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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04

The Hartford Times makes the very pertinent suggestion relative to the pro- posed new bridge across the Connecticut River, linking Hartford and East Hart ford that if one bridge is toll structure, then the other must be- toe. The argu- ment has been advanced that making the new bridge toll one would cause most of the traffic to remain using the present Bulkely Memorial Bridge due to its advantageous location and the need of not digging down for nickel or dime. There's lot to this, we admit, but we don't believe that the idea of tolls should be abandoned. Either plan for allowing frequent users of such facilities across the river should be given broad concessions or else both structures could be made toll bridges, the money from both being used to pay off the costs of the new one. The Legislature could grant such privilege.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04
In Today's Mail

tage of taxpayers by accepting a backward movement in the shape of tax exemption ,of property, as in so doing our tax rate would be in- creased, and with no corresponding taxes being received from housing property, we taxpayers would be supporting a section of the com muflity that were, the recipients of the tax exempt cloak.
 We can very well interpret the Committees proposition as being an expensive plan devoid of fairness to taxpayers. Why are propositions for expenditures of huge sums of money for. what is of nnomentarily impor- .tance but by propaganda is brought into the limelight of publicity to the exclusion of the necessity of strict economy on all angles of our munich pality? sTa
 \ Itis reported that various restric- tion$ will be z enforced regarding leases and tenants. If Municipal Waterbury was free from a burden some bonded debt and was assured competent management of its fi- nances, the housing project might not assume such ugly proportions financially. A committee is now en- deavoring to thresh out an economic reduction in City departments that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04
Book A Day
New and Salty Frontier Tales

If you have wondered how the last American frontier looked to the trappers, the miners, explorers, cow boys and soldiers who paraded across its vast expanse from 1903 to 1903, you can do no better than lay hands on "The Literature of the Rocky Mountain West" by Levette Jay Davidson and Prudence Bost- wick (Caxton: $5).
 Here is an incomporable volume, one of the rare authologies of the year, for it combines the best that has been written about the early day west from Washington Irving to David J. Cook. Much of 1t has been taken from rare books long out of print and all of it stems from true experience.
 So you may begin reading at any point and be off for salty adventure. But for convenience the editors have divided its 450 pages into six divisions; fiction; wild life of trap- per, hunter and soldier; reports of explorers, journalists and curious visitors; personal "reminiscences of old times; descriptive essays; and last, humorous sketches and tales. It is wholly effective arrangement.
 It would be futile, of course, to evaluate the 58 selections in this space except to note their contem- porary charter, their sheer invlus- iveneSs. The authors have not hesi- tated to choose unknown writers along with the famous, Parkman and Mark Twain, zebulon Pike, Bill Nye, for instance, when the story stood on its own merits. The result is kaleidoscopic work as virile andl genuine as the buckskinned trappers who swapped hair-raising stories around the fire on 8 stormy night in the first frontier forts.
 Whether or not the west interests you, you should find the book em- inently readable. For the student of Americana it is practically indis- penSable.-P. G. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04
The Anti-Nazi League

The most impressive fact in Europe lately has been the stiffening of the spine of the Chamberlain government. Grad ually the harm of the British surrender at Munich is being repaired. Britain IS rearming with astonishing speed, and putting as much steel into her diplomacy as she puts into her armament "A bold course is the best," the cabinet agrees.
 Her diplomatic strategy is the encircle- ment of Germany by ring of nations which for want of a better name are called Democratic" Some of them are rather autocratic, but they will serve the purpose as long as they stand with Eng land and France against ruthless con- quest. Even Russia, scorned in the Munich deal is welcomed back into the anti-Nazi league.
 Poland, hitherto scared and rather un- certain in her loyalty, is the latest Demo- cratic recruit. And this seems today the very heart of sound Democratic strategy. If Poland and Russia can be held firm against Nazi aggression by a strong pledge of Franco-British support, it seems unlikely that Hitler will dare move against either of them If he did, Maitland would seem like nut caught between the pincers.
 With such military strength on the east and west, smaller powers now doubt full might turn definitely against the common foe threatening the European community of nations. Hitler has won his successes so far without firing gun. He plays military poker game. His bluff is now called. The game may be approach ing showdown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04

