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Evening star., 1940-02-20
The Ties That Bind

The Budget Bureaus report on the
Commissioners reorganization bill
emphasizes above everything else
that the municipal government is
merely a Federal agency for the
government of the District of Co.
lumbia. Naturally, no one in the
National Government with a finger
IN the pie wants to take it out.
This thought should be helpful in
consideration of any plan for re-
organization of the municipal gov
ernment. No reorganizatio is SIM
pie, but the reorganization of this
municipal government is beset with
complications unknown to other
jurisdictions. The Budget Bureau
suggests that because of the "inti-
mate ties" existing between the Fed
eral Government and the District Of
Columbia, it may be unwise to re-
move" some of them. The point is
amplified in the Budget Bureaus
own briefly expressed opposition to
exempting the local budget from
Budget Bureau supervision. It is
further amplified in the objections
of the Interior Department, the
United States Civil Service Commits
sion, the Controller General and the
War Department, each of which,
with the possible exception of the
Civil Service Commission, vigorously
opposes any lessening of the author
tty these agencies exercise in mu-
nicipa! government matters.
Their objections may be we'll con-
sidered and justified. That is not
the point. The point is that it is
erroneous to conceive the municipal
government as an agency separate
and apart from the exclusively con-
trolling Federal Government and it
Is equally erroneous to contend that
by reshuff1ing of municipal gov
ernment agencies, any great i'm
provement in the functioning OF this
purely Federal agency for the gov
ernment of the District of Columbia
would result.
The need for correction lies in the
system under which more than half
million American citizens are de-
MED any voice whatever in their
government, municipal and national.
And the method of correction is to
give these American citizens an ef-
fective voice in Congress and in the
electoral college, permitting them
the measure of control over their
own affairs which, outside the Dis
trict of Columbia, is denied only to
convicts and lunatics.
It would doubtless be impractical
and possibly unwise to attempt to
make the municipal government
wholly independent of the other
Federal agencies with which it's func-
tioning in the government of the
Capital City is so intimately con-
nected.
It would be just and it would be
productive of countless needed re-
forms to give the citizen of Washing
ton voice in the exclusively con-
trolling Congress and in the election
of a President and Vice President of
the United States.
Evening star., 1940-02-20
Hopes Roosevelt Runs
For Third Term.

To the Editor Of The Star:
Confucius say: "EIe who runs for third
term sure to lose" Then why all this
controversy and speculation about Mr..
Roosevelt's intentions. It is really I'M
material one way or the other. Per-
sonally I would like to have him NOM
mated because 1t would be the end Of
him politically, and he would no longer
be . menace to the industrial, social,
economic, financial and political well
fare Of the Nation, whereas should he
select the nominee, who will also be
"ignominiously" defeated, Roosevelt's
followers would say "Ol, II he had been
nominated he would have been elected"
and his influence will be more or less
perpetuated. ALEXANDER 8. LANIER.
February II,
Evening star., 1940-02-20
Star Article on Portable
School Commended.
By Thomas r. Henry.

To the Editor Of The Star:
The North Randle Community Citi-
zens' Association has asked me to thank
you for exposing the unsatisfactory con-
dition of the portable school at Minne-
sofa avenue and E streets Sc.
BY this time next year there will be
over TOO new houses In this area. Hun
dreds Of children Of grammar school age
will be forced to commute to over
crowded schools In Benning or Twining.
The Orr School Is now on q two-shift
basis.
The association is going to make every
attempt to get the Congress to provide
funds for modern school In this Sec
ton.
Your continued support is earnestly
solicited. A. G. EDWARDS, President.
February II.
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Evening star., 1940-02-20
Approves Voluntary Service

Approves Voluntary Service
To Finland.
To the Editor Of The Star:
I thoroughly agree with the letter Of
D. K. in The Star Of February Is. There
are many people who would like to 60
and give their services to Finland against
a menace to the entire world (including,
by the way, the United States). II they
are willing to 60 and will sign any release
Of responsibility why should the Gov
ernment objectf NO OSTRICH.
February 16
Evening star., 1940-02-20

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the ,oriter although the use OF
a pseudonyn1 for pubMcdtion is
permissible. Please be brief!
Evening star., 1940-02-20
Condemns House Version
OF Ramspeck Bill.

