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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25
Teacher, Taxpayer, Candle-stick
 Maker

All the talk about the restoration ot paycuts versus the reduction in tax rate seems to have resolved itself into a knock-down battle between those who would chop Waterbury's tax rate for 194O down to the lowest possible figure and, principally, the school teachers. why the school teachers? Perhaps 1t IS be- cause they have been loudest and most united in their efforts to secure resto- ration in pay, which affects hundreds ot others as well as themselves.
 However, to single the teachers out in as direct and personal manner as the watch dogs of the city treasury on Leavenworth Street did last evening, an editorial labeled, Be Fair to the Taxpay- CTS Also we think is anything but fair or commendable to the teachers. In answer to the Americans brief for the taxpayers it might be we'll to ask who are the tax payers or what is teacher anyway. Ap- parently they don't pay taxes; they just draw fat salaries and bask in the lap ct luxury. Bloated bond-holders, so to speak.
 The teachers to our way of thinking have paid double during this time of cur tailed payrolls in Waterbury. They have not only taken pay cuts but paid taxes as well in the guise of rent, homes or what have you We have not read of any of them camping on the Green or Library Park yet. Therefore they must have paid someone and that, add, subtract, divide or twist it anyway you want, puts them in the cate gory of the rank and file of taxpayers.
 The proper thing for the city fathers to do is to end all this needless talk by re- storing pay cuts and lower the tax rate as much as it can be lowered under the pres ent budget setup for 1940. That in our estimation will come nearer to satisfying every one than compromise one way or the other. Then in another year by eco- nemical government, such as we know Mayor-elect Scully and his administration will give the city, get the tax rate down to where it will meet with the approval of everyone without any drastic curtail- ment to the future welfare of the city. That is the one and only sensible thing to do.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25
Everyone Pays for a War

The innocents pay in war almost in the same proportion as the belligererlts. The little nations which aren't interested in conflict are finding out again that 1t costs a lot to remain neutral. Even the United States, thousands of miles away from the war zones, is beginning to fork over. The price of war for belligerents is terrific enough. Germany has 12 bill lion dollar war budget this year. The British budget contemplates an expendi- ture of five billion dollars and the French little more than two billions. None of these figures takes into account the enormous pre-war expenditures. After aL, most European nations have been expecting trouble for some time.
 There is no way to tell what the war bill after Il weeks really is. Someone estimated the cost to belligerents to aver age about 100 million dollars day - little more than four million an hour. This is just rough guess. It may be much higher. Even if the neutral coun- tries never get into the war, they will spend millions of dollars to preserve their neutrality. Holland has evacuated peo- pie from large areas and is ready to flood the land to drive back any invader. Bel gium has built little Maginot line" to protect her border.
 switzerland has concentrated on strengthening her Alpine fortresses and on safeguarding the nation against the consequences of intrigue matched within her borders. The geographical position of Switzerland and the democracy of her government lend themselves admirably to international agents and refugees All the smaller neutral nations of Europe have been compelled to arm themselves to the hilt. They have learned from the ex- perience of other peoples that they can- not accept StateSmen'S premises that the neutrality of small nations will be re- spected. They have had to build up and equip their armies, buy munitions, set up strong walls of defense.
 Someone must pay for all this. The warning powers aren't going to foot the bills of neutrals, even If tEe belligerents are responsible for the expenses. So the money will have to come from the same old place 1t always comes from-the peo- pie. Tn most European countries, taxes have already gone up. They will con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25
ART RENAISSANCE


 He became, in actual fact, the leader of the renaissance of Ameri- can art. Artists everywhere wor- ship him. He did this by hold ing competitions among local ar- lists for the decorations in new post offices and PWA projects. He even let the artists themselves select the winning designs through jury panels.
 It was government reOrgan- ization which disrupted Bruce's program. Old-timcrs in the Procurement Division never did like him and resorted to all sorts of underhandcd tricks to Oust him. Ever since the Procure- mcnt Division was transferred from the Treasury Department t0 Carmody's Federal Works Agency, Bruce's fife has been miserable.
 W. E. Reynolds, chief red tape worshiper, has assigned three architects to whom Bruce must report. Funds have not been OK'd for his activities. and Rey- holds has set himself Up as Q super art critic.
 Bruce already pays about S10,- 900 a year out of his own pocket for things which he cannot get through government red tape. without this and without the $10,000 a year given him by the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25

