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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29
LABOR'S LEGIONS
By E. |. Barker

They multiply!
How swift the ranks have
grown!
In cottage or apartment tier,
A home to call their own,
They live and breed
A hardy race of men,
Ready to die that their chill
dren
Shall never be slaves again!
Democracy's
No idle word to these;>
And more than a white-dom-
ed building,
With a flag in the breeze:
1t is their chance
To work for happiness;
1t is their right to live and
love;
Their freedom of the press!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
Especial to The DemOcrat)

Washington, D. O., October 10 - The importance of home guard units, especially in industrial areas from which National Guard regi- ments may be withdrawn for active service was stressed today by Con- gressman J. Joseph Smith of Con- necticut, in commenting on the &C., tion of the Senate yesterday in ap- proving his bill providing authority for the raising and arming of home guard troops.
 x A ranking member of the military affairs committee, and one of the leaders in the current defense leg islation program, MT. Smith intro duced the home guard bill when it became apparent that the National Guard was to be called into federal service. His purpose was, he said, to prevent any possibility of leaving any area unprotected in the ab- sence of the National Guard.
 Secretary of War
 As passed by the Senate, the bill differs slightly from the House yer sion, principally by placing the home guard troops under the juriS- diction of the secretary of war Congressman Smith expects that the House and Senate differences will be ironed out immediately, and the bill sent to the White House for ex- ecutive approval within the week
 Connecticut is very much inter- eSted in the bill because of the ex- istence of units of a home guard in the various cities Without the pas sage of the Smith bill, according to the War Department, the Connecti- cut home guard and all other such units have no legal status. and there is no authority existing for the issuance of arms or equipment to them by the secretary of war.
 The Smith bill not only provides authority for the existence of home guard troops, but also makes per- missible the issuance by the secre- tary of war, arms, ammunition and equipment from federal stocks, at the request of the governor. Home guard troops will be recognized only in states where units of the national guard have been called into federal service for training.
 With the 242nd Coast Artillery, O. N. c. in training at Fort Wright
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
Federal Government
 To Recognize Guards
Victory for Congressman Smith in Obtaining Legal
 Status for Protective Units; Importance Stressed

New York, Connecticut comes with in this classification.
 Victory For Smith
 The bill had the approval of the House military affairs committed and was passed by the House sev- eral weeks ago. It represents an other victory for MT. Smith in his preparedness program which was initiated in 1885 when first he be- came member of Congress as Rep resentative of the Fifth Congress sional District of Connecticut.
 Republicans and Democrats alike have acclaimed him as a very i'm portant member of the military af- fairs committee. Recently Repub- lican member of Congress from Connecticut, William J. Miller ot Hartford told the House of Repre- sentatives, with reference to MT Smith, "In my opinion no one else has done more for our national de- fense than the gentleman from Con- necticut."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10

JCdAs
 The association is mobilized 600 strong to write last lines of limited wordage, jingles of commercial flavor and essays of designated con- tent for merchandise, money or at least mere mention.
 Members, who labor ferVently at the twilight avocation, say they are prepared for any contest ex- cept those physical or phoney. They will not compete in lotteries, guess ing games or muscle metS.
 As matter of fact, contests are actually a vocation to some con- testers. Besides Ralph J. Slatterlee of Muncie, who is president and editor of the clubs many publica- tions, there are others who rely solely on contests for their hvel- hood.
 Clerk Collects $S,00O
 Although employed as 8 clerk, Willard G. Stauffer of Elizabeth, Pa. has pocketed 732 prizes valued at $8,000 during the last three years. His earnings in 1889 were $4,500. Charles A. Kratz, 32-year-old Ak ron, O., school teacher, amassed $2,- 199 last year, giving him 10-year total of $17,875.
 These names are taken from the roster of the 11th annual All-Ameri- can contester team = conteSTARS, they are called. Selected by the Ma tional Contest News, the national champions are awarded a golden emblem inlaid with red, white and blue enamel in design symbolic Of contest achievement"
 Upon receipts of this brand of superiority, a contestant may con- tinue competition in title defense or he may turn professional and im- part wisdom words on the way to winnings.
 "Inspirational" is the word used by the Contest News in describing books written by All-Americans.
 Stress on Specialization
 According to Batteries, Champs" specialize. For example, one con- tester might clean up through the years on last-line soap contests. while another might polish oil all the floor wax jingle contests.
 Contest publications contain news of other members and a proverbial 'helpful hint" in almost every par agraph. Readers submit their sug- gestions, and the editors theirs. Columns tell what contests are rum ming currently and where they can be found in magazines or where they can be heard over the radio.
 Back issues of contests are sup piled for small fees Radio contest schedules are furnished. Som e contestants launch smaller contests to aid them in winning in national competition.
 A Prize Winners Handbook" is edited by Satterlee, covering T pages of contest tutelage.
 It's No Easy Job
 Prize contesting is probably the least understood of all national pastimes," the foreword reads. 'Those who join it's legions seeking surcease from the pain and prob lems of workaday life must without question accept the lares and tenets of this avocation."
 The handbook intimates that there are racketeers among contest sponsors, judges and participants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
PROF. HUTCHINS
 TALKS ON IRAN


