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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-27

Compensation q sTSS b 10 be
paid Clarence ROden, q New
nEilssr1, n employe q She
Southern New England Tele-
phsno Co, according 70 an
agreement flied with Commits
aioner James ~. Lynch today.
Boaen a 20 resolve 81 weekly
fer 80 weeks fer m lAtary that
resulted IN 20 per cent les Of
use u the left wrist.
The following agreement was
also flied to-day:
Waterbury Buckle Co. and
Bacilda COelhO, 80 Pond street,
lacefa1ed finger, x7.Se weekly
during disability, beginning
February 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-27
NOTED CHURCHMEN
SUPPORT APPEAL
Bishop Shell, Rabbis Wise,
Silver to Speak With
German Author

Thomas Mann, the world famous
German author who Is now living
In the United States, Bishop Bern
ard j. She'll of the Catholic arch
diocese of Chicago, and Rabbi Abba
Hillel Silver and Rabbi Jonah B.
Wise, national chairmen of the
United Jewish Appeal for Refugees
and Overseas Needs, will participate
in Q nationwide broadcast which
will be presented over the red net
work Of the National Broadcasting
company on Saturday evening,
March 8, from $3.50 to 900 p. m.
(E. 8. I'd
This special broadcast will deal
with the refugee problem as chal-
lenge to humanity and the efforts
Of Jews in the United States to
carry on a systematic program of
relief, rehabilitation and resettle-
ment of distressed Jews in Central
and Eastern Europe and refugees
from Greater Germany through the
fundamentally of the United Jew
ish Appeal for Refugees and Over
seas Needs, which represents the
combined Embarrassing activities Of
the Joint distribution committee, the
United Palestine Appeal and the
National Refugee Service. These
are the major agencies providing
immediate assistance to the victims
Of war and oppression in Poland
anu other parts of Europe, promot-
ing the immigration and settlement
of refugees in Palestine, and fur
thering the adjustment Of refugees
coming into the United States in
accordance with federal quota reg
ulations.
The broadcast on March 8 will Of
ficially mark the opening of the
1910 campaign of the United Jewish
Appeal in hundreds of communities
throughout the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-27
DORIS HACKENSON
GRANTED DIVORCE

Miss Doris fiackenson Of this
city was granted = divorce from
her husband George xzeckenson Of
Stratford In o decision handed down
yesterday by Judge Frank p. Nc
Evoy In superior court.
Evidence In the case WIS taken
Feb. 10 and was not contested.
Desertion was the grounds Of the
action and the woman was allowed
$40 . week for the support Of Q child.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-27
LOUIS CARTICIANO
GETS CONTINUANCE

Two motor vehicle continuances
until March 4 were granted by
Judge Theobald e. Conway in city
court today.
The stays went to Myron Rison,
20, of Meriden; and Louis Carti-
giano, 80, OF 448 Grand street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-27
Witnesses Challenge
Connecticut Statute


The United States Supreme Court has agreed to re-
view the in which three members Of Jehovahs Wit
neses religious sect whose activities has brought head
aches to Connecticut authorities in recent years.
found guilty Of violating state statute regulating solicit
tation by religious organizations The cases to be
viewed those of Newton CantweI and his two sons,
Russell and jesse ali of New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-27

ter Magnavice and Edward Miller.
Magnavice, in the near future, will
be made recipient Of a pin for 100
per cent attendance during the past
year.
Mrs. Frank Duren, Jean Ruda,
Irene Newman and Barbara Ruda
served refreshments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-27

Robbing his employers, John
Samson Of Glasgow, Scotland, waflts
ed to pretend he had been at
tackled and the money stolen but
the friend who was to hit him over
the head was too small and GAM
son had to stoop down to receive
the blow, according to witnesses at
his trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-27
CREWS Use PICKS
CLEARING STREET

Police Chief william ]. Roach
said today that until snow and ice
has been completely removed park
ing will be forbidden on Center
street. The chief said the ban was
posted at TIE request Of the fire de.
pertinent.
Meanwhile, workers are ei1cotrt-
ering difficulty In removing the ice
which clings to the street with the
tenacity Of a glacier. Axes and picks
are being used.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-27

