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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
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think the American people are beginning to realize that we shall suffer business losses as well as make business gains on account Of the international situation, Col Francis c. Harrington, WPA
 commissioner
 Nat!onalisin IS false and dan. gerous philosophy {. because it makes the nation supreme, thus de- gtroying all Ideas Of individual free- dom and disregards the personal rights that efnanate from mans creation to the image and likeness Of God
 -Rey. James W. oBrien of Cath.
 olic University, Washington, D. c.
 The job of taking care of the disabled veterans has not yet been completed, and the bill which is due them will not be paid for the next 90 years.
 Lewis J. Murphy, national com-
 mander, Disabled American Vet
 craiis Of the World War
 Tn the future, American citizens, personal or corporate, must not ex- pect the United States to go to war to protect their interests and in- yestment abroad
 -eenator Elmer Thomas tDem.. Okla).
 If we do not want to get trade by trading and do not wish to lower barriers to facilitate trading. let's stop talking about the glorious pos- abilities of trade increases in the western hemisphere. Assistant Secretary Of State Henry ?. Grady.
  c. What famous Britain author could not speak English until he was q grown man? 4. Joseph Conrad, who was born in Poland. and spent many years at sea.
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NOTE-United States has with drawn its Minister from Prague, but maintains a Consulate. The Consular offices have moved into what was the Legation, an old castle of more than 100 rooms, MERRY-GO-ROUND
 It's Q family secret that before Mrs. Roosevelt attended the Dies Committee hearings, she discussed the matter with the President and he gave his hearty approval, He disapproves of the committee just as strongly as she Sec- retary Henry Wallace may be urg- ing the President to run again, but Mrs. Wallace doesn't think he will. During Q recent visit to Des Moines, her home town, she told friends that while she likes Washington she will be glad to go back to Iowa in l94l John Hamilton has told intimates he does not intend ito return to Kansas when he steps down from the COP National chairmanship next summer. Inside word is that Hamilton has been promised top by Joe Pew, multi-mlllionaire oil. man and Republican boss of Phil adelphia.
 Copyright, 1889, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
He's Right Today

It's astonishing to note how many per- sons and newspapers afe agreeing today with what Mayor Patrick PefFlell0 had t0 say the other evening about racial prejudice ifl Waterbury, They all Say that he's right and that this city which has proved t0 be such Q fine haven tor persons Of varied racial characteristics should certainly be the first to prove that q mans ancestry does rot play any part at all ih his business or political etl- deav6fs, The time t0 have nodded ip agreement with this opinion was last fall,
 Waterbury could nave proved that 8
 mans racial background has nothing to dc with his availability lOf public office when the Republican Party was vainIy casting about for q candidate to head it's ticket if the city elections, Rather than favor the incumbent, rather than honor the first Republican tO hold the office Of mayor ia close tO twenty years # turned it's back deliberately on him, closed the door to chance at beitlg elected in his own right and then de. fnanded his party loyalty, which, incl deHta11y, he gave,
 And today we are asked t0 read ferveft editorials in the Waterbury American and Republican, the same newspapers that tr6tted out ali sorts Of facts aIld figures t0 prove that Mayor PerFiell0 was ineligible for the Republican nsayOrajty nomination, afld believe they are really and truly sincere ifl their criticism 0f alI forms Of racial prejudice, It's too much t0 d0 this, even at tSle Christmas season when human nature IS mellow afa0 4ll
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

The striking career of the late Hey wood Broun was most striking during the last year of his life, Monsignor Fulton J. Sheen of the Catholic University of America evidently was so moved by the death of MT, Broun and impressed by his coming into the Catholic Church so abruptly that his eulogy for the well known writer influenced him to review the story of the conversion of Haywood Br0un, None could fail but be impressed by Monsignor sheen's revelations of the character of MT, BrOun just previous to and since his conversion. Monsignor Sheen called his eulogy "A Biography Of the Soul of Haywood Broun," in which he outlined his quest for peace of the soul, MT, Broun, said the Monsignor, would say, Let us hurry, may not live another month" Thus his fear of death and other convictions brought him to the Catholic Church, and there is none who will be likely to doubt that his soul is now at peace,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

