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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

The hazards presented by roadside stands along the state highway is being studied with view of removing those that demand it. The Motor Vehicle De- partment is at presently engaged in survey of conditions of this nature and is endeavoring to arouse the motoring public to the need of exercising extreme caution while patronizing these stands. This is not aimed at the operators of the stands nor the articles they dispense, but at possible violation of traffic rules and common-sense observance of all rules of the road One of these is indiscriminate parking in the vicinity of stands. Another is swinging out into traffic suddenly or forcing cars to stop so that an entrance can be made into the traffic line. Event. ually it may be that the towns will have to provide for stricter regulation at some of the more popular and well-patronized spots.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
Current Comment

The fumbling hand of the gov- ernment is the chief threat.
 Prank Gannett, newspapel
 publisher, to the American
 Dental Association.
 If we can substitute self-liqui- dating investments in place of out- right government expenditures we shall have made great step to- ward bridging the gap between rev- enue and expenditures.
 Treasury Secretary Morgen-
 thau. advocating the proposed
 lending program.
 It is a government by and for pressure groups in an effort to keep the politicians in power.
 --Dr. Walter 2. Spahr, N. Y. U.
 economist. on the New Deal. A man good and drunk Is often less a nuisance to society than a man half drunk.
 --City Recorder of Florence, s.
 C., rejecting 8 plea for re.
 duced drunkenness fine on
 ground that the defendant
 was only half drunk. The majority of farmers in Amer lea are land values animals, in 6 generic sense, not land animals, as are most peasants in the old World. Benjamin 0. Marsh, execu-
 tive secretary of the Peoples
 Lobby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

taking advantage of Japanese surprise and chagrin over Hit ler's double crossing them with Russia. The British therefore
 proposed to patch things up with the Japanese by recogniz- ing many of their claims in China, in return for which they want Japan to mass an army against Siberia.
 Simultaneously the German Russian front is working just as frantically to keep Japan from deserting them, and that is why ratification of the Nazi alliance by the Supreme Soviet was held up. Stalin is exacting his last pound of flesh by getting his new Nazi friend to whip Japan back into line. The proposed Soviet Nazi deal would give Japan a free hand in China in return for which Japan would bury her old hatchet with Russia and give the Soviet a chance to concentrate on Pc. land-if necessary.
 It is all . cutthroat race in diplomatic double crossing, in which the only nation sure to be left on . limb is the United States.
 NOTE-The United States has been consistently for a free China. Only 6 few days ago Great Britt ain, harping on that policy, was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
MRS. PALMER'S LETTER Bridgeport Times-Star)

Mrs. Winthrop Palmer turns her back on a Democratic nomination in Fairfield because the organization of the state Democratic party has not, in her opinion, taken the proper steps to disassociate itself from those of its office-holding members who have been found guilty in the Waterbury trial.
 Her action is thought-compelling. Ordinarily, a whole political party does not have to suffer because some of its members are found corrupt. But the survival of the party does depend, to a great extent, upon the readiness and apparent sincerity with which 1t turns away from those found guilty.
 And, in this respect, the Demo- cratic party of Waterbury has be- haved in a manner which is likely to affect the good name of the en- tire state party. Mayor T. Frank Hayes has been found guilty, and it seems just insolence which makes him personally insist on staying in office. Such insolence should have no toleration from members of his own party. Yet there were six Dem- ocratic aldermen who did tolerate it, and their action seems to indi. cate that the Democratic party in Waterbury tolerated 1t. And to have even one section of the state party on record as believing it a good thing for Hayes to now continue in the office of mayor is 6 dangerous thing for the state reputation of the party.
 As a result of the action of these six Democratic aldermen, the Re- publican town chairman of Water bury is seeking ways and means of removing Hayes from ofiice. Water. bury political independents are ask ing Governor Baldwin to call a special session of the general assem- ply to accomplish the removal of Hayes.
 Hayes should be removed. And, If 1t has any regard for its own good name. the Democratic party, in its local and state organization. should be leading the movement to oust him. Mrs. Palmer's is the voice of conscience.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

