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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27
While We're Talking In Big Figures

We have been talking in astronomic figures for some years, $45,000, 100000 national debts, $4,OO0,000,000 budgets, and the like Now with the war on in Europe, millions pour out on the unpro- ductive earth every day, and no one IS alarmed or shocked. But while we're talking in big figures, let's talk for mo- ment of the biggest figure of all-$2O0,- OOOO0OOOO.
 Two hundred billion dollars! That is the loss to the national income during the depression, according to a report just submitted to President Roosevelt by the National Resources Committee. That IS the cost to the American people Of the idlenesS of men and machines resulting from our inability to use to the full our vast resources during the past 10 years.
 In other words, had we been able to con- trive ways of employing all our idle workers. ways of keeping all our ma chimes spinning at full speed, this breath taking sum would have been added to the national income. Besides that figure, the national debt looks small, and the cost of the World War could have been quickly absorbed.
 Of course any such estimate of lost national income is a pretty theoretical thing. Neither machines nor men ever run without waste under any conceivable system of government. All this figure does is to point out to us rather convinc- ingly our central problem. We must, whatever else happens find ways of increasing that production, and decreas- ing that unemployment. We cannot for ever continue to run fine eight-cylinder engine on five cylinders and not expect strains and backtireS
 Several of the countries of Europe, have solved the problem by putting everything under military dictatorship thus increas- ing the national production, all right, but dumping it right back into destructive war preparations, and now war itself. That works for time, but there is no future in it. Wars end. And when they end, back comes the problem, stronger than ever, of attempting to continue in peaceful, productive activity the pace set by the delirium of war time.
 The problem must be faced, not by the cocaine-stimulation of war or even of war boom, but in it's basic aspects. The National Resources Committee ad- mits quite frankly that it doesn't know how to get this machinery going and these men to work But neither does any body else. The basic thing to remember is that we must never lose sight of this fun damental lock barring the door to our future, and never for moment cease try ing to find the key.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27
Notable Americans

In the death of Floyd Gibbons and Carl Laemmle, ST., the nation loses two char acters who had both experienced meteoric careers. We wouldn't say that they were in any way similar, but both were prod ucts of the faSt-moving era that came in with the World War and produced what we accept today as our normal existence. Gibbons was great newspaperman, be- cause he could find in the drab and ap- parently uninteresting fact an item to be colored by his magic; similarly Laemmle saw in the budding motion picture industry great American busi- ness to be built up for millions to derive benefits therefrsm.
 It was as war correspondent that Gibbons won everlasting fame. Oddly enough his very sudden death came as another great war was raging in Europe. He would have been in the midst of it had his health permitted, just as he would have been tranSlating the news from the European fronts had not his voice been silenced so far as the radio channels were concerned of recent months by vir- tue of the same physical condition.
 Of Laemmle little or nothing had been heard of in recent years. Now and then his name would crop forth in the movie capital, but nothing compared to the way it did when movies were in their infancy and Laemmle and Fox were building up great companies to make great pictures and to develop great stars. Any history of the motion picture industry in this nation that does not play brilliant beam on Carl Laemmle and his distinct contri- button to it will be incomplete. We are sorry to hear of his passing, as are we at GibbonS'. too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27

an effort will be made to change condi- tions as they exist today on the American continent. Without actually assuming a belligerent aspect this important region of the nation must be prepared to offer a safe haven for its thousands of peace loving inhabitants.
 New England would be natural Ob- jective of forces from without this coun- try or if the attack came from within it, what would be more natural than to encircle and perhaps cut off from al con- tact with the outside world the small section that is the arsenal of the nation? All this sounds fantastic and something like an Orson WelleS' tale, we presume. That's because we are far removed from the horrors that today are so common to many European countries. We should be thankful we are, of course, but at the same time watchful for our continued safety.
 Congressman Smith is to be praised and encouraged in all his efforts to provide the proper defense methods in our War Department and to see that the ordinary methods of forestalling a catastrophe have been taken well in advance of any real danger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27
Current Comment

