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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
"M-Day" Controls

There have been great many guesses
at the extent to which government would
control business and industry in case the
United States became involved in war.
Most of these have been based on pro-
posed bills like the May Bill which have
been placed before Congress. They may
also be based on the experience Of the
countries already involved in the war in
Euorpe. But there is further basis for
this sort of prediction, and one that is
often forgotten today. That is the exper-
fence of the United States itself with
centralized control during the World
War.
A Council of National Defense had
been set up in Washington months be-
fore the United State s entered the war,
in fact, during the summer of 1916. This
council had the broad lines of economic
coordination laid out long before the war
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

The fiscal year that ended this past
June 30th was big one for the State OF
Connecticut. 1t did $20,000,000 more
business than in the previous year which
is pretty good pickup in any enterprise.
When it's in state government you can
get even more excited about it. Receipts
for the 193839 fiscal year were $780,
492,474.83, according to State Treasurer
"Joe" Talbot's figures. There's an explana-
ton, though, for this sizeable increase
and when you study 1t over, it may be
that the actual receipts weren't as high
this past year as in the previous one. For
in the amount of receipts for 1938-39
were added the amount of money realized
from the sale of bonds. That was cool
25,000,000. This was the money to be
used to pay off the states deficit and then
to finance many necessary institutional
programs of expansion and improvement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
An Exacting Public

The candidates that ultimately come
before Waterbury'S voting public as can
didates for mayoralty honors will be hard
put to satisfy the demands of the many
elements that comprise our local elector-
ate. There has been an awful lot said
the last few years about the conduct OF
civic government locally so that any can
didate who seeks to fulfill all the demands
would have to be virtual paragon of vir-
tue not to mention a veritable wizard at
finances. If such person could actually
be found he or she would be foolish to
waste any time on political offices.
First of all the candidate from the first
gun must practically agree to aNSubStan
tial drop in the local tax rate. We don't
notice many of our larger cities in Con-
necticut putting through these big tax
rate decreases, though. AS matter of
strict fact New Haven'S tax rate may go
up for next year. Then another import
ant matter locally is restoration of all
city employe wage levels to that existing
before the depression brought in volun-
tary cuts.
Then there are such things as civic
improvements and here the list is ire
mendouSly long and covers a wide terri
tory There are the minor matters of
sidewalks, hard-surfaced streets, oiling,
street lights, sewers, storm water drains,
To mention few. But other big improve
ments can't be overlooked, such as the
new sewage disposal plant and the Sec
ond pipe line from the Morris reservoirs.
Repaving streets is another problem.
Add them all together and it's easy to
see why the job of running for mayor is
NO set-up. The public demands more
and more with the passing years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

came. Within two months after the
United States entered the war, co-ordina-
ton began in earnest with the setting
up of the War Industries Board. This
agency acted as purchasing agent for the
army and navy and as q procurement
staff for whatever was needed to carry
on the war. It also had broad powers
over the production and movement of
commodities, such as to insure that the
fighting forces would have what they
needed at all times. Ask any business
man over go years old what happened to
him in 1918 If he wanted steel for new
plant in those days, and whether he got
1t unless he could show the War Indus
tries Board the necessity for it.
shipping board was set up to buy,
build, and operate the ships which were
to constitute the "bridge of ships to
France" and the Emergency Fleet Cor
poration decided what ships were to 60
where, carrying what. The Food Admin
iStration came along in August, 1917, to
promote conservation, coordinate pur-
chaseS, ard control movement of food
stuffs. Of course the Committee on
Public Information had already placed its
informal but effective control over news
papers, movies, and books. The Fuel
Administration soon fixed the prices Of
coal and other fuel, and decided who
should get how much. In the spring Of
1918 the Railroad Administration took
over the railroads. They narrowly
escaped remaining permanently under
government control after the war.
Thus on basis of past experience, and
without resorting to future guesswork we
knew that our own country was pretty
close to totalitarian during the period
of the World War; Any new war would
start where the last one left off. This
demonstrates the unpalatable truth that
countries which fight totalitarianism
must first become totalitarian themselves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