Tearing down o tree branch In
Nareis, india, 81 elephant disturb.
ed 0 hive Of bees which stung Ia o
mass with such venom that the
beast ran about wildly as It trur1i-
peted loudly with pain. then Drop
ped dead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-27

The CantweIls were found guilty
after complaints that they had visit
cd Catholic homes and played
phonograph records essailing the
Catholic church while seeking funds
for their own organization. The
accused appealed to the state SUI
preme court of errors, where their
conviction was upheld.
The Supreme Court will now pass
on the constitutionality Of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-27
POLICE ouTw1T TOW CARS

Worcester, Mass. -(UP)-- Radio
equipped tow cars have annoyed po-
lice for three years by speeding te
accident scenes but now police radio
calls are sent In code.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-27

DSstAA, FEB. 37-(Up)--vAAtA.
81 forecasts
CONNECTICUT - snow teAisht
and WeAM<sAay probably tHYMlAw
to rash - the eoAst. Wisine teaaS
MAssACHUsMTTs--snow tonight
and Wednesday with slowly rising
temperatures.
RHODE ISLAND - Snow tonight
and Wednesday probably turning to
rain on the coast. Rising tempera-
ture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-27

American sporting goods may bt
introduced into Capetown, south
Africa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-27

Severe storms destroyed mar
~ two-thirds of Argentinas wheat
crop.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-30
Let's Not Expect Too Much

We Of the United States like to problem tackled
hard wranged furiously and then all neatly butoned up
and labeled solved"
It is one of our weaknesses For not one of the great
problems that plague the world has been tipped
that way with motion, and not is likely to be.
The Bolshevk revolution going to heavenze Russia
in bold stroke So the Backshirt revolution in
Italy, and the Nazi revolution in Germany But if any of
those countries today has any fewer unsoved problems
than we it is not apparent.
But cry for "one-shot panaceas" the NRA the gold
devaluation the Townsend Plan Technocracy dollar de-
valuation. Chips fly. but logger since Paul Bunyan
laid redwood low without persistent and tiresome
hacking.
The Inter-Amercan conference going at Havana
Is little like that We of the United States would like to
forever the troublesome problems of political interference
in tn Americas trade them and with foreign lands
disposition of French and Dutch possessions and military
This is too much to expect. The world isn't run that
way The southern countries are impressed by the mill
to disregard the economic power that may be welded by
Europe united" under German Ten IL years of
Observation-Disclosures have not entirely efaced the dis
through many decades. They dealing with an admin
israon that has only four months in office unless
reelected How permanent are its compliments! They
is wanted not to shut Germany out of all American trade
but to devise safeguards such that trade will not mean
domination.
All these things and of others complcate the
problem What, then, can We hope? We can properly
hope for stronger realization that the American
countries all in the boat and for notice served
to the world that they will fight for each others indie
pendence.
We can hope for start plans for economic unity,
and basis for military collaboration.
We hope for increase of mutual understanding and
better machinery for quick cooperation in the face of future
dangers which be exactly oreseen in advance.
In matters of this kind patience and persistence
essential The degree of American unity that prevails
today the product Of the long, patient conferences of
the past 10 Tomorrows unity in the face of
enforceable emergency will be partly product of what
may seem today an incomplete solution.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-30
HOROSCOPE
TUESDAY. JULY so

