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The Omaha guide., 1940-04-06

set, because it is only through the
daring and courage of youth that
we can attack the defeatism that
is sapping our national strength to-
day. Tom Dewey is that rare phen-
omenon that occurs once in a gen.
GRAFTON, a young man with all the
courage and strength and drive
that belong only to youth, and
with the maturity of judgment
and soundness of mind that usually
are not acquired until well past
the 40 mark. Youth, rounded off
with experience and intrinsic
soundness such as he has, is GER
tainly a valuable asset and Tom
Dewey has packed into his 81 years
as much experience and leadership
as most men of 80.
There have been and may con-
tinue to be objections to Tom
Dewey because of his youth. I'd
like to suggest as an offset to
this, that the skeptics recall the
early days of America. The Con-
stitution of the United States was
written by young men-Alexander
Hamilton, before he was 80; Char
les Pickney, who was 81; Gouver-
neur Morris, 81; James Madison,
38, to name just a few. There was
nothing amateurish nor callow
about them nor about the Con-
stitution they wrote. That docu-
ment was soundly conceived by
young men with vision, common
sense and maturity, and it is still
the greatest document to guide a
living, working Republic after
trial by fire through one hundred
and fifty-two years.
A Man of Action
l am for Tom Dewey because
he is a man of action, a fit leader
for the Republican Party which
has distinguished itself as the
party of action. And by action
I don't mean great movement in
a series of circles ending in a
vacuum. Action that gets on its
hobby horse and gallops off in
all directions at once is just a
meaningless ride with Alice-in-
Wonderland. The kind of action
America wants and needs today
is action that has direction.
Youth and actionl These are
essential attributes of today's
leaders. Tom Dewey has both.
What else does he have that the
presidency requires? Well, let's
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.Nr. and Mrs. Thomas Il DeWeV
vorite son and asked him to become
the candidate they said publicly
that they were convinced he pos
sesses above all other leaders in
the country today, the ability, tenn
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permanent, training and ideals
which the next President Of the
United States must have.
He has sound and experienced
judgment on public question; he
has vigor, executive, ability, sim
cerity and devotion to duty; he has
proved all these things by excep-
tional performance in the public
service. He is a fighting champion
of the people.
In all these things I concur.
When / first heard him over the
radio while the gubernatorial cam
paign was on, | knew he had some
Of these qualities. I didn't know
he had all Of them.
I didn't know him then. We had
not met. I became increasingly
aware of him only through his
speeches and his personality as it
came through the loud-speaker in
vibrant sincerity. | was able to
judge him with cold objective,
through his spoken words, many
hundreds of miles away from the
compelling warmth of his actual
presence. 1t is the hardest kind of
judging this, passing on the words
and ideas of a disembodied voice
coming to your ears from some
n you have v seen; yet it
is a good way to judge candidates,
for then one is able to Judge them
solely on their ability and their
skill in presenting their case to
the public.
What l heard from Tom Dewey,
speaking for himself over the radio
matched what I heard about him
when / came East after my re-
covery. That trip was dictated by
intense intellectual curiosity as a
veteran political campaigner. l
wanted to meet this political tyro,
this young man man who had so
impressed me via radio with his
ideas and the patent sincerity and
honesty behind them.
l wanted to judge for myself,
in closeup, whether the man
Dewey was everything the voice
proclaimed, or whether he was just
a skillful %campaigner.
And when l met Tom Dewey /
was not disappointed. In fact, l
found in him, on my first visit,
more than l had hoped for. We
met several times, for | am an
old campaigner, and not easy to
convince, and I wanted to check
and recheck my first favorable i'm
pressions and opinions. I began to
see, more and more, with each
talk we had, why important and
influential persons, as well as a
large section of the discerning
rank and file of our country, were
talking of him as Republican NOM
inee for President.
Then l returned home and let
Tom Dewey and all I'd learned
aobut him simmer in my brain. By
Fall, 1889, he had come to a boil
ing point in my mind and l was
convinced he was the outstanding
Republican for the presidency.
And so, l came back to New York
oiled up my sleeves and went to
work to sell other other Repub-
leans on the idea of Tom Dewey
as a candidate as convincingly as
he had sold me on himself.
So much for the way I made up
my mind about him. Now what
are the specific points that make
him outstanding in the lists? Why,
in short. am l for Dewey?
Youth An Advantage
First of all, he is young. That,
to me-and ! am anticipating an
opinions not only no objection
but it is a great and valuable as
Grill
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cas- A~ssistont U. S. Attor-
ney represented government
In much importont litigation.
both civil and criminal, IN
Guiding u. S. against Tom
Dennison and Others. known
os the omoho Liquor Syn
dieote Cose.
Q Hondled numerous cases
In lower courts, in U. S. Court
Of Appeals. and in Nebraska
Supreme Court.
. Hos represented indiyid-
uols and corporations. rich
and Door.
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assist Postmaster R. H. Harris in
the first sale of the new Booker T.
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Ter.
. A graduate Of the
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. Endorsed by Ieodefs Of
labor, business. and civic
organizations.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-14
Creating Our Own Customers

