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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
POLES

Hitting new high in entertain ment 'The Ice Follies of 1939, '' starring Joan Crawford with Stew art, Lew Ayres and Lewis Stone opens tomorrow at the popular Loew-Poli theater for a four day engagement.
 "The Ice Follies of 1939' contains the happy combination of plot, ex- travaganza, and some of the best tunes to come out of Hollywood this season. It stars Joan Crawford in the type of role which s,:y-rocked her to screen fame, and in addition in- troduces her to audiences as new find in film songstreSses.
 The story centers about Mary Mo- Kay, a singing ice skater who, through series of strange twists of fate, finds herself on the top rung of the ladder to film fame. Her quick ascend, however, leaves hus- band Jimmie Stewart behind and the manner in which the two are finally reunited supplies plenty of punch to the dramatic action of the story.
 As Mary Mckay, Joan Crawford scars to new heights of film popu- larity. She lends herself to the role with new abandonment, her voice, in three popular songs is individual and appealing. Particularly interest ing Miss Crawford's scenes when, as a newcomer to the studio, she is subjected to the many tests neces- sary in the moulding of a star.
 James Stewart, as Miss Craw- ford's husband has been happily cast. Sentimental, sincere, he gives to his role that naturalness which characterizes all of his screen ap- pearances and which has placed him in the categorgy of the screens most popular leading men. Lew Ayres, zooming rapidly back to star dom after many recent hits, will add to his already long list of loyal fans as Jilnmie's partner, Eddie Burgess, whose wise-cracks domin- ate many of the dramas lighter moments. The spectacular ice pallets include the entire troupe of the ori- ginal Ice FollieS.
 On the same program the second smash hit will present the Higgins Family, Namely, James, Russell and Lucille Gleason in My Wife's Re- latives."
 Attractions coming to a close to- night at Loew's Poli include Kent Taylor in Pirates of the Skies'' with Rochelle Hudson, and Mystery of MT. Wong" with Boris Karloff in the title role.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
Norris and Willie Fang among

Morris and Willie Fang among others.
 During teh course of the film Miss Powell performs in three spectacular speciality numbers and again proves her title as the worlds most accomplished feminine tap dancer. Honolulu" "The Leader Doesn't Like Music" and "This Night Will be My Souvenir" are among the pictures outstanding song numbers. Andy Iona Islanders, famous Hawaiian native orchestra, lends authenticity to the musical background of the hula numbers.
 All in all here is one of the first of this years big movie hits truly entertaining picture that shouldn't be missed by anyone.
 Peter Lorre returned to thrill audiences in his latest MT. Moto series the co-feature, "Mr. Moto'S Last Warning" Lore heads the featured cast of favorites screen personalities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23

Fiers. At one time there were 56 different sizes of axes used freight cars today they all stand ardized in five different sizes Giant ants two inches long, and equipped with wings recently brought to the U S. A. from South America. They are now being studied at the Haskns Laboratory in Schenectady, N. Y. Daniel Driscol railway mail clerk on the Salem Mass and out popped live kitten. It proved to be the mascot of the Salem postal workers reported as missing, and safely returned Over 15O0O letters, most of them sent by phatests, were carried from Montreal to Vancouver the Trans-Canada Air Lines pane that naugurated night arma service across Can ada on March l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
SODALITY GIVES
 ONE-ACT COMEDY

The new Dramatic club of the Children of Mary sodality of the Church of the Sacred Heart pre- sented Spreading the News" a one-act Irish comedy Monday night in the parish hall.
 The cast included Lucy Guerrero, Kay Harmon, Louise Synnott, Anne McNamara, Mary Bannon, Mary Mccarthy, Catherine Carroll, Rose- mary Mclaughlin, Beatrice Sy1.nott and Kathleen Synnott.
 Rosemary Mclaughlin sang two Irish songs, accompanied at the piano by Miss Florence Ray. Miss Eleanor MeiSinger was in charge of several games. Refreshments were served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23

