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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-11
WATR PROGRAMS
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4:00-Zlnn Arthur's orch. 4:15--Moods in Music 4:30--Two KcybOards 4:45-Hits and EncOres 5:00-Melody Revue 5:30-COnspiracy Trial Reports I:45-Waterbury Democrat News 6:00-Yankee News 6:i5-Ann Del Crosse, Songs 6:30-Suppcr Melodies G:45--Hay Fitzpatrick Reports the
 News 7:00-Fulton Lewis. IT,. Commen-
 tator 7:f5-Sports Page 7:30--Pearl Harbor Hawaiians 7:45-Concert Master S:00--Green Hornet 8:3O--Benno Rabinoff, ViOiinist,
 and WOK Concert Orch. o:00-The Senators e:15-Let's Sing n Hymn g:30--Success Session 10:00--MOrton Gould's orch. 10:3O--Ted Flo Rito's orch. News Service ll:30-Grim Williams orch. i2:O0--Sign off
 TOMORROW 8:00--Yankee News e:i5--Morning Musicale S:30--Musicai Menu s.00.--Morning Devotions o:i6---Hhoppers' 0uide iO:i6--Paul Allison. Poems 1 l0.30---Mei0dy Strings Metcaife's Choir
 Loft Moss Interviews | Fit To Music HomemaksEs'
 Forum 1 is;oo---This Rhythmic Age r, M. i3;iB--MeIodic Moments Trial RapoFtai
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-11

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-11

G:00---Nows and Weather G:l5--IIasoball Scores, Racing
 l,csults--BOb Steele 6:30--Gypsy MoOds---Glob Yellin'S
 Ensemble 6:45--f.oWoll Thomas 7.00--l'rcd Waring in Pleasure ! 7:tb---QuIck Sllvere. s.5 7.30--Tcd Travcra Orch. 7:45-IIlstory in the Headlines 8:0O--.J0hnny Presents 8:3G--PrOgram from New York O.OO--Iiattle of the Scxes.-with
 Julia SanderSon and Frank
 Crummlt 0:30--Alcc Templeton, Pianist 1O;00.--Mr. District Attorney 10:3O--ljncle Walters Doz House and Weather orch. klnnoy's orch. 12:0O-Jimmy Dorsey's orch. A. M. Mcssncr's orch. 12:55--'rrans Radio News l.O0--Silent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-11
For Rent Real Esfote

72 Apartments and Tenements
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-11
Automobiles
Auto and Truck Dealers
New Car Dealers

1936 CHEVROLET COUPE = Newly finished in black with red under gear. Has been thoroughly recon
 ditioned. Has extra good tires and is equipped with radio and heater. See 1t today ................ $365
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06
Feather In Own Cap

We'll, we brought them all back alive. Early yesterday morning tabulation of motor accidents over the past holiday weekend revealed that there had been no fatalities on Connecticut highways. There were four violent deaths in the state to help bolster the nations total, but auto- mobiles were not responsible for any of them. Once again Connecticut has req son to be proud of all the efforts it has made and is making to put motoring on strictly safe basis.
 To the State Motor Vehicle Depart ment, the Highway Department, the State Police, and the State Safety Council go much of the cridt for any such good report, such as the above. But sharing in it are all the law-enforcement agencies of Connecticut - the respective police de- partments of the larger cities and the constabulary forces of the smaller com munities All have united in a good tight and it's encouraging to get results.
 If holiday Week-endS with their heavy traffic lines along the important routes through the state can end with no fatali- ties reported then we can continue such fine work all through the year. So many of our Connecticut towns have gone days and days without a fatality that it is an encouragement to all others to be in the same category. Complete cooperation of the motoring public and the pedestrian will produce these results.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06
Aussies Are Triumphant

