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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
A Legislative Gesture

It turns out that most of the fifty senators supposedly backing the Bone War Levy Bill had not read it and were merely in favor of taking the excess profits out of war. They do not approve of the oill's virtual confiscation of all income. They were surprised to learn that, added to state and local taxes in New York, the proposed levy would take all mans income and leave him in debt to government. They don't expect the bill to be passed anyhow.
 This seems to be an example of good idea gone wrong for lack of thoughtful consideration. It also shows the folly of mixing emotion and legislation. Probably everybody of intelligence and patriotism would approve of making it impossible for selfish few to profit from the war SEfferings of the majority. But the bill as introduced was not restricted to that aim. It went so far, according to some critics, that it would paralyze all indus try if war were declared.
 It has been suggested that the bills real purpose was to prevent our going to war by letting all would-be profiteers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Pro6tless Punishment.

Law enforcement is not a notable place for sense of humor, and perhaps that is just as well, else we might be overrun by strange punishments like those of Gilbert's Mikado who made the punishment fit the crime" But neverthe- less it does no harm to observe some sense of fitness. Six months ago d Port land, Me, man was jailed for non-pay- ment of poll tax of $3.
 Then somebody got to figuring little. After six months in the calaboose, this gentleman had cost the community about $1O0. He was released, without having paid the tax. Everything then stood as at first, except that the commit nifty was out $100. Thus B citizens had to pay their poll tax to provide the money for vain effort to collect it from the 34th. As the old comic strip character used to say, "Is diss system?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
American Emigrants?

The whole history of the United States has been a history of immigration. The gradual filling of the vast spaces of the country by streams of people coming from all the world have made up Americas story. Now it is possible that another chapter will be added which will be quite different. Brazil may open it's gates to immigrants from the United States.
 Thousands of letters have been re- ceived asking about living standards, climate, opportunities, and plans are be- ing made which may open free land grants in the states of Sac Paulo and Parana to farm immigrants from the United States. While it seems unlikely that any large number of Americans will turn immediately to Brazil for their fu- ture, some may do so If they do, we may in our own time witness the turning of the tide of population flow, and watch it recede from the shore where for so long it rose higher with the years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
LEGISLATURE YEARLY? (New Haven Journal Courier)

Interviewed on the occasion of his 77th birthday anniversary, former Governor Cross took notice of the new agitation for an assembly sessio every year 1t has cropped up in Hartford again, and, through newspaper discussion gen. orally through the state. Here it is almost the middle of April and the assembly hearings are only now getting over. The session is limited in duration, but as usual the bulk of the heavy work remains for the last few legislativ- weeks and days. The former governor from long and sometimes painful experience, knows ths situation and its evils.
 And yet he isn't quite sure that an annual meeting of the assembly is the necessary answer. The leg islative council could fill the gap, if lit could be organized according to the original design. And it is to be remembered. too, that this year as every assembly year. one ques- tion has filled much of the time so far elapsed-that of dual jobs. Only this year there is a difference. This year the quarrel was not over who was going to get what jobs, but, precisely, over how to prevent such quarrels in the future. If the &C., tion so far taken, has the hoped-for result, maybe the pressure for an annual session will in some degree abate,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15

In Jefferson Day Dinner at Hartford this week ex-Governor Wilbur L. Cross was given tremendous ovation by some 250 Democrats. He was still very much the governor to all those present and he responded in full measure when he spoke about Republican office-holders in the early days of his regime who held not one official position, but five. This is new one on us, as we only recall the classic instance of the well-known Re- publican leader who was power" in the House, on the Attorney Generals staff, and also judge in his town court. This gave him the unique distinction of being in the three branches of the state gov- ernment at one and the same time. Rivaling this claim to fame is that of former U. s. Senator Hiram Bingham, who held at one and the same time the offices of lieutenant-governor, governor, and U S. senator. However, it was for but brief period and he never exercised all three powers jointly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15