reinforcing his son-in-law's re-
quest. However, the Justice De-
partment stood firm.
Thereafter Senator Chavez,
who was considered favorable
to Roosevelt ON the embargo,
suddenly came out against
Roosevelt on the embargo. So
1t will be interesting to see
whether Chavez's sOn-in.law
now gets his job.
NOTE-During the Supreme
Court fight when the administra-
ton badly needed the vote of
New Mexico's Senator Hatch on
the judiciary committee, he de-
nnanded that his law partner,
Everett Grantham, be appointed
U. s. attorney In, New Mexico,
though the Justice Department
was anxious to reappoint able Will
liam ]. Barker. In the end, Gran
than got the job.
McNUTT'S DOUBLE
The White House doesn't know
it, but more than one postmaster
attending the National Associa-
ton of Postmasters convention
here returned home firmly con-
WINGED that Roosevelt intended to
boost the presidential aspirations
Of Paul McNutt. It happened
this way:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
Monsignor Michael ]. Lavelle

We don't doubt but what more sincere
regret was felt and expressed at the
recent death of the beloved rector of st.
Patrick'S Cathedral in New York City
the Right Rev. Monsignor Michael J.
Lavelle - than for a dozen other we'll
known and influential citizens. Mon
signor Lavelle was a symbol to members
of the Roman Catholic faith; he must
have been one, too, to persons of other
religious denomination who had known
him or come in contarct with him. Ger
tainly his was full life right up to the
closing minutes when death ended an
illness of several months.
Monsignor Lavelle could truly be re-
eerred to as venerable patriarch of the
Church. He was such truly great ben
efactor of the poor of his native city that
his name was revered in every walk of
life. His many acts of charity through
out his long priestly career - 60 years
studded life that was devoted exclu-
Sively to his calling, saving human souls.
All of his sixty years in the priesthood
were spent within the walls of the Cathe-
dral, truly remarkable clerical record.
He was born in Broome Street, which
was in the old Cathedral parish, then
situated at Mulberry and Mott Streets.
About % years later he was ordained and
Immediately assigned to the new Cathe-
dral Eight years later he was first
administrator, then rector of the Cattle
dral Clerical honors were bestowed
upon him in considerable number and
degree by the reigning pontiffs at Rome.
All were richly deserved as the quiet
spoken, but Woodworking little Cattle
dral rector devoted every minute of his
existence to his service to God and
Cathedral.
There have been great figures linked to
st. Patrick'S Cathedral A year ago one
of the geratest - Patrick Cardinal Hayes
died. But no one would ever deny but
what MonSignor Lavelle deserved to be
included among the list of revered. AS
truly BELTS his life his mortal remains
will be consigned to crypt in the Cathe-
dral he so dearly loved
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

Any restoration of Poland can be
accomplished only by full-dress war on
Germany. Such war has really not
started yet. Will it start soon, and will
it start at all? And if it does, what will
French?
At the end of a month of the European
war, these are the questions Britain and
France may be expected to answer. Until
such questions are definitely answered,
it is difficult to pierce the fog that now
lies heavy over the European war scene.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
Current Comment

I was sorry later didn't kick him
out Of my ONCE.
--Dr. John II. Sherman, Tampa uni
versity president. telling Of Nazi
consul's offer to give him propa-
ganda BOOB.
o..
I wouldn't treat q sick dog or cat
the way you treated me.
Alexander r, Baldwin, Brooklyn
assistant .. A.. ct bribery trial.
eeD
I was spared that unfortunate
calamity.
Miss Frances II. Anderson. 90. on
marriage.
Industry plays an increasingly
important role--I might say tasa vi
tai role--in time Of war.
Louis johnson, acting secTetar.
of wnr,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

