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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05

went down there, the State De- partment waited ten years to get Byrd's report on Marie Byrd Land, which he claimed to have discov- cred. All they ever got was his radio report of having flown over the land, which State Department geographers could not use as the basis for any claim which would stand up under international law. Byrd never took the trouble to submit 0 scientific report giving latitude and longitude.
 MONOPLY SCUTTLED
 The undercover scuttling job was a $390,000 appropriation for the monopoly Investigating com- mittee. To continue It's work of probing the secret operations of insurance companies and other business giants, the committee asked for an additional $480, ,000. Woodrum slashed this in his con- mittee to $300,000. The Senate rec stored the sum to it's original figure.
 Whereupon Woodrum, in the secrecy of a conference commit
 tee, split the difference to $300,- 00O-thus severely limiting the scope of the monopoly commit tees activities.
 NOTE-Woodrum vigorously de- nies that insurance company pres-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05

They're still sprouting Kentucky Col onels down in the Blue Grass State. Gov ernor Happy" Chandler is carrying on this mint-laden tradition and only recently number of new members were added to the Honorary Order of Ken lucky Colonels," among them the squire from Brookfield, Conn.,, Frank G. Menke, who has done such fine job for the press in publicizing the Kentucky Derby the past two seasons. In addition to hand- ing out "Colonelcies,s the governor also presented two Generals" and an "Ad- miral of the Mississippi River" What, no Suwanee River Admiral? Incidentally Frank Menke's title was General, which will entitle him to an extra salute from the townsfolks at Brookfield from now on. Then down in Georgia, if he chooses to use the title, 1t may win him the keys to the city,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05

sure had anything to do with his knifing of the monopoly commit- tee fund, but several of his com- mittee colleagues say thay were privately approached by insurance lobbyists to cut the committees appropriation.
 MERRY-GO-ROUND
 At least one Latin American dignitary whom the Roosevelt Ad- ministration will not welcome Is Dictator Trupillo of the Domin- ican Republic, who arrives here shortly. Despite the ballyhooing of a press agent the hiring of Am- bassador Joe Davies as his legal agent, Trujillo's coming arouses no enthusiasm from the State De- partment Norman Littell, fort- night Assistant Attorney General, has devised new system for deal- ing with lands which the Govern ment buys from private owners. In the past, the owners have had to go through 6 lot of legal red-tape and expense to get their money. Littell says this Is unfair and Is having special government attor- neys help the public Admiral Byrd and Representative Wood- rum come from neighboring dis- tricts of Virginia.
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 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05
Selected Poem
TOY BALLOONS

tGlenn Ward Dresbach in the New York Sum- Here walks man with clustered blues and golds
 And reds of little worlds that you may buy. Each tugging gently at the string he holds
 To be away into the shining sky. And once your hand is firm upon the string
 Your small bright planet drifts where you may go Yet seems to lead away from everything
 That had been dull and colorless and slow. If once the grip reaxes. 1t is gone.
 If jerked too hard the string may dangle free, Or that bright bubble scatter like the dawn
 Of It's own forces Child. come back to me When yours Is lost and y0 ushaIl have today Another little world with which to play
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05
Whats Your l. O?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to page ??
 for the answers.

1. Name the capital of Alabama.
 ?. What is an amperemeter? 3. Are there more red stripes than white in the flag of the U. s.?
 1. Name the two men who made the first airplane flight to the North Pole.
 5. What Is the correct pronoun- ciation of the word metamorphosis?
 6 Name the former capital of the Turkish empire. 2. With what sport is the name of Sam Snead associated?
 8. Which of the States is second largest in area?
 Q. What is a helicopter?
 10. Name the race driver who was killed in the recent 600-mile In- dianapoiis auto race.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05