Condemns House Version
OF Ramspeck Bill.
To the Editor Of The Star:
The Ramspeck civil service bill as
passed by the House Of Representatives
is class legislation, pure and simple, In
that 1t favors certain classes of Govern
ment employees and works hardships
upon others. This bill should be radi-
cally modified or rejected by tbe Senate.
The provision relative to State quotas
Is unfair to several thousand employees
who have legal residence in certain Sec
tions. It Is only natural that people
should seek employment at home or near
home. For that reason the classified
Government service In Washington. D.
c., is filled (and rightly so) by COM
paratively larger number Of people from
the District Of Columbia, Maryland and
Virginia than from more remote sec.
tions. As matter Of fact, great many
people now living in or near Washington,
even though ut the present time legal
reGdents Of this nearby territory, are
Evening star., 1940-02-20
Letters to the Editor

Wants United States
To Aid Allies.
To the Editer of The Star:
The allies may win the war, but on
his showing to date Hitler appears to
have the best of it. Finlands fall seems
inevitable, and would also rebound to
his advantage.
France and Britain took up arms, not
againt an invader but to rid the world
OF Hitlers unceasing threats against all
civilization. They fight for cherished
hope, not for an eternal basic principle.
They have the heartfelt sympathy of all
peaceful peoples, but they fight alone.
1t may be they will tire Of the dreadful
strain and open parley with Hitler to
end 1t all.
Even at this late date the United States
could assure their victory, and without
going to war ourselves, by speeding to
them all the planes and other needed
war supplies they need, for cash or
credit. We should have done that from
the beginning in our own best interests.
Hitler has always insisted that peace
was what he most desired, and the
allies can easily force our hand by a
simple formula. They have only to say
to Hitler: Gail off your dogs of war and
we will do likewise. We will jointly agree
upon non-aggression pact for Is years,
you to respect the integrity of our
African, Asiatic and Far Eastern do
minions and island possessions. In re-
turn for your fulfllment of our desires
in this respect, we will cede to you in
perpetuity Bermuda, the Bahamas, Brit
ish, French and Dutch Guiana and all
our West Indian possessions.
They wouldn't make such an agree
ment without first consulting us, but
Congress has persistently tried to usurp
the Presidents constitutional preroga-
tive Of directing our foreign policies dur
ing the past few years. Has it figured
out the answer to that one? What would
become Of our Monroe Doctrine for
which we have always avowed our will
lingness to fight, and for which we must
fight?
It seems to me that both Congress and
the President owe it to the country to
tell us without delay that they have
scrapped our idiotic neutrality law, and
Of the other steps they are taking to
avoid the catastrophe stroke with which
we may soon be faced.
A QUESTIONING VOICE.
February II.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
Ice : Coated Sidewalk
 Blamed For Accident
Frederick w. LawIOr Asks Damages of S5,OOO for ln. juries-Other Suits Filed in Superior Court Today

by Ellen .,. Moran of thjs city, Ad- minlstratrlx of the estate of Jemes 0. Moran, against Charles J. and Katherine 7. Hagerty Of this city. James c. Moran died February 27, 1886, naming the plaintiff m this case was executrix of his will,
 The complaint states that on June {, 1885, the defendant owed James Moran Ss,0l6 as evidenced by a note executed June 1, l935, and mortgaged some land on Ham llton avenue. The defendant Is now in possession of the premises and although demand has been made the note has not been paid. Attor- ney William P Wertheimer appears for the plaintiff.
 Cases Discontinued
 Superior Court, pursuant to Sec ton i0l of Practice Book, will dis- continue Ill cases pending more than two years unless a written re- quest for a continuance shall have been filed, or other cause for a continuance shall be shown, Clerk George Freeman of superior court announced this morning.
 Clerk Freeman had made a re- quest that lawyers file their requests with him now or before May Sat 9 0. m, standard time. Requests for the continuance on the docket of several cases may be made in the same written Lotice. No duplicate or Short Calendar claim is neces- sary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