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reply when addressing any oucs-
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@. What Is the inscription on the
Christ Of the Andes statue between
Argentine and Chile2
A. Sooner shall! these mountains
crum3ie into dust, than sTgentines
and Chilians break the peace to
which they have pledged themselves
at the feet Of Christ the Redeemer."
Q. When did the civil service re-
organization plan approved In the
last congress become effective?
A. July !, 1889.
@. What treatment should be
given yer oily hair when the scalp
is covered with thick dandruff?.
A. Send q self-addressed and
stamped envelope to our Service
Bureau, 1919 Thirteenth st., Wash
ington, D. c., for free copy Of
"Care Of the HAIR. ~
q. Describe the climate Of the
Virgin Islands.
A. 1t Is heakhful. and the tenn
perature Is moderate. Rain falls
during all the months, but the rainy
season Is from May to October. The
lowest winter temperature Is 65 de-
grees r., and the highest summer
temperature. % degrees r.
q. Does the Fair Labor Standard
Act Of 1888 1.-THE wage and hour law)
make any provision for holidays?
A. No.
@. What chemical is used in
modern tear gas?
A. Observation-Disclosures, ON,
white, crystalline solid similar to
graduated sugar In appearance.
@. Who wrote ""Tis better to
have loved and lost, than never
to have loved at all?"
A. Alfred Tennyson, ''In Memoir
iam," Part XVII, stanza 4. 1t Is
q free translation Of a line in Sen
eca's "Epistles," No. SO.
@. Name the three new federal
agencies set up under the provisions
of the Civil Service Reorganization
plan.
A. The Federal Loan Agency, The
Federal Security Agency and the
Federal Works Agency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
In Today's Mail

otherwise, that would supercede the
old strong arm charter did not APP
peal to them. It's difficult to con-
vince them that their former poll
tical ring leaders were otherwise
than angelic, as you may recall the
attitude of the mistaken adherence
and faithful aldermen followers OF
the recent occupants OF the Mayors
chair.
Did these mo" opponents of, the
Manager Plan ever protest the
grating methods, high taxes, and
Inefficient financial crookedness in
augurated by the late combine for
unlawful purposes?
The. vote cannot be strictly called
one Of popular will, as but So per
cent Of the total registration was
cast, Of which "a per cent was for
mo" and "a per cent Eyes," The
heavy opposition came mostly from
districts fertile with foreign regis
-tration infusion.
The remotenesS of that registra-
ton Is not difficult to understand
and possibly are unblameable as
coming from countries where their
liberties were curtailed, they are
easily swayed and submissive to the
bug-a-boos pictured to them, and
suspicious Of any changes even II
beneficial, In our political system.
These racial groups are responsive
to falSifications and willful repres-
entations made to them by would
be politicking humans who har-
angue and seek to capitalize on
their bloc support by also exploit
ing them and endeavoring to create
an unfavorable bias. It's soap box
oratory Of q cheap brand, but UNI
reasoning imagination of something
wrong finds fertile ground in racial
solidarity groups. Opportunity is
grasped by ambitious and consum-
ing DESTROYS politicians longing for
the possession Of public office.
The anti-change prolocutors play
ed on the simplemindedneSs Of the
multitudes and created fear OF dire
consequences If the manufacturers
should gain control through the me-
dunn OF Council Manager Plan.
That pleased the Labor, Commun-
list, and practically every racial club
in Waterbury, and as nearly all
manufacturers executives are Re-
publicans, the bias was received
with responsible chord.
The same exploded charge has
been put forward by political breach
ers at every city election during the
incumbency Of our late conspiring
ring.
Would taxpayers suffer even
slough every executive public office
was occupied by q manufacturer?
There are exceptions, Of course. The
fact that we have suffered 3 ST.
100000 loss through rotten political
maneuvering finds no sympathetic
movement in the minds Of any City
Manager Plan opponents.
The Yankee scare bug-a-bQo was
put IN the van BY Mas exploiters
who charged that the Manager
Charter itself was q Yankee plan
10 gain control and danrivs rerisi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
SPOILS SYSTEM STILL IN
WATERBURY'S BLOOD
STATES WRITER