Capitalizing on the names of estab- lished organizations may be direct outgrowth of Connecticuts new bingo law. When the local option bill has been satisfied and the Police Chief has issued a permit to a certain organization to run bingo 1t is possible that the actual running of the games will be handled in many instances by well-organized syn dicate that may operate all through the state and under different name in each community. However, most reputable societies will think twice before allowing their name to be used too indiscrimin- ately for such purpose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05
Views of The Press

sence of the soil itself. Harry Leon Wilson was America.
 Born in Illinois, going west, as a young man, to Colorado and the coast, snatched to New York by success and the editorship of Puck" swept by revolt against the metrop- oils, first to Capri and finally to Carmel, Wilson enacted in his own person the essentials of the ripe American career. He told what he knew and felt when he wrote of Bunker Hill--of Ruggles and Ma Pettengill and Cousin Egbert and the whole tribe of salty humans who make America the helpless, con- fused, magnificent and unconquer- able spot 1t is.
 Those who knew Wilson's books loved them as old friends. They will share in the wide sense of per- sonal bereavement at his passing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05

AS yet the Worlds Fair in New York hasn't touched the peak where surround ing states, not to mention N. Y. C., were to be swamped with visitors. Connecticut, in particular, was one state that was to be the mecca of visiting fair-goers. Judg- ing by what we have seen and heard the only ones who are going to the fair in numbers these days are Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey residents who go and then return home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05
WARM WELCOME
Boston Post)

Since their arrival in this country Grown Prince Olav and Grown Prin- cess Martha of Norway have given Americans . practical demonstra- ton of why the royal families of the Scandinavian countries are held in such affection by their peoples Throughout their extended visit their charm and their unaffected bearing have made deep impression wher- ever they have gone.
 On their arrival here tomorrow night. during the formal reception al Symphony hall on Monday and through the remainder of the stay at Manchester. they will be assured of warm welcome.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05
A SUGGESTION TO
 SENATOR DANAHER
(Hartford Courant)

Adopted by the Senate, the amendment the revenue measure offered by Mir. Danaher of Connec- ticut has now been approved by the House of Representative as well, and 1t has therefore become law. Providing that 1t shall be unllvvful for any person to sell, offer for sale, or circulate, for any consideration whatsoever, any copy or reproduc- ton of any list, or part thereof, authorized to be made public by this act or by any prior act relating to the publication of information de- rived from income-tax returns" the amendment strikes at practice that at best was nuisance and at worst a danger-the sale of lists of names of persons with their re- ported incomes attached.
 The commercialization of the in- formation not only was made to order for high-pressure salesmen of dozen varieties. It also made things easy for any individual with thoughts of blackmail and of kid- naping in his mind. Moreover, the income reported as subject to taxa ton is often no fair index to the wealth of an individual, for many much better off than he might have most of their money in tax exempt bonds, and the comparison between such a person and one who derives his sole income from his profession was often so unfair as to be ludi- crous.
 The Senator from Connecticut did a good job when he offered and se- cured the adoption of the amend ment. and he might next tackle the business of repeating altogether the provision making the publication of the returns possible. As his amend ment as tds.nnwsppeasre ~Azarth ment stands. newspapers and sim- liar publications are exempt from its provisions. Why not take the next indicated step. and restore ale together the privacy that taxpayer ought to have concerning the na- ture and the extent of his income?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05

Disappearance of the Lighthouse Serv- ice after July ends another of the gov ernment's oldtime bureaus. It will be consolidated with the Coast Guard after the first of the month. The Lighthouse Service must be as old as the country itself, probably only outdated by the Coast Guard, Combining the two should result in more complete service. Cooperation of both units was assured from the start.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05
FOR THE HOME TOWN
Boston Postl

Residents of North Brookfield must feel highly pleased by the nice gesture of thoughtfulness made by George M. Cohan. When fire caused heavy damage to the principal in- dustry in North Brookfield. the fa- nous actor. who considers North Brookfield his home town. imme- diately sent word that inc was ready to extend financial help in any amount SO that the industry would get going again and there might be no reduction in employment. As it happened. his help will not be need- CT. for the concern itself is pre- pared to make the repaifs But it was . kindly thought for the "old home town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05
Current Comment

Manufacturers probably paid out
 more money at the depths Of the de- precision to employees whose work was
 not needed than the government did for relief. w. Gibson Carey. Jr. president
 of the U. 6. Chamber Of com- nlefce.
 I don't drink anything but whiskey. coffee. and water. When ! can't get whiskey. I take coffee When ! cant get coffee. take water. But not very often. --James Murphy. pleading guilty io an intoxlcation charge in Albu. auefque. V. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05