Rumania lost Bessarabia to Russia, but recovered it after the World War. The and of the World War also brought Pennsylvania to Ru- mania from Hungary. and Bukovina from the old Austro- Hungarian em- pire.
 VAST RESOURCES
 OF WHEAT AND OIL
 Agrarian reforms after the World War finally gave the Ruman people land their forefathers had worked for many centuries. Production of all grains has shown improvement, and after the war development of tremendous oil resources followed exploitation by British engineers.
 Rumania's wheat production in 1936-37 was 128 715,0O0 bushels. Comparison with Canada's 229,- 218,00 for the same period gives an idea of what wheat farming in Rumania has become. Germany's wheat production for that period was 169, ,387 ,000 bushels.
 Rumania grows more corn than Russia, Canada and France com- bined, producing 196,842,000 bushels in 1936-37. Rye, barley and oats are other grains raised in export volume Flour milling, brewing and distilling are important industries.
 Of the world production of crude petroleum in 1887, .Rumania con- tributed three per cent, or 53, 300, ,O00 of 42-gallon barrels. That rigure places Rumania sixth among oil- producing countries of the world. A tabulation of 1887 production of- fers an interesting comparison:
 United States ...... 1,277, 500 ,000
 Russia ............... 199, 200, ,000
 Venezuela ............ 86,8O0,0O0
 Iran ................ 78 100000
 Netherlands
 East Indies ......... 58,500, 900
 NuIldIlla ............ oo SUUUUU
 Mexico ............... 45,900 ,000
 The figures designate 42-gallon barrels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
EASTER BUNNY
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Here comes the Easter rabbit, And brood of little chicks, Mister Bunnys looking wise
 With bag ot brand new tricks. Easters almost on us,
 It's goodbye to winter and the dregs, It's daffodils and tulips now
 And lots of Easter eggs. Santa Claus delivered his goods From his great big pack, Now it's Easter Bunny's turn
 And the duck that goes, quack quack! The Bunny's got to come across With lots of Easter toys, Something like springtime Christmas For good little girls and boys. Oh, there's many Easter pretties For the young and old, Perhaps we'd get out and buy some If the weather weren't SO cold. Here comes the Easter Bunny! And lots of little chicks; Mister Rabbit says to watch
 For bag of brand new tricks.
 FEM EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
asUNsHINEn ANNABELLA

Not knowing whether to address the French star, Annabella, as Arln- bella, Miss Anabella, or Mademoi- selle, the srew of Metro Goldwyn- Mayors Maiden Voyage" at the suggestion of Robert Young, now re- fer to her as Mary Sunshine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
LOY's HAT RESCUED

Walter Pidgeon outstripped twen- ty others in running down Myrna Loy's hat, when the high winds blew it away while she was walking along an M-G-M street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
Rumania, Facing New Threat From Hitler,
 Has Survived Many lnvasions In Long History
Roman Tradition Is Strong In Land That Includes
 Numerous Peoples In Borders
BY NEA Service

With the finds NaN at its throat live Humans Hngarian Germans Jews Bugarns Ukanans Serbs Armenians Turks and Swiss
 This little invasion after another the dawn of recorded history.
 Rumana England the distinctly with its inhabitants origin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
To days Answers te
 cRANIUM CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

Questions on Comic Page Pompeii was destroyed in 79 A. D. Louisiana has eight representatives in Congress. The square root of 79 is 8888.
 ANSWER TO TODAY'S LENTEN
 QUESTION
 John 1:15 speaks of Christ as a successor and declares Him to be a predecessor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23

Wilby High School seniors deserve orchids for their unerrng selection of the 1889 class president Paul Beliveau of MT. and Mrs. Philip Beliveau of B Center Street Democrat newsboy for years Paul has endeared himself to every member of the staff As carrier he always dligent rain or shine; as scholar he worry to his teachers or parents faith his school chums have placed in him will not go unrewarded
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
!. M. REG. U. s. PAT. OFF.