featured by praise of the Red army for it's destruction of Finlands Mannerheim Line. He said that the Finnish campaign had "enricned the Red army with new expereince we must Graw from 1t every pos sible deduction, quickly eliminate and do away with all shortcomings revealed in the course of hosLilities strengthen and continue improving all positive features brought to light in the course of war operations"
 The theme of the celebration was pro-G German. A manifesto of the Communist Internationale said the Germans had gone into Scandinavia "to counter Anglo-French violation of Scandinavian territory
 It denounced "imperialist wal mongers" of all countries and said of the United States:
 "A controversy already has be- gun between Japan, Britain and the United States over the Dutch h. dies The American bourgeoise is stretching its hand to Iceland Greenland and the Anglo French possessions in the Caribbean an American army of 5,00000 youths is fighting against the imperialist war every country needs a United Works Front organized from below"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
SOVIET MAY DAY
 IS CELEBRATED
Theme of Holiday Indicat. ed PrO.German Spirit in
 ManifestOes
BY HENRY SHAPIRO Limited Press Staff COrresD0ndentl

NSb'NNu atsS SVthVopubuGbtD
 Moscow, May l,--(UP) Flames of war are burning more fiercely and might spread to any part of the Soviet Union, Defense Commissar Klementi l.. Voroshilov today de- clared in a May day address to massed Red troops.
 Speaking at the greatest show Of Soviet military might in history Voroshilov declared that the Soviet Union does not want war, but we are always ready"
 "The Russian people are grateful for the blessings of peace and are happy not to be involved in the 'imperialist war" Voroshilov said in a four minute speech.
 We must exercise the utmost vigilance and strengthen our Red army and our Red fleet" Voroshi- lov added.
 Blood shed Is growing, War mongers will try to drag us into the war and then attack one or an- other part of our territory.
 We must double our vigilance, in. crease ten-fold our preparedness while further strengthening oul military might"
 Elaborate Event
 Soviet officials described the May day celebration as one of the most elaborate ever staged,
 Tens of thousands of troops filled Red Square and adjacent streets Cavalry, infantry and marine were all represented.
 The demonstration began at noon with the appearance of Josef Stalin at the Lenin mausoleum in the cen- ter of Red Square, He was sur rounded by the cabinet,
 Simultaneous with the appearance of Stalin, the gates of the Kremlin opened and Voroshilov, mounted on white horse. rode through the troops to the mausoleum where ne made his address.
 Hundreds of Russian planes ma neuvered over Red Square in an im- pressive display of Soviet air might
 Accuses United States
 A government manifesto published by the Communist Internationale prior to the demonstration de- nounced "imperialist war mongers' and charged that the United States was reaching out for Greenland and Iceland and was joining in dispute over the Dutch East Indies Voroshilov's order of the day was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
NOLLE GRANTED IN
 NON-SUPPORT CASE
Children Reach Satisfac- tory Agreement on PrO-
 viding for Aged Father

Rose Handler Goldman, 40, of % Columbia boulevard, and her broth CT, Samuel Handler, 36, of 234 Pine street, accused of failing to support their aged father, Jacob Handler, of East Farm street, were granted nolles by Judge John L. Gaffney in city court today after 1t was set forth that the two had agreed to contribute weekly sums.
 Attorney Perry Graicerstein, their counsel, told the court that the diff ficulty arose from other circum- stances, hut that the two children had agreed to pay $5 week each to the probation officer, WHO in turn will give it to their father.
 A partial hearing last week brought forth the testimony from Mir. Handler that his daughter held back part Of sum of money left to him by his wife in order to pay for his funeral expenses.
 Considerably agitated, the old man told the court that his daugh- ter need not have kept the money because he belongs to three socie- ties which would pay for his funeral, If he leaves no money for the pur- pose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
IRIS HARDISON
 SEEKING S1O,OOO
Local Woman Asks RecOv. cry for Injuries in Park
 way Accident