The youngsters are well taken care of as to arnusements during the present Christmas season, All sorts of entertain ments and pIayIets, pageants with the Bethlehem Background, and St. Nicholas and Santa Claus important figures, are arranged for the delight of children of various ages, Then there's Gulliyer's Travels Eliminated Cartoon) just released in the big town of New York, and such extravaganzas and plays as King Cole and Pinocchio, Everything suitable for the children, but watch them go for sorr1e- thing adult and tough.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
DEMOCRACY HAS MANY IsMs' TO CONTEND WHITEWATER
 URGES LIBERTY FOR ALL
Editor, Waterbury Democrat;

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 For @ democracy to survive with political and social equality, the su- preme power must be lodged in the collective body of the people, de- voted to e popular government. The constitutional government of the United States should have the undivided allegiance of It's citizens irrespective of any obligation to so- cial paternalism, political zealotism, racial loyalty or religious adoration. We are aware that paternalism has been attempted by the New Deal of- flcial beaurocracy with half-way success, with It's attendant regi- mentation system, which, If carried to extremes, would result in the inc duction of dictatorship.
 Aroused public opinion and U. g. supreme court Judgments have serv- cd many radical constitutional changes formerly contemplated by what we have termed the New Deal Administration.
 United States democracy is threatened not alone by Sovietasrii, Fascism ard other alien -libersy "isms," and with which we can sue. cessfully cope. The real menace to our prized liberties are groups who value their private interests above those Of the public.
 The greatest good to the largest number is the democratic course in the pursuit of happiness. Racial fac" tons and groups are insisting on political representation because of their race and lineage. That is not the American nor does it convey the democratic sense, to place Q person in office because he is q popular racial.
 Hyphenatism is danger to our political system. It's on ism that Is subsidiary and ally Of Com fiiunism and Fascism, because many come from countries tainted with them. We have had united action of racial groups. It was due greatly to their united effort that defeated the manager council plan recently. They showed their political aSii- mostly In the November election bee cause Of false imaginary fears creat- ed by uiiscruplous politicians, sand proved c factor in the defeat of the Republican nominees.
 These racials defeat the aims of popular democratic government by their attitude of racial representa- ton. Continued solicitations for electors support on account of be. ing representative racial will bring it's own punishment. When racial spokesInen threaten that they must have recognition. 1t is . sign Of mass opposition to democracy and is beset with danger to representa-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
Selected Poem
WHEN CHRISTMAS MORNING COMES

(By Herbert DuFrejl Smart, Nashua, N. H., 1889
 in the Boston PosD There are kptckDaeks heath the Blantel Where stockings hang below; There are shadows tD the twilight. Familiar, long ago, There is q sled and a scooter,
 And most every kind of toy; There are nuts and Christmas candy, For a very good little boy, l must have been a-dreaDlDg,
 And d0zjpg tn my chair, Cause there are no presents waiting Ep the shifting shadows there, bear no youngsters footsteps,
 see no t0usled head; There is no boy to wakeD Ip the lonely tFupdle bed, The twilight shadows deepen,
 Tbe fire tD the grate burns low; IB the old armchair reclining
 dream Of the long ago. l see 2 yOUtlRstRr playing
 With fancy top that huns; And eyefyb0dyIs happy
 When Christmas morning comes And seOOtiDg OCT the payeBeDts, 5 Or coasttDg OCT the snow, 1 see q little shaver
 Just like twas long ago; And ip fancy nDet1inkg I'm hearing The noise cf a top that huns Fond memories crowd each other WtIeD Christmas morning comes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
Whats Your l. O.?
Ca "nu answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

