Page Four The Centre Democrat, BELLEFONTE, PENNSYLVANIA PAUL M. DUBBS,. . CECIL A. WALKER. .... Hy OE) Business Manager Issued weekly, every Thursday morning. Sutered in the postoffice at Bellefonte, Pa., as second class matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 per year, if pald in advance $2.00 per year, if not paid in advance The date your subscription expires is plainly printed on the label bearing your name. All credits are given by a change on the date of label the first ssue of each month. We send no receipts unless upon special request. Watch date on your label after you remit. Matters for publication, whether news or advertising, must reach the Centre Democrat office not later than Tuesday noon to insure publication that week. Advertising copy received after Tuesday morning must run its chances, All reading notices marked (*) are advertisements, Legal notices and all real estate advertisements 10 cents per line each issue. Subscribers changing postoffice address, and not notifying us, are lable for same. All subscriptions will be continued unless otherwise directed CIRCULATION OVER 7,000 COPIES EACH WEEK EDITORIAL PROTECTION WITHOUT TYRANNY The people of the United States want peace; they are shocked by the happenings in Spain and China and they find it difficult to believe that a nation would deliberately prepare to wage war to take territory from another nation. The property destroyed and the lives lost in modern warfare appals our peace loving folk and, for this reason, they abhor war. In their determination to avoid war they tend to turn away from warlike things and show a disposi- tion to believe that the way to avoid war lies in not being prepared to fight. The government of the United States reflects the sen- timent of its people in doing everything possible to con- tinue friendly relations with other powers. It has, in the past, followed the theory that disarmament promotes peace and, for many years, our navy and army were al- lowed to drift into a condition that was anything but re- assuring to officers who had to face the problem of dealing with potential enemies. Today, facing a menacing combination of aggressive powers, whose rulers exercise absolute sway over their peoples, the government contemplates an armament pro- gram that will guarantee the safety of the United States and afford protection to whatever we may later conclude is the national interest. This program is much larger than it would be if the United States had allied itself with other nations; as it is, we must pay for our isolation by being strong enough to take care of ourselves without assistance. We are not jingoistic but we would like to see this country prepared to defend itself and to play a nation’s part in the drama of the world. We would do this without giving up our democratic ideals and it so happens that we can do so. By constructing and maintaining a navy equal to that of any other power, and strong enough to face any combination of aggressors, the land of the United States will be safe from invasion and the people of the United States will give up no part of their liberties. | It is only in nations where conscript armies are used that the rights of the people are sacrificed to the military machine. Great Britain, with its long history of empire, based almost entirely upon sea power, has not surrendered individual liberty. It is easy to understand that a fleet of battleships, riding the waves, is not in a position to coerce citizens and to realize that a huge army, bestride a people, can and will dominate them. The military situation in which the United States finds itself fits in with national desire. We do not need a tremendous army but we must have better than the “se- cond best” fleet. It will afford protection without any threat of tyranny. FIERCE STRUGGLE IN CHINA Winter weather is beginning to fight for the Chinese, according to reports from the Far East, where Japanese armies have been slowed down after their sweeping ad- vances of a few months ago. Just exactly what is the condition of affairs in China is uncertain. That guerilla tactics of the Chinese have troubled the invader is well established. The Japanese con- trol strategic lines of communications, key cities and sea- ports but the evidence is conclusive that, after nightfall, few Japanese care to venture beyond the protection of their guns. How long the Chinese will maintain their spirit of resistance is a question counter-balanced by the theory as to how long Japan can fight without receiving adequate economic profits out of the conquests reported. So far, the Chinese venture has been a net loss to Japan of men, mu- nitions, money and material. Can the island empire keep up her armed advance longer than the Chinese population maintains its dogged resistance? Upon the answer to this question, which time alone will reveal, depends the out- come of the Japanese gamble for empire on a huge scale. Meanwhile, the Chinese, it is reported, are beginning to lose hope of any assistance from the Western Powers and becoming more willing to deal with Russia, Great Britain, France