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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
America Invaded

South America has been invaded by deadly enemy. Not an armed force of human warriors, however, but the ano- pheles gambiae, carrier of grave and often fatal type of malaria. This type of mosquito was, until 1880, known only in central Africa. Then, apparently by airplane, or on fast destroyers crossing from Dakar, West Africa, to Natal, Brazil, he made the jump to South America. Soon after, severe and deadly type of malaria broke out near Natal.
 The International Health Division of the Rockefeller Foundation will spend $10O,O0O this year in fighting the in- vader. For unless he is halted, he might carry his deadly germ throughout South, Central and even into North America. Fast communications have redoubled the dangers of such invaders, for mosquitoes which would die during long ocean voyage easily survive quick airplane hop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
In Today's Mail

Now what have we in common with these other countries for us to leave our home to go and fight for their democracy. Results would be that we would lose our way to fol- low theirs.
 All these hypocrites that wave the American flag and cry America is Gods Country, and at the same time urge us to go fight for the other countries that are not ours are using our flag and country to cover their deceit, as their greatest aim is to destroy all our Principals, Liberties, and Religions to help COMMUNISM.
 Why should we here in America send our sons to fight? For Whom? for What?
 None have threatened us. If the European Nations have no business here in the Americas, we Americans have no business ip Fhrope.
 I ask all us mossi5rs to get to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
Selected Poem
BOY OF LONG AGO

(Julian Dana in the New York Sun) I knew boy in the long ago
 Who walked with dog by the sea And watched the tall ships dancing by, Each with jaunty plume held high
 And white lane hard alec. I knew boy in the long ago
 Who loved a Secret Place Where great trees touched Sierra skies And breathed old forest lullabies,
 Shading a boys brown face. I knew boy in the long ago
 Who fashioned Secret Plan To set the world afiame with deed, Or rescue world in desperate need When the boy became a man. knew boy in the long ago
 When the winds of the world were kind I saw him today on the city street Pacing the world with laggard feet, A man with his dreams behind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25

Pollution of the Ohio river by indus tries is being curbed, thanks to pro- gram put into effect under WPA aus pices. The river was gradually being turned into depository for sulfuric acid dumped in from the numerous mines along it's banks and those of it's principal tributaries. But mine-sealing project managed to make considerable inroads into the pollution and authori- ties hope eventually to make the streams fit for many uses. In the Monongahela River valley a 30 per cent reduction in pollution has been attained, which is considerable. The acid is formed in the mines by air and water coming in con- tact with iron pyrites The acid gets into the small streams and then into the big ones Pittsburgh and Morgan town, w. Va, use the Monongahela River as a water course so it easily can be seen what efforts had to be made to purify it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25

Weather seers now tell us that the old sayings about red dawn and mack erel sky don't mean thing. The weather'll happen no matter how the sun rises or sets; cloud formations have no particular meaning; and even ring around the moon doesn't constitute a storm warning All of which doesn't set we'll up here in New England where we put lot of confidence in the weather signs that have been acquired in life time of observation. Maybe there is no significance in these signs from me- neurological point of view. But the aver age layman prefers custom to science in such cases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25

When Ramon De Valera arrives in the United States on May 6 he is going to enter upon a schedule of activities that may leave him breathless before he leaves for Fire. Right in New York and environs four-day round of events is scheduled from his arrival on the 10th until the 14th when he goes to the Fair to open the Irish Pavilion. After that i. will bc nationwide tour with the Taoiseach, his official title and meaning where in this, the land of his birth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
MYSTERIOUS CORCORAN
ONE MOTHER CAN'T SEE SEND- ING BOYS OVER TO
 EUROPE TO FIGHT
Waterbury, Conn.
 Asr na annn