Finis is apparently written to the political careers of many men who have held the spotlight for long years here in Waterbury. Their passing under such conditions is one that excites nothing but regret. It does not necessarily mean, of course, the end of all party government in Waterbury; that is to be decided by the voters early in October. Of one thing we are now certain-the course of city government lies straight ahead There should be no doubling back on the course. We have gone through hectic times; let us hope all of us are the better for them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
THE TOLL GATE ROUTES (New Britain Herald)

The moguls running the Hutch- inson River parkway have followed the example of Connecticut by set- ting up a ten-cent toll to operate over that early example of park ways. So, to drive a car over the parkway routes between Connecticut and New York city via the Henry Hudson parkway now costs 30 cents in tolls.
 This is running high, and the end Is not yet. When Connecticut com pletes the big bridge over the Hous. atomic river, now under construc- ton, here will be another dimes worth of tolls. And when the Gross parkway is completed there prob- ably will be just one more dime. If and when all this happens 1t will cost 50 cents in tolls for c Central Connecticut car operator to hum his way to New York city.
 To cross the Hudson for points beyond costs another 50 cents.
 But between Central Connecticut and Boston no tolls are in force
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

money for relief, and so on around the circle.
 Of course it is not that bad in every case. In fact, four of 10 cities questioned by the International City Managers Asso- citation indicated that they had not as yet accepted any former WPA workers on local relief. But certain industrial cities will find themselves between the two jaws of the pincers. Until the relief burden is taken up by private employment, either federal or municipal government must bear it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

New Haven and Ridgefield may be hon. ored when they start issuing the new series of postage stamps honoring famous Americans. This probably won't be un- til after the first of the year New Haven would get first-day sales for the stamp honoring Ethelbert Nevin, while the Frederic Remington stamp would go on sale in Ridgefield. He did much of his painting in the beautiful western Con- necticut town. Of course the first-day sales in this series is apt to provoke as of the subjects. They are probably linked will undoubtedly put in the strongest claim.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
coveting U. s. support for Britain against Japan.
 SEEING THE BREMEN

coveting U. s. support for Britain against Japan.
 SEEING THE BREMEN
 Originally 1t was secretly plan- ned to hold the Bremen, giant German passenger liner, indefl- nitely. Roosevelt knew that the German army was inching up on Poland and that the question of peace or war was Q matter of hours. So 1t was proposed to hold the Bremen until Hitler had cast the die.
 Later a better plan was evoked. The brand new 10,000-ton British cruiser Berwick had been basking in New England waters, where natty English officers beaued veal thy American debutantes. Sudden ly the Berwick disappeared-des- tination unknown.
 THAT DESTINATION GAN NOW BE REVEALED. AT THE PRESENT WRITING THE BER- WICK IS PACING THE BREM- FEN ACROSS THE ATLANTIC, READY TO POUNCE ON HER THE MINUTE HITLER UN- LEASHES THE WAR DOGS.
 It was decided that there was no use holding the big liner in New York when the British could take her, if war broke, at sea.
 Copyright 1889, United Feature
 Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
War At Its Worst