Benefic aspects dominate to-
day. 1t is a fortunate date for
men who seek public acclaim
and should benefit political cam
didates. Women are we'll d.
rected under this CONFORMATION.
The stars presage success in
constructive work.
Heart and Home: Women are
under most fortunate rule OF
the stars today. 1t is suspicious
for romance. Girls may expect
definite pledges from their sum-
mer comrades. 1t is a favorable
date for housekeepers to plan
alterations in their winter
homes or even changes In places
Of residence.
Business Affairs: Agitation
regarding public health will
focus interest upon hospitals.
The stars seem to pressge much
illness In the coming winter and
great demand for nurses.
Money will be well spent in
safeguarding employees in shops
and factories. for intensive work
will add to usual insurance
problems. Prosperous times are
to mark the next few months.
National Issues: New immi-
grafton problems are to cause
great concern In Washington.
Petitions for admittance to the
United States will be number
less as war victims reach the
point OF confronting the future.
Congress will discuss RESPONSE
bilities that multiply for those
abundantly blessed. An autumn
of varied appeals for help and
Of consequent interest in philan-
thropic and altruistic projects is
forecast. The need Of putting
the American house in order
will he recognized as Stun clear
ance plans are made operative.
International Affairs: The
Pacific ocean will be the scene
of surprising events before
many weeks have passed, II the
stars are rightly read. Subver-
sive agencies will disturb condi-
tons in the Philippines and Ha-
wait. Japan win command at
tention by imperative demands
that arouse anxiety regarding
secret alliances with European
rulers.
Persons whose birthdate II Is
have the sugury Of q year Of
perils Of many sorts. The young
should be careful in love affairs.
Fortunes should be fairly salts
factory.
Children born on this day will
be ambitious, shrewd, intuitive.
volatile and good-natured. Lit
cry talent II probable.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-30
P USE OF
THE PU BLIC
SHIP PIER
STRONG PEOPLE FOR
A STRONG NATION


Editor, The Times: We. the
underprivileged, speak in an
swer to some Of the letters we
have been reading in Pulse of
the Public"
We don't begrudge the help
and food we are giving Europe.
They need It. But so do we.
We feel America has let us
down; we of the last genera
ton and the youth of today.
America has failed us and now
she wants our sons and our
loyalty.
We started out so brave and
strong and with the courage to
conquer life. Hope. faith and
courage slowly drained out,
leaving In their stead a feeling
of despair. Life, not death. al
most had US licked. We needed
a goal to work toward and that
goal was denied US.
II we are weak and less loyal,
IL Is America that has made us
so. We, who make up the
masses. I wonder II IT is known
how the "other half" live?
Sons. well and strong, are de-
manded. How can we supply
them? We have no work. no
money, no hope. A nation IL no
stronger than its people, and
its people must feel a new day
Is dawning.
We are rich and We have
much food. Let us use our bless
ings TO restore strength, cour-
age and faith In our own coun-
try. Then, and only then, can
we be true to ourselves and to
our country. We. who have lived
close to the border line of hum
ger and misery, know what dis
pair means.
Maybe some day soon the
United States will find. as Eng
land did, that many Of her chill
dren are under nourished and
that the living conditions Of the
"other half are just as bad
here as over there.
Our president knew this and
he tried to help, but his hands
were tied. He did everything in
his power to bring better condi-
tons to the underprivileged.
but he could do nothing.
Those who would condemn
the under group as lazy should
try and raise four children on
WPA wages. They are also try
ing TO find their place in the sun.
This letter is not being writ
ten by an alien or a fifth col
umnist. My people were here
before the revolution. love my
country too much to see 1t physi-
cslly weak. As a twig is bent,
so grows the tree.
MRS. z. NJ. FERRERS.
RI 3. Olympia.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-30
Outstanding Figure Passes

Sudden passing of Guy E. Kelly comes severe
shock to his host of friends and acquaintance resi-
dent of Tacoma since 1906 Kelly outstanding figure
not only the bar but in politics. and took active part
in of civic and raernal organizations He lived
full and useful life endeared himself to his friends,
worthy antagonist to his political foes and always the
devoted husband and father
Kelly when in the state legislature became speaker of
the House and very capable This at the time
when Pierce county sent many able representatives to
Olympia and when the county directed less Repub
lcan politics of the state Later Kelly became Republican
national committeeman Prior to his coming west he had
been secretary u s. Sen Ktredge of South Dakota He
knew his around only in the state capital but the
national capital as we'll
Tacoma loses distinguished citizen one whose place
will be hard to fill.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-30
A BOOK A DAY