l. In which time zone is switzer- land?
 2. What is the mean distance of the sun from the earth?
 3. Was Button Gwinnett a Signer of the Declaration of Independence?
 {. Name the strait that connects the Adriatic with the Ionian Sea-. 6. Name the member of the U. 8. Supreme Court who died November 16, 1899.
 C. Where Is the Garden of the Gods?
 2. What is the correct pronuncia- ton of the word abeyance?
 8. Which State is nicknamed "Wonder State?
 9. Of which country is Montevi- dco the capital?
 10. What Is the political status of Alaska2
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selves this year which afforded them all cheerier conditions.
 Their compensation for the endless pats on baby's cheeks was greater. the hours shorter and they worked in shifts. While San- ta No. lay down in his igloo at the North Pole for a nap, Santa No. 2 hitched the reindeer and went down to the store for the relief trick.
 It was a real Christmas for Kris. And as in former years, he is going to find 8 super-Santa in John J. Woefiie, the boniface of a midtown hotel.
 Years ago 1t occurred to. this gentleman that on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning, there was little thought for the bread- winning Kris Kringles. So he began to invite them all to din- ner and to breakfast at his hos telry and after several sessions of this hospitality, he has made 1t a permanent event.
 Perhaps 1t will be a comfort to you also, to know that Kris of the department store has not changed much since he was down this way last time, save that his flowing white whiskers seem longer.
 WHAT'S GOOD? . WHAT'S BAD?
 Marlene Diterichs well-done Western, Destry Rides Again, has been on a censorial merry-go- round in Manhattan. When Mar. lene's cowboy yarn first was shown here. the critics remarked on a certain line in 1t and won. dered how the censors allowed 1t to slide by.
 Well, day after the critics prais- cd Will Hays for hts broad-mind- edness, that bold line suddenly was expunged from the screen and ensuing audiences failed to hear 1t. Then the critics protest ed against this kind of censorial second-thought.
 A day or two later, I caught up with Marlene and 10 and listen, the line was back in the Sound- tracks again.
 So happened to mention this fact, within hearing of one of the ccnsors. That night the line had been yanked once more and this time-permanentlyl The moral, l suppose, is that the local censors can't make Up their minds about good or evil.
 PALMY DAYS
 FOR CLAIRVOYANTS
 A new dido: this being the me- chanical age, even palmists of the barfly variety have adapted scien- tific props for their clairvoyant art. The fellow who reads the palm of the hand and deduces the future therefrom at the Wey- lin Bar, now starts the process with 8 vibrating machine.
 He says that after tickling the customer and massaging the palm, he brings out all the hidden char acter of his client in the new lines that reveal themselves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
. HlGHlIGHTS FROM
 LATEST BOOKS
Noel Coward Takes Hand at Short Stories

Noel Coward adds short story writing to his long list oE accom- plishments with collection of seven entirely different but alto- gether delightful tales in ITO Step Aside" Doubleday, Doran: s260).
 Coward at his best can never be captured between the covers Of Q book. He belongs to the stage. But you'll find flashes of Coward wit and the deft Coward touch in the handling of these short stories.
 Two of the tales stand out. Aunt little" Is the story of three sisters as recounted by the orphan son of one of the trio The lads mother died ct his birth; his strait-laced aunt caught pneu. monia some ten years later and he was left with only Aunt Titania, who by her own admission was not c good woman" but Q sue. cessfu cabaret entertainer.
 The boy joins her act and they tour the continent, playing h cabarets. Aunt TittieS death leaves the lad wholly alone and broken. n.hearted. Coward has deftly mixed pathos and humor to Q per- feet blend, in this appealing story.
 "WhAt Mad Pursuit" is Q bril- liant satire that speeds along without . letup. Coward, himself, might have been the visiting Brit ish author who learns about American weekend parties by experience and considerable loss Of slep. There's e minimum of quiet in this quiet week-end' and an endless succession of drinks.
 "The Wooden Madonna a light bit about on author, b contracted with the heavier study of an ac. tresy love in Cheap Excursion." Travellers Joy.' "The Kindness Of Mrs. Radcliffe" and Mature Study" complete the book.
 Nicely done, MT. Coward, You may now remove your tongue from your cheek.
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something like the vigor which marked their signing up for the great contest. Although over-ruled, 1t seems likely that some of them will stick out the later fight to the end.
 If upwards of 100000 of the eligi- ble men fail to file on time, the treasury should save some 446,000.- GOO. But such an estimate depends on whether the congress inaintainA the existing deadiine or # it re- opens and extends the application period. 1t would Dc strange if many in the congress did not try to do that, just aS strange ag # no new pension drive got under wny. So long as the treasury writes check there will be somebody at the win dow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