Those who are guilty of starting war between human beings are traitors to all men. -Dr. Walter M. Cannon, Harvard
 professor.
 This is not the first time that we have faced invasion of our country from east and west at the same time.
 President Mosciki of Poland.
 If we are going to allow every one to eventually become parents, we either will have to subsidize entirely those parental failures or see they get the opportunity to earn enough money to raise children. IT. Merrill Shipherd, secretary,
 Syracuse Children,s Bureau.
  There is something phony about this war. Senator William E. Borah (Rep., Idaho). l am thinking of poor Paderew- ski. old and sick. All the work of his life is toppling down around him now. ~. Fritz Kreisler. violin virtuoso.
 At this stage of the session nothing creates enthusiasm. Senator Barkley, majority leader.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27

fight lasts the better their chances of making converts. COMPLIMENTS WAR
 Inside reports from U. s. mili- tary observers in Europe are that the Nazis have not taken off the gloves yet. American strategists are calling this a gentlemen,s war.
 So far no poison gas has been used, no liquid flame, nor any of the other modern military inven- tions which make warfare so terrible. .+
 The Germans are reported to
 have disintegrating ray which; explodes enemy armor when in
 fixed position at a range of six miles. Allied military circles
 also have been worried for more
 than a year because of a new
 radio beam supposed to have
 been developed by the Nazis 5 which can freeze an enemy air. plane motor while in flight.
 Inside reason why the Nazis have kept their gloves on is the neutrality debate in the U. s. con- gress. The Germans are playing an extremely careful game as far as American public opinion is con- cerned. The last thing they want is wave of resentment in the United States which would compel the lifting of the arms embargo. WAR-WEARY
 If you don't believe the State Department is working hard these days, consider the plight of the poor telephone girls. A news.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27

The clearing up process from the hur- ricane of last September is still going on as we previously remarked. Just the other day State Forester Austin F. Hawes of Hartford announced that 100000 feet of board lumber in the Patchaug State Forest had been finally completed. The Patchaug Forest is in Voluntown and the sawed lumber is from pines felled in the hurricane. Connecticut State Forests are numerous for comparatively small state, and new forest roads are being opened all the time, so that one is privileged to enjoy more and more the grandeur of our forest areas which some years back had nothing more than mar row dirt roads at best running through them or skirting them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27

man in the Departments press room picked up telephone to call another department. The op- orator in hoarse whisper, said: '.Number?"
 "Gosh, what the matter with your" said the ncwsman.
 "Laryngitis," came the whis- ,pered answer.
 Why don't they give you some time off?" You have, to be dead .. Number please?" e,:.s
 MERRY -GO-ROUND
 The sightseers don't know it, but every group of them which tours the Capitol. since Congress recon vened is accompanied by an, un- obtrusiye plainclothes man, This precaution was decided on to pre- vent acts of violence by extremists or unbalanced persons during the neutrality debate. Additional de- tectives also have been stationed in the visitors galleries. :. John Stark, explaining the Soviet-Nazi treaty in the September issue of the Communist New Masses: "The refusal of the Soviets to shill for the Munichmen and plump for an end to Hitler's murderous gamb- ling is appreciated by the Polish folk. They know that their east ern border is the safest in the world. since it is faced by the USS1,. September r, Russia in- vaded Poland.
 Copyright. 1889, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27
In Today's s Mail
HARMONY IN LEADERSHIP OF
 DEMOCRATIC PARTY UR- E GENT REQUIREMENT