Waterbury, Conn. April 21, 1889 Editor, Waterbury Democrat: Find enclosed two clippings. ......
 If the President persists in doing as he is, how long will this country be Gods Country?
 To give England credit she has been trying to keep in the middle of the road. Apparently" Our presi- dent and some of his followers are forcing her hand. What motive has he?
 Of course his boys are all married and they are all married into high finance, also into the munition in- terests. In the last election I read in a newspaper that he said that the key of the White House was in his pocket and that it would stay there. If he starts war, of course that would turn out so. Who gave him the power to run the country disre- garding the will of all the people of this country?
 We in this country are not in any danger from the Dictators across the ocean. Our danger lies in the Dictators of this country.
 We Americans sometimes are such poor sports, we can't take what we give.
 If the countries in Europe have no business here in the Americas; What business have we over there in Europe. Why should our children fight for England or France or any other nation.
 Since when are England, France and Soviet Russia as Democracies, anymore concern of ours than any others are. England has King and Emperor. France has a Prime Min ister. Sovist Russia has virtual despot system.
 Just as an example let us say.
 The DEMOCRACIES, United States, England, France, Russia Loyalist Spain (that was).
 The DICTATORS: Nazi Germany Fachist, Italy, Spain, (Fachism means United we stand Divided we fall.)
 Let us reverse this and we have Russia, Loyalist Spain, and France Communistic Idealists- England Imperialistic.
 So the only, true Democracy is the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25

"Tll be in room number 1O17," he said, "the name of MT. Tal- ley, assistant to directors special assistant will be on the door. Bang your fist on the door sev- eral times and wait a minute until I say, Go to hell.' Then knock louder three more times and I'll let you in."
 This system was carried out and it worked.
 TELEPHONE DIPLOMACY
 One stock which should not suf- fer from the war scare is A. T. and T. For the telephone company is profiting from modern stream lined diplomacy. Roosevelt con- fers with his European ambassa- dors two and three times a day, while the State Department tele- South America.
 Mesxican Ambassador Castillo Najera called Mexico City sev- eral times day during the re- phones constantly to Europe and cent oil controversy discussions. The rate, $13.50 for three min- uteS.
 When Brazilian Foreign Aranha was here last month, he conferred with State Department officials in the morning, then called Presi- dent Vargas in Rio to report at length. The rate, $21 for three minutes. Argentine Ambassador Espil phones his foreign office in Buenos Aires frequently, at the same rate.
 Diplomatic and government of ficials pay the same rate as any subscriber, less the federal tax.
 Copyright, 1889, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25

gether and express ourselves. Do we want our sons to fight for European Nations?
 Let us hear from each and every- one. Come on mothers let us hear from you.
 I personally do not want this .ts happen. If we were attacked in our land I would be the first to fight. But we have no business going to our neighbors homes and taking sides where it does not concern us Come, let each have our say. Let us get together and find out what it is all about.
 A MOTHER
 Mrs. Mary Ethel Tiernan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25

A. Odorants are added to natural gas for this purpose. It is the only practical means so far devised.
 o. When was the Farmer-Labor party launched?
 A. It began in 1915 as the Non- Partisan League in North Dakota. The name was changed to Farmer Labor party in 1920 and in 1922 U. s. Senator, Henrik Shipsted, and several Congressmen, were elected by that party in Minnesota. Two Senators from Minnesota are still designated by that party label.
 @. When was the name of the capital of Norway changed from Christiania to Oslo?
 A. The city of Christiania was founded in 1924 by Christian ", on the site of Oslo, which dated from 1O48. The earlier name was resumed in 1924.
 @. What is botulism?
 A. An extremely serious type of food poisoning caused by the for- nation of poison by a germ which grows in the absence of air in non- acid canned foods. Ten minutes of vigorous boiling and continuous stirring kills the germs.
 @. What percentage of the rivers of North America flow in a Souther- ly direction? s-
 A. About ninety-five percent.
 o. Who played the leading fe- male role in "Pygmalion" when it was produced on the stage about 9 years ago?
 A. Mrs. Patrick Campbell.
 o. What causes the yellow color of cream and the white color of milk? ,,
 A. The yellow is derived largely from two substances in the food of dairy cattle, namely, carotin and xanthophyll. The whitish color of milk serum is due to interference with the passage of light, caused by the casein pseudo solution.
 If you want a copy of our book let FISHING LAWS IN DIF- FERENT STATES" send to the Waterbury Democrats Washing. ton Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Washington, ID. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 500 a. n.; sets 6:41 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Red buds on the hillsidel They're start ting to appear as the naples finally Haunt their first colors. April customarily brings that first fuzzy covering to the trees, but it's late this season and May must be mellow to speed the season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25