In presenting THE Bedside
Book of Famous British Au-
thors" BRANDON House. s3) the
publishers maintain that high
standard of excellence set in the
Bedside Book of Famous
American Stories" This second
volume contains so stories by
the greatest British writer's
from Chsucer to 1910. There
are stories to satisfy every
mood, every taste.
There are stories of city and
country, stories of peace and
war, ghost stories. mystery
yarns, love stories, sea stories,
chillers and thrillers. Some Of
them are old friends, such as
Chaucer's "Pardoner's Tale"
Dickens Christmas Carol"
Steyenson's Sire de Maletroits
Door," Kipling's THE Man Who
Would Be King" H. G. Wells
THE Country of the Blind"
and many others. Others, less
well known but equally import
ant, contribute to the worth Of
this book.
The Bedside Book" provides
a cross section of British short
stories, supplies an introduction
to authors whom you may have
previously overlooked. And it
also offers comparison of the
shorter fiction of yesterday and
today as to style. methods, plot
construction and development.
action, etc.
Bennett A. Cert and Henry C.
Moriarty have made a remark
able contribution in collecting
the tales presented here. Most
of the "unknowns" were discov-
cred by Moriarty, during a long
illness.
The Bedside Book" was not
intended for quick reading and
much of its value will be lost if
it is devoured too hastily. Keep
it handy. read a story or two
every night for greatest enjoy
ment.
Students of all ages will find
the book especially valuable.
For the writer, it is a guide
book that cannot be overlooked.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-30
Stories in
Stamps
Teddy Roosevelt First
To Run for Third Term

THEODORE ROOSEVELT, pic
= tured on the 1922 Scent U. S.
stamp above, was the first Amer
lean President to go on a ballot
seeking a third term. Jackson had
dictated his successor. Grant had
wanted a third chance, Cleveland
had received the highest popular
vete three times. but Teddy, of
the Big Stick" was the first TO
bring the third term issue to the
electorate.
Teddy Roosevelt succeeded to
the presidency after the asssssina-
ton Of President William McKin-
ley. was easily reelected in 1904
and probably could have had the
nomination in 1908 for the asking.
He turned it down. supported
Taft
Roosevelt guarded with Taft,
tossed his that in the ring" in
1912. Teddy lost almost all Of
200 contests over delegates in the
Chicago convention, saw Taft
nominated. Charging fraud" and
steam roller" tactics, Roosevelt's
delegates held their own conven-
ton, selected Teddy on a Bull
Moose" ticket. Taft and Roose-
welt split the Republican vote.
Wilson was elected.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-30

FDR-say a kind word for his
former hero in the White House.
Only George w. Norris still re-
mains loyal to the president, and
the Nebraskan is too old TO RAM
page the West as in other days.
1t is doubtful II any Of these
men will oppose Roosevelt ae-
lively. 1t would be hard for them.
in view of their anti-utilities rec
ords. TO swallow Willkie. But for
them not to lift their voices on
FDR's behalf, considering their
past behavior. will amount 10
positive Reputation. II is one of
the New Dealers greatest wor-
ries.
It may be too early to record
the saga of the decline and fall
from presidential favor of Tom
ME Corcoran and Ben Cohen.
Tom still fingers a mandolin
prettily, and Ben's legal training
still fascinates the president.
But the emergence of Harry
Hopkins as the New Deals "po-
litical boss"-and the nomination
of Henry Wallace as vice presi-
dent - does suggest that FDR
has lost trust in his surviving
brain trusters." Corcoran never
did like the secretary of agricul-
ture. In the endless brawls be-
tween Wallace and Ickes over
ownership of the forest service
and the rural electrification ad-
ministration. Tommie lobbied on
capitol hill for the secretary of
the interior-until he was driven.
off that sacred ground by the
Hatch act. Wallace, though
amiable and tolerant, has an
Indians memory.
Likewise, Hopkins name was
written in indigo on the Cohen
Corcoran books after he became
secretary of commerce. They ac-
cused him of fratenizing with
the enemy-big business-and Of
seeking to appease the economic
royalists." Now they discover
that in backing Mr.. Ickes, they
picked the wrong horse or
something.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-30
Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes Thinus