ElAs REPuTATloNAS eoxER, eorH pRo AND AMATEUR .HoBsES COLLECTS 6ootSss 0FEET TALL WEIGHS I7osseLAck HAIR, BROWN Elfs.
 BY BILL PORTER AND
 GEORGE SCARED
 Philip Warren was discovered while appearing in "Winterset" <. received his first speaking part in "Tip-Off Girls" born in Grass Valley, Ore. attended school in Seattle, Wash. fought for the Multnoham Athletic Club of Port land passes lot of his spare time in the gym.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23

Facts and fancy When the Ringing Brothers Circus goes on the road this spring it will start of the longest itineraries it has engaged in for good many years. The show opens April g. but won't go under then for it's first engagement is always Madison Square Garden in N Y C. It will go all the way to the Pacific coast this Two mounted elks' heads be given to King George and Queen Elizabeth, when Their Majesties arrive in Canada this spring The very old custom that began when the Governor and Company of Adventures of England Trading Into Hudson Bay now the Hudson Bay Company, came into existence during the time of Charles H. The company granted exclusive trading and trapping rights in all the lands drained by rivers emptyng into Hudson Bay The tribute to be paid only when the King heirs visited the territory Once before it paid That when the Prince of Wales Duke of Windsor visited Winnipeg in 1927
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23

Leo and Dot Bernier remember me from Avalon Calif with Onecenter, just prior to their departure to the Golden Gate Exposition Jimmy Calvin is laid up at home with an attack of the grippe. Dorothy Calkins and Helen Binder of Oakvile interested spectators the state tournament hoop games at the Phoenix Avenue Armory the other evening. Bernie Pasquarello of the citys outstanding bass ddlers leaves Saturday with Charley BOulangers orchestra for Miami Nassau and Havana During the trip they'll be the life of the party for passengers is m be bS en AGn hi Mosaic. Dodd Mead is the publisher. For those who have visited friendly neighbor to the North the book add much color and life to the 500-page volume. :. Canada Mosaic" is just what it's name might imply It gives very clear accurate and descriptive history of the several racial groups that have contributed to Can adds development and history. Mr. Glbbon go the idea for his book some ten years ago when he organ ized festival of Canadian folk music and handi crafts for the Canadian Pacific Railway. Later he put on Great West Festival in Winnipeg in which 20 immi- grant nationaltes predominated Others followed at Calgary and Regina Then there were Sea Music Festi v to be given at Vancouver and Victoria rich m thelr maritime traditions With such background t'd to select from Canada Mosaic" set up All that was required for Gbbon the artist to set each block in it's proper place. This he did very nicely.
 Orchids department Hats off to Motor Patrol Joe Mccarthy of the police accident bureau, and orchids to Mrs. Mccarthy, for the good samaritan role they carried out recently in assisting gasess mOtOrst The lonely road lOneest in the still Of the night - and motors just won't run without bit Of "petrel"
 Dots and dashes . From Western Union today comes the official announcement of new baby girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs Dave Spiege Dave is the pop lar manager of the local wire service. On the sub feet of wres birthday greetings in order the first day spring for Johnny Brandien, former boroughte, now of Coshocton Ohio.
 Do you believe in signs. Mrs: John w. Burke of Belmont Mass. got tired of neghbors throwing old tin cans and bottles her property right in plain view of her front door that she had sign printed and tackled it on an adjacent tree. The sign read
 Who Is Guilty?
 Dumping
 Beer Cans and Whiskey Bottles
 on These Premises
 Are You Ashamed
 To Use Your Own Ash Can?
 f3ond NiOhE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23

Good Night
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-07

If there be a controversy between men, and they come
unto judgment that the judges may Judge them then they
shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked
Deuteronomy ISL.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-07
PRAISES CoFFEE'S STAND
ON CIVIL LIBERTIES

