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Evening star., 1939-03-14
Morgenthau Moves
To Prevent Further
Protest designations
Administrative Setup
Will Be Revomped
In Policy Clashes

By the Associated Press.
Secretary Morgenthau decided to-
day to revamp the TreasuryS ad-
ministrative setup to obviate any
more protest designations" of high
fiscal officials.
He was decided, it was learned
authoritatively, to assign different
duties to whoever is chosen to re-
place Wayne c. Taylor, the latter
quit the job of fiscal assistant Sec
retary because of differences over
banking and international policies.
Others Resigned.
The reasons, an official said, lie
beyond the Taylor case. Several
officials had resigned previously be-
cause Of policy disagreements
Among them were Undersecretaries
Dean Acheson and Thomas Jeffer-
son Coolidge, Budget Director Lewis
Douglas and o. M. w. Sprague
monetary adviser.
Designation of some one as fiscal
assistant" is traditional in the
Treasury, but Secretary Morgenthau
has decided to assign the duties to
an executive of lower rank-Daniel
w. Bell, who will rate as an assist
ant to the Secretary" after he leaves
the post of acting budget director on
April IS.
Mr.. Bell, who is satisfied with the
lower rank because it preserves the
civil service status he has main
tanned for 27 years. is versed espe-
cially in the budget and financing
aspects of the job.
New Duties.
Instead of performing fiscal du-
ties, Mr.. Taylor's successor will su-
pervise the business activities of the
Treasury, such as the Procurement
Division, the Mint and the Bureau
of Printing and Engraving. The
new official probably will be younl
businessman.
Secretary Morgenthau, it was
said, hopes for lessened friction ir
the fiscal field by giving Mr.. Tay-
lor's successor less controversial,
matters to handle.
Mr.. Taylor's resignation left va.
cant two of the Treasury's three
statutory jobs of Assistant Secretary
The other vacancy, an assistantshiI
in charge of the Public Health Serv-
ice, has existed since private busi-
ness duties called Miss Josephine
Roche home to Colorado. 1t prob
ably will continue. Surg. Gen
Thomas Parran of the Health Serv-
ice runs his bureau with a free
hand.
Evening star., 1939-03-14
Mrs. Holmes Suggested
For Commissioner

Mrs. Mary Holmes, widow OF
George r. Holmes, former chief Of
the International News Service
Washington Bureau, has been sug-
gested to President Roosevelt as a
possible appointee to the post of
District Commissioner vacated last
September by George E. Allen.
Stewart Mcdonald, Federal hous-
ing administrator, and close
friend of Mr.. Holmes, said at the
White House that he had left with
the President communication urg-
ing the appointment of Mrs. Holmes.
1t is understood other close friends
of Mr.. Holmes, who also are high In
administration councils, will add
their favorable reports.
Mrs. Holmes, sister of Presiden-
tial Secretary Stephen Early, for
several years has had an official
position with the w. P. A.
Mr.. Aliens post as District Com
Evening star., 1939-03-14

UR. EDWIN W. BROOME.
scores of requests for the Beetho-
ven symphony, indicating that The
Stars decision to advance the re.
lease date Of this masterpiece had
met with the approval of music
lovers. It was planned originally
to begin distribution of this SYM
phony tomorrow.
Demand Continues for First.
The clerks also are receiving
numerous requests for the record
ings of Schubert's Unfinished SYM
phony." first of The Star releases
These records will continue to be
available at the booth, along with
the new release and the electric
record players.
One of the latest requests from
out of town readers of The Star
came from a student at the Uni
versity of Michigan, who said he
wanted to purchase the complete
set of symphonic masterpieces in
cluded in the campaign.
II am sending this letter by air
mail, special delivery, to make Ger
tain that I will be able to take
advantage of your special Offer"
he wrote.
Evening star., 1939-03-14
Boys Club Campaign
Progress Reported