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 It is about time the leaders of
 the Democratc Party in Waterbury settled their differences with some kind of compromise and got down
 to the real business of selecting some outstanding candidates for, public office in the coming election. The rank and file of the party are ready
 and eager 10 do their share to prove that the party can, produce good
 men and good government in our city. The average Democrat does
 not feel that the misdeeds of the convicted officials are chargeable to the party or to its individual mem
 bers who had no way of knowing what was going on but were de- ceived by clever reports of auditors just as were the Republican mem- bers of the Board of Finance.
 Edmund Burke said once, "You cannot indict a whole people. |" Neither can you indict a whole party. The long record of Demo- cratic success in our city can be
 continued if it's leaders will settle their differences and if selfish self seeking politicians will put the party above their own ambitions. The Democrats themselves will take care to purge those who want to keep feeding at the trough at the party's expense and who are not qualified or deserving of their jobs.
 The year-in and year-out party worker wants good candidates this year to prove that his, party can supply them and there should be plenty of good men available, par
 ticularly some new faces and clean faces, men of ability and .experi-
 ence, older men, preferably. There are some present office holders
 worthy of support, too. e3
 The everyday Democrat knows that the city manager movement is chiefly . Renublican movement and
 just another attempt to get control
 of the city government by another method because the local Republi- 1 can Party under its present weak leadership does not offer much hope
 of success. He is not fooled SO easily
 however. and will vote it down and
 work to preserve Democratic con-
 rc and success in Waterbury,
 The party has handicaps enough because 06 the rnisdeeds, of some
 members of the present adsninistra-
 ton without having lack of harmony 1 lan-o -ong factions which will only let the Republicans walk In. The time Is short. there is 2 lot Of work to be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27
WRITER WOULD LIKE BETTER EXPLANATION OF CITY
 MANAGER PLAN
Waterbury, Conn.
 Sept. 25, 1889.

SSRW " SSSN' Editor of Waterbury Democrat:
 With all this debate about the city manager plan that we're having, ! can't understand why there hasn't been more explanation of just what this new charter would do, just what 1t calls for. l confess that I'm frankly puzzled about the way the Good Government association has been trying to put in the new char. ter.
 I happen to be one of the many persons who believe that the best way to decide which side is right in a controversy is to have both sides explain themselves thoroughly. I thought that's what would happen before the city manager charter comes up at the special election. But the Good Government association has really told us precious little about the charter. The other side has hardly anything to say, but they've at least stuck more to the charter and what it would do. The best objections I've seen to it have been the ones of MT. Culhane and MT. zappone, and the only answer to their objections has been to call the both of them politicians.
 I read the charter text when II was printed in The Democrat and there are lots of things in 1t that puzzle me. What I'd like to do is see the whole thing explained, point by point. can't see why the Good Gov ernment association hasn't done this and the fact that they haven't makes me afraid that they don't think it'll stand up under careful analysis. The people of Waterbury have right to know what its all about.
 PUZZLED.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27
What's Your l. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

1. Who was awarded the l93e Nobel prize for literature?
 2. From whom did Henry Arm strong win the featherweight cham pionship which he later relin- quished?
 3. What is the correct pronun- citation of the word superfiuous?
 4. How many feet are in one rod:
 5. Of which mountain system are the Green Mountains a part?
 6. Who is Sm:gly-Rydz?
 2. How many players make up 8 girls basketball team?
 8. Name the fast runner who car- ried the message to Sparta for aid, in the Battle of Marathon.
 g. Can patent be obtained for a method of doing business? =
 10. What is the political afiliation:: of Herbert R. O'Conor, governor O. Maryland?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27
CASH AND CARRY" PROPO-
 SETON IS SHARPLY r
 CRITICIZED, ~
September 24th, 1939.