 William J. Hutchins, father of two college presidents, former president of Berea college, Kentucky, address ed a luncheon meeting of the Kiwanis club yesterday at the Hotel Elton. MT. Hutchins has recently returned from year spent in Iran. The speaker told of Trans (Persia) efforts to expel foreigners and the efforts to dispel totalitarianism there.
 He traced the history of the coun- try, its culture and religion. One of MT. Hutchins' sons is the noted educator, Dr. Robert M. Hutchins, president of the University of Chi cago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
ALPHA HI-Y PLANS HALLOWEEN DANCE

The Alpha lily of the Central Y. M. c. A. held its first regular meet ing of the new year on Wednesday evening. Plans for a Halloween so- cial were discussed and President Edward Harrington appointed the following committees: Refreshments Lucian Cantin, Bill Briggs, Charles Johnson, Harold Adams, Richard Dillon. Program, Dan Gentle, Ray Cashin, Charles Summa and Eric Olson. Transportation, Jack Lawlor and Jack Barley. Decorations, Jim Rhinehart, Pat McSherry, Ed Lynch Bob Burns and Tony Puetetti.
 The social will be held at the Y M. c. A. camp in Watertown Thurs day October 31st.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10

Pay no attention to them. They are a necessary evil without which the zest of business, the zest of drama and the zest of life itself would certainly be missing" the pamphlet philoSophizes. It further advises mot to. dwell oyerlong on the gravy others may be getting.
 When the reader has completed the Il pages of contest lore, he is a strong man if he doesn't feel somewhat as if he too could tear the top off the nearest boxcar = or a reasonable facsimile thereof - write jingle and live off the fat | of the land.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
wPA REDUCES ILLITERAcY

New orleans - (U.P) - Adult education classes have enabled more than 10000 persons in Loulsiana to become literate during the last four and one.half years The classes. op- efated by WpA, also have resulted m 800 aiieps receiving eitisenship papers,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
ST. STAINS YOUNG
 MEN TO MEET

The St. Stans Young Mems club will hold special meeting at the parish hall on East Farm street next Sunday morning at ii:30 o'clock. 1t was announced this morn- Ing by Rudolph MaJewski. public relations counsel. All members are urged to attend as important com mittee appointments will be made
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
Prize Contesters Explore Labyrinths To Millions
BY EDMUND STEEVES iTIuifad ProSc Staff GnrrnSnnndel

Nunce Ind Oct 9-(UP)-The organized capitalize national advertising contests will conduct 213 York City members $4Oo00 contests last wear
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
CRIME SHORT

Anexpose of political racketeer- ing will be brought to the screen in a Crime Does Not Pay Short, "You The People,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
MARRIAGE LASTS TWO HOURS

Salem, Mass. - (UP0 = Seeking annulment of her marriage in pro- bate court, Mrs. Anna Walsh O'Brien, 34, testified that two hours after their wedding in 1926 her hus- band left the house to mail let ter - and had not been seen since.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-08-31