Here it is April IS and the trout fishing season is with us once again. The usual stories will be swapped over the week. end. Waters will be cold and high and rolled; fish will be scare and not biting. But there will be many hardyWaltonite who will return home tonight with creel full to the legal limit. Waterbury is to be congratulated on encouraging this noble sport in it's younger generation by throwing open Fulton Parks lower pond to youngsters under 16 years of age. Here is a fine chance to learn the rudiments of the pastime under proper settings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
five years, becoming western WPA director and one of Harry Hop- kinS' most trusted leutenantS.

five years, becoming western WPA director and one of Harry Hop- kins' most trusted lieutenants.
 Hinckley organized and directed the Utah-Pacific Airways, one of the pioneer commercial lines of the West. Genial, popular and hard-working, he has the confi- dence of the White House and of leaders of both parties on Capi- tol Hill. He directed the launch- ing of the pilot training program and is one of the assets of CAA.
 G. Grant Mason, 35, youngest and handsomest member of the board, is a specialist on foreign aviation through his expereince as an executive of Pan-American Airways, having pioneered that company'S expansion into South
 America. Mason was born in Mason City, Iowa, and named af- ter his grandfather, 8 famous rail- road builder. He is a talented cartoonist and the husband of the former Jane Kendall, whom Mrs. Coolidge once described as the most beautiful debutante ever to enter the White House.
 RYAN vS HESTER
 Oswald Ryan is the lawyer mem- Der of the Authority. A Repub- lican, he won his spurs in the New Deal by his record as gen. eral counsel of the Power Com mission. Ryan was orphaned at the age of 12 years and at IA be- came the youngest telegraph oper- ator on the Big Four Railroad
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15

Down in the Post Office Department building at Washington the foyer floor has long been distinguished by floor map, made of colored stone. If you visit this building, one of the costliest in Washington, you can't miss the map. It's beautiful, but it's also outdated. Recent events in Europe have so upset country lines that the P. O. map is away behind the times. Evidently an expert map-maker in stone is needed for the department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Book ADay.
Boyd's Western Tale is Vivid

If you have read any of the four vivid novels James Boyd has writ ten in recent years, you have 8 pretty good idea of the sorC of book to expect in his latest, Bitter Creek" (Scribner's: $2.50).
 The author of Drums" "Long Hunt" and Roll River" takes up the familiar American historical scene once more. If possible, however. he seems to have achieved a degree of intimacy and feeling even surpass- ing his earlier successes. Certainly hoe has created one or two more memorable characters.
 That is true, particularly, of lov- able Ray Talcott, the hero. Ray is only 13 when you meet him for the first time in Twin Forks, Illinois, about the time of Grants nomina- tion to the presidency. He is little fellow to be bearing the troubles he has since his mother ran off with another lover and his father pro- ceeded to vent his feelings on Ray because of it.
 It is no wonder than that little Ray picks up one day and runs oil himself. Ray boards a slow train for the west and winds up in Wy oming. He joins frontier cattle outfit and scarcely before he is aware, he is a grown man.
 That is the basic plot of the Boyd story, but it is merely the frame work for spirited picture of the seventies in the west. That picture covers everything from Indian lights to the cowboys relaxation" in town. There are parts infinitely tender, others with a six-gun tempo. If you have not met Boyd before, Bitter Creek" is good place to spot him.-P. G. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
WATERBURY GOVERNMENT (New Haven Journals Courier)

The cities and boroughs commit tee of the assembly has now ap- proved a bill which would let the people of Waterbury pass on the city manager plan for their city. With revelations each more shocking than the last, coming hard on each others heels in the Waterbury fraud trial, the betting won't be very heavy for continuance of the present nauni- cipal system. Surely the people of Waterbury have been long-suffer- ing. and before they get the cost of this trial and what 1t has uncovered out of their fiscal system, they will suffer some more. A manager-and- city-council government would look good against that background.
 Yet 1t is to be hoped that the peo- pie of Waterbury if they vote for the manager-and- council system, will remember that vigilance still is required. It is true that most man. ager cities have been glad they made the change; but Waterbury may well remember that the form of govern
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Selected Poem
LITTLE LAMB