Already the worst features of world war have come home to us here in America with the sinking of passenger vessel in the Atlantic. Fortunately the thousand and more passengers aboard seem to have escaped the fate of those who sailed on the ill-fated Lusitania some twenty-five years ago. The Athenia incident might be one for international repercussion, but with relatively few facts at hand and stout denials of responsibility from Ger many, only time can fix the blame.
 Of primary importance here in the United States is the necessity of Ameri- cans reading what President Roosevelt had to say in his nationwide address the other night. He did not merely stress the fact that we are neutral and hope to remain so, but he also pointed out that Americans have graver duty of not set ting themselves up as courts of final judgment on what occurs during this present European conflict. This was good advice. Let us remain neutral in every way possible.
 From now on there will be long list of tragic events reported in the American press. Much of it will be cabled to this nation under the greatest difficulties. There are bound to be miSstatementS of 1dCL W1AlCu WILL ulClIIdCSly DS COIISCLSu. In the main, however, American news paper correspondents are endeavoring to bring to millions of readers an account of the struggle as it is viewed from their respective viewpoints. Censorship and other regulations of foreign nations will interfere naturally.
 Other than that Americans can only hope and pray fervently for peace - a lasting one this time. We may be able to encourage such peace by our own atti- tude, certainly not to be one of bellig- erency towards any of the present com batants. We must lend our very best efforts towards any and all movements to end abruptly this conflict already involv- ing several of the worlds greatest powers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
In the Pincers

It is too early to be certain, but it now seems possible that some of the rejoicing at the economy which pared federal WPA and relief appropriations was pre- mature. Cities, especially, find them selves in a wise as result. The jaws of off WPA, practically 100 per cent of them in one city had applied for direct relief by August 20. 2. This added relief bur- den makes it all the harder for such a city to meet the new 25 per cent local contribution required for WPA projects
 That means fewer such projects, or higher costs. to cities, which in turn have less
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
Whats Your I. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

1. In which house of Congress must all bills for raising revenue originate?
 3. The entire northern boundary of which State is formed by the Ohio River?
 3. What is meant by the stock exchange term 'lamb?"
 1. What caused the Titanic to sink?
 5. Who was recently appointed Administrator of the Federal Secur- ity Agency?
 6. Where is Bali Island?
 2. How many units are in a "bak- CTS dozen?"
 8. What is the legal voting age in each State?
 9. What is the correct pronuncia- tion of the word disputant?
 10. Name the Emperor of India.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
Questions
 and Answers
Q, FRRDKRICK Aa. KERRY

~ MMU&1AGA A AG10x Rnclose . three.cent stamp fer evpty when addressing any ques. tiou oe fact o1 tnfo7mati0n Co Che Waterbury DemoCrut's Service Ru. reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extende6 research Do nn. lertaken. Be sure all mall is d. dressed Co the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BD. REAU, 1O1H Thirteenth Street. Washingtom, Q. 0.
 TEE EDITOR
 a. Are there any evening classes in high school subject In the public schools of Panama?
 A. There are evening classes in the public high schools in Colon, Panama. There are also late after noon classes at Balboa, Canal Zone, in high school subjects for adult American citizen employees of the Canal Zone and the Panama rail- road.
 e. Where are the headquarters of Phi Beta Kappa, the honorary scholarship fraternity?
 A. The United Chapters of Phi Beta Kappa have ofices at i2 E. 44th St., New York city.
 c. Can soiled playing cards be cleaned?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
Views of The Press

have seen 1t. For those that have not, here 1t is:
 Dere vas one leetle spot called
 Connect-de-coot. I found by de
 Constitution he was entitled to
 six of his boys to represent him in
 de House of Representatives. But
 I found dat more than thirty on
 dat floor was born in Connect-de-
 coot. And den ven I was in de
 Senate find de Constitution per-
 init dis state two of his boys and
 find nine of the Senators was
 born in Connect-de-coot. And
 now for my grand sentiment
 Connect-de-coot, de little yellow
 spot on de map. dat make de clock, pedler. the schoolmaster
 and de Senator; de first give you
 time de second tell you what to
 do with him and de third make
 your law and civilization.
 We would not vouch for the dia. lect but we can readily believe that Tocqueville expressed his senti. ments in some such form. He hao obtained in 1881 an appointment from the French government to ex. anime prisons and penitentiaries ir America, and on his return he wrote the first reasoned polticail account of democratic government as he found 1t to exist here. He posed neither as a devotee nor an oppo. nent of democracy, but his views created a profound impression ir France and in England. They have been frequently cited by our owr men in public life as correct ex- position of the principles on which this government rests. His De ls Democratic en Amerique, first pub. nshed in 1885, ran into several edi- tions and 1t was long regarded as almost the final word on the sub- ject. As a presentation of orthodox liberal opinion 1t is still accorded e high place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
Daily Almanac