Editor, The Times: A few
days ago, Representative John
Coffee contributed a very inter-
esting and vitality important mes
sage to this column. Anyone
who believes in liberalism could
not fail to receive the signifi-
canoe of his message. The mes
sage was about the defense of
the liberal bloc in congress, and
the defense of our civil Liberties
in general.
Mr.. Coffee made II plain that
war scare" could easily result
in the abrogation OF liberal legis-
lation and the sabotage of Amer
lean democracy. For with war
hysteria running high, the liberal
bloc, II not defended. would be
removed by military demand.
The world of capital does not
have the alternative Of peace or
war when her financial condi-
ton will not permit il; she has
only one choice, war. But even
so, our civil liberties must be
defended. or our constitutional
Bill of Rights will be impotent
as our position under the po-
litical and economic change
which will follow its Waterloo.
American liberalism found its
birth after the revolutionary
war. 1t was carried on by such
men as Jefferson and Lincoln.
Today, we have another stall
wart liberalist in the person Of
F. d. Roosevelt. Ever since his
first day in office he has trid
TO live up to the program Of
majority rule He has tried
TO free social enterprise" from
the talons Of the privileged mi
nority. For his efforts he has
received the names of dictator
and communist from the reac-
tionaries. But when We look
back we will find that it was
the New Deal which up to this
time has defended our civil lib
critics and preserved 10 large
extent our own social security.
1t is therefore of the most
vital importance, that If we are
thrown into war, our liberal
rights should be defended so as
to guarantee an early peace, and
the turning away from a govern
ment Of military aggression and
bloody profit For the loss Of
our civil liberties viii mean that
We have joined the ranks Of the
barharic powers which seek TO
defend themselves by crushing
social freedom from the earth.
J. COLLINS,
Spsnaway.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-07
Now A United American Front

When congress was called In special session. The Times
expressed alarm the possibility of hasy repeal of the
arms embargo without counterbalancing guarantees of
neutrality
After full and fair hearing congress- acting under its
rightly vested authority has outlined program for conduct
OF our relations with the European belligerents.
Meanwhile there has been significant and healthy shift
In American public opinion There has been shrinking in
the pessmistc and defeats ranks of those who believe
will strengthened majority has confidence that
we should stay out stay out AND WE WILL STAY
OUT
The road to neutrality has signposts that clearly
point the path of peace and the pitfalls leading
We know that credit extended to side lead only
to disaster We know that insisting rights Of American
citizens and ships in of desperate battle for existence
between nations only be fueand that the best pro-
lection lies in distance.
Further, know exactly what kind of propaganda to
expect from the side that has sympathes and will
work untiringly for participation
If England and France lose, Germany will attack the
United States next"
This theme will be repeated long the lasts.
We examine 1t in the light of and do not believe
just because it will be told often and by so many
people, it viii not be effective
Instead there will be united American front of citizens
agreed Of making democracy and peace work
in the western hemisphere setting example for all the
western hemisphere agreed that such defense must ward
off any dangerous attacks penetration from the Old
World which never by the very nature of things at
tain unity which would give any Old World nations the
strength to attack while 1t is guided by the hatreds and
rivaries which rule now. =
We keep peace homeland lead the world by the
ways OF peace instead of by the sword to better days
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-07
TUESDAY, NOV. 7