and the United States Rave lost, or are rapidly losing, much of their prestige as the Japanese mili- tary rides roughshod over their neutral rights. — GERMANY FIGHTS THE WORLD Following up the peace of Munich the German gov- ernment has increased the Reich standing army to one million men, making it the largest peacetime army in the world, with the exception of Russia. Moreover, the German government is using half of its expenditures for the purpose of rearmament and the na- tion is regimented for a single purpose, that is, to make effective warfare. Of course, the economic situation in Germany is bad. It has reverted to a barter system in international trade, not because of preference, but because it cannot finance trade any other way. Even Dr. Schact, financial wizard, admits this and calls upon other nations to make it pos- sible for Germany to go back to former trading methods. He says the new system was forced upon Germany by “American and British tariff increases and the Frenc quota system.” Every sensible person knows that Germany is dis- satisfied with its lot in the world and that its rulers have determined to use force to secure advantages whenever le. As a result other nations are rearming in order make sure Hitler and his minions, including allies, will pot be able to take by force what they possess. a = ST THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, BELLEFONTE, PA. WHAT $2 A DAY MEANS It is interesting to observe that Dr, Isador Lubin, Commissioner of Labor Statistics, in his statement opening the monopoly inquiry at Washington, called attention to the 6.200.000 families in the United States, who in 1985. 36 had incomes of less than $1,250 a vear. Next, asked the Commissioner, what could these fam. ilies buy if their income could be raised an average of $2 a day, or about $600 a year? His answer arouses the in- terest of business men: With such an increase in income these 5,200,000 fam. ilies would spend, every year, an additional $800,000,000 for food, $416,000,000 for clothing, $613,000,000 for hous. ing, $213,000,000 for fuel, light and refrigeration, $224,. 000,000 for house furnishings, $385,000,000 for transpor- tation, $73,000,000 for personal care, $254,000,000 for recreation, and $208,000,000 for medical care, The stock objection to such an increase is that there would be corresponding increase in costs and that family buying power would remain constant, or nearly so. To answer this comes the objective of industry to produce more goods at lower prices while paying higher wages. The truth of the matter is that the feat is possible but, just now, nobody seems to have the necessary infor- mation upon which to proceed. One of the purposes of the “monopoly” investigation is to secure the data upon which to base positive action, designed to definitely lift the standard of living for all Americans, GOOSEBONE WEATHER After that November blizzard there are many people who find it difficult not to believe the goosebone prophet who averred the other day that we are going to have a mild Winter. It is easy to believe any theory or prognosis that rings in with something that we want. Therefore that gooseboner likely will hear a lot of amens as he circulates his forecasts that on the whole the coming Winter is go- ing to be as mild as a devout Quakers conversation. Al- though skiing and bob-sledding have more players than ever before in the history of this county, snow is disliked by more U. 8. A. citizens than ever before. The automobile furnishes the reason for this dislike. Despite all the gad- gets—and sales talks—snow and ice do not pal up well with motor cars. (It cost New York City over a million dollars to remove the November blizzard's snow from its streets.) In the country the fact that from so many farms milk cans have to be moved every day has made snow less popular than it used to be. Yet snow is the best mulch for living plants that man knows of and it is still preeminent as the poor man's fertilizer. Snow and automobiles have formed one more dilemma to worry man's brain. LOOKS HOPELESS Those who would like to see the merit system flourish under the forthcoming James administration and spread through all departments of the State government are due for disappointment, according to all pre-inauguration in- dications. Although the poll of Republican leaders is by no means complete, there is little or no indication at this point that civil service legislation will be included in the pro- gram now being whipped into shape for the 1939 session of the General Assembly. It is safe to say that a constitutional amendment pro- viding for civil service in every branch of the govern- ment will be introduced in the next Legislature, but whether it will get any more support than formerly is quite another matter, Senator George Woodward, the oldest member of the present Senate, both actually and in point of service, has introduced many such amendments in the past but never got much support. He undoubtedly will press for such a change in the constitution in the next Legislature, but how far he will get remains to be seen. THE REALLY