Santa Ia us fared better than in any time past.
 John L. Lewis did not have Q hand in the sundry Santas' improved stat us. Nor did they com e under the ben- ediction of the A. F. of L., but the M essrs. Kris Kringle Kringle had a code for them x.,la1nla a@awraNel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
Daily Almanac
2.02 Q. n,

N1O1gl SetS 15D3 q, W,
 Sun rises 7;I3 q. Dl,; sets 4;2J D. m,
 Al vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 Today formally initiates the winter season. However actually New England begins to get winter Ip 0ct0bsg, although this year wasn't as bsd as others lave been, As open winter as this tlss proved to be to date often fingers t00 long and sDoiis enjoyment Of long spring,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
SOME WON'T ASK
(New Haven Register

tNeW aHVeH kteBlbterD
 Recent estimates place ct be- tween 10000 and 1b0.000 the number of eligible World war veterans who have not applied for bonus prepayments amounting to about S70.000,000 in all. They have until the end of the year, or nid- night of January 2, to get their ap. plications in but no longer.
 Many of these are not expected to file their applications within the appointed time, At least in some cases the reason may be founded in q certain sort of DO. triotisfn, mixed perhaps with 6 certain lack Of immediate need. Many opposed the prepayment with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1889
4 Thought for Today

For [ say unto y6a, Tt'at 11sS every e''e which hstIl shall be giVeHE aHd Gr01 bit0 tSAt hath not, even inst be bath shzJt be taken away from him.-Lake 1926,
 Man never fastened Cfle end Of GSlaIb at0Btl0 the neck Of his brother that God GJd fOt fastst) the other end around the neck 0f tfle 0pDFeSS0r zzIafnaftine.
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Questions and Answers
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 THE EDlTOR
 e. Why can diesel engines have odd numbers of cylinders, while most gasoline engines have an even numberq
 A. Gasoline engines generally are o the four-stroke-cycle type, in which a power explosion occurs in each cylinder only once in two com plete revolutions of the crankshaft, SO that there must be an even number of cylinders, or the cylind- CTS must be distributed radially at proper angles around the crank shaft, to have the power strokes at uniform intervals, Some diesel engines also are of the four-stroke- cycle type, but many are of the two~ stroke-cycle type having an explo-
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sion in each cylinder once in each revolution. There Is no difficultyin using any desired number of cylind- CTS in this type of engine.
 e. Name the governor of Virginia who brought smoking tobacco to the notice of Sir Walter Raleigh.
 A. Ralph Lane, the first governor of Virginia,
 Q. Are the sessions of state legis. latures limited to certain num- Der of daysP
 A. More than half the states set limits to their legislative sessions, ranging from 70 calendar days in Wyoming to i50 days In Connecticut. The average Is 60 days, When leg. islature reaches the limit of It's SeS- sion, the usual practice is to stop the clock" until the pending busi- ness Is completed,
 e. What Is the formula for Q white stamping ink for embroidery? A. Zinc white, 3 drachms; mu- cllage, drachm; water, 6 drachms. Triturate the zinc white with 6 small quantity of water until quite smooth, then add the mucilage and the remainder Of the water,
 e, How much did the British battle cruiser Hood cost9
 A. Approximately $l6,876000.
 
 e. What Is the title of the theme song of the radio program, We the People?
 A, America Speaks"
 e, Arc persons born in Puerto Rico citizens of the United StatesP A. All persons who were Spanish subjects on April II, 1899, and were residents in Puerto Rico, and their children born subsequent thereto, became citizens of the United States, except those who elected to pre- serve their allegiance to the Crown of Spain on or before April II, 1900. e. What acid will readily dis solve limestone, but not granite, schist and porphyry rocks9
 A. Hydrochloric acid.
 If you want copy Of our book. let "CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS" send to The Waterbury Demo-
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In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, Dec. a - The Yule- tide occupation of department store Kris Kringles approaches Its seasonal end, but you may be pleased to know that in New York
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
Washington Merry-G Go-Round
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DREW PEAI It $ o N ROBERT S. ALLEN