State Forester Austin F. Hawes is tire- less in his efforts to increase the size of the public forest holdings in Connec- ticut. He thinks that the present acre. age of about 80,000 ought to be increased to at least 100000. He urges such an expansion program on the ground that such large forest holdings are required for the state to get any real benefit from owning any forests at all. It's easy to see his point. Other than providing recreational advantages there are other advantages in possessing forestland. That's it's economic value and it can't be overlooked here in Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25
Current Comment

Only hysteria, amounting almost to cowardice, can make up fear a remote and almost impossible ex- precision from across the seas.-Sen- ator Sheridan Downey (Dem.. Calif).
 America is facing e great crisis because of the European war. A strong national defense is our surest guarantee of safety.-Admlral Har- old R. Stark, chief of naval opera tions.
 Knowing the subtlety, not to say hypocrisy, of Herr Hitler, I might have expected his efforts would be to placate and to disarm France and Great Britain, whose territory he would be glad to conquer.--Sen- ator William 1T. King (Dem., Utah).
 Whatever may issue from the struggle, the world will not be tiie same world we have known before. Prime Minister Neville Cham- berlain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25
Carnegie Foundation, he would not be able to run his division.

For some days now, Bruce's resignation has been on Reynolds desk. So far, however, Reynolds has hesitated to accept 1t. Mean while, Bruce has discussed the whole matter with the President, and 1t was to give him moral sup- port that FDR took time off to push himself around the 450 fed. eral paintings and works of sculp- ture in the Corcoran Art Gal- lery.
 MERRY-GO-ROUND
 Women may be the weaker sex, but not in the eyes of the hard- boiled pilot licensers of the Civil Aeronautics Authority. With the exception of height and weight, college girls enrolling in the pilot training program must meet the same physical requirements as men The President scored with Cardinal Villeneuve of Can. ada, who visited the White House last week, by conversing with him in French. The prelate recalled that the President had talked in French when he visited Canada last year and that King George VI had followed this precedent during his tour last May.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25
Press Comment
4 LIBERAL CARRIES ON
Christian Science Monitor)

Christian Science Monitor)
 Liberalism continues to fly at the masthead of The Courier-Journal, of Louisville, Kentucky, as Herbert Agar, distinguished writer and lee. turer on American history, econom- ics, and politics, succeeds to the edi- torship made vacant by the pass ing of Harrison Robertson. This is the first time that Doctor of Phil osophy has occupied the editorial tripod of "Marse Henry" Waterson's noted newspaper. Indeed, MT. Wat terson, who guided its destines for half a century, and MT. Robertson, whose service exceeded his prede- cessor,s by ten years, were The Courier-Journal's only editors, ex- cept for brief term when the title was assumed by its then owner, the late Robert W. Bingham, former Ambassador to Great Britain. MT. Agar inherits a tradition of high journalistic achievement which his own broadly independent thinking should happily implement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25
NO FUND DIVERSION WANTED
(New Britain Herald)

For six years state deficits have been financed out of the state high way fund, the governor admits. The money is borrowed and credited to thc fund. Now the governor and Finance Commissioner Saxon wants the highway money to go directly into the general fund ard there ostensibly credited to the highway department.
 What the governor and MT. Saxon want may not be what the 194l Legislature will allow. In fact, the legislative boys are suspicious of the whole business. They have no doubt noted that in states where this sys- tenn is in vogue the money too often stays in the general fund, to be spent for everything except high- ways.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25
What's Your l. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