Forty-three state legislative bodies were in session during January of this year with one, California recessing on the 18th of that month until March 9th when it went into session once again. Three others adjourned since January. Wyoming completed it's law-making Feb 18, while Indiana and South Dakota called it quits on March 6 and March 3, respectively. Just think of the vast amount of legislation that these bodies will effect, a lot of it to be scrapped probably in ten years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04
HOUSING PROJECT WOULD WORK HARDSHIP ON
 PRESENT TAX PAYERS I,

a. ApIl ,, ,40co.
 Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 The housing and slum project proposition is up for consideration. The granting of the land and the plan for erecting dwellings is com- mendable, but I, as taxpayer, am unutterably opposed to the City of Waterbury becoming a landlord -Sor being obliged to tax-exempt what is now estimated will be $1,000,000 worth of real estate for period of sixty years.
 The City should not under any circumstances enter into an agree ment that will bind its taxpayers in- to being proprietors of the cofitena- plated housing project. We have many obligations to perform in strengthening out the financial dis order that now ccnfronts us without assuming ownership of this connec- ted combination for the attainment of housing and slum. clearance scheme that will put extra tax bur- dens on all Waterbury taxpayers.
 If private parties wish to incor- porate to assume financial obliga- tions to further this housing project, 1t would put the question in a dif- ferent light. Private interests are and have been opening up tracts of land and constructing low-cost dwelling houses, notably in the eastern sec- tion of Waterbury, and as under stood without grants from the Fed eral government, the financial aid being from Waterbury sources, and the properties will not be tax-ex- empt.
 It is an injustice to advocate tax exemption of any property other than that of public, and inviting the City of Waterbury to participate in the housing scheme under the pre- tense that by exempting the proper ty from taxes for a term of sixty years we are to believe that the City will become owners.
 If the taxpayers accept through the medium of the Aldermanic Board the report of the recent hous- ing committee as a finality, the sit- uation would resolve itself into a case of rnorosis, as then the taxpay- CTS would be paying double by using Federal self Imposed tax money and by committing ourselves to tax ex- emption that would impair their own property tax rate.
 Other angles of the housing plan the taxpayers would be compelled to furnish additional fire and police protection, street, and water depart ment service. for sixty years ito property that according to present reports would become exempt from taxes.
 No advantages should be given to housing schemes to the disadvan-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04

New Britains streets have been declared to be the worst in the state, according to the state press. We thought that Water bury was being put in that category, judg- ing by local criticism However, the above bears out our contention that this past winter was one of the worst in many years for hard-surfaced roads. Maybe we need new type of road, impervious to the assaults of ice, snow and Sleet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04
Questions
 and Answers
Rv FRFDER1CK Rl. kERBY


 Enclose . three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- tiOn of fact Or information Co the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given. nor can extended research De un- dertaken. Be sure an mail is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU. 1Ol? Thirteenth Street. Washington. D. c.
 @. What difference is there be- tween wit and humor?
 A. Wit is 8 ready perception and happy expression of unexpected and amusing analysis, or other relations between ideas appreciably incongru- ous or unrelated: a sudden ingen- ious relation of ideas and words, causing delight and surprise. Humor is facetious turn of thought, play- ful fancy, jocularity, distinguished from wit by greater sympathy, gen. iality and pleasantly, and less in- tellectual subtlety and keen, cold analysis.
 e. Please name the countries that are in North America.
 A. Mexico, United States of Am erica, and the Dominion of Canada
 e. How many letters were sent tc the Dead Letter division of the Post Office last year?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04
Current. Comment