No AMOUNT OF dsparaging talk about Ilitler's vic
Worries deirae from his great achievements IN
statecrafi and in arms. Hitler is than
hundred other conqnerors who have come and zone
these floating centuries or history There Is some
thing revolving IN she Htler methods and In the hru-
shness Of his realism but the fact remains that
Hitler has done more these few months he has
been In power. than has been done through seven
centuries Of British rule We must ever rememb "
that Hitler is not had a. painted though bad ne
evidently IS but was the kaiser pictured durirs
the First World War
History since 1914 bellies the allegation that the
kaiser was the DEVILS half brother and subsequent.
history may do a. much for Adolph Hitler the in
vincihle fuehfcr OF The German Reich Napoleon
Mas called the Little Corporal now we have hit
Ter corporal in The last war the greatest conqrer-
or Of modern times May God send rs here in Inc
United states one of those "corporals' 10 make
nation safe for at present all 1t lacks Of sharing
with France sackcloih and ashes. is Hitler.
II is ferventy TO be hoped that ere Hitler can
catch his breath may have some semhlancc ~ Sc
cnrity Our conniry has hecn 50 busy watching
Japan dark race" hat IL has unhappily let Il.
self unprotected and unpropared II IS generally
agreed that politicians BETRAYED France into unpro
paredncsS hut from The state or dcfenses
somebody has BETRAYED MS Politicians are the hane
of democracy. and this alone viii make Il impossible
Tor democraces 10 compete with relationships ana
in tho end this nation must dictator save Itself
Thar he dictator dca Is repulsye ~ MS at present
makes no difference National securit, takes rre,e-
fcnec ~ our likes and di~likes
50 long Hitler is master of Europe ami bid
ding cor the mastery OF the world We may as we'll
take the realistic view or international matte -
am not az present convinced that world rlel
from Germany will he worse OF than ruled from
England. Human nature Is the same among men ev-
oNwh're and tho Germans are worse than the
Ereiish. hoNever Inclined ma, be 10 conrigfc
o'ler~i~e II me careful planning ~ tho ,;erraus
and their careful calculations are tonirastcd with
the panlcssness and laundering OF English tho
"o q 10 the long may be better OF i'm control Of
fafsiehied nation british apathy and ietharcy and
erotism are no mafcle. FOR the sagaoiiy and lorg
range calculations OF the Germans
Hiilefsm may prove TO be Messing in disguise;
Tor ''h Germany IN complete control in Europe we
are SAFE IN concluding fhai The prospects Of lasting
peac" We're never more roseae with Just 2 Gcrr.an
army 10 police Europe the other nations can tara
from their programs ~ lf1rdonsome ornaments 10
me pursuits OF peace and the culture that can only
dew op IN peace AZ present every little nation IS
staggering beneath W Load OF military armamon's
with Gefmany IN complete charge these nations can
seek things cultural and spiritual Who knows bn;
that iflerism The present blight OF small nations
may give ne long-nteded opportunity for spiritual
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-08-31
A NON-PARTISAN
NEWSPAPER
Political Observation,
BY ALFRED CAssr,

~THE NEWS behind the news" In ,o,,,,.
expression denotes tho work AM, t,r n,S 49, 10
ing behind an event that Is NOT appal,nt ~
item Itself. This was the case in ih Z ZEN
broke last week announcing the sptoin,,',. ~
Ambrose Benjamin Mutt. twenty-ycaf-.l1 ,.a,A
IF Michigan graduate. to West poinr piltarv .'l
envy About year ago, Andrew SIMON s0e
OF the 10Th Congressional Organization MAJ '.'u,a
mand upon CONGRESSMAN John Dine,,i ot ,b,' y =
trict rms congressman promised to make sn,. w
appointment. committee OF west siaa ~, s
were selected by Mr.. Smith composer IL ~ .~e'u
Malcolm Dadc The Rev. Charles Hll iho p,, ' y.
Martin of New Light Baptist eml,h NJ
Casey Mrs. Persla Robinson Gin, NJ. p.s
Garter Mrs Maria Cockheld Mrs Aim, u,,'.s.'
Charles Harris and Mr. Bryan to seloc, ~. a''',
candidate. This committee rot Ern.c ,larsbon 9ps y
The Detroit Board of Education 10 mako M =,
ton OF the most worthy candidate f.e ~. III.
meni. AS result of the enofts al NJ ME- ..o
Mr. Mutt was selected for the aptoi. .s,,,
Smith is member of the Wayne co,nfy 80
department. leader of the Fitocnil ton,,es.,.
organization and is associated with eBpip no.,...
ior-prosecutor campaign, Mr. Smith. mart - !.
the appointment at West Point Acidef saos. y.
political activity can aid race adyal-,If,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-08-31
Vets Law Plans For
Legion Congention

