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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-16

bag at the foot of the proverbal elopement
ladder. He said he went around to the house
where the party was being held. routed her
out and expressed his resentment in the form
of single slap. That was all.
Marie, for her part denied that they had
planned to elope concentrating her testimony
what happened after he had got her away
from the party. She said she left the house
under the impression that he was going away
and just wanted to say good-by. But the
moment she reached his car. she claimed that
Robert and two unnamed accomplices dragged
her into the car and took her for ride.
Before letting her out, she said that Rob-
ert fractured her left wrist, loosened one of
her front teeth and inflicted various bruises
on her body. And she quoted him as saying
that he would MAIN her so that no other man
could ever have her.
A somewhat lighter note was introduced
into the case by witness named Leonard
Levy described as Roberts partner in a
cleaning establishment and former warm
up catcher" for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Mr.. Levy testified that he and Mrs Dick
erman were very close friends and that he
took her out often" But ne admitted under
cross-examination that lin all those times I
bought her only one lunch 1 am working
man. I can't afford to spend much money"
Finally there was the confused job stu
alton. Mrs. Dickerman testified that owing to
her husbands talent for losing jobs she had
to take one in a department store. in order
TO keep the home together Instead of be-
ing grateful. she said that he complained that
she was not making a large enough salary and
insisted that she come home during her lunch
hour and get his breakfast. Robert denied It.
And now the Judge is thinking the whole
thing over. Mrs. Dickerman and Mr. Hirsh.
meanwhile, are both reported to be In Florida.
although not together and in different cities.
In any case. he shouldn't need his alleged
long underwear down there.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-16

in the street unless she stops going to the
home of her parents. After a few weeks of
such treatment girl might start acting like
the famous psychopathic pig of the Univer-
sity of Cornell
Scientists worked some interesting expe-
riments on this pig day they gave it
food and the next snatched the food away.
AS result the pig began to feel that there
was nothing he could depend on and went into
a decline. Human beings. it was suggested
exposed to equally whimsical treatment would
experience similarly sad effects.
And in this connection it is interesting to
note that at the end of her brief Mrs. Dick
erman says:
As a result of respondents (Robert's)
treatment toward hbellant during the period
of their marriage. her entire nervous system
became upset, causing lbellant to become
hysterical at times"
Robert denied all of this.
Last Winter Marie went to Florida with
her mother while her husband joined his
parents in California.
According to her testimony 1t was the
parting of the ways, brought on by an over
dose of Roberts "barbarous' treatment and
her need to recuperate from same. But,
asserting that it was an amicable separation.
he showed the court a mass of romantic cor
respondenee which he allegedly had received
from her while they were apart.
All her letters were sent special delivery
and arrived at the rate of one and a quarter
a day for a solid MONTHS letters in ALL
interspersed with kilograms, or an average
of third of a telegram a day. While the
letters were all heavily perfumed, a similar
attention was impossible with the kilograms
so far the company doesn't do that; 1t will
write them for you but won't perfume them
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-16

too mixed up to have resulted in much of any,
thing. least of all the clean-cut wifey tri-
umph that womanhood needs. In fact while
listening TO the testimony. even the Judge
became confused at one point that he re-
marked:
This is incredible case. Therefore
the court wants all the facts. want to know
all about the previous divorce of the wife and
also the two divorces of theehusband"
His wish was granted but. far from clari-
flying things, simply left confusion worse con-
founded.
Mrs. Dickerman's first husband Meyer
Gerstein, whom she had divorced for cruel
and barbarous treatment" three months be-
fore marrying the man whom she is now try
ing to divorce the same complaint took
the stand and puzzled everyone by showing
the most tender solicitude toward her.
He said he wanted to see her get break"
instead of broken leg something, as
the opposition might have hoped he would say
= and then went on to admit That with this
praiseworthy object in view he had introduced
her to "a very fine gentleman" by the name
of Hrsh.
This same Mr.. Hirsh. 36-year-old man in
the lumber business was, IL developed one
of Mr. Dickermans chief snnoyances. for
he believed that his wife's parents had select
ed Hirsh to succeed him in her affections In
deed. he attributed all his matrimonial diff
ficulties to this one cause, that his in-laws
did not love him. and were doing everything
on earth they could to have Mr. Hirsh take
over In his place.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-16

TACK in the days when she astonished her
Il socialite friends by appearing In night
- clubs as an acrobatc dancer. Mrs. Marie
Beveridge Dickerman, daughter of a Pitts
burgh steel magnate, got tossed around a lot
and did not seem to mind It.
Apparently. however. she draws the line
between being manhandled In public and in
private. AT least she informed Pittsburgh
judge little while ago that she got no kick
at all out of being kicked out Of bed five
times by her husband.
The average woman OF course, has little
chance to tougher up before entering the mat
rimonial ring. She goes in soft and the first
few rounds before she gets used to absorb
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-16