At time like this, when Europe is closed to normal trade, every sign of in creaSing trade elsewhere is welcome. The United States is sparing no effort to build up trade in the New World and elsewhere. Now who do you suppose is the United States best New World customer? Can- ada, of course. But to the south? We'll, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Vene- zuela. But next? Why our own Alaska! During the past year Alaska bought $44, 4,262, ,710 worth of goods from the United States, almost two million dollars more than in any years in the territory's history. The amount of inceraSe is insig- nificant. But the upward trend is hope full.
 If the United States could really settle Alaska, great and thriving market for United States goods might well be cre- ated. Japan fought war for the bleak plains of Manchuria, and now tries to de- velop and settle them at great expense and pains. But the United States, which bought Alaska for a song, hesitates at an aggressive development that might make 1t a mighty commonwealth and give an expansive outlet which is badly needed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-14
Bridge Question Important

The question of building new bridge along Washington Avenue, where 1t crosses the Naugautck River, appears to be assuming major proportions in our civic events this summer But even in official circles there is difference of opinion as to the best course of action to be adopted by the city. Originally this structure was to be repaired. Examlna- tion brought forth the claims, though, that repairs would not suffice; brand new bridge was needed. A means of pro- viding such a new span was also cited - using funds intended for the new Bald win Street bridge.
 We don't know if many taxpayers would object to such procedure or trans fer of funds as this, but there are some who would voice opposition. And we think they are justified in so doing. As we recall it when first mention was made of new Baldwin Street bridge it was pointed out that it was in an unsafe condition and that repairs which were to be made would be at best but temporary. Certainly it is as imperative to maintain a safe structure at this point as along Washington Avenue.
 The city is definitely committed to the task of building a new Baldwin Street bridge, as we'll as two smaller ones else- where in the city. It should proceed to that task, we think, as rapidly as possible. If repairs can tide over the Washington Avenue bridge until after the first of the year, and City Engineer Charles Root seems to think they can, then they should be made and an effort launched then to procure legislative permission to float bonds for new bridge. By that time it may even have been found that some of our other old iron structures are in dan- gerous condition for heavy traffic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-14
Sit Tight, COnsrs.sl

Back'in June it had been proposed that Congress adjourn as soon as possible. We were among those who felt that Congress should sit tight and saw wood, the critical state of affairs being what it was. Since. then, Congress has done work of the most urgent kind for national defense. It has started rolling nearly five billion dollars in additional defense funds. It has passed the "two-ocean navy" bill. It has gotten well into discussion of the program of training for the National Guard and for universal Selective service. It is deep in discussion of tax measures critically af- fetcing the defense program. It has confirmed new secretary of the Navy and of War.
 That is work that fully justified stay ing in session since June when adjourn ment was proposed. Since then world affairs have become more, not less, crit ical. Problems have piled up. Congress duty to continue in session and get to grips with the national problems is today even plainer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-14
Where Government Is Growing

Practically everyone who has watched the federal governments payroll climb from 862, 1000 in 1929 to 1,296, 900 the first of this year has been concerned. Of course it is even higher today, due to the defense program. But we don't stop to think that local governments, right under our very noses, are climbing even faster.
 The Civil Service Assembly has shown in new census that the largest propor- tional increase during the past 10 years (though not the largest actual number) was in state governments, which now employ 54O000, as compared to 297,000 10 years ago. City employees have in- creased from 718,0OO to 940,OO0, and counties and smaller units from 269,O0O to more than 5O0,0OO. With the federal government payroll certain to increase tremendously as the defense program gains steam, the only possible chance of holding down government employment for some time to come is likely to be in the state and local fields.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-14
Death, Too, Is Motorized