JOBLESS (From Johnstown Democrat) The C. I. O. News says: “We demand that the gov- ernment continue to employ every jobless worker until he is actually employed at decent wages in private indus- try.” What is a “jobless worker”? Is a man who has earned 22,400 or even $1,800 during the course of nine months and who is out of work for three months a “job- Jess worker”? And are “snowbirds” and “canned heaters” who toil not and neither do they spin—even in good times —"jobless workers’? Are young women who never work- ed prior to the organization of the WPA "jobless work- ers’ ? Quite likely, one of the first things that should be done by those who believe the WPA is a useful organiza- tion is to make an analysis of personnel for the purpose of ascertaining just who would work and who wouldn't work back in the days when jobs were “plenty.” The man who has a good record as a worker is the chap who should be given preference. As for the loafer who was always up against it when times were good—well, there isn't any reason why he should be kotowed to now. AN EVER-GROWING PROBLEM Fifteen or twenty years ago the problem of improved highways was attacked upon the theory that, with a given road mileage, the simple way to complete the construction of a highway system, was to build a given number of miles a year for a definite number of years. Two facts have upset the idea. First, new mileage has been added to every highway system and the need for ad- ditional highways is pressing. Second, highways built fif- teen, or even ten years ago, are unable to meet modern traffic needs and must be relocated, rebuilt or enlarged. Two decades ago very few highway engineers, or automobile manufacturers, had any clear conception of the speeds that would be commonplace today. “A mile a minute” used to win speedway contests but now it is the accepted pace of many motorists who travel long dis tances. Highways graded for forty miles-an-hour speeds are not safe for the seventy-miles-an-hour that some sane drivers attain. The same observation applies to sight-dis- tances that safety requires. BIG INAUGURAL CROWD Notwithstanding the plans of Governor-Elect Arthur H. James and Republican State Chairman James F. Tor- rance for a simple unostentatious inaugural January 17, there is evidence from all parts of the State of a tremen. dous turning out for the occasion. Even though they will go to Harrisburg with the knowledge that no big show is being planned, the Republicans from all of the counties are so enthusiastic over the November victory that they want to be present and join in the rejoicing. ; Evidence to this effect is prevalent in Centre county by the number of inquiries e with regard to a special train for the inaugural. Harrisburg hotels are already sold out and the Chamber of Commerce there is interesting it- self to see that the vigitors for the inauguration have a place to sleep, even if they have to go to private homes, Only the President has sufficient rank to entertain King George and Queen Elizabeth if they come to the United States next summer. That news should relieve a lot of wives who are worried about the loose plaster in the spare room. => 1. T gt I THE OrFiIcE CAT “A Little Nonsense Now and Then, Is Relished by the Wisest Men” > He Diary of a Brand New Baby 12:30 P. M~Dear Diary: Just arrived a few minutes ago, and I'm "mad clear through. There 1 was, mind you, in the midst of a flock of | handsome doctors and pretty nurses, and me without a stitch of clothes mn. Was my er—er—face red. Really, I was so humiliated I just held my | baseball? | simply bawled. A nurse took me into another room and gave me 4! breath, and then the doctor whacked me, the big brute. Cry? Say, I shower, a shampoo, a facial and a rubdown. I began to feel a little bet- | ter until she insisted upon taking my footprint, feel I'm sort of a super-criminal because she gave me a number in- stead of a name, and fastened a chain about my ankle, I wouldn't have been one bit surprised to have been tossed into a padded cell, Next she | took my measurements—my hips, my bust, my-—well, just about every spuare Inch of me. After such exciting measurements I fully expected | a form-fitting gown, but after all that—she goes and sticks a gown on me than hangs like a potato sack, It doesn't make sense, 2:00 A. M-~Dear Diary: Took a little nap, amd when I woke up found that I have been moved In with a bunch of other girls and boys about my age. 2:40 A. M.