But even this point,
which had seemed fair
~ clear when first in
PRODUCED. grew a little
cloudy when Mr.. Dick
erman testified:
My wife told me:
I don't care anything
about Hirsh. He wears
long underwear. You
can see 1t showing
down below the cuffs
of his trousers. :"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-16

ing punishment. are likely to be
uphill work. But II she can just
last those out she stands a good
chance to go ahead and win This
is generally conceded to be the way
most marriages develop. The hus-
band looks like Joe Louis IN the
opening rounds and then the wife
noses him out in the later ones
Many Pittsburgh housewives who
never had the advantage of Marie
-f11Ci1rr1TTar1 acrutartc rrHrTtrg. feet
a little let down that she elected TO
sue her husband for divorce instead
of staying right in the ring with
him and making a finish fight of II
II seems to these anonymous suf-
ferers that with her expertly con-
ditioned physique she might have
Won a victory so notable that the
cause of womanhood all over the
world would have benefited
Others, howeverAespecially those
who followed the divorce trial
closely - take the view that the
Dickerman domestic situation was
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-16

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03
About National Unity

It is perfectly clear that an appear ance of disunity is disadvantage to any country today. Other countries, to whom Its policies are opposed, take heart from such signs. However, any country which bases its policies on appearances of disunity in the United States today is making grave mistake. Only country untrained in the democratic process could make the grave error of assuming for the United States there is any essential dis unity regarding any course, once adopted.
 The very essence of the democratic process is full debate on the merits of possible courses of action. But once those courses are chosen, democratic peo- pies no less than others are capable of closing ranks. People in many other countries were amazed last year to see 80 spirited national election so soon forgotten it's wounds SO superficial, it's bitterness so soon buried. So any coun- try will be unpleasantly surprised which hears the acrid debate now going on about American relations to the war in Europe and deduces from it that the American people are basically disunited.
 Too much unity before a course is finally decided upon would be bad sign rather than a good one. It is only in choosing from among several courses that the democratic way really functions. It Is idle, and worse than idle, to impeach tho motives of adherents of one course or another without the fullest proof: Those Americans who wish anything but the good of their country are so few as not to count at all. The basic, essential unity of the American people is there - they arc all seeking what they believe is best for our country. The differences are only in what is the best course to achieve that good. It is natural, it is democratic, that there should be such differences, and that they should be heard.
 The mistake is to reason from such diff ferences to any essential cleavage among the people, There is none, and there will be none Once decisions are made, and courses definitely charted, the American DC )ple will know how to rally united to sup7orting them. A hundred and fifty years of the history of the republic are proof that this is so. Let not foreign countries, and above all let us not our- selves, confuse debate over policy with basic disunity in support of the republic once those policies and courses are set. The American people is united people, welded and riveted together by ties of de- votion to our free institutions which are not shaken by the whirlwnd of debate or the nasty passions of moment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03

veled at and in the near future visited, we hope.
 The Bronx Zoo has always been source of fascination and education for visitors to New York. It should be more SO now with this latest advancement in humane imprisonment of wild animals. Through creation of meats natural is- lands have been created in one section of the park on which the animals will be liberated during the daylight hours. Observation is possible through 8 cleverly-conceived series of bridges, over head ramps, and elevated walks. All in all man has endeavored to improve on the African veldt by providing one that has peep-holeS at which thousands may spy on the antics of the beasts as they roam at will.
 The thew order' at the Bronx Zoo even calls for five young lions to roam about an "island". Many other animals arc thrown in together and eventually there may be casualties How can 1t be avoided when some thirty odd wild beasts flock together, such as zebras, spring boks, reedbuckS, waterbuckS, impalas i've don't know what they are, either), hartebeeses, warthogs, get together for day in the open? One African big game hunter praised the new Zoo and said it was complete save two things - the bugs and the smell of the jungle.
 Give the Bronx veldt time and 1t prob- ably will develop these, too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03
Once Around, Twice Around

The Waterbury bills in the Legislature remain as they were. They apparently are on the lead pony in the merry-go- round circuit. But the lead pony is only following the one ahead of 1t. All of which means that important legislation, like the city's charter revision bill, the trade school appropriation bill, and number of pension measures are not be- ing pushed through the proper legisla- tive processes that they should. They are now balanced very nicely on Republi- can laps. They'll remain there, evidently, until some sort of trade can be ar- ranged in Waterbury on patronage.
 Such tactics as these aren't going to do either the Democrats or Republicans any good in the long run. They simply pile up campaign ammunition for elections to come. And the Democrats aren't going to lose sight of the fact that they will have all this ammunition on their side of the fence. They can throw the snowballs now being piled up for them. But the City of Waterbury suffers a. result. After all the present proposed legislation isn't political in origin or nature. It's good legislation designed to help all Of us.
 The charter revision measure and the trade.school bill ought to be taken care Of promptly and without having any strings attached. Democrats from the mayor down should register emphatic protests against political repercussions. Demo- cratic legislators should adopt very determined front. It's a lot of foolishneSs to have pretexts worked off oi. the public as to the cause or need of delaying pas sage of the bills. They are inherently good. there is no real reason why either one of them should be made political pawn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03

