old, and is attending school in Switzerland.
 e. How many federal Civil Ser vice employees are there?
 A. On october 1, 1888, there were 870,031
 @. What steel company was in- volved in the Homestead strike oj 1892?
 A. The Carnegie Steel Company Limited.
 If you want a copy of our book let. STAMP COLLECTING" send
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, "The event tran spired in 1932;" say, event occurred" or event hap pened."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
A Thought for Today

And there was no more war unto the five and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa.-H Chron- icleS 15:19.
 Peace is the happy. natural state Of man; war his corruption, his disgrace.-IhompSon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

Fact is, the antiquated build ings with slow elevators coud wa ter, faulty service and grimly dirty interior walls cannot com pete for tenants with the newer office buildings. They grow in- creasingly unprofitable to their owners as dissatisfied tenants move out. Bankers shake their heads, and down come the grimy walls.