~Dear Diary: A nurse just led “Pop” up to the window for me to see. I was kinda disappointed to tell the truth-I had sorta planned on his being tall, dark and handsome. Well, maybe he will look better after he combs his halr and gets that wild look out of his eves 3:00 A. M~Dear Diary: Nurse just took me into see “Mom.” Bhe's a darling-just what I ordered. She kept asking if I was all right, and even had & nurse unwrap my feet so she could see with her own eyes if I sure had all my toes. i 3:30 A. M~Dear Diary: Just had a visit from that homely guy I've got to call “Pop.” He came sailing in, with a droopy bunch of carna- tions clutched in his hand, He stuck his hat in the flower vase on the | table, and slung the flowers upon the bed. He didn't even see me lying there and nearly sunk his elbow into my bel-stomach, as he bent to kiss “Mom.” "Isn't she beautiful?” asked Mom. “Yeh, but she’s kinda scrawney lookin',” gulped “Pop.” with a “why oouldn't it have been a ten pound boy?” expression on his face. Just walt until I get on that old meany’s lap Call Your Shots It seems that two boxers were fighting the main bout at a small club, At the end of the first round, the kid who was taking a bad beat- ing limped back to the corner and wag ready to call tt a night. His manager shouted, “Dont be a fool. He ain't laid a glove on you" The same thing happened in the second round and the soft-hearted manager repeated his speech. “That's swell. See, I told you he aint laying a glove on you." In the third, the blows bounced off the poor kids head like a ball around a roulette table, and he managed to stagger to his corner, He jooked up at his manager and roared, “Dont tell me. 1 know. He sigt laid a glove on me. Well, watch the referee then, because somebody in that ring s giving me a hellova beating.” OUR NUTTY POME Little Willle—such a dupe Passed his Pu a bowl of soup Mama laughed till her face wus red; “You're passing soup to nuts.” she said. Technical, Me Eye Lady Motorist (explaining accident to traffic officer’—"Then I step fped on this little gadget and it seemed to do something to the what- you-call«it, I hope I'm not being too technical for you.” There was a young lady from Prance Who got on a train just by chance The firemen necked her The engineer wrecked Her—— As the rain jumped over the fence! ! Smooth Little Wifle Wife—"Tve bought you a beaulifi surprise for your Christmas gist | it has just arrived.” : Hubby--"1'm curious to see it” Wife—"Walt a minute and IU put it on” A Saving Woman A Bellefonte man has confided to us that his wife is getting more : economical every year. 8he had only twenty-four candies on her thirty. | sixth birthday cake the other night, Everything's Normal “Your wife has been delirfous all day.” sald the nurse, in a worried tone, “Calling for you and crying for money.” “Hah” snorted the husband. “Delirious, hell” Needed Rejuvenation A young man took his girl for an automobile ride, when somewhere | along a road the engine refused to go. While waiting for help the young man began to make love and sald: “My kisses will put new life into you.” | “Then, for goodness sake” she responded, "Give the engine a couple of kisses and let's get home” ON AGAIN, OFF AGAIN “Listen, dad. That's Schnectady,” A radio fan was little Bee. But daddy wanted to read, so he Remarked: “Well, disschiectady” The Modern Way A man entered a saloon with his wife and three-year-old boy, He { ordered two straight whiskies, i “Hey, Pop.” the kid asked, “ain't Mom drinking?” Must Have Been Hot : i A liery-tempered old business man received a letter which enraged | him. This was the reply: | : “Sir-My stenographer, being a lady, cannot type what I think of | {you I, being a gentleman, cannot think of it. But you, being neither, | (will understand what I mean.” | i i The bottle of perfume that Willie sent i i Was very displeasing to Millicent, i Her thanks were so fold i That they quarreled, I'm told. i Through the silly scent Willie sent Millicent. What! No Prescriptions? “So Mary threw over that young doctor she was engaged to?” “Yes, and what do you think? He not only requested her to return presents, but sent her a bill for forty-eight visits!” | is : By a Different Name | Doctor—"You are suffering from indigestion. Drink a glass of hot | | water every morning. i Patient (star boarder)—"1 have been doing that for months, doc- tor, only my landlady calls it coffee” ! Did you hear about the mechanical engineer who wanted to take | his nose apart to see what made it run? | That's all, folks. Better to have loved a short girl and lost | never to have loved a tall. wn? BO, | foltar bill. The friend obligingly drew from his pocket all the Ye Gods, she must | December 15, 1988, Query and Answer Column PROBLEM--John Bmith asked a friend to give him change for o he had, which was exactly six coing that amounted to $1.15, But still he could not change the dollar. What was the denomination of each of the six coins? (Answer elsewhere in this department), J. R. Can you tell me if there is any difference between a hus 'bandry and a husband? Ans Husbandry is either thrift or farming: and a husband & » man who has a wife, 8. G~WIill you please tell me how to figure batting averages in 5~Add two ciphers (0) to the total] number of base hits, snd divide this by the number of times at bat, using a decimal point before he result. Remember, home runs, three-base hits and two-base hits count only as “hits.” M. W-~Will you please answer In your good paper what Olver Wendell Hoimes did before Le became known os a poet? Ans ~The early profession of Oliver Wendell Holmes was that of & medical doctor D. P~What Is a “phllanderer?” Ans A philanderer is a male flirt N. V~What makes a dog go mad? Ans ~Madness in dogs is caused by what is known as robles, Rabe les is caused by a germ that attacks the brain, It can be communis ated to other dogs by the bite, and also to a human, H. M.