Damages of $10,000 are asked in a civil action filed in Common Pleas Court this morning by Iris Ogle Hardison of this city against Isabel C. Redpath of Westport, for injuries which may be permanent as result of an accident on the Merritt Park way September 3, 1889, while she was passenger in car operated by Clement Hardison.
 The woman, in her complaint filed by Attorney Edward Mascolo of this city, states that as result of the accident she sustained contusions and abrasions of the head, arms, limbs and body which confined her to bed for long time and caused her to spend considerable money for hospital and medical treatment.
 The Hardison car on the day of the accident suffered a deflated tire and the driver, along with James Prince, a passenger, alighted to fix 1t while the plaintiff remained with in. The two men noticed an ap- preaching car headed their way at fast rate of speed and Prince waved a searchlight as a warning signal to the driver. The approach ing car was owned by the defend- ant, but operated by Ian D. Ritson
 The complaint further states that the defendants car failed to heed the warning signal and hit the rear of the plaintiffs machine causing 1t to turn over three times while she was within.
 Attorney Edward Mascolo repre- sentS the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
ANDERSON SCHOOL HONORS GIVEN OUT

one girl and three boys made" the first honors roll' of the grad uating class of Anderson school for the fifth marking period, 1t was an" nounced today by Miss Mary c. Delaney principal.
 They are Rosemary Masone, Paul Conrad, Edward Somma, and Fred Thornley. The complete honor roll follows: Grade 8--A Group; Paul Conrdad, Rosemary Masone, Ed- ward Somma, Fred ThUrnley.
 B Group-Peggy Chapin, Joseph Ciminera, Joan Clark, Janet Field, Joan Mercier, Rowland Raeburn, Herbert Seiner, Roberta Yavecchia.
 Grade "A Group: Lois Pulver
 E Group: Joan Barron, Robert Burnett, Umberto Carlone, Jean Dickson, Judith Elwell, Stephanie Horbachuk, William Judd, Louise Leavenworth, Mary Lord, Joan Nora.
 Grade GA Group: Ann Reitdyke.
 B Group: Doris Armstrong, War ren Helming, Thelma Lynch, Paul. inc Rosasco, Carmaine Saturno.
 Grade 5--A Group Shirley Peter son.
 B Group: Myron Bazarian, An- thony Biancardi, Craig Cook, Patri- cia Lord, Sheila Murphy.
 Grade 4-B Group Shirley Att chison, Anita Clark, oJseph Macary Mary Marine, Georgina Masone Francis Mervier Rita Paso, John Wiberg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

Waterville, May 1. - The annual Round Up held under the sponsor ship of the Parent-Teacher Assoeia- ton, of Waterville, will take place "wednesday afternoon, May 8th, in the Sprague School gymnasium, be- tween the hours of l30 and 3;30 D. m. The Roundup is conducted each year for children Of pre-school age, who vii lcnter school, either in Kindergarten or first grade, for the first time during the coming fall.
 The service is free and all par ents are urged to bring their chil- dren at this time. Vaccinations will be given by Dr. Edward Godfrey, and pr. Martha Clifford and her staff from the State Board of Edu- cation in Hartford, will be present to examine the children as to de- fleets in ears, eyes, teeth and thereby allow for any corrections which may be taken care Of before the children enter school,
 The Roundup last year was unus- ually successful, with about forty children being presented for the general check up
 Mrs. Elmer Wilson, is generally in charge, and will be assisted by Mrs. Louis Willard, Mrs, Alfled Emmons, Mrs. John Byrnes, Mrs Walter Hor- man, Mrs. Russell Atherton, Mrs, John Fitzgerald, and Mrs, Dodd, the visiting nurse of WaterYille,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
.T.B. ASSOCIATION
 IN NEW QUARTERS
Office Opened in Hartford 1; Takes Over Sale of
 Christmas Seals
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Hartford, May -- The newly formed Connecticut Tuberculosis As- sociation, Inc, which was organized in New Haven on March 13, has opened office headquarters in the Sanborn building at 43 Pennington avenue, this city. The association, affiliated with the National Tuber-
 culosis association, has taken over the tuberculosis Christmas seal sale and organization of the local pro- grams, which were formerly directed by the State Tuberculosis Commits sion, and relinquished by that de- partment as function not directly belonging to the state government. For more than twenty-five years the commission has directed the Christ mas seal campaign with a record exceedasefsy only two other states, but re> Ing the requirements of affiliation with the National Tuber-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