10 Inc EQlCor.-
The Referendum on the Manager
Plan was defeated in its infancy
because the virus that was intro
duced into the political community
Of Waterbury's spoils system rer,d-
cred the anti-manager plan oppo-
nents immune to accepting efficient
and q Merit System conducive to
honest and good government. The
vote against was particularly heavy
in the first, fourth and fifth wards,
and was but a replication Of regular
City Democratic and Republican
Party elections.
It Is certain that by those wards
voting mo" that they refused to be
deprived of the opportunity Of par
ticipating In spoilations yet to come.
Undoubtedly many voters did not
take kindly to the punishment dealt
out to the ring Of conspirators re-
Gently, and any system. manager or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
What's Your |. O.!
Can you answer seven Of
these test questions? Turn to
last page for the answers.

/. In which body Of water is the
Isle of Man?
2. What Is the name Of the fur
mace fitted with bellows used by
blacksmiths?
3. What crop is damaged by the
boil weevil?
4. Name the British General who
led the disastrous expedition against
Fort Duquesne, in the French and
Indian War.
S. How much electric energy does
a 40-watt light bulb consume?
g.. Who wrote "A Tale of Two
Cities?
2. Where is the Republic Of Hon.
duraS?
8. What is the correct pronuncia.
ton of the word impotent?
8. Which river Of Panama sup
plies the water to operate the locks
Of the Panama Canal?
10. What Is the product Of 2x5x
2xOx2f
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
WRITER SAYS SCULLY MEET.
ING FINEST HE ATTENDED
IN rs YEARS
Oct. 10, 1888


Editor of The Democrat
Everyone who attended the "Scul-
ly for Mayor" meeting at the Elton
on Monday night must have gone
home with the same feeling that I
did, namely, that it was the finest
political meeting held in Water
bury in IS years. 1t was no gath
ering of ward-heelers or city em-
ployes but voluntary friendly
meeting of nice people from all Sec
tons, group and races of our city
interested in an honest cause and
not selfish interest. The speeches
were dignified and sincere.
One left with this thought "How
can anyone hesitate for a minute to
say: Here is the best possible can
didate and the best possible mayor
that one could pick out Of the whole
Democratic party or the whole city
for that matter. One of our own
native sons, true Waterbury pro-
duct, self-made and upright, with
wide acquaintance and many friends,
fellow noted for his fairness to
everyone and who will be fair to
everyone and honorable in anything
he does. Why, anyone in his own
party who votes against him will
surely be ashamed of himself the
day after and will have guilty
feeling for deserving one Of our own
boys who deserves any honor his
native city can offer.
Some few professional job seekers
may not want him but every tax
payer and loyal citizen will 60 out OF
his way to help such a fine fellow
and be proud of having done his
share in restoring the good name Of
Waterbury and its Democratic par
ty. Scully for mayor is the most
popular political slogan have
heard for years.
RANK AND FILE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

groups Of their rights as electors.
The Yankee canard scare has
been the stock phrase of political
mongers at election time and it had
its effect on the Manager Plan. The
School Teachers were rodeoed, as
dire consequences on pensions If the
Manager Plan was successful.
The out-of-town Manager scare
was another lame horse argument
put forward by haranguers. We
want home rule. We had 1t for a
decade, and the result was the IA
nous conspiracy. A.,s
As we approach City Election
time, our ears will hear the same
clamor from the same source that
was prolific in making false asser-
tiot1s and mis-statements and need
less ScareS. Stolidness will prevail
to elect, and we will return to hatch
out another conspiracy ring, that
will maintain Waterways reputa-
ton as a beautiful and charming
city, that has produced something
more lasting than brass--the dis
grace of q ring of conspirators.
FRANK PARSONS.
Waterbury, Oct IS. 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

Webster defines neutrality" as fol-
lows: 1.-THE condition of a state or gov
eminent which refrains from taking part,
directly or indirectly, in a war between
other powers. The right to observe neu-
trality and the name neutrality are both
comparatively modern, all persons an
GENTLY having been considered as friends
or foes" The question then in this respect
is do we want to be ancient or modern?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

ingly prosper-
Gus.
They are all
over 42nd street
with their giant
telescopes, that
look like long,
range cannon,
inviting the
earthbound to
stare UP into
space and see
for themselves
that the moon
is not green
cheese. The
fare five cents.
Or to have q
80 -a-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
Daily Almanac
Moon sets lO:53 p. Id