AA ASAS AEAA'AD (Perley A. Gilmore, New Haven,
 in the Journal-C Courier) Lef yo' playthin's on de flo, Little lamb. Caise you couldn't play no mo, Little lamb You was runnin' all de day, Lake little lamb at play, Las yo' feet dey had to stay, Little lamb. You was toddlin' out an in Little lamb, Amos foe de day begin, Little lamb, Den de fevah ketch you, deah, Now you's hot an restles' heah- Nanny wifi you, doan you feah, Little lamb. Muffin gwine to hurt huh chile, Little lamb, Dough you tossin' all de while, Little lamb, Nanny stay wifi you all night, By yo' crib till mo'nin' light, Den she fin you shinin' bright, Little lamb. You's de on'y one dat's lef', Little lamb, Jes' yo' nanny on yo'sef, Little lamb. Nanny do know what she'd do Elf de angels tek you too Sun, hit could no moe shine, too, Little lamb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15

l. Who was the youngest Pres ident of the U. s. when he assumed office?
 3. When is Low Sunday?
 3. Which State has the largest water area?
 {. Where did George Washington live after he retired from the Pres- idency?
 s. Under which government de. partment is the Coast and Geodetic Survey?
 6. What title is borne by princes ranking between king and duke?
 2. Who wrote The Americans Creed?
 8. How many yards are in one rod?
 g. Who was the first Secretary of War in Franklin D. Roosevelt's ca binet?
 10. Which foreign country has it's capital named for President of the United States?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Daily Almanac
Moon rises 300 a. m.

Moon rises 300 a. m.
 Sun rises 5:15 a. m.; sets 6:30 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 It's hard to turn back a season. Spring, far on it's way, could not be blighted by the re- cent touches of winter nor will further ones change the seasons This is the time when all Nature comes to life and the transition can't be stopped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Views of The Press

ment under which the Hayes regime came to power was mildly reformist the so-called strong-mayor type Waterbury voters will still have tc keep their eyes on municipal busi- ness when, as and if they change their form of city government. For there is no form whatever which guarantees against abuses auto. matically.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15

in Indiana. He worked his wa through school, got a scholarship at Harvard where he tutored the son of the Maharajah of Gaik- war, fabulously wealthy Indian prince. In 1926, Ryan was an un- successful anti-Klan candidate for the Senate.
 A stickler on strict observance of the law, Ryan has had some clashes with CLINTON M. HE'S TER, CAA Administrator. An overseas doughboy and college football player Hester is inclined to be ebullientIy high handed. Differences between the two men have not been serious, but Hester has been privately coun- seled by board members to pull in his horns and tone down his "partying" with airline execu- tives.
 Like Ryan, Hester worked his way through law school. Shortly after graduating he enterde gov- ernment service as an attorney in the office of the Alien Prop erty Custodian, later transferring to the Justice Department where his work won steady promotion. In 1927 he was made a special as- sistcnt attorney general and sev- eral years later chief attorney with the solicitor general. When appointed CAA Administrator, he was assistant general counsel of the Treasury.
 Copyright, 1889. by United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Current Comment

We should mind our own business, attend to our own affairs, and let the world know that we intend to continue to mind our own affairs. Senator Walsh. chairman, Naval
 Affairs Committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15

know in advance that there would be no profits. That, however, falls into the realm of propaganda rather than legisla- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15

Many foolish things could be done if powers granted the president were not used wisely. Morgenthau, backing
 the stabilization fund before 8
 congressional committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15

QOu, tuG IatLlcu portrait painter who has count ed Presidents, kings, queens, princes, tycoons and worldwide celebrities among his subjects.
 Wide of girth, bluff in speech and continually amused, he is the most talka- tive artist on this continent or any other. A RusSion who nni-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
TODAY's COMMON ERROR Do not say, 'eHe pays little at- tention to his lessons;" say, "gives little attention"