BOSTON iANp The week as
'he itn' rrafcd for me annual CON
vcnfinn " ihe imeran Legion %
he hrd here Sept 22-gf state.
,oW'r and tifr oniaais pushed
plans 20 entertain ihe million do'e-
gates and si'or. o,rcDied Tor The
bIr enelafe
>NelAl ihoY-and colOred W.
emn- NhI attend estimates Indicate
aud far tIf 'nHs POSTS are planning
ia eNienF tem ro,al welcome.
N1rsfsii tass and Percy " steele
Who head no committee on colored
aciiyItc. aIe arranging get-to.
efihrr for The 92nd and a3rd A..
Visions 4 reunion ~ the 18th Fro
vIsl0nal Training Regiment associa-
lion IS also In pros poet. George n.
Simmons association secretary. =,
Monroe ST.. Roxhurv Mass. i7 ar
ranging accommodation for nc
veterans.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-08-31
wHIrr SHERIFF

COURT OF Clvll. Appeals OF o. x-
az Austin June is 1913 Tnr
court IN delivering an opinion
stated We can Soc no reason why
sheriff shoa'd EEL hnmiliatei hv
being compelled 70 side ~ tho Ne-
efo 'oath win his prisoner vhen
the same WAS neccs.alv IN tho dis
charge ~ hi- du'i's There ate
mapy dist'ppiab'o places in Viii . 4
man vino claims 10 hc respectable
would feel mortified and hnmiliaiot
II found ih".in except No the 4 i-
Charge ~ duty and ,of no sheriff
Hogh hesitate 90 oniff such places
when necessary TO discharge MS
duties fiaS SW 1861
ANY Information concerning iht
foiun wfifo "a care 80 ihs paper
Nr 81. tiiiot Ave NinneaDoi.s
NIrf
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-08-31

development The godeseness that man'csts
itself in the totalitarian states is just passing
phase and will pass mayhaps sooner than we expect
The tide OF righteousness cannot be long stem
med and there Is no need TO doubt the final trinuph
Of The Kingdom OF God Great minds predicted many
Years ago that hopes OF lasting peace resided In the
shty that some master nation could rise In the
world and take the matter OF keeping order
throughout the world and thus release the enerscs
" the nations for constructive work OF Hiticr
rchirih Of more cody idealism than this wor has
ism may prove the radical measure essential to the
ever known. Beyond Hitler lies the long long future
in the which will dawn better day.
Hitler is not the only ruthless conqueror IN the
World. he Is just another, Strangely enough when
Tie world crying for conquerors It prefers The
"corporals.' Corporal Napoleon and Corporal hit
Ter Let us be fair in our minds and see that Hitler
did not make himself: Britain and France and the
United states helped TO make him the worlds coI-
querinr corporal, Hitler has "out-Brshed' the
Prifons
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-08-31
GUTH COLA
NEW LEADER
IN CITY
Hs Staff Reporter

W. ARE PLEASED to advise our
w readers the Guth Drink has So
tabished Branch IN our city. and
We employ in the operation of the
business. only residents of or
city. so that they must he consid-
cred here as local enterprise. A.
such. We extend 10 them our hept-
test CONGRATULATIONS and hav@
pledged ourselves 10 cooperate WITH
them I'm every way for the sur, ess
OF this fine enterprise.
We are advised that this worlar-
full drink ranks distinctly as a leal-
er among Cola Drinks. 1t IS or.ei-
nal. and not an imitation of any
other Drink on the market. For a
long time sc Cola Drinks have been
sold on the basis OF bottles sof
Csc to the consumer This. Of course
necessitates the Consumer having
o5c worth at time. and in add
ton. investing l2c for the return
Of 6 bottles. making the purchasing
unit to the consumer Sac in rs'crl
for which the consumer receive
each az a small fraction about A.,
per bottle. The Guth Company ~
taken great step forward by sell
Ing single bottle at &C., thus slv-
Ing the consumer 900 OF the price
Of each &c bottle of other cola
brands. Therefore. Guth Cola Drink
Is sold in individual large IL ~.
bottles at &C. per hottie instead Q!
Sc.
The Ownership and Management
OF Guth Cola Drink Is In the hands
OF experienced men who have Spent
many wears in the Cola businc~':
some OF them were connected nn-
ancially for long time In the 9TH
er successful brands OF Cola. Th,s
are so confident that Guth Cola g
the finest Cola Drink that has ever
been put into bottle. that they
offer to pay 100000 in cash 'cr
proof that a finer cola can he made
or bottled We cheerfully endorse
and recommend 10 our readers
Cuth Cola Drink. and feel sure thee
will be delighted with iiS qualit5.
In addition To the saving OF a pnry
on every bottle OF cola drink they
consume. During these times. pei
mics are not 10 be thrown away. and
II Is very refreshing for us to have
each one Of our advertisers, who
believe AS We do. that the public Is
entitled To the finest quality at all
time and At the lowest possible
price.
Guth Cola Drink has positions
open for Statesmen who own their
own trucks and have had experl
enoe In calling on Dealers who II
&c beverages. A fine opportunity
awaits the proper men. We feel s..r,
a number OF our renders will be IN
terested in cont ling this hrm dl
rect at its local Office.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-08-31
HISTORIANS STUDY NEGRO
b, Carter Q. Woodson