Progress Of the $4,000 campaign
for the Metropolitan Police Boys
Club was to be reported at lunch
con of team workers today in the
Cosmos Club. 1t was reported today
that more than $4,000 had been
raised. The campaign is supposed
to end Saturday, but according to
officials If the years quota is not
reached the time will be extended.
Brig. Gen. Albert L. Cox, campaign
chairman, was to preside, and Rabbi
Norman Gerstenfeld was to discuss
the clubs work among under
privileged boys of the city.
Evening star., 1939-03-14

missioner has remained unified
since his resignation. It is under
stood that the President strongly
favors a city manager for WASH
ington and 1t has been indicated
at the White House that an ap-
pointment to fill the vacated post of
Commissioner is unlikely until Con-
gress acts on the Grif1enhagen re-
port.
Evening star., 1939-03-14
Appreciation
Continued From First Page.)

efforts being made to make available
the more important musical selec-
tions, from the point Of view Of
the schools. q I feel that every
encouragement should be given to
the children and parents to take
advantage of the plan to provide
these fine symphonic records at so
little expense"
The third week of the Music
Appreciation Campaign got away
to flying start yesterday under
the impetus of the release of the
recordings Of Ludwig van Beetho-
ven's "Symphony No. S in c Minor" p"
the second of 10 symphonic master
pieces included in records being
offered by The Star.
Throughout the day, the corps of
clerks at the Music Appreciation
booth in the lobby of The Star
Building was kept busy handling
Evening star., 1939-03-14
Poris Enjoys Winter

Thousands Of young Parisians who
cannot go to the Alps are finding
their winter sports near home. At
Beynes, west Of Versailles and about
80 miles from Paris, many are skiing
under permission of the army.
Others go to nearby st. Prix, north
OF Enghien, and some to Fontain-
bleau Forest. There is skating on
the lakes in Bois de Boulogne and
Evening star., 1939-03-14
Will Describe Work on Dam

The part electricity played in con-
struction of the Fort Peck Dam will
be described by c. H. Giroux, head
electrical engineer of the United
States Army Engineer Corps, at a
meeting of the American Institute
of Electrical Engineers tonight at
o'clock at the Potomac Electric
Power Co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-27
Honesty Is Best

This is the way the world progresses: it iogs comfortably along until there IS some terrible disaster. Then there is a great hue and cry, and something is done to remedy the conditions that caused the disaster. Usually not enough IS done. and even some of that advance is usually lost later. But not all. We never give up all our gains We move forward three steps and Slip back two, but we are still one step ahead. And that IS sociaI progress. s.ou
 It is not futile to lock the barn after the horse is Stolen-not if there are more horses left in the barn. Thus even the lamentable McKeSSon and RopblnS olSc closures may serve some slight end oI progress. The fact that an unScrupuious scoundrel was able to milk the other- wise reputable firm of which he was pres ident, simply by juggling its accounts, has already had repercusslons Ill the financial world. -.,...
 To tighten up accounting practlces., Radio Corporation of America has Just changed It's bylaws to permit stoGh, sho holders to select at annual meetings the company's auditors. And earlier this year General Foods Corporation appointed a controller to be directly responsible to the directors, not the officers, of the com pany. Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Inc, de- cided immediately after the Mckesson and Robbins case to have an independeht audit of inventories every three months. Other companies are working on plans for a rotating auditing committee, such that after a period of years every mem- Der of the board will have had oirect contact with auditing problems.
 It Is perfectly true that the average stockholders interest in the conduct. of ms company Is limited to annual signing oi a proxy. But, nevertheless, the recent trend toward making companies more and more responsible to their stock holders (who are the owners, after alll is likely to work toward more honest and effective operation.
 No system, capitalist or socialist, can work without scrupulous honesty on the part of those who conduct business A good argument could be made that more harm has been done to capitalism by the Coasters, the Mtchells and the Whitneys, than the Providers the Thomases,, ano the Haywoods have ever been able to achieve. The best thing Is to breed non est hands that will stay out or the tlll. But the next best Is to provide devices that will provide a good sharp automatic rap on the knuckles for all hands that get into the wrong places.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-27
Long, Honorable Career