September 24th, 1939
 Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 My words may be discounted by a few, but the Dominion of Canada is part and parcel of the sisterhood of the British Empire; and it can read- fly be seen that ground will be broken for major war. industries to flourish.
 Notwithstanding what others may say to the contrary, sincerely be- lieve this move is fast taking shape since Canada, too, has issued a state of war exists with Germany, and this favorite goose-step is in favor of United States war mongers. Americans should not be caught asleep, for we already maintain neli- tralityg laws to avert complete war planes, parts, shells. poisonous gases and chemicals for transportation to Canada soil.
 On the other hand, we must re- member commodities, such as cot ton, steel, copper and the like, may be shipped as unfinished warfare products to Canada; later finding their way to France and Britain. All these facts considered, 1t is well to forsee that isolationists have sharpened their axes, For President Roosevelt, has now called a special session of congress to consider pos sible revision, amendment or repeal to the present neutrality law. The American people should not again become victims of so-called leash and carry" propositions. This plan would later be revised to credit and delivery; there is no further justification toward this end as we were victimized during the first World War. s
 The Neutrality Act, as it presently exists, should serve as a bulwark to- ward any warning nations. If the special session of congress abides by these simple rules, venture to say, the purpose to keep America well back from the precipice of war has been settled as far as the interna- tional crisis is concerned. And that is the right move. Any other move eventually will detour America to war.
 Very truly yours,
 HERBERT ,. MANCINI.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, "Can I go fishing"
 say, May I so fishing?'

A. Miss Josephine Brownson, president of the Catholic Instruc- ton League of Detroit, Mich.
 @. What is the maximum nnonth- ly benefit that can be paid under the old age retirement provisions of the Social Security Act2
 A. Eighty-five dollars. 4,.
 o. What are spherical and chro-. matic alteration, and how can l tell whether my telescope lens has these faults? <
 A. Spherical alteration in 8 lens results in distortion of the image, due to the difference of the focal length for light rays which pass through the lens near its cen- ter and near the edge. Chromatic alteration produces colored fringes around an otherwise white image and is dude to a difference in the focal length for light of different colors.
 O. From what language is the word agriculture derived?
 A. From the Latin-agar meaning field and cultura, meaning cultivate.
 o. Is it compulsory to answer the questions asked by Census tak- CTS?
 A. Yes. The law provides that any person over eighteen years o1 age who refuses to answer the ques- tionS, or who wilfully gives wrong information, is subject to fine or imprisonment or both.
 Q. How many local chapters are there of the American National Red Cross?
 A. There are 3,711. organized mostly on a county basis.
 'If you want copy of our book let, 1.-THE BULB BOOK" send to The Waterbury Democrats Wash- ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth
 Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27
Selected Poem
SEPTEMBER NIGHT COMES EARLY
(By Marguerite Janvrin Adams in the
 Christian Science Monitor)

(By Marguerite Janvrin Adams in the
 Christian Science MonitorO Night comes swiftly now across the meadow By each long shadow That tall elms trace upon the pebble walk And by the tired stalk Of goldenrod bending close to the road Last twilight showed That night was falling-and today we feel The breath of autumn blowing at our heel. Night comes the purple hills with cof of stars The shepherd herds his flock, lets down the bars Long before sundown And the leaves are brown; The clouds are banks of silver that descend like gray blanket where horizons end.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27

done, no man or group should insist on controlling the party: it should be real harmonious get-up, Dem- ocratic and representative of the best leader-hip our party can pro. vide. The Democrats of lifetime will support good leaders as Loyalty as ever and can win the city cleo. tion behind a good ticket.
 IN THE RANKS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27
Questions
 and Answers
RY FREDRRIC M. lRkRs,V

BY FREDERlC M. KERRY
 Enclose a three -cent stamp for reply when addressing any aues- ti0n of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Fsu- reau at Washington. Legal and
 medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be un- dertaken. Be sure all mail Is ad- dressed to The WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street., Washington, D. c. r- THE EDITOR. F
 @. Who played the role oi Kaye" in the motion picture, Stage Door?"
 A. Andrea Leeds.
 @. How many conscientious oh- jectors were among the drafted men in the United States Army during the World War?
 t A. Approximately 3,989. For fur ther information on this subject, send a self-addresed stamped en- velope to our Service Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth street, Washington, D. c.
 e. Who received the Laetare Medal award by the University of Notre Dame for 1939?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27
Adequate Defense Needed