A. It is an exclamation of greet ing that may mean, hello! gooo cheer! or goodbye.
 o. What was the value of all the postage stamps sold last year2
 A. From July 1, 1897, to June 30. 1888, postmasters sold $5l5, PIG, ,455.08 worth.
 e. Who composed '"rhe Skaters Waltz?"
 A. E. walkteufeL
 @. When was the motion picture. Persons in Hiding, first shown?
 A. It was previewed at the Para. mount Theater, Los Angeles, Jar,- uary 20, 1899, and was released gen- erally the week of February 10.
 Q. What does Drang mach Osten mean?
 A. It is German for Drive to the East"
 e. Must all National Banks be stockholders in the Federal Re- sberve banks?
 A. Every National bank in the United States is required to sub- scribe to the capital stock of the Federal Reserve bank of its district, an amount equal to per cent of the subscribing banks paid-up capital and surplus.
 @. What makes a good cutting lubricant for general lathe and drill- ing work? s- Y
 A. Boil the following ingredients for one-half hour and place in suit able containers for use as needed: sal soda, IA lb.: lard oil, 1-2 pint; soft soap, 1-2 pint; water, enough to make 10 quarts.
 If you want . copy of our booklet, MODERN CONTRACT BRIDGE" send to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Wash- ington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
In New York
BY GEORGE BOSS

New York, April 18-Whoever holds that artists who create with brush and paint are shy retiring creatures, never has met Leon Cor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15

O. Who was the first president of the Baltimore and Ohio RailroadP A. Philip E. Thomas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15

O. What is the value of life in- surance in force in the United States and in the world?
 A. In the United States, $109,572,- 45l, ,000: and in the world, including the United States, $l48, 900, ,00O, 900.
 @. What does "Cheerio" mean?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
e. How hot is the sun?

e. How hot is the sun5
 A. Its surface temperature IS De- lieved to be about 10,600 degrees, F-n and its interior heat, according to Professor Eddington, rises to the scarcely-believable temperature or upwards of 30,000,00 degree F.-per- haps 100, 0,000,0 900 degrees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Whats Your I. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn 70 last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Washington Merry-Go Go-Round
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THE EDTTOE

O. When did Army Day come this year?
 A. It always falls on April 6.
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Questions
 and Answers
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Evening star., 1939-10-13
Retail Trade Holds
Substantial Rise
Over Year Ago
Coins Of 8 to Is Per Cent
Recorded; Buyers
Alert to Prices
BY the Associated Press,

6y tne Associated ffe6&.
NEW YORK, Oct. 13.-Buying In
retail stores made strong showing
this week, despite unusually high
temperatures in some parts Of the
country, Dun & Bradstreet said to-
day in its weekly business survey.
Volume matched last weeks levels.
considering the temporary check
to the movement Of seasonal goods,
totals were quite satisfactory" the
agency said.
A new development noted was
consumer alertness to prices.
This was said to be most pro-
nounced in silk and woolen goods,
although it was evident that ad-
vertising appeals and markdowns
were finding exceptionally active
consumer response in all staple
lines" the credit agency said. Re
sistance was strong to sharp mark
ups on food items and some price,
cutting began to make an appear
ance in larger cities"
Knitwear, furs and other seasonal
items were hardest hit oy the mild
weather.
Grocery stores reported a decline
IN business as customers apparently
began using up stores accumulated
during the heavy but short-lived
September war. reserve" buying
scramble by excited housewives.
General retail buying for the
country as a whole continued around
8 to 13 per cent higher than a
year ago at this time. Highly in
dustrialized regions generally showed
best gains. The Northwest and
Southwest States, aided by improved
turnover in country districts, ex-
tended their margin of gain to 6 to
IA per cent, after previous tagging
Sales volume in wholesale mar
kets was generally smaller than in
the previous week. but buying for
periods three to six months in the
future was still in evidence" the
agency reported.
Evening star., 1939-10-13
Holders Oppose Reopening
Of Milwaukee Case
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated freSs.
Two committees representing
bondholderS of the Chicago, Mil
waukee, st. Paul & Pacific Railroad
filed briefs with the Interstate Com
merce Commission yesterday in op-
position to reopening of bankruptcy
proceedings involving the railroad
A protective committee for the
Milwaukee's preferred stockholders
recently petitioned the commission
for the reopening. One contention
of the committee was one in favor
of consolidation of the Milwaukee
and the Chicago & Northwestern
Railway which the commission pre-
viously had rejected. Petitions by
stockholders had asked that the
consolidation be considered before
any final plan of reorganization fol-
either railroad.
The Mutual Savings Bank group
committee said in its brief today
that if reorganization proceedings
''are to be reopened with each f1uc-
tuation upward or downward which
might occur in earnings, obviously
they will never be closed finally
and a plan will never be consum-
mated"
The reorganization of the debtor
tMllWaukee) should be expedited
IN the public interest,"" the savings
bank committee added.
The committee representing in
etltutlonal bondholders also asked
the commission to deny the stock
holders petition and to issue a plan
OF reorganization for the Milwaukee
with all possible expedition"
Evening star., 1939-10-13
Chicago Produce