To say that the Davis Cup, emblem of supremacy in the international tennis world, has been inferred is just peSsi- mistic way of looking at world conditions right now. Anyway Australia's Davis Cup team won the last three matches of this historic tennis Set-to after Spotting the Americans the first two. Once the Amer ican doubles team was defeated Sunday things went much the way all the Ameri- can sports writers hadt predicted they would. The Australian players proved their suprememacy.
 It was, to be sure, a heart-breaker that Bobby Riggs lost to Adrian Quist in the crucial match of the series. Had Riggs won it would have been all over and the Parker-Bromwich affair just a gesture. On the other hand the Auss:es needed the match to remain in competition and with a dying effort Quist produced the Stam- ina to ward off Riggs fifth set attack. The rout of Frankie Parker was so com plete, so utterly one-sided that the less said the better.
 What happened to the Australians in the opening singles matches is under standable. They suffered case of war nerves. Every time Riggs or Parker hit one up to them, they probably envisioned 1t as piece of Shrapnel or machine-fun bullet. They ducked right out of those first two matches. By Sunday they had regained their composure and the rest was easy. It was almost romp from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06

Connecticut merchants aren't exactly pleased at the prospect of double cele- bration of Thanksgiving this year. With out committing themselves to support of either the early or later date good many of them have said in no uncertain terms that double holiday will be no solution of any present problems. It looks as if definite statement from various inter- ested groups would have to be preferred eventually to clean up the situation. We are afraid that unless some representa- tive groups interested in advancing Thanksgiving or keeping it at its GUS tomary date express themselves this state will get what amounts to two holidays. And that would certainly defeat Presi- dent Roosevelt's idea of moving the hol- iday one week earlier, primarily to break up the long spell from Labor Day to Christmas and to make the Christmas shopping period that much longer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06
TOLL RECEIPTS (Rostnn P0stl

Motorists using the Hutchinson River Parkway in New York are forced to pay a toll of 10 cents, and in the first week the toll was in eff feet the county collected $15,493. But toll-free roads near by had traffic increases as large as f80 per cent during the same week. Each motor ist who paid the toll on the park way received a recepit entitling him to refund if the courts find the toll system illegal, but most of them threw the slips away. When this toll system was decided upon, 1t was pointed out that the courts might nullify 1t, but those in charge de- cided to go ahead on the theory that they could obtain many thousands of dollars before the courts acted. Their theory is turning out to be correct. but 1t is hardly a healthy one. ,a,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06
HOUSING REFERENDUMS
 (Meriden JournaD

New Britain will not cease talk ing about its privately financed housing referendum which resulted in a Yes vote on taking 100000 from the frederals on a slum clear ance project and agreeing to abate local taxes for 60 years. It was the second housing referendum in New England, asserted the Herald bold ly.
 The editor said that the other one had little publicity and was swamped under No vote. Listen: Perhaps we've guessed it-it oc- cured in Vermont, in the city of Burlington. Vermont is still full of GOPers who think any housing scheme operated by the Dems is like playing music by ear."
 So? The record in New England? Cast off, n'lads, the editorial ship is hard aground. Waterbury has hopped right out of New England. Did 1t have a referendum on hous- ing and did it slay the proposition! !! Killed it so dead that the donor of land for the project took back the deed.
 Connecticut cities have acted be- latedly on accepting federal boun- ty for housing, excepting Stamford. They were deterred by the tax-ex- emption provision of the law. which has proved a stumbling block in many penny-wise communities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06

One sad thing about the European war for many residents of this state, as we'll as others is the barring from the air of many amateur radio operators. War censorship and stricter regulations have already caused many "hams" to silence their sets. Ultimately the main body of "hams" in Europe and in many other sections of the Old World will be silenced. All during the last part of last week "hams" were busy sending out farewells to friends all over the world, gained through many conversations for years past. Hams" have strange but intimate friendships just gained over the air waves Now they must be broken up. No ban on the amateur bands in this country is anticipated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06
. HIGHLIGHTS FROM
 LATEST BOOKS
Polish Marshal Saves Nation

