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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

We were interested in reading that one of the first fights that the New York State Legislature will face after it con venes in Japuary is over reapportion- ment Republican legislators expect to lead the fight for several changes they want. As a matter of fact reapportion- ment seems to be almost an annual dog and-cat fight in the N Y. General As sembly. Every time the legislators get together some one makes proposal that reapportionment be ordered. But before it can be done there are usually more different ways of reproducing than the members can stomach, so as result nothing is done about it. At various times one branch of the Legislature has ap- proved definite plan only to have the other one toss this out the window and substitute a different method. Just as in Connecticut, though, pportionment in N. Y. is long overdue and it is figured that 1941, year after the federal census, is good time to put it across.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
Uncle Sam Tackles Big One

The antitrust division of the United States Department of Justice has an- nounced nationwide investigation of trade restraints which allegedly result in increased food prices to the consumer and decreased crop prices to the farmer. The action has been prompted the de- partment says, by evidence that food in- dustries and some wholesale and retail distributors function badly hiking par ticularly the prices for bread, milk, meat, fish, cheese and canned and fresh fruits and vegetables.
 The government claims that between 1913 and 1920 food processors and dis tributorS received 40 to 48 cents from every dollar spent for food by the con- Sumer and that since then they have been getting from g to 60 cents. On the other hand, the farmer who used to get from g to 60 cents, now gets the short end. The result to consumers with Slen- der pocketbooks is malnutrition, for the farmer it is often ruin. The government claims poor crop prices caused one farm in four to be foreclosed between 1880 and 1886. Millions of farming people have moved to the cities.
 As result of the high food prices about 45 million Americans get too little to eat, 8Uyo IAlC SOFCAIIlllCAC. lll11AAOlAo NS not necessarily suffer deficiency diseases like pellagra or scurvy, but many have chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, or such lowered resistance that they fall easy victims to epidemics. The antitrust off, cials believe they can prove that many organizations stand between producer and consumer, taking unreasonable toll through illegal price-fixing schemes.
 The secretary manager of the National Association of Retail Grocers and the president of the Associated Grocery Man ufacturers of America have said their organizations will welcome sweeping in- vestigation of all phases of the manufac- ture and distribution of food products. Moreover, at it's recent annual meeting, She manufacturers group adopted a res plution maintaining prices should be >Quitably related in each instance to pro- hiictlon costs. It further dishpproved nslng the conditions resulting from the present crisis in world affairs as a means
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attempts to argue the matter with him.
 But Willkie dodged these at- tempts to convert him; and once, when he came to Washington after his nomination. failed to show up at an appointment. On another occasion he did not an- swer one of Vandenberg's let ters for weeks. Naturally, this did not improve relations be- tween them.
 However, Vandenberg went loy- ally down the line for the party standard bearer and made several effective speeches for him.
 The personal coolness between vandenberg and Willkie was not an exceptional case within the COP. It was the rule. Willkie was on cordial terms with few Re- publican leaders, as exemplified by the remark of Rep. Clare Hoff- man, another Michigan Republi- can. "When Willkie was nOmin- ated," said Hoffman, "I wired Er- nie Weir and Tom Girdler: You nominated him, now you elect him."
 It is this anti-Willkie sentiment among many Republican leaders. plus the fact that Vandenberg is now set to occupy the Senate spotlight more prominently than ever before, which makes him once again worth watching as the Re- publicans start to build for 1944.
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the razor r-tongued George Moses of New Hampshire, who derisively labeled him the Young Turk.
 Several years later, Vanden-
 berg famed up some more re- sentiment when the word got around that he was secretly gum ming for Senator Charles Me
 Nary's scalp as floor leader. This was patched up, however, and to- day, next to McNary, Vanden-
 berg is the biggest-name Repub-
 lican in the Senate. Also, since
 the death of BOrah and the de-
 cline of the aged Hiram John- son, Vandenberg is the only real orator on the COP side.
 His oratory is inclined to be florid, probably reflection of his many years as an editorial writer in Grand Rapids before he came to the Senate. But his fortnight presence, his resounding voice and flow of language make him one of the ablest debaters, and the most effective spokesman of iso- lation, in the Senate.
 WILLKIE AND vANDENBERG
 While it was the break of the Michigan delegation that turned the tide for Willkie at Philadel- phia, the candidate and Vanden- berg were not overly cordial dur ing the recent campaign.
 Except for their common hostil- ity toward the New Deal, the two men had little in common. Strong ly isolationist, Vandenberg vigor- ously disapproved of Willkie's foreign views and made several
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

1. Complete the following biblical phrase: "A fly in the ......."
 2. In which ocean is the island of Madagascar?
 3. Of these four men, which enc was not called the Father of the American Navy Joshua Humph- reys, John Barry, John Paul Jones and David Farragut?
 4. Name tie capital of Paraguay.
 5. For what industry is Grand Rapids, Mich. famous?
 6. Which two of the following me- tals are alloyed to make ordinary solder; aluminium, copper, iron, lead, nickel, tin?
 2. What proportion of the United States Senate is elected every two years?
 8. What relation was John Adams, second President of the U. S., to John Quincy Adams, sixth Presi- dent?
 g. What is the title of the Chief Executive of each State?
 10. Name the composer of God Bless America"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