was last December, which was five times greater than ct the be- ginning of l940.
 Small arms ammunition, the biggest immediate need, Is slight ly behind schedule because of de- lays in obtaining presses. How. ever, this Is expected to be made up shortly when three new vest eTn plants hit their stride. Pro. duction has already scared stead. fly. In March 1t was 70 per cent greater than in January; by July 1t will be 21S times greater, and by next January S,S times sreater than July.
 ARMS
 Deliveries of the Qarand rifle are well ahead of schedule and the rate Is increasing steadily. The same is true of sub-machine guns.
 Production of the new heavy machine guns, for land and planes is just getting under way-eight months ahead of schedule. This is an outstanding achievement of industrial organization and in. genuity; the facilities had to be built up practically from scratch.
 The output of anti-aircraft guns is just getting started. The delay was caused by uncertainty of the military experts as to the exact function of this weapon, plus the complexity of producing them. There are l9l different parts in each gun, and there are differ. ent types for land and sea.
 Production of other artillery is making hcadway, but here again the delay was due t0 the failure of Army brasshats to develop modern cannon I'm the
 pass. While the NaxiS were bringing out . steady stream of new, fast moving, heavy callber cannon, our ordnance experts were asleep at the switch.
 Similarly, the tactics experts were asleep in developing panzer and parachute forces, In lnotoriza. ton and mechanization, and in abandoning the deadly and obso. lete close order formation. When the full story of the defense pro. gram is told, the Army, with its paralyzing system of promotolns by seniority, will be charged with much of the blame for the costly and possibly disastrous, unpre. paredness of the nation when the crisis firt aroe.
 (EDITOR'S NOTE: Another article in this series will appear shortly.)
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 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03
Advertising Still Has Job

Advertising is part of the American system of communication between men, part of the channels by which they ex- plain to one another the workings of complex economy. Advertising still has its job to do, thought in many lines production may be limited, and sales problems are simplified as demand ap- breaches and passes production.
 Industry, and all the men and women who make and distribute the goods by which we all live, still have something to say to the mass of the people, To eX- plain the reasons for price changes, for changes of materials and models; to guide the consumer through the changes in buying habits that come in a period of emergency -- these are still objectives that cannot be fully achieved without advertising.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03
Selected Poem
SPRING STORM

 (Frances Frost in the Christian Science Monitor) Because the dark wind tugged at the shutters, because rain silyered the wrists and thumbs of the orchard trees and raced down the gutters, We lifted our eyes from our spoilers and sums' We looked at the hickory-fre and we couldn't be still with the wild dusk rattling the door: we deserted our books, knowing well that we
 shouldn't, and brought out the apples and sat on the floor. The fire hickered up and mad strange dancing
 shadows; the wind shook the woodshed and dashed at the
 pane; but gaily we sang of the mountainy hollows where red foxes ran with their fur full of ran oh the house rocked with song and the fire jigged
 with laughter until 1t was high time that we were in bed: and all night beneath the loud storm-trampled
 laughter, spring apple trees danced go-round in my head!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03
THE CLOSED ROAD (NAuy York Slinl

It is hardly more than 6 symbol no doubt, but it is 6 striking symbol: the Vichy government has decided that all gypgies in the "free" gons of France shail be sent to intern.
 ment camps. The RomAny peopl, were the only ones left in Giropl who might still claim to possesa some small parcel of freedom. foa whatever happens c gypsy feels free co long as there is open sky and road. There will o9 course, be plentl of open sky ct the camp oh tho beach of Argeles-sur.Mer where tho gypsies are to be concentrated, but the only road will be seen through the meahes of . harhed wire fence.
 No Justification is offered by tn, Vichy authorities for this meas,ire but none is needed. Looking out through the bars og their own prieor they could not but be lrked at thi sight of fzen, however few and poor enjoyinG merely the liberty e do ai they pleased. A gypsy motto is ''cui your coat accoEdlng to your fancy .--nok, be it noted, according Co you cloth-~and fancy Co Q isxuEy Ina SRenchmen havo had to give up. I would be intoleEablo Co ess it ip dulged by Ncmanys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03