A. Douglas is Melvyn Hesselberg; Robinson is Emmanuel doldenberg; Auer is Mischa Ounkowski; Baker is Kenneth L. Baker; Lamar Is Hedi Kieslcr; Goddard is Pauline Levy; Rave is Marjorie Vaughn Reed; and Garfield Is Jules Car field.
 c. Which Is the oldest insurance company in the United States?
 A. The Philadelphia Contribu- tionship for the Insurance of Houses against Fire, organized by Benjamin Franklin and his neighbors in Feb- ruary, 1752. It was operated on the plan of the Friendly Societies. It IS not only the oldest insurance com- pany in America, but has greater assets, in proportion to the amount of insurance in force, than any other company in the world. A fire brigade was organized by Franklin and his neighbors at the same time as the insurance company.
 c. What does the monthly coin- age of money in the United States Mints amount to?
 A. It varies, but in May, 1889, the total was $2,667 ,3o0.l0.
 0.Can l use an old automobile pump, operated by an electric motor, to supply pressure for a fountain in my fish pool?
 A. Automobile pumps arc design cd to circulate a considerable vol- tune of water against 6 very low head. They will not work as Q force pump. You need small piston pump which displaces Q definite volume of water ct each stroke. c. Which of the U. s. Senator's were formerly governors of their States?
 A. Hiram w. Johnson, Califor mia; Edwin 0. Johnson. Coloraost John c. Townsend, Delaware; Rich" ard B. Russell, Georgia; Clyde L Herring; Iowa; Arthur Capper; Kan. sas; Theodore c. Bilbo, Mississippi; Charles W. Trobey, New Hampshire; Lynn J. Frazier, North Dakota; Vic Dohaney Ohio; Theodore F. Green, Rhode Island; William J. Bulow, 50. Dakota Harry r. Byrd,Va.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05

as Long rose, and which maintains itself in power as Long did, cannot be expected to attract the best and most honorable men. It attracts the James Monroe Smiths, and people who pretend aston- ishment at the Smith dedication should remember that when there are Huey Longs the Smiths are inevitable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05
Daily Almanac

Moon rises i0:3s ?. m. daylight time)
 Sun rises 5:z5 .. m.; sets e:27 ?. m. tday- light tims)
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 What will the weather ofhciais say thB year when gt sWithins day aFriyes7 Last year they were utterly confounded by the old adage coming % true. But scie5ice still refuses to put credence in weather proverbs, % prepare to have et. 0within dsbunked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05

so popular with the cafe crowd W h hich likes Q tint best when it's oh-color.
 He has been . vorite a. round the bis- tros for o de- cade nd his forte, like Q b Il r l e sque queens, always is the sa m c. And yet his ribal dries at. tract tho titin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05
Questions
 and Answers
Hy FREDRRICK M. KERMY


 Enclose . thFee.cent stamp for reply when addressing sny ques. ton Of fact or information t0 che Waterbury Democrats Service bu. eeau ct Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be un. dertaken Be sure alI mall ls cd. dressed tO the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU. REAU, lO1? Thirteenth Street. Washington, D. c.
 THE EDITOR
 e. Has the number of deaths from acute or chronic alcoholism iti- creased since 1o30?
 A. The number of persons who died from acute or chronic alcohol- ism in 1880 was 3b in every 100000 population. Tn 1897 the number was reduced to 2.6 per 100000 popula- ton.
 c. Who wrote the old poem "The Face on the Barroorn Floor" and where can obtain copy?
 A. II. Antoine D'Arcy. Send Q stamped, self-addressed envelope to our Service Bureau. 1913 Thirteenth St., Washington, D. O., for Q copy. e. What are the real names of Meivyn Douglas, Edward c. Robin son, Mischa Auer, Kenny Baker, Hedy Lamar, Paulette Goddard. Martha Rave and John Garfield?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, July 6-Dwight Fiske who sits at Q piano and accom- panies his own politely ribald verses, aims to be the modern Boccaccio. Ills rhymed tales al- ready fill up Q lively Decameron,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05
HARRY LEON WILSON
New York Herald -TrlbuneD