1. Tn units of length, how many links are in one rod?
 2. For which labor organization do the initials sWOC stand7
 3. Where is Oneida Lake7
 4. Name the President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines. s. Where was the body of Pope Plus xI laid to rest7
 6. Name the smallest of the nine planets.
 '. With what sport is the name of Ace Parker associated?
 8. Name the inventor of the air brake.
 9. How long does 1t takes for light from the sun to reach the earth? 10. What is the correct pronun- ciation of the noun contract?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25

tinue to climb as the war progresses. Everything the people buy is being taxed. Most of the simple pleasures of their lives are subject to levies. Where taxes did not exist before, they are, collected now. On commodities and services that we're nominally taxed, the rates have become exorbitant. Fighting is an expensive luxury n costly to the innocent and guilty alike.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25
Selected Poem
HOME

(By William Croswell in the Boston Post) l knew my fathers chimney top,
 Though nearer to my heart than eye And watchd the blue smoke reeking up Between me and the winter sky. Wayworn l traced the homeward track, My wayward youth had left with joy; Unchanged in soul I wanderd back,
 A man, in years-in heart, a boy. I thought upon its cheerful hearth.
 And cheerful hearts untainted glee, And felt of all I'd seen on earth
 This was the dearest spot to me.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25
In Today's Mail

busy plugging for the anti-Soviet war intrigues of British and Amer ican imperialism. They try to hide from the American people the fact that British imperialism is respon- sible for the continuation of the i'm perialist war-which every day threatens to engulf America. They don't want to expose the hypocrisy of Chamberlain's Tight for de- mocracy."
 MICHAEL RUSSO,
 Sec. Communist Party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25

State Forester Hawes believes that an ultimate yield of as much timber from our state forests as can be consumed within the sate is possible in 20 or 30 years. At the present time we produce only 10 per cent of what we use. Proper management plus sufficient timberland should be the answer to MT. Hawes problem.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25

If music is heard, 1t is soft enough not to intrude upon cone versation to which the Oak Room mainly is dedicated. Jitterbugs and their modified cotnterparts are tabooed from there by gentle innuendo.
 George M. Conan likes to loiter in the Oak Room until well on at night before he strolls tip Fifth Avenue to his apartment.
 Leslie Howard was e devoted customer. Helen Hayes and her playwright husband, Charles Mc- Arthur, make their rendezvous there.
 A waiter swears that he once saw and served J. P. Morgan.
 So if perchance you sample the Oak Room one day, keep my con. fidence and don't say I retailed the secret.
 GOOD NEWS
 FOR A CHANGE
 Tn the clouds of gloom encircling Europe, 1t is nice to record Q pleasant note once in e while Talk of cheery import lightens the load on sagging shoulders these days.
 Only few short months ago, three celebrated citizens of the show world lay stricken by sud- den illness or accident. For one, the Grim Reaper was a daily vis- itor, patiently waiting his due. But Artie Shaw, the jitterbug idol of the swing-mad populace, sur- vived dealy streptococcus germs. But the illness left him so weak he had to give tip his band.
 One night, many months ago, when "The American Way" was unfurled here, lovely Erin O'Brien- Moore tarried at an inn nearby for a midnight snack. A lighted cigarette fell upon the actress dress, ignited 1t and she was pain fully burned. After weeks of arx- ious convalescence in a Man. hattan hospital, Miss Moore re- covered. And happy, too, Is the news that she suffers no after math of the accident.
 While lying on @ cot day after day, she became e radio addict, e fan particularly of the drama ser- ials. Today, she is an established star of the nationaly popular ether episodes Johns Other Wife" And dialers, mindful of her magic in "Zola" and the play Street Scene" are listening in.
 Regard Cole Porter, too. The composing genius fell from his horse one afternoon months ago. For several weeks, 1t was whis- pered that he would never walk again. But Porter has hurled this lie back in the teeth of the dol- orous. Vigorous again, he has q hit in the musical, "DuBarry Was a Lady"
 WAR JITTERS
 IN MANHATTAN
 Any one of an age to recall the dread Black Tom explo- sion of the last war regards the future, as long as hostilities are open abroad, with justifiable fear.
 They wonder if there will not be repetitions of those violent acts by saboteurs. Tn more than e few New Workers I've talked to, the thought already has become real dread and trepidation.
 sonN will travel e couple of miles out of their way in order to avoid the river where lie idle ships of belligerents. And others even skirt unused armories be- cause they represent the military might of the nation and therefore are objects of destruction.
 l must admit that when driving up and down the Express High- way, almost within touching dis- tance of the Queen Mary or Nor- mandie's prows, I feel almost the same concern. But c barricade of ever vigilant guards Is main. tained these days and Q 24-hour surveillance by special police de- tails SO far has not been broken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25
Daily Almanac