Moon rises ll:0o p. m. daylight time).
 Sun rises 6:2l a. m.; sets 7:20 D. m. (day- light tine).
 All'vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 High water at Milford, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 4:49 low water. ll:22 daylight time).
 The moon enters It's last quarter tomorrow, the time being about half past three in the afternoon. At this time of the year change Is usually productive of cnangeable weather.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
Selected Poem
CHILDREN AT NIGHT

Samuel French Morse In the New York 'Times) They dream of hoop snakes in the darkened house Of water music from half-empty jars, And round streaked stones, of colored pasteboarc
 cows.
 The Ark, the painted trees, and shooting stars Awakened in the dark, they learn the sound Of insects beating on the screen, the roll Of military rain on the roof and ground. They hear the ropes against the bright fagpole. The bureau creaks; the frightened children call The parents from barren sleep Uhey bring A glass, and light the lght); along the wall Pale crossing shadows start to dance and sing. The interrupted dream is told, the pain Is lost to the slow music of the rain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

A. Rub them with a soft rag dipped in 6 mild solution of carn- phor.
 c. How many camps or other units does the German American bund have in the United States? Do the members wear uniforms?
 A. There are approximately 50 units and campus established by the bund. Some states have enacted laws prohibiting the bund or similar organizations from wearing uni- forms in public. Most of the mem bers wear @ distinctive uniform in their camps and unit meetings. e. Is the radio program Hymns of All Churches" broadcast direct, or from records?
 A. It is an actual broadcast to c network, and originates in . broad- casting studio in Chicago. e. Is 1t safe to send money in 6 Special Delivery letter? A. No Money in amounts over twenty-five cents should be sent in the form of money orders, checks, or by registered mail. The post office is irresponsible only for lost money or- ders or lost registered mail. c. How many women in the United States hold limited commer- cial airplane licenses? A. Twenty-six.
 "Tf you want . copy of our book
 let, Weight Control" send to
 The Waterbury Democrats Wash ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth
 Street, Washington, D. c. En.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

and none contemplated--not unless. when the Gross parkway is com- pleted to Massachusetts the go-get. ters of Nutmeggia make . toll-gate route out of 1t.
 There is limit beyond which the toli-gate system will defeat it. self. Every motorist already knowi that he is overtaxed. The tolls are additional taxes. ~-'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
TOCQUEVILLE ON CONNECTICUT
(Hartford Courant)

Numerous and varied have been the tributes paid to Connecticut for the qualities it's people have in the main exemplified and the institu- tions they have created, but the most unique is that attributed to C0mte de Tocqueville in a speech he made at Fourth of July dinner in Paris nearly a hundred years ago. This is now going the rounds of the American press and not . few read- CTS of the Courant may already
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
. HlGHLlGHTS FROM
 LATEST BOOKS
The Painter and the Politician


 the Politician
 Brilliant word pictures, as vivid
 and ruthless as those his artist.
 hero creates on canvas, add
 stature to William Blake's en-
 gazing social study and novel,
 "The Painter and the Lady"
 (Simon and Schuster: $2.50).
 Blake uses his plot, the story
 of two Huguenot brothers in
 southern France, their loves and
 ambitions, to carry his social
 istic doctrines, his story of the
 rise of the French Popular
 Front. His hope of socialism is
 revealed in the following quo-
 tatiOn:
 "The judge and the procurator re- ferred to my politics. I hate politics and the political type. Socialism means to me the freedom of men from class struggles. Then there will be no politics.
 "The issues before a social group turn about physical objectives. A non-political nature such as mine can grow only under socialism. Men want simple adventures in balloons. polar seas, trailing in forests, fol- lowing the wheat plant to its sources, or studying the growing of avalanches. Or in machinery. im- proving gadgets. It will be the rec public of happy fools, of Gods fools. "The politicians who are working for socialism will not like 1t when it comes, For they are working for their own extinction but they don't know 1t. am an artist. know 1t.
 What will the artist concern himself with? Oh, not with prob- lems. Not with revolution, that will be over. Fancies like The Arabian Nights yarns such as Sinbad told, poems like Mallarme's, who can tell?
 ' But I have faith Clean knife, you will cut of no despair: you will simply end one man who hopes and believes. Let him pass, the others come. have done"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
In New York
By GEORGE ROSS