ooNSc 4NektAOll
 We Were There" (G. P. Putnam's
 articles from 12 outstanding Eng
 Sons. S3) offers highly colorfui
 fish foreign correspondents. Will
 frid Hindle edited the book. Be-
 cause of the present European
 situation, one of the most interest
 ing passages is Darsie Gil1ie's
 brief description of the Polish
 system of government in the
 chapter titled "Pilsudski's Coup
 D'Etat."
 Pilsudski became and remained for the last nine years of his life minister of war; but, more important still, he created and himself filled the office of inspector general of the army, the most important feature of the Polish constitution. The in- spector-general, who in time of war is commander-in-chief, is by con- bination of constitutional law and usage the second person of state, and the first person in political au- thority. The prime ministe s now little more than an infinuential chairman of committees.
 When on Pilsudskis death Gen. eral Smigly-Rydz was appointed inspector general, the public im- mediately understood without fur ther explanation that he was Pilsud- skis political heir, and 1t was as- stunned at once that he would shortly be given the title of marshal, which has now as much political as mill tary significance. The army. through its commander, thus exercises a political and moral tutelage over the nation in accordance with Pilsud- skis ideas.
 This. the fruit of the May events, was the marshal's solution for tn organic weakness of Poland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06

haps helplessly stuck to his Axis partner.
 DOMESTIC WARS
 The National Labor Relations Board is in turbulent world war" of its own, with William Leiserson, recently appointed member, at log gerheads with Chairman Madden and Commissioner Ed Smith. Leiserson, who claims he was in- structed by Roosevelt to "clean up" that mess," is after the scalp of certain subordinate officials, with Madden and Smith refusing to oust them. Both sides are bonn barding each other with hot mem orandums, which will provide juicy reading for the House investigat- ing committee when it finds them in the files First problem laid in the lap of young Lawrence
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06
Selected Poem
MRS. SCHUYLER

MhS 0CHU
 (Alberta Cushman in the New York Sun) Whenever Mrs. Schuyler entertained The guests from far and near came eagerly, For those who entered her wide doorway gained Much more than just casual cup of tea. She had certain gay charm of her own The very rooms gowed warmly in her spell, Tall candles gleamed crystal and silver Shone, The hum Of conversation rose and fell Among the guests the hostess went her way, Lovely in amber gold or lavender. She knew exactly what to do and say, And almost all the women envied her. But after the last smiling guest had gone She stood alone remembering endless teas; Then gathered china cups up one by one, And thought, Life is as empty now, as these."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06
THERE WILL BE INSPECTIONS
 Hartford Courant)

tHartford CouranD
 The Governors decision to abide by the recommendations of the Highway Safety Commission con- corning automobile inspections, is welcome. The Commission, it is known, favors compulsory periodic examinations of all motor vehicles registered in this State. Further, It is understood, it has drawn up a plan that, although it eliminates some of the nuisance, that was a part of the old system, tightens up the inspections. Further than that little is known of the Commission $ proposal, but the high reputation Of its authors and their practical ex- perience with safety problems gives every reason to suppose that the recommended plan will be effective and as painless as possible.
 With the adoption of this plan apparently assured by the Cover nor's statement, no time should be lost in putting it into effect. The last inspections were held in Decen- Der, 1888. In the succeeding eight months, safety equipment is bound to have deteriorated. It will take some time to organize the new sys- tenn, train the inspectors in the new technique and obtain the neces- sary supplies. In consequence, the sooner the plan is formally adopted so that the necessary preliminaries can be started, the better.
 The Governor deserves com mendation for his frank change of position on automobile inspections, A year ago he opposed them on the ground that in his lay opinion they constituted an unnecessary nuisance It took so little fortiture to defer gracefully, as he has done, to traf- fic and safety authorities who all most without exception support the inspections. Disapproval of his action on the part of that minority of drivers who are "agin" inspec- tions on principle will be more than balanced by the approval of the majority who regard periodic ex- aminations of motor vehicles as vital part of the States safety pro- gram.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06

then on, with only Riggs the obstacle to be Surmounted and Quist did this.
 Other than offering writers a chance to get sentimental and recall the last time Australia lifted the Davis Cup with Wilding and Brooks sending it home for the duration of the war, this years com petition failed to produce an outstanding player. Bromwitch certainly was no world-better. Quist was the better of the two challengers. Of the Americans Riggs was the Standout, but no brilliant like Budge, Vines, Tilden or Johnston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06