In any long view of this c0untry's passage across the scene it seems certain that Harry Leon Wilson
 man and books. will be an essential item. Other writers have received more excited praise from the aIl- wise critics--who too often gel everything except the point. otheri have attempted loftier flights. Bul In the air that Wilson breathed he was . master and the result was mol 70 much . record of the country. its scene. its salient folk. their bsdeyII- mont and their victory. as the ss-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05
A Thought for Today

For I reckon that the sufferings of this pres ent time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed In us.-Kom- ans SIS.
 Eternity looks grander and kinder If time grows meaner and more hostie.-Carlye.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05
BURGLARS STRIKE EARLY

New Haven. Co1n.-(uP)--Twe days before Nicholas Cruseuole planned o opan hts new shoe store burglars beat him e the punch. They forced . cellar wins dsw aud took aiI nls stock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05

If you want copy of our book. let POPULAR RADIO STARS' send to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thlr. tecnth st., Washington, D. Q. En- close 10 cents In postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05

That tax problem is quite simple everybody wants taxes that the other fellow will pay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05

| TODAY's COMMON ERROR Do not say, "His arrival at that moment was . genuine surprise; say, "veritable" or "real surprise"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05

Late that night the front door bell started to ring loudly and consistently. Since MT. Sharpack did not answer 1t, my husband went down to do so. The house was in darkness he mechanically switched on the stairway as he went down, and the foyer light as well. Immediately someone from down. stairs turned the lights out again. When my husband reached the foyer, he discerned the figure of MT. Sharpack in the darkness crouching by the front door. He was motionless, with his ear close to the door, apparently listening to something that was going on on the other side of 1t. Then came a frightened whisper. Are you crazy, lighting up the house? Do you want to be shot?" MT. Sharpack asked.
 "Why should anyone want to shoot me? am not afraid of that" my husband answered, be- wildered.
 The bell again started to ring, and after a short silence two shots DMzcu Oub hilu tWo Duleto phahcu through the wooden door. landing with sharp slap on the opposite wall My husband said to Mir. Sharpack:
 "You had better notify the poe lice. sir"
 "Oh. no. no. never mind the poe Heel I can't mix the police in this. |. Then realizing that what he had said was not what my husband would have expected he added more calmly. T don't suppose they'll disturb us any more. You may go upstairs. but don't answer any more bells tonight"
 On the third day. we left Paskers. vile fdisI:.ssedD. "fle h efraid know too much about his pFivab laffairs." ms husband said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05
. HIGHLIGHTS FROM
 LATEST BOOKS
Summing on
 Park Avenue

How the rich homes of Park Ave- nue look from . cooks view point is told entertainingly in "Service Entrance" by Kyra Goritzina tCarrick and Evans: $2.50). Mrs. Goritxina and her husband, 8 former officer In the Russian Imperial Guards, arrived in New York as fugitives from Russia, went to fugitives from Russia, went to work as cook and butler. Ono of their experiences of the last IS years, while work ing for an underworld" em- pioyer, Is excerpted briefly here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05

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Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-23
Oil Men Battle
New Severance Tax
Backed by Olson

SACRAMENTO, Feb. %. (UP)-
Representatives of California's oil
industry told the senate revenue
and taxation committee that Gov.
Culbert l.. Olson's proposed sever
ance tax ON oil would force closure
of hundreds of marginal wells and
throw thousands of employees out
of work.
Oil men representing all classes
of producers-from small "tripper"
operators turning out two barrels
a day TO the states seven major
companieS-attacked the governors
proposal as discriminatory" and
increasing an already burdensome
tax bill.
Supervisor N. E. West of Orange
county recommended to the COM
mittee a graduated severance tax
on the grounds that the states
mineral resources are not produced
but merely taken from the land.
West declared the state is not now
getting sufficient revenue from oil
and said he believed the proposed
tax to be "eminently fair"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-23
Expert Presents
Group Insurance
Plan For Nation

SEATTLE, Feb. %. (UP)-A plan
whereby group hospital insurance
may be offered to every employed
person and family in America was
presented by Bryce L. Twitty, one
of the country's outstanding author
tiles on group disqualification, to
the 18th annual convention of the
Association of Western Hospitals
here today.
He advocated "grouping of all
groups" and the writing of cover
age for all at uniform rate.
1.-THE thing uppermost in the
minds of a group disqualification
plan executives is, How may 1
liberalize my plan to cover the
masses of the people?'" TWitty
said. 1--WE find, when we cast about,
that practically all employed peo-
pie can be grouped together.
Americans need more regard for
hygenic laws in courtShip and mar
riage, less tension in business and
social life, more outdoor recrea-
ton, and a national program of
physical education, DR.. G.. Harvey
Agnew of Toronto, Canada, presi-
dent of the American Hospital as
Sociation, told the convention.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-23
Tap Dancer Tells
Hitler Compliment