New York, Sept. b-This is the city of seven million. Tn the crazy criss-cross that is New York, these seven million inhabitants are acc tive by day and night. For . big city never sleeps. While six million
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

rest or Slumber, 8 million N w Workers take over the reins ol ordinary life.
 There are, for insta n ce, the t c l c p h on c 6 W itc hboards, the taxi stands, the beaneries. the newspaper print shops and the thousands of other metro- politan services that are nAnd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
Washington Merry-G -Go-Round
D R E W PEARSON ROBERT 6. ALLEN

WASHINGTON September Sweet and tempting is the taste of nism little like schooboy jam pot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
A Thought for Today

A sword is upon the liars; and they shall dote: . sword is upon her migty men; and they shall be dismayed.-Jeremiah 50:36.
 Thou canst not better reward 6 liar than in not believing whatever he speaketh.-Aristippus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, I put a fresh coat of paint on my house.; say, coating"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

A. Rub them with a soft rag dipped in a mild solution of cam- phor.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-06-08
Pleasant Hill

Sunday dinner guests of Mr.. ad
Mrs. Russell Huber and sons were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Lysle Coon of Gary,
Ind, Mrs. Maude Coon and Mrs. Mar
ion Boyd and children of Button;
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Girod of Van Vert
called in the afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Long and
daughters were Sunday visitors of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Weaver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elton Younkman and
baby called Monday evening on Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Phillips. Mr.. and
Mrs. F. G. Younkman called Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Huber and sor
called Sunday evening on Mr.. and Mrs
Russell Huber and son.
Mrs. Alta Garau and son Cleo and
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Steiner and child
rem attended Camp meeting of their
church held in Cincinnati, Sunday.
Norval Scoles and daughters call
ed Sunday on Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Fox
of Findlay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hess and fam
ily were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs
Lily Fett and Nellie Huber. After.
noon callers were: Mr.. and Mrs. John
Huber of Lima and Mrs. Sallie Swan.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-06-08
Richland Center

The Girls Missionary Guild will
celebrate the 25th Anniversary at the
Emmanuel Reformed church, Sunday
evening at o'clock. EVERYBODY well
come.
Harold Badertscher, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Badertscher and Margie
Moorehead of Lafayette, were mar
ried Saturday evening by his pastor,
Rev. Burrichter of Bluffton. Rob-
ert Matter, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Or
vile Matter and Doris Amstutz were
married Sunday in Van Vert. Con-
gratulations to these young people.
Mrs. Cecil Reynolds and son David
Ray of Marion spent the past week
with Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Matter.
Mrs. Paul Rhoads spent the week
end with her husband in Columbus.
Mary Kathryn Gratz is spending
several weeks with her grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Gratz.
Mrs. Harry Clause is spending sew.
eral week in Bowling Green.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Leib.
er, son, Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Core and
daughter of Lima and Mr.. and Mrs
w. F. Grant were last Tuesday dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Gratz
Afternoon callers were Mrs. Barbara
Augsburger and Mrs. Sarah Geigel
and DIR. Beiderman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Zimmerman
and son of Hillsboro spent Sunday
evening with Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne
Zimmerman.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Basinger and
daughter Gladys of Valparaiso, Ind.
returned to their home after spending
the week with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Burkholder. Her parents
accompanied them home for week
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Hochstettlel
and Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Gerber ano