The death of Alexander Dallas this week took away the founder of a local business that has prospered through the past 59 years. It was just that long ago that Alexander Dallas, then young man with ambitions to succeed in this new world to which he was freshly come, founded the well-known flower store and greenhouses that still bear his name. A native of Scotland it was in that coun- try that Alexander Dallas came to love flowers and shrubs and trees and to yearn to know all about their cultivation. He succeeded admirably as can be judged.
 Alexander Dallas will long be remem- bered as a kindly gentleman. His patrons knew and respected him from the early days when his store was on Bank street. But that was a long time ago for the present stand has been in existence these past thirty years. The elderly proprietor and founder was missed these last few years since he had gven up active man. agement. Long after he had given up his regular visits to store and green houses there were many inquiries for him and the state of his health. The an nouncement of his death only served to bring back vividly the picture of him in the days when he was plunged so whole heartedly in the task or running mod ern floral business. The years were kind to him here in Waterbury. The city's memory of him will always be most pleasant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-27
Opens An Avenue

Governor Raymond F. Baldwin opened an avenue down which many legislators may parade a procession of bills, If they can get them raised in committee, before this legislative session ends. We refer to his budget demand or request that High way Department funds be allocated to the State Police Department mainte- nance. Such diversion was taboo for years here in Connecticut, but With the new COP executive getting his way on most of his recommendations so Tar there's no reason to suspect he may. not push through his budget With It's diver sion of funds.
 Tn explaining and defending his stand on this question the governor was as log teal as have been similar demands Tn the past. It isn't the first time that the question of financing the State Police Department with funds raised through the Highway Department has been preached. But in the past the Republi- can legislators were usually led by the yociferous objections of their rural mem- bers. And these same rural members will be Up in arms again as seen Tn the current objection of the Connecticut Rural Road Association to the proposed objection.
 Governor Baldwin says costs of mair' taining the State Police Department have mounted because of the need Of more patrolling of the highways by the State police. That's quite true. It's also true that more patrolling of the highways and streets, with in city and town limits, by local officials has become necessary. If 1t is logical to divert highway funds to the State Police because they are covering more ground along the state roads, then certainly towns and cities are at least entitled to q kick-back on fines for motor law vio- lations in excess of the annual dirt-road fund grant.
 Are they or aren't they? We think if the one case Is true, so is the other. The Democrat has long poirted out the fact that cities and towns are really over looked solar as maintenance of their streets is concerned. Automobiles tra- verse city streets just as much as state roads Should all the taxes (save prop
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-27

ate leaders that the crop control law is in no danger of repeal.
 They expressed the view that reports of farmer hostility to regulation of production were greatly exaggerated, that senators knew this and would be slow to tafnper with the revised AAA act passed by the last Congress. They advised Wallace not to worry about the law, but to concentrate on e new processing tax to fl. nance the payment of parity" prices to growers.
 In 1884 the Supreme Court held the processing tax in the original AAA law unconstitu- ti0nal. But since then three New Dealers have been seated on the bench. The Senate lead. CTS told Wallace that in their opinion the Court would now uphold . processing tax-provld. cd it was separated from the farm act.
 They advised that the tax be enacted as an independent tax not directly related to the AAA. and with the revenue going into the general Treasury fund with other tax income. Then, in another act, Congress could direct the payment of parity benefits to farmers out of the general fund.
 Tn this round about way, the sen- ate strategists declared, the door would be opened for the Supreme Court to reverse itself without having to swallow It's own words.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-27

Waterbury, as we'll as the entire State of Connecticut, can take some satisfac- ton in the legislative confirmation of the appointment of Judge Frank P. McEvoy of this city to continue his fine work on the bench of the Superior Court. He will begin his second court term on next week. Named with him were Judge Arthur F, ELS of Litchfield and Judge P. B. O'Sullivan of Orange, both ex- tremely well-known in this city and well-liked. These should be the only appointments that Governor Raymond E, Baldwin makes to the superior court during his term, unless others are neces- sary on account of resignations or death. He will, however, be able to make an appointment to the Supreme Court, although no term expires until 1942, but Justice George E. Hinman reaches the statutory retirement age. Whether a superior court judge will be advanced is not definitely known at present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-27