Poor Frankie Parker! For years now this youthful American tennis player has been aiming towards a Davis Cup berth in the challenge round He made it this year and by dint of much exertion de- feated the great Australian in 5-set match. But came the crucial moment when Frankie could have kept the Davis Cup home and he was blasted from the court with ridiculous ease. Long years of training and preparation may be blasted unless Parker can fight down all the criticism and laughter that will be his for some time to come.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06

While Northfield isn't exactly lost community in this state, it is more or less isolated still as result of the re- cent cloudburst that struck in that Sec- tion Roads leading to the little commun- ity high up in the hills are still badly washed out and virtually impossible in many places. The so-called gulf and "knife-shop" roads aren't fixed yet, leav- ing the Walnut Hill road about the only one uSuable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06

Fly when he became chairman of the Federal Communications Commission was a complaint by the Unitarian Fellows for Social Justice against Station WJR of Detroit, charging it cancelled broadcast by Rev. Walter E Cole replying to Father Coughlin. Leo Fitzpatrick, manager of WJR, admitted that the gag was clamped on because of Coles reference to the radio priest The executive committee of the. Associated Farm CT, western vigilante organization soon will be probed by the LaFol- lette Civil Liberties Committee, is planning vigorous drive to sup press John Steinbeck's best-sell- ing Grapes of Wrath"
 (Copyright, 1899, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06

1. Name the capital of the Repub- lie of Latvia.
 2. How many ounces are in Troy pound?
 3. In which country is William c. Bullitt the United States Ambassa- dor?
 4. On which continent is the Con- go River?
 5. Who was voted the most val- uable player in the American League for 1888?
 6. Name the first Secretary of the Treasury under the Constitution of the United States.
 '. What was the lowest denomin- ation States coin the Government ever minted?
 8. What is the correct pronuncia- tion of the word satiate?
 g. Of what kingdom was Freder- ick the Great king?
 10. The word strike is con- spicuous used in which two sports?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06
Views of The Press

place of many too-rugged indivld- ual who did not take seriously the coming of the law, is to be made an historical center for Southwest Kansas, and that the first step is to be the erection of a suitable memorial to H. B. Bell, one of Dodge's best known characters on the law-and-order side.
 This, then, appears to be both sequel and answer to "The Winning of the West" concerning which Theodore Roosevelt wrote so gra- phically a number of years ago. For the movement is sponsored not by . vigilante committee, but by the forehanded Junior Chamber of Commerce, which implies an efici- ently functioning senior organiza- tion and indicates a Sedate Sum- flower State city, surrounded by a peaceful farming community where the only "rustling" is done by the leaves of huge cottonwoods, stirring in the ever-present breeze.
 Coast-to-Coast motorists have been made sharply aware that the "Old West" is waning. The deeply rutted Chisholm Trail over which thousands of cattle were driven from Texas into aKnsas now exists only in memory, supplianted by a narrow path of more enduring rail- way steel. The picturesque fur chapped cowboy is rarely encoun- tered, except at rodeos; the ram paging redskin had traded his tepee for a modern farm cottage.
 These changes have been brought about with the memory of one man, since MT. Bell still resides in the community which is honoring him. And to those who can recall when geography ended with the State of Missouri, when the now fertile area beyond was Jumped of as "the great American desert," it seems fitting that this recognition should take the form of drinking foun- tain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06
Daily Almanac

Moon rises ll:5o p. m. (daylight time).
 Sun rises 6:22 a. n.; sets 7:l8 p. m. (day- light time)
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 High water at Milford Thursday, Sept. 2, $50; low water, 1929 daylight time).
 Present indications are that September will be mild if not actually warm month We were due for cold snap. with a tinge of frost around Labor Day, and last weeks sud. den chill was probably it. the temperature failing to go lower than it did due to the rain in the atmosphere.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06
Current Comment