l. What is the F. D. I. O.?
 2. Who wrote the novel "Old Curiosity Shop?"
 3. In units of length, how many feet are in 1 chain?
 4. Which Major League baseball club is managed by Charles L. (Gabs by) Hartnett? 5. Name the capital of Chile.
 6. In what country was Adolf, Hitler born?
 2. What is the correct pronuncia- tion of the word anabasis?
 8. Who won the recent Greens boro Open Golf tournament?
 g. What is a rnetronome?
 10. Has President Roosevelt al- ways been a Democrat?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25

Ol Lne BTca ' white midway the test sideshow in the world. So hurry, hurry, hurry, folks, dom t miss the big show. Although they don't have roll CT coasters on B roadway you still can be taken for the dizzie t ride that you ever had.
 ey don't
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25

Filene's of Boston is the boss of |, John Roosevelt, also chairman of the Federation's board, that he would accept. That was about 3 p. m., on April IA, and by 4:30 when the word got around, Sears Roebuck's General Robert Wood, who is adviser to Harry Hopkins, and Senator O'Mahoney also &C., cepted invitations.
 COP House Leader Joe Mar tin also will speak, on Problems That Persist" It will be one of his rare outside speeches. Hop-
 kins will speak if his health permits.
 The American Retail Fedora tion is made up of 100000 retail CTS, and this will be its first con- vention. Theme of the meeting will be the relationship of the re- taller to national policy. In his speech, Roosevelt expects to re- veal his current attitude toward business.
 NOTE - The Federatl0n was formed because some retailers felt they weren't being adequately rep resented by the economic thories preached by the Chamber of Con- merce. It is 8 comparatively new organization, founded in April, 1885.
 MYSTERIOUS CORCORAN
 In arranging for Roosevelt's speech before the American Re- tail Federation, Tom Corcoran phoned one of its officials and told him to come over and dis cuss the plans in advance. Tommy went into long explanation of how to locate him at the REC building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, April g Barker's Holiday Broadway's just a big Coney Island and if you'll step in line I'll gladly take you on Q tour
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
Washington Merry-G Go-Round
DIRE w PEARSON ROBERT S. ALLEN

President Roosevelt will
   can't lightly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
Questions
 and Answers.
py FREDRRTCK na. kERBY

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 THE EDITOR
 o, Who were the Orangemen?
 A. A secret society, organized in the north of Ireland 1795, the pro- fessed object of which was the de- fense of the reigning sovereign Of Great Britain, the support of the Protestant religion, and the mair- tenance of the laws of the kingdom. It was named after William, Prince of Orange, who became William III of England.
 @. Since natural gas is odorless, how are leaks detected?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, Dumping from a
 high wall is dangerous; you
 should not do it"; say,
 should not do so."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
What's Your I. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25

A. Odorants are added to natural gas for this purpose. It is the only practical means so far devised.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
o Who Were the Orangemen?

o. Since natural gas is odorless, how are leaks detected?
Evening star., 1939-12-05
KeniIworth Citizens Ask
Nash Street Extension