In talking about highway fund diver sion Governor Baldwin has let 1t be known that he isn't exactly opposed to toll roads, which is music to these ears. We have heard this state explode on that subject for so long that rarely do we expound the theory of toll roads as we were once wont to do. Nevertheless, 1t is very true that If the state is to retain balanced budgets, yet build super-roads, 1t must use different means of financing them. It will be case of the Merritt Parkway, or 1t will be tolls. In the long run Connecticut taxpayers foot the bill. But why not collect a few nickels and dimes from out-of-state motorists who use our roads We pay in their states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-27

The Connecticut Rural Road Associa- ton met at Hartford today to discuss the diversion of State Highway Department funds to the State Police Department. Everyone knew that this proposal was going to occasion talk and probably crit icism. While the society likes Governor Raymond E. Baldwin's plans for govern mental economy, we can't see 1t endors- ing any such scheme as the above. If opposition Is to come to diversion 1t will be from this group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-27
Book A Day
Here's Fine Tale of High Romance
 Nv BRIjCE CAPTION

If "escape literature" Is some thing designed to transport you long way from current troubles, then Maurice Walsh's new novel, sons of the swordmaker" (Stokes: s2'bU' is escape literature par excellence,
 For MT. Walsh goes far pack into the ancient history Of the British Isles for his setting-back to the days before the Romans had come, when the islands were split Into myriad tiny kingdoms and the fighting men were doughty chaps given to border raiding, single eom- bats and epic lost-eauSe death struggles.
 HIS story goes on to tell Of the four sons of Celtic Swordmaker; stout chaps who go roaming out Into the world to seek adventures, and who find them in ample meas. ure. There are couple of warning kings thrown in, c red-haired siren who Is by way Of being femme fatalc, and all manner of swaggering heroes begirt with broadswords and battle ax.
 And the yarn iS, to repeat, escape literature of the best sort; for MT. Walsh somehow has the knack Of making these far-away lands and people-not as real aS life, but ex- tremely romantic and enchanting, 70 that one reads about them without stopping to think whether he has presented c faithful picture of the times. He tells of c land where the air is clearer than today's air, the colors brighter. life less complex and It's problems less subtle; and he puts his story Into c ringing, poetic prose that fits its cargo perfectly.
 So if you go for tales of never. never lands, of gorgeous fights. romantic attitudes and high ad- venture-this B your dish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-27
ToDAY's COMMON ERROR Do not say, eve are stopping at the Ritz Hotel;" say, "staying at the Ritz Hotel"

A. Commercial 4ss and municipal 790.
 O. How much was the dollar de- valued in 1884?
 A. Nearly 4l per cent
 @. Did the pyramidal form Of building have any particular signin- canoe to the ancient Egyptiansp
 A. They considered this form to be an emblem of human life; the broad base being significant Of the beginning of life, and its termina.. tion in a point significant of the end of existence in the human state. For this reason the Egyptians construct ed the tombs of their great men m that form. Information about Egypts pyramids, and twenty-five other ex- amples of mankind's progress m tne building art, Is contained in the booklet, "Famous Structures Of the World" which can be obtained rom our Service Bureau, 1915 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. o. TOT ten cents.
 e. Is there any place where one can get instruction in housing prop lems?
 A. Special courses in this subject are given in the following colleges and universities: New York univer- sity, Columbia University. Blue Ridge College, Massachusetts lnsti.. ute of Technology, Georgia School of Technology. University Of Minne- sota, Sarah Lawrence College, wayne University, University of Buffalo, and the University of Chicago,
 c. How many positions are there in the British Cabinet9
 A. The number Is flexible. JuSt now there are 2i members.
 if you want Q copy of our book. let MAP OF THE NEW EUROPE send to The Waterbury Demo. crats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth s., Washington, D. 0. Enclose 10 cents in postage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-27
Current Comment