To receive attention IN this col
unn letters must give name and
address Of writer Oniy initials
VIII be published when requested
Mr.. Fixit: Would you please
tell me when and where the Fort
Lewis maneuvers are going TO
be. ! am TO let some out-of-
town folks know. 30 would like
10 know at least . week before.
c. w. C.
The actual maneuvers will
take place from Aug. IA to II.
inclusive. Troops from all parts
Of the 9th corps area will be
moving to the concentration
point on Aug. 4. S and s. and
will be going home Aug. ~. 20
and "a. 30 there will be some
unusual military activity in this
section from Aug. 8 to ~. The
soldiers will be camped at Fort
Lewis, Camp Murray and at
various other points as far south
as Cbehalis and Centralia.
Mr.. Fixit: VIII you please
answer this question a. 10 my
citizenship? ! was born in Can
ada, came to the L. s. when
very small and was adopted by
an American-born citizen. was
educated In Tacoma schools and
have grown up here. Because
my foster parent Ii an Amer
ican-born citizen. does that
make me one? A READER.
Adoption does not confer
citizenship. You would have to
apply in the usual way.
Mr.. Fixit: A boy Of my
acquaintance joined the national
guard before he was Of age 1s).
BY proving his correct age could
his parents get him out without
causing him TO get a dishonor-
able discharge or hurting his
future In any way. A. ID.
They can in one of two ways.
The best procedure Is for one
Of the parents to write a letter
to the office of the adjutant-
general. Washington National
Guard. Camp Murray, stating
the correct details about the
boys age. The letter should in
clude some evidence to support
the statement that he Is under
IS, such as a birth certificate.
The other way would be for the
boy himself to see his unit COM
mander In the guard. who could
then initiate the necessary ac-
ton to have the boy released.
Mr.. Frxit: VIII you please
tell me what to put In my
cooler to keep earwigs out:
Also ants: MRS. G. =. u.
There are commercial ant and
earwig bats witch you can
sprinkle at the entrances to your
cooler and have fairly good ef-
feet. Also. Of course, try to keep
food In tight containers during
the ant and earwig season.
Mr.. Fixlt: How long IL II COM
pulsory for children to 60 to
school In the state Of Washing
ton: j. +. NJ.
A child in this state may not
leave school until he has fin
ished the eighth grade or Is 16
years old.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-30
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven of these
test questions Turn to wom-
ans page for the answers.
/. What authority determines
the frequency of mericsn
broadcast stations?
2. Is matter indestructible
3. Was Theodore Roosevelt.
Grover Cleveland or U. S. Grant
the youngest president of the
United States
4. In what body of water is
the island of Malta
S. Where is Bucknell univer-
sity?
6. What kind of worker uses
an orange stick?
Z. What is coke made from?
8. Can a person born in the
United States be deported If he
has never sworn allegiance to
another country?
Q. Where Is the Civil war bat
tlefield Of Antietanf
10. Rain on what day is sup
posed 10 mean rain for 40 days
thereafter
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-30
Bruce Cation Writes:
WASHINGTON - Contrary to

WASHINGTON - Contrary to
w what you've been hearing,
the u. S. army is not having a
lot of trouble getting a big batch
of recruits.
Enlistments right now are
coming in at 5000 a week. and
the drive to reach a total en-
listed strength of 100000 by the
end of August is approximately
two weeks ahead of schedule.
Rate Of recruitments has been
increasing steadily for the past
two or three months.
As soon as it reaches the 2S0,-
600 level. the army has to begin
a new campaign, taking on 95,-
600 more men so as to reach the
authorized maximum of 375, 900.
Schedule calls for completion of
this job by the end of the year.
and present indications are that
goal will be reached.
CCC BRINGS
COMPLAINTS
DEPORTS about the lag seem
~ to have originated In the Sec
ond corps area. centering around
New York City. It's true that
few comparatively are signing
up there. but that's nothing new;
for some reason New York never
has been good hunting ground.
Best places to get recruits are
the third corps area, comprising
Maryland. Virginia. Pennsyl-
vania and the District of Column
bia; the fourth. which takes in
the Carolinas. Georgia, Florida,
Alabama and Tennessee; the
fifth. which includes Ohio, West