Kenilworth Citizens Association
voted last night to request extension
of Nash street from Forty-fourth
street to Forty-flft place NE. and
to ask that the thoroughfare be
made suitable for tWo-lane traffic.
Mrs. Mabel Hubbell said the con-
struction is necessary as the only
means to the new Kenilworth
School, since traffic approaching the
school at present must utilize a path
traversing private property. The
District Commissioners will be no
tilted and asked to give immediate
attention to the matter.
Protesting any reduction in Fire
Department personnel, the associa-
ton went on record for an increased
staff and additional equipment
throughout the city to strengthen
numerically inadequate" force.
A low-cost housing development.
to be constructed on large vacant
property at Nash street and Kenil-
worth avenue NE. was recommend
ed. On another motion the group
tabled report suggesting action on
the District reorganization plan.
1t was announced that motion pic
lures on travel in Mexico will be
shown shortly before Christmas. The
next meeting is to be held on the
second Monday in January. Charles
M. Mays presided over the meeting
last night, which was held in the
Kenilworth School.
Evening star., 1939-12-05
0nnig N. Nersessian,
Rug Dealer, Dies Here

Onnig M. Nersessian, IS, prominent
rug dealer. died yesterday in EN-
ergency Hospital after a short
illness. He lived at 1925 Seventeenth
street NV, where he also conducted
his business.
Mr.. Nersessian had been in the
rug business in Washington since he
arrived in this country from Armenia
almost IS years ago. He first worked
for various rug dealers in this city
and In 1916, opened his own
establishment at 821 Seventeenth
street NV.
In 1923, he opened a store at 1750
M street NV, but lost 1t during the
depression in 1890. Five years later,
he moved to his present location on
Seventeenth street.
Besides his widow, Mrs. Satenig
Nersessian, he is survived by a son,
Arsen Nersessian, 16, and q nephew,
John Dourian, of Stoneham, Mass.
Evening star., 1939-12-05

in its conclusion that the purpose
of the law could not be attained
without complete disestablishment OF
the existing organization which had
been dominated and controlled to
a greater or less extent by the re-
spondent," the court said.
I'm applying the statutory test OF
independence it is immaterial that
the plan had in fact not engendered,
or, indeed, had obviated, serious
labor disputes in the past, or that
any company interference in the
administration Of the plan had been
incidental rather than fundamental
and with good motives. 1t was for
Congress to determine whether, as
a matter of policy, such plan
should be permitted to continue in
force. We think the statute plainly
evinces a contrary purpose and that
the boards conclusions are in accord
with that purpose.
Review Is Refused.
In another labor case the court
refused to review contention that
the National Labor Relations Board
has no authority to direct the re-
instatement of strikers If strike did
not actually obstruct the flow OF
commerce. The plea was advanced
by the Titan Metal Manufacturing
Co. of Bellefonte, Pa, in seeking
a review of a Third Federal Circuit
Court decision sustaining q labor
board reinstatement order.
Another unanimous decision Of
the court, delivered by Justice Stone,
held that the Union Stock Yard &
Transit CO. Of Chicago Is subject
to regulation by the I. G. G.
Evening star., 1939-12-05