Sun rises $50 a. m; sets 4:27 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 The full moon occurs tomorrow at exactly 4:46 D. m. A reasonable weather forecast fm the next week to ten days based on this change of phase in the late afternoon is for continued fair weather.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25
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 and Answers
M FREnERIC M. KERRY

RY FREDERIC M. KERRY Enclose a three cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- tl0n of fact or information Co the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be giyen, nor can extended research be Cn- dertaken. Be sure all mall is ad- dressed to The WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU. REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street,
 THE EDITOR. @. What Is the source of the lines
 "Of all sad words of tongue or
 The saddest are these, It
 might have been"?
 A. Maud Miller" by John 0reen- leafe Whittier, line 105. 33 e. Is Ramon de Valera the Pres- ident of IrelandP yn a A. Dubhglas de hide tDr. Doug las Hyde) IS President of Ireland and Ramon de Valera Is Taoiseach (prirne Minister).
 Q. What is the average annual, per capita cost for children enrolled in public and private elementary schools in the United States? A. $56.3o.
 
 c. When did Victor Emmanuel III ascend the throne of Italy? A. July 20, 1900.
 c. Will the new 200-inch tele- scope be located near the famous 1l0-inch Mount Wilson telescope?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, Nov. 26--lt is al- most 6 betrayal of Q trust, feel, to glow about the Oak Room in the swai1k Plaza Hotel, Q See cluded bar lounge in Q corner of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25
. HlGHlIGHTS FROM
 LATEST BOOKS
W. A. White Sees New Vista Ahead

New Vista Ahead
 William Allen Whites "The Chang.
 ing West" (Macmillan: $l.50)
 remains . human, interesting
 little book despite its being tag
 ged "an economic theory about
 cur golden age" Mir. White
 traces the economic history of
 the west from the periods when
 increasing land values brought
 wealth to almost anybody up to
 now-when the frontier has
 disappeared but men can still
 live . good life and enjoy the
 workings of democracy The fol-
 lowing excerpt is one of Mir
 Whites conclusions:
 Let me reiterate that what man did with that fabulous increase in wealth that came with the set- tlement of the west, man can do now as he plunges into the new era. But he must carry in his heart the two things that made the wilderness blossom as the rose: first, a reighborly faith in the decency of man; second, a never faltering vision of a better world.
 That vision the pioneers had even the worst of them. That vie sion always must shine in the depths of mans heart if he moves on to those broadening liberties that follow expanding duties. It is the essence of democracy.
 Our way of the life here on this continent today with all it's ob- vious inequities, with it's many cruel shortcomings, still is the Utopia that glowered in the heart of the pioneers. We have con. quered much along our westward march during the century and half-much of oppression, some thing of greed, 6 lot of foolish or wicked inequalities. But these conquests were on the battlefield within mans expanding spirit. It was the democratic process = con- flicting forces in the human heart reaching a final equilibrium in approximate justice. ..
 America is ready for the next forward step, when the incre- ment that comes from mechanical power shall replace the surplus Of wealth that rose from the settle ment of the west. But progress today is only possible if into the heart of our man of 10 talents, into the heart of the boss -. can come that first amazing word of the young preacher on the Mount who penned his discourse with what passionate exhCrtation to humanity across the centuries. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs Is the kingdom of hea- .veni"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25

me n Os [ eIry which has as- stunned the for. midable aspects almost, of Q private club.
 It is unpubli. cized; and yet its patronage is alar rmingly large. The park and the old . fashioned Vic. torias Q nd broughan1s may be viewed from it's windows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25
ToDAY's COMMON ERROR Do not say, "He doesn't see as how he can come"; say, "that he can come"