~Where does the sand on the seashore come from? Ans~The waves wear down the rocks and bresk them up. The silt that is produced is carried out to sea by the water and is deposited on the bottom, but the coarser particies stay on the beach and forms what is known as “sand.” D. C.~Does Franklin D. Roosevelt have any official title other than that of President of the United States? Ans ~Yes., He 13 also Commander«in-Chief of the Army and Navy. K. F~What test can I use to tell the difference between platinum United States | and silver? Ans ~Dip a toothpick or a thin match into nitric acid and touch the metal with it. If it is platinum, it will have no effect whatever: if it is sliver, It will boll and turn brown. Wash off the acid at ones or it will eat into the sliver. N. F~What causes on hot days? Ans Heat increases pressure, as well as pressure increases heat. If a tire gels hot, the alr pressure inside it will increase. And if this pres- sure increases 100 much, or if the tire is weak anywhere, it is liable to blow out. If tires are not in the best condition, it is best to deflate them & little In making long runs on very hot days B. H-Why do flowers have bright colors, Ans Because this helps to attract nectar-extracting bees, the same as the perfume of the flower does. tires on an aufomobile to blow out more often D. K~Belare the drainage began, what was the extent of the Ever. glades? Is the water fresh or salt? Ans This marsh lake in Southern Florida was about 110 miles jong and about forty-five miles wide. The water § fresh and is comparatively sweel and pure. Its depth varies from onhe to six feet M. SIs Spanish moss a parasite? Ans~-It is not. It depends upon the tree or post to which it clings for support but not for food K. D. W.—~What State has passed a law which makes it impossible to sue for monetary compensation for alienation of affections, breach of promise to marry, eic.? Ans Indians was the first to pass such a law, but New York State has now done 50. Several other States are considering similar legisla- tion. C. F~What disease did Napoleon die of? Ans —A post mortem examination proved he Med of cancer of the stomach T. N~Is there a buliding In Rome which has been perfectly pre- i served from ancient times? Ans. ~The Pantheon is the only one. H. B. A~How is the fruit picked from the cherry trees in public i parks and on roadways in the District of Columbia; also what disposition is made of the fruit? Ans None of the species of the Washington, D. C., bears fruit 8S. S~How wide is the fare of the Sphinx? Ans ~The countenance I carved out of Umestone and measures thirteen feet seven inches from ear to ear. The nose is five feet ten Japanese flowering cherries in | inches long. 8. M~What does werglid mean? Ans By early Teutonic custom or law, It was the money equivalent of & man's life. It was a price which, when paid 10 the relative of 2 man murdered or killed accidentally, absolved the culprit. P. L~What is the population of India? Ans It i about 352000000, Its area is 1805252 square miles, This may be compared with Continental United States with a population of ‘about 125000000 and an ares of 3026789 square miles. E. J. H-What is the short name for a female swan? Ans —A female swan is called a pen, H. L. K~What is the meaning of the name Poland? AnsIt means land of the fields, L. 8. E~What is the religious affiliation of Thomas E. Dewey ? Ans Mr. Dewey is an Episcopalian. J. L. K—~When did women first color their fingernalls snd wear them long? Ans In the days of Salome and Cleopatra, women stained their nails with henna. Under the social regime of the Chinese Empire, fin- ger nalls worn several inches long and covered with gold cases were @ i symbol of the aristocracy who did not have to work with thelr hands. J. H. M.—What is the name of the college hitchhikers club? Ans —It is called the Registered Collegiate Thumbers and was or- ganized by Stanley Fiese of 8t. Ambrose College, Davenport, JTows. H. W. G-How fast can a fur seal swim? Ans~~A fur seal can swim for a considerable distance at the suse tained rate of sixty miles an hour. J. R. G—Are Jewish travelers barred from Italy? Ans There are no restrictions on Jewish tourists in Italy. The only requirements are individual or collective passports which are the documents ordinarily requested. ; a Unie: Wiese wminsstration was the national debt at its owes Ans Our national debt reached its lowest level during President Andrew Jackson's term, when it amounted to $37.51508 in 1838. C. H, M—How far could Sammy Baugh, of the Washington Red. skins throw a football on a baseball diamond? Ans—Baugh has thrown a football 228 feet. It is estimated that if row the ball past the second baseman and almost to the center field- standing in his usual position, R. L. K—~Please give some information about the Negro writer who won second prize in the O. Henry Memorial Award. i is § i H ok - E f i ohh |
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