Congressman. J. Joseph Smith is no war-scare provoker when he says he hopes to secure War Department cooperation in providing more adequate defenses for New England. More and more it must be evident to most Americans that even if we keep out of the present European struggle the chances are that some day
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 5:43 a. m.; sets 5:43 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 High water at Milford II :o2 Thursday. Sept. 28. low water, 5:46.
 The first day of autumn, like so many sea- sonal changes brought unseasonal weather. The first day of fall was summery, by tar one of September's warmest days This present warm spell was predicted at the beginning of the month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27

Once in a while they catch you on mean one in radio quizzed. For instance, how many of us can recite in full the oath of allegiance to the flag? Very few of us would miss out on The Star-Spangled Banner, but the oath is likely to confuse some of the older generation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27

When the late Sigmund Freud was told that his doctrines were foreign to Nazi philosophy he said: q suppose it is," and experienced the loss of his fortune, his books, his passport taken, and his publishing house destroyed. No one, whether or not he saw eye to eye with Freud could feel very happy about such things.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27
Business Says "No"

It is commonly believed that eagerness of industrialists and business men for profits was principal cause of Americas entry into the World War. It was not that simple, as any student of the war causes can tell you, but the belief, due to the munitions and other investigations, is quite general.
 In 1889, business goes to some pains to make it's point of view clear. The Ma tional Association ot Manufacturers, through it's president, Howard Coonley, has issued a statement which means, briefly, include us out" Does the N A. M. speak for business? Well, the congressional investigators have been as- surfing us for some time that it does.
 Its position today is that public will to peace, plus wise policies, can and will keep us out. A war, the business men believe, would bring solid and perma- nent gains to no one, even to business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27

Radio biographical quizzes have become very popular. You will guess this one the first time. I was born in Austria in 1889 and have the distinction of being the most hated man in the world today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27
A Thought for Today

For we brought nothing into this world, and 1t is certain we can carry nothing Out.-l Timothy 6:7.
 One may live as a conqueror, king, or magistrate: but he must die man.-Daniel Webster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27
Washington Merry Go-Round
DREW PEARSON ROBERT 5. ALLEN

 necessity mug radio equipment on all bege vessels when they into Country A. and Country B. but what they really situation like the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27

Printing Industry Week is being observed this week throughout the coun- try. This commentaries the 300th. anniversary of the printing industry, for it was in 1889 that printing was in- troduced in the American colonies. Also in honor of the event the United States government placed on sale three-cent stamp that bore picture of the Stephen Daye Press, the first press used in this country. At the Grand Central Palace in New York the Graphic Arts Exposition has on exhibition an old machine loaned from the Vermont Historical Society," and this is quite contrast to all the models of modern machinery also on display. One of the speakers at a meeting held by the National Graphic Arts Exposition sounded an encouraging note when he announced that he saw ahead increased business in printing, which is good news indeed for the printing industry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27

Copyright. 1889, by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-27

A. Miss Josephine Brownson, president of the Catholic Instruc- tion League of Detroit, Mich.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1939-08-03
FRESH CHERRY PIE
Holiday Fruit Scones
& 2 cups sifted -four
2 teaspoons baking powder
u taaSnoon COLI

2 cups sifted -four
2 teaspoons baking powder
" teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
s cup butter or other shortening
Grated rind of " orange
" cup seedless raisins
2-3 cup milk, (about)
Sift flour once, measure, add
baking powder, salt and sugar, and
sift again. Cut in butter. Ada
orange rind and raisins. Add mix
gradually until soft dough is;
formed. Stir as little as possible.
Roll 1a-inch thick on slightly -four
ed board. Cut in inch triangles
or other desired shapes. Bake in
hot oven (425 degrees F.) Is
minutes. Then brush tops lightly
with mixture of equal parts of
sugar and milk and continue bax-
ing 10 minutes longer, or until
scones are done. Makes IL scones.