At THE CELEBRATION Of the twenty fifth ann-
n ,er>ary OF the Association for the study % Ne
life and History in Chicago on the ninth of
September historians will discuss tho Negro and the
new order In other words the Negro will b. ok
amntd with respect 20 the 'isms" Of Europe ~ w
+ Fontaine, product Of the University Of penn>,l-
wanna and professor AZ Southern University ih
Louisiana. will discuss this live iopic in the cft OF
history and other speakers will likewise direc. az
tcn'ion thereto
lu What way do these. doctrines concern
Ne-tors? Are these movements matters with which
thoN should he concerned what does. their past in
connection with such movements indicate fha' he
future of the will be9 Considering how the j vs.
has Jared al the hands Of the agents Of the new
der what can Negroes expect9 The Negroes OF 'hc
lntftd states say much about these matters and Al
tinle- engage in fierce debate and agitation; bu' in
such sense. rule these Negro participants are
being turned about by the so-called Faecsts Of COM
mpn -fs who would the blacks merely a means
10 ai end
s. rious historians OF TODAY. concede that tie
world Is passing through significant transition
period. iuet II did when emerging from the ar
cfn order TO plunge into the darkness OF the mcdc-
val porod or when emerging from the chaos u The
latter 20 the present modern order The world they
VII us is not being DESTROYED II is cling changed
Whether FOR better worse do not know Some
nations races max fare better than others by taxi
ing advantage OF the weak, just are now do
ing What announcement does history offer ds 80
he station Of the Negro IN the new order OF To-
morrow
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-08-31

Is the first 10 complain Wnea lie
situation is reversed.
The law is clear as 10 the rights
OF pedestrians on the streets Their
safety is the motorists first Snsid-
Grafton. Pedestrians lawfu - IA a
crosewalk and crossing onW green
traffic signal have the sut ~
way and cars making a turn must
wait. Many motorists continually
violate this law But at intersec-
lions where there are no trafiie
lights or signs. pedestrians wko
start To cross when they consider
oncoming vehicles 10 he at cafe
distance must he given the rirh;
10 reach the other side Of the
street. They should not he urged
10 run for safety by the impatient
and discourieous driver who feels
that pedestrians are general MI
sancc.
Rules OF traffic safety also in
pose certain duties on the p"deS-
irian and educational methods OF
handling this part of the problem
are making Roadway IIoweycr
the driver OF an automobile Is IN
Grating vehicle with great poten-
rial powers OF destruction AMI Tor
this reason. II no other. the peles-
trian must be given the bcttev Of
any argument as TO the right ~
way. The pedestrian never yet has
won a physical argument with an
automobile
Give the pedestrian the bench, Of
tho donhi,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-08-31
w. c. T. U. Conclave

CHICAGO AMP - When The
National womens christian TEN
pcrance union met In convention At
the Hotel Stevens here recently.
Negro women took an active part.
Among the colored delegation
we're Mrs. Violet Hin Whyte. Balii-
more, Mrs. Claude liopewell. Chi
capo. and Mrs. Esther b. IsGacs.
Los Angeles who spoke on "rhe
Needs of the Negro Al one OF The
convention sessions.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-08-31

not follow IN Dr Tann's footsteps
and when their success conc
through rs tlm negro race. thar
they Will not slow us their appre-
cation by 'mplming Nero
help
We ask thai mis- letter he pun
lished in your paper for the benefit
of our Negro business men Of tNs
CITY
Very tfnlN Yours.
'Sisnedi
The Cnir Pride Club OF
Conan' Gardens
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-08-31

h O r n Is 10
make every
body scamper
out OF their
way or jump
to safety.
Courtesy us
ually begins n,
home but such
motorists IL
variably leave
IL I h ere as
soon as they
climb into the
drivers scat.
Yet the horn
footing menace
to pedestriaa s