I want to be bossed --fsabel Osborn testifying ct At- lantic City in hearing on her fathers will. No still-stander can satisfy the American people. Harold 1ckes, secretary Of the in- terior.
 I had to eat dirt. Mrs. Fern Patricia Dull on trial in st. Joseph. Mich.,fi for slay- ing an attorney.
  I don't believe that Germany b going to rule the world. --sir Herbert Ames of Montreal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-27

lar sentiment below the Rio Grande. He was returning to Spain from the inauguration of Chiles new popular-front presi- dent.
 It Is generally believed that the Latin Americans, being Catholic, are pro-Franco, opposing the Loy- alists for their alleged destruc- ton of church property at the beginning of the war. But Gen. eral Herrera found that the popu- lace in the important South American countries - specially Chile and Argentina--is strongly pro-Loyalist.
 On . trip by rail across Ar- gentina, from Cordoba to Buenos Aires, his train was beselged by crowds eager to get Q glimpse of him. Official receptions eyery- where were only moderately cordial, but out In the streets the people burst their lungs cheering. Herrera is one of the prominent military leaders who remained loyal to the govern. ment when Francois group res v0lted.
 NOTE-State Department of- ficials don't like to admit 1t, but strong sentiment has developed in Latin America urging the United States to lift the embnrpo against Spain. Various groups have been deluging Washington with mes- sages.
 AAA FUTURE
 Secretary Henry Wallace has been privately assured by both Democratic and Republican Sem
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-27
Whats Your 1. O?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.


 1. Name tho newly chosen Speak or of the U. 6. House of Represen- tatives.
 2. Is my sisters husband still my brother-in-law after her death?
 8. What Is the name of the chan mel at the entrance to San Francis co Bay?
 {. How Is 1900 written in Roman numerals?
 6. Tn what year was daylight sav- Ing time first introduced in the U. S.?
 c. What famous structure in pa- ris is named for Alexander dustave Eiffel, French engineer?
 2. What is hyperopia7
 8. In which State does the Ar. kansas river rise?
 .. What is the correct proniincia. ton of the word legend?
 10. Are naturaiized American cit- izens subject to deportation for c crime committed after naturaliza- ton?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-27
SPEED LIMITS
(New Haven Journal-courier


 Sober second thought may sug- gest to many Connecticut people that any power given to localities to set speed limits must be sharply qualified by some form of state sue perVisior. Some communities, Mer- iden and New Haven among them, have in the last few months set up speed limit. rules of their own. Though such limits often result in declines in the terrifying incidence of highway accidents, the munich palities have been troubled in en- forcement by the doubt-indeed, the certainty-that they have exceeded their powers by enacting them. Nat. urally it Is now proposed to give them that power in the new assefn- ply.
 Yet the reason for the original limitation Of such powers to tho state still stand. We must constant- ly work toward greater uniformity, rather than greater diversity in our standards of highway etiquette
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-27

Talking about billboard regulation, such as is sought in stricter form in Connecticut, 1t might not be amiss to mention that 5,128 residents of Westches- ter County, N r., have petitioned for an anti-blllboard law. They want no out door advertising, particularly along their parkways. Removal of billboards completely from non-buslness areas is the plan of the Westchesterites.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-27
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 7:08 a. rn.; sets 6:02 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 The moon reaches It's first quarter phase ct approximately 10 o'clock tomorrow morn- ing This marks the third consecutive time that the change of phase has come at this time of the morning Tho forecast is rain if wind b from the west snow if from the east Tn short another disagreeabe spell, such as the latter part of January has ace tuaiiy produced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-27
Selected Poem
WEST ROCK
one-Time Small Boy, New Haven,

one-Time Small Boy New Haven, (,
 in the Journal-Courier) And still you rear your sun-browned brow, Though the hand of man has scared you sore. We loved you once when young and now When old we find we love you more S.Vast age gives firmnoss to your lines, Your brow in autumns suns oil gold. Your looming shape our heart entwlnes With memories young, long since grown old But old or young we sec you there Brooding OCT the town your care. There's nothing we can do or say Shall steal your peaceful rest away. And you who were our youthful quest, Sleep on brave rock and take your rest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-27
Views of The Press

Among tho prime dificulties Of cross country motoring Is the infinite va- riety of local traffic rules, parking ordinances and, above ail, signal systems. We shall not risk again q patchwork of speed limits, vary
 Ing from town to town at the will or whim of local officers. The plan
 to grant this power, but subject to review by the state trafiic commis. sion, meets many such objections.