Ed psge--Current Comment ..R A school teacher must be digni- fled. She just can't go around wink ing at strange people. Emily Mounsey, English teacher. just before being awarded $7,500 damages as result of an accident which damaged her eye. causing the winks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04
bring the company into line on the question of labor relations. MERRY -GO-ROUND

bring the company into line on the question of labor relations.
 MERRY-GO-ROUND
 International affairs have even affected Washington's cherry blos- soms. The word Japanese is left out of stories about them and news photographers have not in- yited the ladies of the Japanese embassy to pose for pictures ;. Wisconsin Progressive Tom Am1ie has flatly rejected all overtures that he withdraw his name for Interstate Commerce commission CT. He has told Administrationites, and others who have urged him to. withdraw in order to save him. self from a senate turndown, that he is standing pat even if he gets only one vote. If his appoint ment is disapproved, the post will go either to John Carson, d-hitting Consumers Counsel of the Coal Commission and one- time secretary of the late Sena- tor James Couzens of Michigan, or to former Farmer-Laborite Coy. Elmer Benson of Minnesota :, An electicneering stunt young Congressman Joe, Byins. able son of the late Speaker of the House, used with telling effect against his rival, who had missed 65 roll-call votes in single term in Washington, was a campaign song called, When the roll is called up wonder, I'll be there"
 (Copyright, 1899, by United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04
Daily Almanac
Moon rises 7:l3 p. m.

Moon rises 7:l3 p. m.
 Sun rises 5:32 a. m. sets 6:l8 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty min- utes after sunset.
 The first peppers of the season tuned up their pipes Saturday night By Sunday night, however, the chill April wind had silenced them But 1t won't be for long. They'll be out in full voice this week and for many weeks thereafter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04
Whats Your l. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

1. Can the President of the Unit ed States veto a decision of the Su- preme Court?
 2. Who promulgated the Gregor- ian calendar? @
 3. On which ballot was Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli elected Pope?
 4. To which family of fruits do oranges, lemons and grapefruit be- long?
 5. Name the capital of the Repub- lie of Nicaragua.
 6. What is the correct pronuncia- ton of the word audiometer? @ '. In which mountain range is the famous peak Jungfrau?
 8. Name the American Ainbassa- dor to Chile.
 g. For which State is "Old De- minion,' a nickname?
 10. What country owns the Falk- land Islands? is needed. Why place the taxpayers in position of carrying an addi- tional load of housing project?
 The Aldermen should erelegate the plan of City participation in a hous- ing system to the waste basket. |
 FRANK B. PARSONS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04

Saxby, some years ago was a promising lightweight. But one day, for no apparent good reason, he "upped and quit" The truth was that Saxby had looked about him, counted the fighters walk ing on their heels and talking in that frighteningly incoherent manner of man who has taken too many beatings about the head.
 Nothing like that was going to happen to him. So Saxby con- tinued to make 8 living with his hands, by teaching others the art of selfdefense. Some of his early customers, were Eddie Cantor Sam Jaffee, Grant Mitchell, Lee Tracy, and Slime Silverman, late publisher of Variety, the actors bible.
 Saxby used to travel from hotel to stage dressing room, putting these folk through their exer- cises. Business flourished and Saxby stopped these rounds. He branched out and is now gym n- structor on the American Repub- lies liners.
 But he takes four months off each year and patrols the Broad- way beat. "The Kid" is not averse to teaching a pugilistic trick to a Fredric March or Walter Huston or a Jimmy Cagney right in Shubert Alley. He sincerely believes that Frederic March and George Raft, whom he once in- structed. might have made ex- pert fighters. But" says Saxby philosophically, T guess they are happier now"
 Tailor made Plays
 You never have read of Mish, the tailor. Mish runs his estab- lishment in the Forties with the help of an errand boy. He caters almost exclusively to theatrical folk of that neighborhood and considers it an insult to be asked to work for non-professionals.
 But Mish is not just a tailor. He writes plays as a sideline, has completed three to date. When he delivers a suit to Teddy Hart, or George Abbott, or a Sam Levene, he brings a script with him and leaves it for reading.
 Nobody has yet accepted one, but Mish is still confident. He keeps telling friends that John Golden, Arthur Hopkins, and the Theater Guild rejected Elmer Rice's Street Scene" Between pressings, Mish keeps on groping for good curtain lines.
 Mitey, Like Rose
 Billy Roses buffer and gen. eral handyman is a young fellow named Danny" Few along the Broadway beat know Danny's se- cond name. Danny was once Jed Harris errand boy. When Harris became somewhat inactive as a producer. he got Danny a post with Billy Rose.
 At conservative estimate, Rose has fired Danny fifty times in the past ten years. But Danny still is around. He knows more of the midget showman's affairs than does Rose, himself. He can du- plicate Roses signature to a T and signs much of his boss mail.
 Paul Whiteman once asked Rose about Danny and the latter an- swered: T like having him around. He builds up my morale" We must explain that Danny is one of the few citizens along Broadway who is smaller than Rose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04