Lillian Francis Thomas of this city this morning filed suit for divorce, custody of four minor chll- dren, alimony and support fo the children, against Samuel A. Thomas of this city on charges of intoler- able cruelty and desertion in a pet- ltlon instituted in superior court.
 The petitioner also asks for a change of name to Lillian M. Francis. The couple were married July g, 1922, and desertion took place, according to the complaint in February of 1897. Attorney Michael Ciano represents the petitioner.
 Damages of $5,000 are asked in a civil action filed today by Freder- ick W. Lawlor of this city against Pasquale r. Lombardi of this city, for permanent injuries alleged to have been sustained in a fall on an icy sidewalk, February % of this year, on property owned by the de- fendant on Prospect street.
 Negligence Charged
 The plaintiff contends that the defendant was negligent in not posting barriers about the street which had become slippery from melted ice and snow which drained from the defendants driveway to the sidewalk. Attorney William P. Werthelmer represents the plaintiff.
 Damages of S4000 and a foreclo- sure of property on Hamilton av- enue is asked in civil action filed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
Contest Winner

SvhsSoS
 held jointly with the induction of new officers of the V. r. W. auxiliary. Mrs. Nell Moquin of Hartford, state department president, ofilciated at the auxiliary's ceremonies with Mrs. Helen Brophy, past local president, as conductress. A social session fol- lowed the ceremonies.
 Miss Shaker Awarded
 One of the several features of the evening was the presentation of a prize to Miss Adla Shaker, Crosby high school junior, who was recently declared the winner of the essay con- test conducted on the subject "The Benefits of Democracy" Miss Shaker was made recipient of a special award by the local auxiliary. The presentation was made by William T. Harrington, city editor of The Democrat, who served as chairman of the committee of judges, which also included Raymond J. Tanning, managing editor of The American, and George Grady of the Wilby high school faculty. Miss Shakers literary work is now being considered for state honors.
 Mrs. Mary Grove. retiring presi- dent of the auxiliary, was commend ed for her splendid years adm!nis- tration, by State Department Presi- dent Mrs. Moquin. She also received the past presidents badge and q beautiful cape. Gifts were presented by representatives of the various ex- servicemen's organization auxiliaries to Mrs. Maude Parks, incoming pres ident. Commander William Schneer presided at the opening of the cere- monies.
 Officers of the auxiliary installed were: President, Mrs. Maude Parks;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

culosls association which specify that state associations should not be un- der the control of governmental agency, the commission recently took steps to form Q separate voluntary association, of which pr. David R. Lyman of Walllngford is the first president. Other officers include: |: Dr. Charles c. Wilson of Hartford as vice president, John T. Walsh of Ansonia, treasurer, and Mrs. W. w. Wilcox, Jr.. of Middletown as secre- tary. Members of the executive committee in addition to the officers include Mrs. William J. Grippin, Bridgeport; Prof. Ira V. Hiscock, New Haven; Mrs. c. Hadlai Hull, New London; Dr. Joseph I. Linde, New Haven, and Hon. John w. Mur- phy, mayor of New Haven.
 Miss Mabel Baird who has been in charge of the work under the tue berculosis commission for many years, has been appointed by the new association to direct the cam-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

paign and supervise the program in the communities throughout tho state.
 The association will work in CO., operation with the tuberculosis com- mision and other statewide health and education agencies, and will broaden it's program of health edu- cation which includes participation in the annual nationwide early diagnosis campaign in April, talks and motion pictures and tuber- culoSis exhibits. The demonstration program of rehabilitation which was started two years ago by the state department of educaUon and the tuberculosis commission, will continue to receive support from the new association, and plans will be outlined for future development Of this phase of the work in assisting former sanatorium patients to Se- cure training and to And work after they have been sufficiently cured of their disease.