The rumor that the earthquakes were caused by
the New Deal changing its mind is without founda
tion. The New Deal doesn't change its mind—or if
it does it doesn't admit it. — (Louisville Courier
Journal.)
Some folks try for many years to break them
selves of a bad habit and then don't succeed, while
others can break a good habit in a single day.—
(Cincinnati Enquirer.)
Eliminating grade crossings will provide jobs, but
think of the coffin-makers thrown out -of work —
(Newark, Ohio Advocate.)
A decent respect for the opinion of mankind is
one of the least of Signor Mussolini's worries.— 'Bos
ton Transcript.)
Haile Selassie says he is trusting to his soldiers,
the insects and the Lord to win the war.—(Times
Union.)
ORPHANAGE CHILDREN RETRIEVE PLAYTHINGS
Little children hunt for and recover their precious toys in the debris of St. Joseph's orphanage after
the Helena, Mont., quakes. One little girl has found her doll, and loves it, despite a broken face. (Asso
ciated Press Photo)
HAPPY
-BIRTHDAY
The Empire extends congratula
tions and best wishes today, thei:
birthday anniversary, to the follow
ing:
NOVEMBER 19
H. M. Porter
William G. Honold
Fred Soderlund
Robert Frasei
Lavenia Sibley
N. Lester Troast, Jr.