Athousand more lives have been snuffed out by automobiles during the first half of this year than in the same period of 1889. Death, following the human lead, has also motorized his battalions. He is gradually forcing back the safety troops which were for so long gradually reduc- ing the toll of traffic. June was the ninth consecutive month, the National Safety Council reports, to show an increase over the preceding year. And 14,740 people have been mown down since January l, as compared with 13,70O in the first six months of last year. The per cent in- crease almost exactly coincides with a per cent increase in auto mileage. But the Safety Council believes that the war also has had it's effect in making people reckless and careless. The traffic toll began to rise almost exactly when the war started last September, and reached it's peak in June, when France surrend- cred. This is war without end, with out armistice. The fight against deaths mortorized divisions must not slacken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-14

disadvantages about sky-rockets. The first is that when, the sky rocket goes up in the air, 1t takes up with it the stick to which it is attached. That stick falls some place out in the night, and no one thinks any more about 1t. But if you should happen to be walking along some dark road at night and this stick should fall upon you, 1t would be uncomfortable and per- haps serious. Be sure of this, that even though you don't know it, -rocketing burst of temper car- ries a stick with it and somebody out in the darkness may be hit.
 But the worst thing about sky- rockets is that they sometimes start fires. The fact that they were sent up without that intention does not lessen the danger. There is a cer- tain undesirable area said to be paved with good intentions, but this makes it none-the-less undesirable. So it is with a sky-rocketing tenn per. Nobody intends that a fire should start or wants it to start but as matter of actual fact it often does.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-14
Prayer For Peace

In setting aside Sunday, September 8, as a day for praying for peace President Franklin D. Roosevelt shows himself well in accord with Che present feeling of Americans. It is entirely fitting and proper that we dedicate and set aside such day on which we should all hum- ble ourselves and call upon our God and our Master to guide these his human subjects into more peaceful pursuits than those which now occupy such a great portion of the world.
 Only in such a nation as ours could such heartfelt prayer for peace be truly offered up with sincerity and real volume. Americans like to participate in such things and our only recommen- dation is that we approach the occasion with all the humility that it deserves We should not pray for peace with the arro- gance of nation that is self-sufficient and that stands high in world opinion as mighty and powerful force. We must be simple believers in the influence of prayer.
 For many months now in every Roman Catholic church throughout the land, and perhaps in those of other denominations, too, prayer for peace has followed every mass. To this simple little prayer, dis tributed throughout the United States by the Knights of Columbus, millions have echoed solemn Amen" on count less occasions. It will be continued day after day until it is answered and once more men of many nations walk in peace. It will be spoken with all the more vigor and fervor on Sunday, September 8, when everywhere in this fair land of ours men, women, and children are uttering their simple plea for 'peace on earth, good will to men,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-14

The reverse will be true in this state in the campaigns to be waged between Dem- ocrats and Republicans. Whereas, the national COP named it's candidates we'll before the Democrats renominated Pres ident Roosevelt, in Connecticut the Dem- ocrats will have their ticket ready first This will be drawn up and presented to the voters at the end of next week, the state convention being scheduled for the New Haven Arena on August g and 24 But the Republicans of Connecticut won't have state ticket ready until September IS, their convention also being scheduled for the Elm City And what's more the Democrats have had senatorial candi- date since June, because they nominated Senator Francis T. Maloney then. The senator, however, won't probably launch into active campaigning until October Legislative duties at Washington are go- ing to cut short the campaigns of all House and Senate members seeking reelection.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-14
In Today's Mail

fair competitive stores" The peo- pie who purchase merchandise in unfair" stores should realize the detriment they are doing to their own families. They all have chil- dren who are seeking positions and the. only way conditions can be improved is by patronizing the in- dependent store and help increase employment to many millions of people all over the country.
 Independent grocers give gener- ous donations to charitable or ganizations, churches, or any or ganizations that are sponsored by the community.
 By patronizing unfair stores" people think they are getting bar gains whihc in reality they do not receive. These stores may have a few leaders but on the average there Is very little difference in price. You see these store owners drawing down thousands of dol- lars yearly, whereas you do not see any independent store owner drawing such large yearly salaries. If these stores were working on such small margin of profit as is claimed they could not possibly continue in business. They have to make their profit on many items. You will find no difference, or if any a very slight differ ence, between the unfair" store prices and your independent gro- cerS' prices. You should not mind paying the slight difference. If. any. in price as you are thereby helping to increase employment.
 I have written to the President of the United States and have re- ceived a reply to the effect that my ideas have been taken into consideration. I need your help. This country was made for and by independence so why not patron ize independent stores and keep the unfair competition out. We are striving for better improve mentS and larger wages. We will never, obtain same by continuing to patronize unfair competitors.
 expect a great deal of cri- ticism by great many people as. 8 result of this letter but my sole purpose in writing same is to try and convince more people to patronize INDEPENDENT STORES and help increase enn- ployment. I am 100 per cent for the people, and the community in at all times.
 PAUL REED.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-14