In [ e r c st per square inch than any of the alleged celebri- ties.
 M a t t Saxby, for ins ta nee. ax by is a weather beaten chap, on the portly side now. E V ry Broad- W a yite from 42nd Street to Columbus Circle calls him "The Kido
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04

A. In the 1888 fiscal year there were 13,7O0, ,683 letters that were unbelievable for one reason or an- other. This was decrease of 101,- 955 over the previous year.
 e. Is there study of the con- parative mentalities of white and Negroes?
 A. Studies in the Comparative Abilities of White and Negroes" by Joseph Peterson & Lyle H. Lanier Civilians and Wilkins Co.,, Balti- more, 1929), shows that Negro chil- dren in New York attained results equal to those of white children
 e. Between, which two towns did the old Santa Fe trail extend?
 A. Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Stockton, California.
 e. What are the duties of the United States Tariff commission?
 A. It investigates and reports up- on all tariff matters, as required by statute, and makes such mveStiga- tions and reports and furnishes such information as may be required by the President, the House Ways and Means Committee, the Senate Fi- nance committee, or either branch of Congress. It also makes studies, surveys, or Investigations upon its own initiative. Secondarily, the commission has several specialized functions of which the most im- portant is its quasi Judicial duty in handling cases of unfair practices in import trade.
 @. When was the Postal Savings system established?
 A. By act of Congress approved June 25, 1910.
 @. What are the requirements for enlistment in the U. s. Marine Corps?
 A. Applicants must be native born or fully naturalized American citizens, between IS and 25 years of age, 66 to "A inches in height, of good character, and physically fit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04
A Thought for Today

For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.-H Corinthians 5:1.
 Eternity stands always fronting God a stern colossal image, with blind eyes, and grand dim lips that murmur evermore, God God . GodY-E. B. Browning
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, April 1.-The men and women of New York town whose names seldom appear in print, often pack more human
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04
Washington Merry Round
q AF s3-', E- 7-F DREW PEARSON ROBERT R s. ALLEN !

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04

If you want a copy of our book let, POULTRY RAISING" send to, the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, "He made a propo- siti0n"; say, proposal"

A. In the 1888 fiscal year there were 13,700, ,683 letters that were unbelievable for one reason or an- other. This was decrease of 101,- 955 over the previous year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04