CANNES. France, Feb. %. (UPD
American tap dancer who flew to
Munich Tuesday in a special Ger
man airplane to dance before
Adolf Hitler, said today that Hit
ler told her:
you are the best dancer I have
ever seen"
She said that after her first ap-
pearance before Hitler, at Munich
two weeks ago, the Fuehrer sent \
bouquet of lilacs and carnations to
her dressing room.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-23
Burning Freighter
Approaches Port

GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. 23.
(UP)-The freighter, Texas Banker,
with a fire smoidering in its hold,
approached Brownsville, Texas, to-
day.
The ship, bound from Houston
to New York, radioed the coast
guard here early today that danger
of sinking was past and that 1t
probably would arrive at Browns
vile today.
Five commercial ships and four
coast guard cutters sped toward
the freighter last night when its
SOS message said immediate assis-
tance was required. Later, however,
the operator messaged that the
fire was under control and that no
assistance would be necessary.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-23

petite, he said, remains the same
good. He explained, however, that
he eats but little more than the
average person and is not on any
special diet.
Physicians who examined the cal
ton giant" at Barnes hospital in
st. Louis said he may possibly
reach the height of nine feet. They
refused to predict when he would
stop growing.
Roberts condition is caused by
hypertrophy of the pituitary gland,
an endocrine body which controls
growth and is situated under the
brain, physicians said.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-23

Galston, before whom the plain
tiffs, Harold Isherwood, former
commander in the British royal
navy reserve, and the estate OF
Arthur Hungerford Pollen, both OF
London, charged that they had
invented the device in 1911 and
that their patent had been infring-
eel upon by the Ford Instrument
company. Inc, which manufactures
it for the United States navy.
The Ford company has made the
device exclusively for the navy since
the World war. Judge Galston said
that Rear Admiral William l.. Lea
hy, chief of naval operations, had
informed the United States attor-
ney general that it would be vio-
lation of the espionage act to per-
NIT the Englishmen TO see the
plans.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-23
Ambassador TO France Cites Growing
Fear in America Against Being Drawn
Into Possible European Struggle

PARIS. Feb. %. CUP)-There is
growing fear in the United States
of being drawn into a European
war. U. S. Ambassador William
Bullitt said last night at Wash
ington birthday banquet at the
American club.
In a toast to Premier Edouard
Daladier, Bullitt paid tribute to
the friendship of the United States
and France-"a friendship which
has meant much to both nations
in the past and means much in the
present.
Daladier spoke previous to Bull
lit with a warning that France
would never "cede to threat Of
force, blackmail or trickery," APP
parently in connection with expect
ed italian demands for colonial
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-23

nounced that, although he Is the
biggest man that ever lived, he is
still growing, still putting on weight,
is still healthy and aims to stay
that way.
His chart reads thus:
Height-One and one-half inches
above last years measurement;
weight (before eating) 49l pounds;
shoes-size 81; Hat-size eight and
seven -eighths; collar-size 10, with
specially tailored shirt. The bed he
sleeps in is nine feet six inches
long.
Robert said the only normal sized
piece of haberdashery or clothing
he uses is handkerchief. His ap-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-23

expansion at the expense of France.
In Washingtons days the At
lantic and Pacific oceans afforded
us complete security" Bullitt said.
Then there was in some measure
the sanctity of the pledged word
and good faith among nations. That
is no longer always true"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-23
Company Indicted
On wage-HourLaw

BOSTON, Feb. %. (UP)-In the
first such criminal proceedings in
the nation, a federal grand jury to-
day indicted the Brown Stitching
Contract company of Lawrence and
its treasurer for alleged violation
of the wages and hours law
The company and Treasurer Ma
than Brown were charged with
failing to pay minimum wages and
with falsifying company records TO
conceal this failure.