This threat of Wendell Willkie to prose- cute under existing laws those corpora tions which have contributed to the Democratic campaign book, if he is elect ed President, should not be taken too seriously. Not that we don't think the COP nominee wasn't serious when he made it. He probably was, but if he is elected President, we don't think that he's going to spend much time in prose- cutting those who contributed to the campaign which was waged against him. He may keep their activities in mind, but that he will invoke the law against them, if there is one to invoke, is doubtful. It's just threat; no more.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-14
The sentence was never fin- ished. It wasn't necessary. LET THERE BE LESS LIGHT

One of the important anti-trust cases upon which the Justice De- partment is working quietly is the attempt of big utility companies to suppress the use of electric light bulbs using less current, and thus reducing the housewife's elec- tric light bills.
 What the Justice Department has unearthed is the fact that the General Electric company was exhibiting at the New York Worlds Fair a new fluorescent bulb which generates the same amount of light as a standard bulb on less than one-third the amount of power.
 However, some of the utility companies learned of this and asked General Electric to with draw the exhibit. Obviously if the public began using this type of bulb, it would mean the low ering of electric light consump- tion and loss of revenue to the utilities. General Electric com- piled with the request.
 The utility companies also have issued instructions not to permit any promotion or advertisement of this new type of light bulb, and one magazine advertisement was rewritten in order to comply with this policy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-14

We don't suppose that Waterbury will ever see the day when there isn't some sort of discussion about bridges. They have been debated by city fathers and taxpayers down through the long years of our ex- istence as town and city. In the old days it was owners of horses, wagons, and draws who forced civic action. Today it's the motorist who makes the city fathers provide great steel or concrete structures across all watercourSeS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-14
Whats Your l. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.
 1. Maggots are baby magpies, larvae of insects, or disease germs injecting cattle?
 ?. Who wrote. ~oh, East Is East and West Is West, and never the twain shall .meet?"
 3. Which D. s. President died one month after his inauguration? 4. Where is the range of noun tains known as the Hindu Rush?
 5. Who is David O. Selmick? c. Why can't 6 man marry his widows sister?
 2. For what industries are the following cities noted: Detroit, Akron Minneapolis?
 8. who is the husband of Sonja Henie, film actress and ice skating champion?
 9. For what are the Cossacks famous.
 10. who invented the telephonea
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-14
An Open Letter to All Persons Who May be Interested

-
 Who May be Interested I am speaking for the people of the community, city, state and- country who are interested in bet ter improvements and increase of employment. It is up to us, every one of us, to patronize all the in dependent stores in the country. We all want to earn large wages and increase employment The way independent stores are doing business today we cannot accom- plish these things as we are sel- fish, greedy and jealous of any individual who is making progress and providing employment to many people.
 What I mean is this, avoid pa- tronizing chain stores or any other store where unfair competition is employed (such as Hiring people for starvation wages, long hours, taking money out of that par ticular community and instead cooperate with and patronize the independent stores who are buy ing through local warehouses, pro- viding work for thousands of peo- pie including clerks, salesmen, truck drivers, etc. I am sure that everyone should be interested in such procedure.
 Many people today are patroniz- ing stores where unfair competi- tive methods are employed. These same people are holding jobs, in- cluding city positions, which have been made possible for them through the efforts of the inde- pendent grocers. This aso applies to doctors, lawyers and people in other professions who have all benefited greatly by the indepen- dent grocer. Your husband and son are probably holding positions which your independent stores have made possible for them. What Is going to happen if said stores are to go out of business2
 I find the independent stores in quite difficult circumstances to- day. They cannot 70 on without your whole-hearted cooperation and you will throw more people out of work by patronizinz ''tln-