A. The 200-inch telescope will be located on Mount Palonar, e3 miles southeast of Pasadena, California, and Mount wilson is 9 miles from Pasadena.
 c. Please give the name and ad- dress of the California authority on "hydroponics', or water gardening? A. Dr. William F. Gericke, Uni- versity of California, Berkeley. Calf.
 Q. What was or is the Triple En- tente?
 A. It was an understanding em- bodied in certain formal conven- tions and diplomatic conversations and diplomatic conversations be- tween Great Britain, France and Russia, before the World War. c. Which blonde actress had one of the leading roles in Heart of the North?
 A. Gloria Dickson; the brunette was Gale Page. \' e. When were the first pensions for college teachers established?
 A. The first major attempt to es- tablish pensions was in 1905, when Andrew Carnegie announced that he was setting aside $l0,000,000 as @ foundation to provide retirement pensions for teachers in universities, colleges, etc. c. What gives Scotch whisky it's peculiar smoky flavor? A. The method of preparing the malt by drying 1t in kilns over peat fires.
 c. How should inner tubes be stored to prevent deterioration?
 A. Deflate and powder them gen- erously with talcum powder. Then fold and wrap in @ piece of canton flannel or cheescloth and pack in Q small wooden box with sliding top.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25
A Thought for Today

God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world.-ROmanS 3:6.
 We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing; others judge us by what we have done. -LongfelloW.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25
Washington Merry -Go-Round 3
EDITORS NOTE-The Washington Merry Rounds famous dward Bruce, 6 the governments expert fine arts)
DREW PEA R ON ROBERT s. ALLEN
Is rendered this week to
'GTON. November 25.

November 2 Several Franklin Edward
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25

c. When did Victor Emmanuel III ascend the throne of Italy? A. July 20, 1900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25

c. Will the new 200-inch tele- scope be located near the famous ll0-inch Mount wilson telescope?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25

A. The 200-inch telescope will be located on Mount Palomar, o3 miles southeast of Pasadena, California, and Mount wilson is 9 miles from Pasadena.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-16
Young C. o. p. Rally
Is A Huge Success

At the recent Young Republican
rally here Governor Dickinson gave
a mastery address which met with
hearty approval. judging from the
rounds OF applause by the great
mass OF people present.
Everyone attending this rally
expressed himself as having had
a good time. Free barbecue was
plentiful. more than enough for
those present. The governor SEEM
ed to have enjoyed the barbecue.
There were a large number OF
celebrities from other cities in
Guiding Lansing aud Saginaw.
Among those present were: Atty.
General Thomas Reed, Hon. Vernon
Brown. Harry Thompson, Congress
man w. W Blackney and Judge
Clifford Bishop. The latter intro
duced the governor The rally was
one OF the largest open-air affairs
Flint has ever had. Much praise
is due the newly elected president.
Asst. Prosecutor John Beagle. His
committee is worthy Of mention for
its close cooperation. Some OF the
members OF this committee were
Messrs. Augustus Turnipseed, Ma
ihaniel Payne and Atty Jos. y.
Birch
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-16
St. Paul AME Church

Sunday school convened at $3.50
am. Sunday, Sept. 10. In charge OF
the superintendent. Mr.. Holsey.
The morning service began
promptly at IL am. with the two
choirs rendering wonderful mu-
sic. After the devotional period,
Evangelist F. Fitzpatrick. intro
duced the new pastor. the Rev. s.
s. Harris and Mrs Harris to the
congregation. They were gladly re-
ceived. The speaker selected for
his text Eph. GIL.
At the evening service the Rev.
Mr.. Harris preached from Exodus
1924, subject. Gods Call 10 the
Mountain" 1t was a spiritual mes
sage and our hearts were made TO
rejoice. Members Of ST. Paul feel
that more and greater work will
be accomplished this year with
Gods help.
Those on the sick list are Sebe
Cannon. $50 Z. Vernon highway.
and Clarence Burton. Receiving
hospital. We are praying for them
a speedy recovery.
Mrs. Lille b. Hill Is church re-
porter.