CHICAGO, Oct 13 R,:-Poultry, live, one
UP, colored 1872; white. 131a small. COL
ored, 101a; small. white. "a; other prices
Butter. 7so;s44: Arm Creamery. e3
score. 2SA-29h; 90, 2SK: 91. 27A; 60
26L; SO. 25A: 81. 24Ia; 40 centralized
Esss. 4,174; firm; fresh graded extra
nrsts, cars q; local p: firsts cars, 19la-
refrieerator extras, 17a4; standards, l71a;
Potatoes. 1o1; on track. 40: total U. 8.
shipments, 627; supplies rather, heavy,
demand SLOW; Idaho Russets slightly weak
er; Colorado McClures about steady for
best: other stock weak: Northern stock. all
varieties. best about steady, others weak
sacked. per hundredweisht. Idaho Russet
Burbanks. U 8. No. l. washed, 1850;
mostly 50; Colorado Red Mcclures, buriap
SACKS, best. 1:70-s0; showing decay.
section cobblers 90 per cent or better q. g.
No. l. few sales 1.O5-15; showing decay
95; Bliss Triumphs. 30 per cent or better
y. s. No.. l. .unwashed 1.10-2O: washed
cotton sacks. 1.25; Early Ohios. 90 per cent
y; s. No. l; 1.12ia-15; showing decay. 100:
sales. 1.15-20: showing decay, s5.
Evening star., 1939-10-13
Chicago Livestock

CHICAGO. Oct. 13 R.-United States
hogs, 5000; total. $500: fairly active;
steady to 10 higher than Thursdays aver
age; mostly 5-l0 up; top 1885, bulk good
and choice 100000 pounds, 7.1O-7.3O;
300-330 pounds. geenrally 7.00-725; 1sO-
200 pounds averages, 7.00-7.25: sows very
uneven; open strong to higher; close 15
225 2oo lower most 27o-330- pounds e60-
aos sasbe staers cattle LOO Salsbe calves
tive; steers Arm; strictly choice kinds
absent; best here 1925; several loads
a.65-101 3; grassy Southwesterns and short
fed natives steady at 6.5O-S0O; load very
common 1000 pounds horned Mexican
bred grass steers. $40: neshier 900
pound offerings. $50; cows firm; not
scattered sales fully steady; bulls steady
on Welghty sausage offerings. with prac-
tlcal top 700. but most bulls light Offer
lngs selling at 5.50-6.00; vealers fully
steady at 11.00-12.00; weighty stocker
yearlings and heavy feeders very slow;
calves and light yearlnR stockers steady:
clear CLEARANCE zee fat cattle good: shippers and
steers
~, salab'e sheep. 1000: total, 5000: late
Thursday few small lots choice closely
sorted fat. native lambs 800 and 1000;
fully steady: todsys trade around steady
on all classes: good to choice native lambs
to packers, 9.50-9.75; top. 1000, on sorted
lots to small killers and shippers: two decks
Montana lambs and one double good fed
wooled comebacks. $50; good SLAUGHTER
yearlings, 200: native slaughter ewes,
3.00-3.75 mostly.