proceeding in Italy, while Fascist
troops guard the Russian Embassy in
Rome, are an indication that Mus
solini is smart in judging the tenn
per of his people He keeps his finger
on their pulse all the time. He is
not taking the chance that Hitler is,
in dynamiting a principle as mat
ter of expediency.
With each succeeding step the
Russians have made to extend their
influence into Eastern Europe. the
Baltic and the Balkans, Mussolini
has appeared to grow colder toward
his Nazi partner and hotter against
the Bolshevists.
Indications today in responsible
Rome circles are that the Fascist
chieftain has determined to keep
Russia out of the Balkans at all
costs, since he regards this as his
special sphere of influence.
Brought Into This Role.
This brings the famous Italian
into new role. Mussolini as party
to an Italo-G German alliance Of con-
venience was a Samson shorn OF his
locks. Mussolini as more or less
free agent again is a figure OF vast
Importance in the European up
heaval.
AS an independent neutral II Duce
undoubtedly exercises greater in
fluence than If he actually were a
combatant and definitely committed
to one side. He can throw his
weight where he will, and since that
is formidable but untried 1t COM
mands the respect which the ur-
known so often does exact.
The question of whether Mussolin1
may slash all ties with Hitler and
actually join England and France
against Germany is one Of the big
and important "ifs" Of the moment.
It is especially vital in view Of the
activities of the Russo-German
combine.
II Duce is the only one who might
answer the query about his future
affiliation. and it's possible that even
he couldn't give a definite statement
right now. However, the belief Is
very general In Europe that he has
been leaning toward the allies for
some time and it certainly would
cause no surprise to see him cast his
lot with them.
Played Part TN World War.
Mussolini played an important
part in bringing Italy into the World
War on the side of the allies, despite
the Italo- German ties. Early in the
conflict, while Italy was neutral,
Mussohni started q newspaper of his
own, II Popolo d'Italia, and urged his
country to Join England and France.
Italy did enter the war on the
allied side on May "a. 1915. Mus
Evening star., 1939-12-05
By DEWITT MACKENZIE,

Associated Press Foreign Affairs Writer.
Russias operations in Finland are
putting a heavy strain on the Ber-
lin-Rome axis.
Few things were better calculated
to draw Mussolini away from his
German affiliation and toward the
Anglo French camp than Hitlers
pledge of brotherhood to Stain and
the resulting Soviet thrustS for
power.
In this sense the i'll wind which is
sweeping Finland is in fact probably
blowing good to the allied cause.
While Hitler has gambled hugely
by Tipping over his shoulder the
anti Communist policy which had
been a mainstay of Nazi-ism, II Duce
hasn't budged an inch from the
historic stand he took when he
founded F.ascism to combat Bolshe-
vism in Italy at the end Of the
World War.
Keeps Finger on Pulse.
The anti-Soviet and pro-Finnish
public demonstrations which are
Evening star., 1939-12-05

solini, ever ready to practice what
he preached. went to the front and
fought until February, 1916, when
he was badly wounded by burst
ing shell and was invalided out OF
active service.
However, it isn't at all certain
that the allies wouldn't prefer to
have Mussolini as a silent partner
that is, give them his full moral
support, but continue to sit on the
sidelines as a powerful control. The
allies are as anxious as anybody else
to keep Russia out of the Balkans
and away from the strategic Dar-
danelles. With Mussolini standing
guard, Moscow will be less inclined
to push far into the peninsula.
Evening star., 1939-12-05
Jews Protest Creation
Of lubIin Reservation
By the Associated Press.

ffoSOCIdItu fIeSS.
PARIS, Dec. 5.-The Executive
Committee Of the World Jewish
Congress in formal protest today
charged that German creation Of q
Jewish reservation in conquered
Poland was IAN act of barbarism."
The committee declared thousands
of Jews were being sent to the
Lublin region like beasts" treated
with unparalleled cruelty and cold
ly exposed to die of hunger"
Evening star., 1939-12-05

Pressure is low but rising over the North
Atlantic States, Eastport, Me. 1,OO3.7 mil
libars 9.64 inches), and another center is
located about 500 miles due east Of Nam
tucket, Mass. whence it will move north
eastward. Another disturbance is advanc-
W. eas'Tara n0d over ihr LAKE s4peTS e s puuth
with q trough extending southwark to
western Tennessee. High pressure prevails
gions. Grand Junction Colo, 1.O2S4 mil
libars (3O.37 inches), with a wedge ex-
tending southeastward to the Texas coast.
Miami. 1,O21.O milibars, (3O15 inches),
with a wedge extending northward to the
lower Lake region. During the last "a
hours light rains have occurred along the
WashinRton coast and light rains or SHOWS
in the upper Ohio Valley. the Lake region
and portions of northern New ENGLAND.
lantic States