Moon sets 1888 p. m.
Sun rises 500 q. m; sets 5:07 p. m.
All vehicles must be lighted thrifty minutes
after sunset.
The moon enters Its first quarter phase to-
night at 1924 o'clock Look for continuation
Of this crisp and clear October weather for
another week or ten days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
A Thought for Today

Jesus saith unto him. Thomas, because Thou
hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are
they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
John 20:29.
He that will believe only what he can fully
comprehend, must have very long head or q
very short cree.-Colton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
Washington Merry o-Round
KEA Service. Inc.
DREW PEAR s ON
ROBERT 8. ALLEN

WASHINGTON
who helped
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
In New York
~ GEORGE ROSS

New York, October lo-In q pile
Of stone and steel, such as New
York, where the best-known stars
are those Of stage and screen. 1t.
inerant astronomers and aston-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

ToDAY'S COMMON ERROR
Do not say, "She was shocked
at his conduct; say, ''by his
conduct"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

II you want copy Of our book
let, HALLOWEEN PARTIES"
The Waterbury Democrats WASH
ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth
Street, Washington, ID. c., Enclose
10 cents In postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

@. Who played the role Of ''Presi-
dent Lincoln" In the motion picture,
"Of Human Heafts?"
A. John Carradine.
Q. How did the ancient Roman
spectators Of gladiatorial combats
signify whether vanquished gladi-
ator should be put TO death?
A. BY holding their thumbs
down. II they held Their thumbs up,
it was a sign that the gladiator
should be spared.
Q. Is it correct to say, '1eave 60
to me?"
A. Edwin O. woolley, in Hand
book of Composition" says the ex-
preston ''leave 60 of" is a puerility.
1t Is correct to say, 'leave hold Of"
or .1et CO."
@. How does the water surface
AGRA Of Minnesota compare with
that of New York?
A. Minnesota has 1924 square
miles; New York, 1850 square miles.
@. What Is the purpose of the
American Civil Liberties Union?
A. To protect and defend the
civil liberties and rights Of individ-
uals in this country as established
by the Bill Of Rights in the U. s.
Constitution.
@. Has Owen Wister's novel, "The
Virginian," ever been filmed?
A. 1t was produced on the screen
in the early days Of silent pictures
with Dustin Farnum starring; again
in 1928 with Kenneth Harlan, and
in 1929 Gary Cooper played the
role.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

Q. Who played the role Of "Presi-
dent Lincoln" In the motion picture,
"Of Human Heafts?"
A. John Carradine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-19
. STORIES
 IN STAMPS
When Rogers Flew
 To Help Monoquons

AN earthquake lasting only six \ seconds practically destroyed Managua, Nicaragua, in April, 1881. Thousands were killed, nearly every building in the busi- ness district was razed, thousands were left homeless. For 24 hours the stricken city suffered fear of further disturbances and then came lack of food and water and simultaneous outbreak of disease.
 This was the scene that greeted the humorist Will Rogers when he arrived in Managua a few hours after the quake, began climbing over the ruins of homes and office buildings.
 Rogers had come to organize help for the Managuans and he lost no time in doing it, begin ming by donating $5O00 himself. Very shortly, he had induced friends" to donate many thou sands more.
 What do they need here?" he inquired of U. s. marines, working in the stricken area. "Who is re- ceiving funds? Who is on the committee? What is the best way to help these people?"
 Informed that canned milk, rice, corn and beans were the greatest necessities, Rogers spun a droll story about there's no bean ever was bad bean." Thus he brought ray of good humor to the scene at a time when refugees and res- cuers alike faced a grim picture.
 That trip was a complete con- quest for Will Rogers. The peo- pie of Managua never forgot him. That is why the country has chosen to honor the memory of the late humorist with a set of five values, picturing him on the earthquake scene in Managua. One is shown above.