Mixed planetary aspects are
active today. The early hours
are promising for initiative. It
IL a date favorable for starting
new projects, opening shops and
expanding manufacturing plants.
Merchants and manufacturers
should profit.
Heart and Home: Although 1t
Is q promising day for making
acquaintance Of the opposite
sex. romance may be lacking.
Girls are likely to be flirtatious
and even deceitful under this
rule OF the stars. This is an
suspicious date for those who
support families.
Business Affairs: Retail trade
should be brisk as the first rush
of Christmas shopping begins.
The coming holiday season will
be memorable for its brilliancy
and generosity. II may be the
last Of the long-estabiished sea-
sons OF merriment and good fell
lowship, since the world is to
undergo tremendous c changes
which alter customs and restrict
old-time Inequalities. The best
use Of e>,h day should be sought
by youns and old alike.
National Issues: Troublesome
questions regarding neutrality
will multiply. Those who preach
isolation from European conflict
viii be heard In strong opposi-
ton TO certain plans discussed IN
Washington. d. c. The problem
OF where boundary lines exist
between aloofness and friendly
aid win arouse antogonisms. The
seers foretell that II the war
precspitated by Hitler extends
beyond a certain number OF
months 1t win certainly involve
the United States.
Persons whose birthdate il Il
have the augury Of a year Of
fair success. Changes viii be
unsatisfactory. Restlessness and
discomfort should be overcome
BY stern self-discipline.
Children born on this day
probably viii be original and
independent in character. They
may have distinct psychic gifts
and may become interested in
occult research.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-07
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven of these
test questions? Turn to the
Woman's page for the answers.
/. Name the saltiest body of
water in the world.
2. Who is the foreign minister
of Turkey?
8. How many cubic inches are
in one cubic foot?
4. Into which body of water
does the Volga river empty?
s. Name the rank in the U. S.
navy next below captain.
6. What is the correct pro-
nunciation of the word ablative ?
Z. Why is it easier to swim in
salt water than fresh water?
s. Name the foreign minister
of Estonia.
8. What is the function of the
lachrymal glands?
10. Does the republic of China
use the same calendar as the
u. s.?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-07
Lindbersh---Rish Or Wrons7

More than a third Of q century has passed since the
~expansonist' movement died in America.
Its last phase was the Americansubsidzed revolution
in Pahma out of which the United States obtained the
Panama Canal Zone 1t the browning achievement of
Expansionist Theodore Roosevelt.
Since that time the tide of public sentiment has swung
the other We iberatng the Philippines and
concentrating the consolidation of continental United
States.
First hint that may again face another of expan
son-this time continental United States-comes with
Charles Lndberghs suggestion that Canada loose from
the British Empire and come in with the United States
Expansion startling thought to this genera
ton the first national reaction against the Lind
bergh plan.
But If Lindbereh is thinking that way, undoubtedly
Others be of the mind Out Of such seeds of
thought big movements grow.
was question Of deep interest which every Amer
lean should concentrate his intelligence Either for against
any such tremendous change in national policy should be
made only through the will of majority of the people
The only way such national policy be reached for
the American people clearly understand all the and
responsibilities that would be involved.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-07
REPUBLICANS,
WHERE DO YOU STAND.

Editor, The Times: l seldom
listen to a big politician speak
on the radio because I know
that he does not dare to say
anything that is likely To con-
flict with the established eco
nomic views Of the majority.
Present conditions should be suf-
ficient proof that the majority
are wrong. We really do not
learn much from the office
seeker.
When the politician uses every
popular. though false. economic
philosophy with the idea of gain
ing votes and support, he be-
comes a promoter of strife, and
class hatred. We are not likely
to make progress until there ex-
lists better understanding be-
tween labor and employer. There
has to be spirit of coopera-
ton.
When you get the right I'M
derstanding you find less ground
for hatred. and fighting. The
best interest of capital and labor
depends on the prosperity of
both. We have been taught that
capital can only gain at the ex-
pense of labor. An intelligent
employer or capitalist knows
that he cannot prosper IL labor
and the farmers are unemployed
and not doing well. He must sell
his goods or services to these
very people.
l will admit that many sue
cessful business man or capital
list Is very short-sighted and
really ignorant of economic laws.
We need politicians with enough
courage to tell the people the
truth. Ignorance has a strangle
hold on the nation. II is up to
the more enlightened to break
that hold, or We remain as we
are, and eventually going into a
dictatorship. There is no other
course.
Tell the people that real wages,
more jobs, and a higher stan
dard of living for all the people
depends on producing more
goods and services in the nation.
You cannot get 1t any other
way. The employer or capitalist
must sell the more production
to the workers. farmers and 9TH
ers, no matter how greedy he
may be. Therefore, the important
thing is that more goods and
services are produced in the ma
ton, so that there will be more
to distribute among the workers.
Il is also essential that money
wages be held in the proper pro-
portion with others wages and
incomes. We do not want some
TO get too far out Of line with
other peoples wages. We should
break up all monopolies in re-
straint of trade. Price Of goods