The Bible assures us that the In. carnation involved the Stooping down of the Son of God from heav. enly heights to the depths of earth. ly humanity. Yet for our Sakes He gave up the celestial riches and ac- cepted the poverty of this world.
 But the full force of Pauls dec- laration is found in the last clause That ye through his poverty might be rich" He accepted pov- erty in order to confer riches upon us. He gave up everything that we might have everything. The outstanding word in the Christian vocabulary is not duty but privi- lege. The gospel is not primarily a rehuke to our sinful lives---lt is above everything else c declaration that God has something to give our hearts which will make them new, if we will but accept the gift in the spirit in which He offers it.
 He was rich yet for our sakes He became poor, that we through His poverty might be rich.
 All Rights Reserved BabSon
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03
Current Comment

I am not sure that this is the proper occasion for @ long speech if. indeed, there ever is such an oc- casion.
 Chester 0. Davis. National
 Defense Advisory Commission. You make men love their govern ment and country by giving them the kind of government and the kind of country that inspire respect and love.
 Prof. Zechariah Chaffee, Harvard Law School.
 Totalltarian unity is achieved by the application of force and intol~ erance. Democratic unity is brought about by pooling of differences and by mutual aid.
 -Dr. Dwayne Orton, president,
 Stockton Junior College.
 To speak of this war as . Euro- peon war is childish. -Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, president, Columbia University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03

Compulsory automobile insurance is step nearer in New York State following signing of bill by the governor which strengthens the existing requirements for financial responsibility by drivers. As Gov ernor Lehman said himself the new law doesn't impose compulsory insurance but crate cars without protecting themselves with some form of liability insurance. After one accident now, serious one, of course, any driver will be compelled to take out liability insurance. Much the same procedure is followed in other states. Here in Connecticut motorists are forced to give proof of financial responsibility after they have been involved in an acci- dent that in the eyes of the Motor Vehicle Department is serious enough to warrant such investigation. Gradually this state, too, is working towards the day when there will be complete protection TOT everyone concerned in automobile acci. dents. It may decrease the number Of drivers, but will increase personal safety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03
Press Comment
Spring Salad . l'ameriCaane
lChristian science Monltorl

Christian science MonlCor)
 Southern Appalachian mountain. eers cutting pokeweed shoots for poke sallet." Missouri Valley folks pulling dandelion, wild mustard. lambs quarters, and dock greens. Wisconsin boys digging sassafras roots for Grandma.
 A Tennessee farmer casting an appra!sing glance at the contents ot the smokehouse. A New England farm wife ditto the jelly closet. An Iowa stock breeder comparing the contents of the corncrib with the number of new pigs.
 A Michigander, putting his family in 6 trailer and leaving his Florida orange grove to look after his TrAA verse City cherry orchard. A Tlori. dian locking the door of his hotel on the Cuff and boarding the streamllner to open his hotel in New Hampshire. Baseball players shak. ing Southern sand out of their saoes and beginning to dream Pullman. car dreams Of pesanants,
 And in all the towns and cities in between, Johnny, nose glued to show window. cycling the marble display.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03
TODAY's COMMON ERROR De uot write In . letter, ':Please find enclosed ten dollars" Wrltes 'T enclose ten dol. liars"

e. Are American born citizen who visit Canada required to ha~ passports2
 A. No; but they must have proo of their citizenship. If Q birth ccrtS fication Is not available, other docu ments such as baptism certifcatet census record, etc., should be takex A packet consisting of application flor census record and certifaet state record. also c list of state of1 cials and the dates when state birtl records were first begun and thu fees charged, may be obtained iron the Waterbury Democrat Servicl Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth street Washington, D. C.. for five centi Ask for Proof of Birth packet.
 @. Who is the Director of tn OfRce of Government Reports aH1A what is his address?
 A. Lowell Mellett, 1405 c street N. w., Washington, D. 0.
 c. What are the vision require ments for enlistment in the .. 6 ArIny7
 A. Each eye 2o-loo without glass es, If correctible with glasses W 20-40 in both eyes.
 e. Is there a statue of an Tn. dian on the Dome of the Nationa Capitol9
 A. The bronze statue strmount Ing the National Capitol in Wash ington, D. C., is the figure of | woman and symbolizes liberty of freedom. It k often erroneouslJ supposed to represent an AsnericaI Indian, owing to the fact that from 6 distance the helmet on the figurl somewhat resembles the war bonneA of an Indian chief.
 YS you want . copy of the latest booklet, "The Baby Book, send
 to The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thlr-
 teenth St., Washington, D. 0. En.
 close ten cents postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03

It was like the good old days this week when sale of defense bonds opened at the local Post Office. Remember when the banks were selling Liberty Savings bonds back in the war days of 1917-18? And the Post Offices offered thrift stamps? There was lot of money put into such savings by Waterburians at that time and they never regretted 1t. either. Most of them were redeemed promptly but now and then an occas- ional bond or stamp is unearthed. There's no doubt but what popular acceptance of the defense bonds will be as hearty and all-covering today as they were in the first World War emergency. And If war comes closer to us, there'll be correspond ing action on our part.