WASHINGTON December
  the oldest
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ToDAY's COMMON ERROR
 A hyphen Is used between words forming an adjective when preceding the modified noun, as, long distance tele. phone; up-to-date styioS; dnrk-red color. s,.
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If you want copy of our book. let CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS" send to The Waterbury Demo- cats Washington Bureau, 10i3 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. Q. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
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c. What acid will readily dis solve limestone, but not granite, schist and porphyry rocks9
 A. Hydrochloric acid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-22

Join the sugar.coated, back-to. little- -girlhood fashion parade, ant look your prettiestl Pattern 865 designed by Claire Tilden, is fresh and dewy as @ bunch of violets Quick as @ flash to stitch up, too under the Sewing Guides instruc- tons, for its long, straight panels make easy sewing. The 1.-the, mold ing princess-style lines are modi- fled by up-curying side seams which accent your supple waist, and the bustline is softened by adroitly placed gathers. You may edge the sweet neckline and the short or three-quarter sleeves with lace or ruffles. Note the blithe flare of the skirt. For demure charm, sew on tiny bows and place buttons at the waist. Choose a gay cotton, rayon Or sheer material, scattered with . flowery print.
 Pattern 865 is cut in junior and misses sizes 10, 12, IA, 16 and 18, bust sizes 28, 30, 32, 34 and 36. Size 14 requires 3 1-8 yards 39 inch fab- rio and 2 5-8 yards ruffling.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS (l5c) in coins for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to the Waterbury Democrat Pattern Department.
 Monday: BoIero Sports Dress.
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M The Local 7'heateys
grand new entertainment experi-

grand new entertainment expert. ence.
 It presents the startling story of one of the worlds most notorious criminals; nGn who blazed a trail of sensationa. crimes across the country. It is truly picture that everyone should see. Patent-leather- ed George Raft as the man who stole the million and beautiful Claire Trevor as the girl who almost made him go straight, form CO., starring team that .- very rard to beat.
 Others in the cast include Dick Foran, Victor Jory and Henry Ar- meta, famous comedian who out does himse'f with his laughable an- tic..
 Baby Sandy, the screens newest baby star, rose to even greater heights in her first starring vehicle Unexpected Father" the second big hit of the program Sandy h easily the highlight of this enter taining picture; Lut she doesn't sup- ply all of the entertainment by any means. Mischa Auer, who is with her for the second time, furnishes plenty of laughs. Others who are featured in the cast include Dennis O'Keefe and Shirley Ross.
 Make date today to see this grand summer show before the clos ing performance on Monday eve- ming. You'll enjoy 1t from start to finish.
 Coming to the State on Tuesday IS Million Dollar Legs" with Betty Grable and Jackie Coogan; also John Howard in Grand Jury &c., crets."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-22
POll'S

"Second Fiddle" currently on the screen of the Loew Poli theater, boasts of one of the greatest gath erings of star talent ever seen in a single motion picture.
 Irving Berlin's six new, sparkling song hits, co-stars Sonia Henie and Tyrone Power, featured players Rudy Vallee, Edna Mae Oliver and the new singing discovery, Mary Healy, all combine their talents to make "Second Fiddle" the hit of the season.
 It's filled with romance, dazzling spectacle, sensational new dance numbers and brilliant skating rou- tines.
 The screen play is highly real- istic story of filmdom's long search for girl to play the heroine of a best-selling novel and what happens when she is found. This is right in line with the new trend, set by "Alexander's Ragtime Band" of combining music with a story of real dramatic worth into perfectly blended entertainment.
 For the first time on the screen Sonia Henie has a skating partner on the ice, young Stewart Reburn. the handsome Canadian athlete who appeared with the ice star during her triumphant personal appearance tour of the country last year.
 Sonia also hangs up her skating shoes temporarily to join Rudy vallee in the new dance sensation that is sweeping the country, Back to Back"
 Doing excellent work in important supporting roles are Alan Dinehart and Lyle Talbot.
 On the same program is comedy hit, "She Married A Cop" featuring singing Phil Began and Jean Park CT.
 Watch for "On Borrowed Time. This stage triumph has been made into a motion picture starring lov- able Lionel Barrymore and the child star. Bohs Watson. It's coming soon to Loew's. Don't miss itl