The underlying strength of the
 world must consist in the moral
 fiber of her citizens. President Roosevelt, to the Moral
 Rearmaanent Conference at Hol- lywood.
 These ladies and men that I saw
 drinking were not intoxicated as might be inferred. Why? -Gov. Luren D. Dickinson of Michigan.
 The majority of us drivers just pick up our driving habits as we go along, following the practices of
 other drivers we observe. This is a haphazard kind of driving that rarely poduces anything but ham driver. -J. Stannard Baker, traffic consult ant for the National Safety Coun- cil. Franklin D. Roosevelt is tight
 wad. Abraham Epstein. secretary, American Association for Social Security.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06

think that a pu blicity de- pertinent for fish would be a new high in
 superfluity. But such is not the case. There are p r e ] u d 1 c es
 about fish = housewives for instance h a V e the idea they are hard to prepare - and as a res ul t there has come
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06
Questions
 and Answers
a, rRRnERICK M. kkRb !

By FREDERICK M KEkBt
 Enclose a three-cent stamp fo, reply when addressing any Ques ton o1 fact or information Co the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu reau ct Washington Legal and medical advice cannot be given nor can extended research be un dertaken. Be sure all mail Is ad dressed Co the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU. lO1? Thirteenth Street Washington, D. c.
 THE EDITOR
 O. Is the Export-Import bank still an independent federal agency? A. It is now part of the Federal Loan agency.
 o. How much metal is used an- nually by the automobile industry? A. About 6k million tons of steel, 100000 tons malleable iron. 25 OOo tons aluminium, 150,000 tons copper, 12,000 tons tin, 100000 tons lead, 75,000 tons zinc, and g million pounds of nickel. O. What are the requirements for having ones name on the ballot as an independent candidate for oftice in Ohio? F..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06
THE WEST IS WON
(Christian Science Monitor)

Those who, as the result of de- vouring early-day "thrillers" and seeing a recent motion picture, still regard Dodge City as 6 rip-roaring COW town where human life is valued lightly, may now learn with surprise that Boot Hill. resting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06

The Yunan Provincial government of China will establish large agri- cultural station for the promotion of silk cocoon and livestock production.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, "The three com panies formed a combine; say, combination"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06
A Thought for Today

Come, and let us return unto the Lord: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up.-HOsea 6:l.
 Pardon not wrath, is Gods best attribute.- B. Taylor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06
Washington Merry-Go-Round
D R E w PEARSON ROBERT s. ALLEN

of the
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, Sept. 6-Friday is fish day but lots of people like
 their food from the deep on We'd nesdays too. And so one would
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06

'If you want a copy of our book let, Weight ControI' send to The Waterbury Democrats Wash ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington. ID. c. En- close 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06

e. Who manufactured the old 'Dechard" rifles?
 A. Jacob Dechard Spelled vari- ously Dickert, Dechart and DicharD, a maker of Kentucky" rifles, resid- ing in Lancaster. Pa. He was active from 1771 to 1903, and repaired state arms during the Revolutionary war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06

A. To have ones name on the ballot for election requires petition signed by 15 per cent of the electors in the last gubernatorial election.
 o. Did Paul Whiteman appear on the George Gershwin memorial program this year?
 A. No. Alexander Smallens led the orchestra, and Oscar Levant, pianist, and a group of singers were heard. Whiteman was on last years program.
 o. Where was Jesse James buried?
 A. In Kearney. Mo, between the graves of his wife and his half brother.
 e. Where is 'The Modern Recre- ation Series" of books on sports and games for playgrounds published?
 A. Burnham Park Administration Building, E. 14th Street and Outer Drive, Chicago, Ill. o. When and where were the first street letter boxes installed in the United States? A. The first street letter boxes were installed in Boston, Mass, August 2, 1858, and the system soon spread to other cities. Prior to that letters were posted at the post offices.
 @. How long does it take to double sum of money at per cent inter- est. compounded quarterly?
 A. The original sum will double l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06
Whats Your l. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-06

A. To have ones name on the ballot for election requires petition signed by 15 per cent of the electors in the last gubernatorial election.