(Copyright, 1899, by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04

@. When was the Postal Savings system established?
 A. By act of Congress approved June 25, 1910.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Big Forward Orders
Lessen Danger Of
Trade Reaction
National City Review
Also HuiIs End of
Market Excitement
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Nov. 2.-Large for
ward orders which will keep many
industries busy into the first quar-
ter of 1910 lessen the danger of an
imminent serious reaction from the
present level Of business activity.
said the National City Bank in its
monthly survey.
Other reassuring factors cited by
the bank were:
THE market excitement has been
quieted; price advances have been
held within moderate limits, and
the inventory accumulations that
are expected to cause the trouble
are still only prospective in most
cases.
1T would be unwarranted to say
that the rise in staple commodity
prices to date has harmed the busi-
ness outlook. = The rise has
improved the price equilibrium, for
raw materials had been too low in
relation to finished goods, and many
times when this has been the case
the signal for business improvement
has been given by a rise in raw
materials, which starts purchasing
power, originating with the farm
ers and other producers, flowing
around the circle"
The bank held, however, that
warnings of danger ARE appro-
pirate not only as a counsel of mod
Grafton, but to direct attention to
the policies that may keep the drop,
If it comes, within bounds.
"Of course if war exports rise
sharply they will absorb the in
creased production, but business does
not want to be at the mercy of
uncertain war demands. Continued
building up of inventories through
further forward buying would pro-
long the boom, but only defer the
reckoning"
In connection with the wars ef-
feet on the foreign trade outlook
the survey said:
1T would be a mistake to assume
that the British are easily sur
rendering their Latin American
markets or even that the Ger.
mans are giving up without strug.
Cling to make deliveries through
neutral countries, especially Italy.
Great Britain continues to drive
her textile production hard, anc
British sources declare the inten.
ton to give export trade priority
over all but vital war industries, ir
order to obtain foreign exchange anc
to avert permanent loss of expor,
markets"
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Jersey Standard Adds
10 Employees Savings

Employees in the Washington divi-
sion of the Standard Oil Co. of New
Jersey were informed today by w.
H. Evans, manager, that they were
to receive their share of approxi-
mately $2,250,000 that the company
and aftlliates are making as an ad-
ditional contribution to increase the
balances which employees have to
their credit in the annuity and
thrift plan.
Every employe participating in
the plan will receive a credit of $25
and those not participating, who
have one or more years of service
Will receive a credit of like amount
The remainder of the 81 2,25O, 900 will
be distributed on proportional
basis to the employees participating
in the plan.
Under the provisions of the plar
any employe can authorize his en-
ploying company to withhold anc
assign to his credit in the fund not
less than 3 per cent nor more thar
l3 per cent out of his pay envelope
The company adds to this payment
dollar for dollar on the first 3 per
cent and so cents more for each
dollar above the per cent mini
mum. = go
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Lake Iron Ore Volume
Set October Record
By the Associated Press,

CLEVELAND, Nov. 2.-Great
Lakes vessel shipments of Lake Su-
perior iron ore during October to-
tailed s,20l ,249 tons, largest for any
October in history with the excep-
ton of 1926 when 9,337,774 tons were
flcated, the Lake Superior Iron Ore
Association reported today. In Oc-
tober, 1888, lake movement was
1924, ,4l6 tons.
Shipments so far this season total
39 ,593 $50 tons, more than double
the l7,781 ,706 tons to the end of
October last year.
Last months movement was the
largest since August, 1887, when the
all-time high of 1881 1881 tons were
shipped.
Adjustment was made in the sea-
son total by the association to in
clude 31,547 tons of Canadian ore
shipped in August and September
There was no Canadian movement
in October. The Canadian mineral
came from the New Helen Mine of
the Algoma Steel Co.. Ltd, and
was shipped from Michipicoten Har-
Dor on Lake Superior. This was
the first Canadian ore to be moved
by lake since 1922.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Industry Urged 10 Make
Strong Foundations
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2.-Howard
Coonley, president, National Asso-
citation of Manufacturers, today in
a speech prepared for delivery be-
fore the State Chamber of Com
merce, urged industry to make its
foundations too strong to be "eaten"
away by those termites and night
creatures who seek to undermine it."
He put forward the following pro-
gram:
81. Self-improvement of business
itself, with full acceptance by man
agement of social responsibilities.
%. Sound labor relations, with in
dustry cooperating fully to achieve
this goal.
"3. More tools to facilitate expan-
sion and increase jobs.
q. Increased purchasing power
for the individual American, which
can only be arrived at through in
creased production.
IS. Thorough analysis of the whole
tax problem and the promotion OF
sound economy in Government.
g. Industry - to foster q wide
public understanding of the worth
and manner of operation OF the
private enterprise system"