Whether intentional or not Gov Ray mond E. Baldwin has managed to center attention on the Public Works Depart ment over which Governor-elect Robert A. Hurley presides. An audit is to be made of the department and a report submitted next year. This report will not go to Gov. Baldwin because he'll be plain Attorney Raymond E. Baldwin by the time the report is ready. MT. Hurley him self will get it and it probably won't tell him any more about his own department than he knows right now. There have been quick denials that this audit is any thing but regular routine. If so then it surely did not deserve the attention 1t seems to have been given on Capitol Hill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
IRELAND'S BARDs
Boston Post)

NAVoOO4l SCbJ
 The spirit which created the fame of the Irish bards of old, the music of minstrels which, because of its sheer beauty, endured through the ages, has fostered a group of mod ern writers whose works equal and even surpass the old masters, 50 well have they profited from their lessons.
 The writings of men called Mo- Manus. Dwyer and O'Casey, whose roots reach deep down into the soil of Ireland, are, by their keen in- sight, whimsy, and music of word and phrase, insulting the same faith and hope, the same inspiration and strength, as of old. These are names to be remembered. and works to be treasured for. shining with beauty in sordid world, they point the way to a new glory which Ireland
 can claim as her very own.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

Although a good many people aren't aware of the fact Connecticut is rapidly becoming an important turkey-raiSing state This past year has certainly lifted the state far up the list of those which rank turkey growing among their i'm portant industries The many import ant m contributions to poultry raising that abled Connecticut farmers to increase turkey flocks without any fear of losing them through lack of proper range or disease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
The Sponge Disease in Florida
(New York Sun)

(NeW York Sum-
 When, early in December, 1888, a heavy mortality appeared among the commercial sponges of the Bahamas, the Colonial Secretary of the islands requested the United States Bureau of Fisheries to collaborate with the British Department of Sponge Fish cries in an attempt to ascertain its cause. Dr. Paul s. Galtsoff was se- lected for the task and spent three weeks at the areas most seriously affected-Andros Island, Little Ba- hamas Bank and New Providence Island Observation indicated that the sequence of infection was from east to west; the mortality was ten- tatively attributed to 8 fungus. Spongiophaga SD. By the end of February the infection was reported from Cuba and in March 1t was re- ported from Key West.
 Immediately on his return from the Bahamas Dr. Galtsoff visited the Florida sponge fisheries: the infection had made such progress that It's effects were observed from Key West to Biscayne Bay; reports of destruction of sponges in Florida Bay as far north as Cape Sable were received about the middle of April, Fishing became unprofitable and was abandoned early in the season, Chemical and biological investiga- tons revealed striking similarity bee tween conditions in the Bahamas and Key West areas. Since then the infection seems to have spread e. larmingly: in Q paper in the Bureau Of Fisheries publication. Progress iil Biological Inquiries, .oso." 3r. oalt' eoff says that at the end of ibe year the number Of gponges brought 70 the Tarpon Springs Sponge EK. change notably diminished" and
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Views Of The Press

that the future of sponge fishing a unique and highly specialized in- dustry"-was quite dark" Plans for comprehensive investigation have been prepared, but as yet there is no money to put them into operation. The plight of the sponge fishermen and dealers is particularly bad, for they have no other means to earn their Hvings.
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has taken charge of program aimed at making available to Britain all American merchant ships that can possibly be spared.
 It isn't hard to figure what this will mean, when in some lines an actual shortage of boats is already being felt.
 For instance: Puerto Rican inter- ests not long ago tried hard to get new vessels assigned to the run to the islands. They were informed that the army and navy had in re- cent months taken Al vessels, and that there simply were no suitable extra boats to be had.
 BRITISH WANT
 MANY VESSELS
 Maritime commission lists g pri- vate shipyards now in service, six of them representing new capacity. As of November 1 there were under con- struction in these yards 176 ocean, going cargo ships of 1,462,000 total tonnage. No ways in any of these yards are empty (except for few which are always held open for re- pair and reconditioning work) and maritime commission experts say that the industry is also working just l about at capacity in regard to the i number of skilled workers avail able.
 In the face of all this, a huge British demand for cargo ships has to be met. During recent months the British have purchased a dozen tankers and 10 merchantmen, but these were for naval or troop trans port service. What is needed now is a large number of freighters, and they're needed in a hurry.
 The British purchasing mission now in this country hopes to get 60 or more 10,0O0-ton cargo vessels. ! Since the industry simply hasn't that capacity, and since there isn't any thing like that number of up-to- date ships out of service, the un- derstanding is that new shipyards will be built in the U. s. under Brit ish contract. They'll probably be placed on the west coast, Los Angeles 1 and Tacomo being the spots general ly mentioned.
 WORLDS BEST
 FLEET FOR U. S..
 Meanwhile, the U. s. merchant fleet will be in excellent shape to meet the needs of peace-time com- merce, if and when peace returns.
 Although this fleet numbered about 1900 vessels at the middle of this year, most of those vessels were tugs, barges, scoWs and small coastal craft. Only about $50 were ocean, going ships of 1000 tons or more.
 Consequently, ships now on the ways represent an increase of more than 50 per cent in the merchant , fleets effective ocean-going tonnage i Result will be, in a year or so, that the United States has the newest and hence the swiftest and most
 economical-merchant fleet in the world.
 l All things considered, experts fig
 ure the f1et now built and building
 will be plenty big enough. Maritime commission has standard
 ized types for all new vessels. In
 theory, it would be fairly simple to
 have parts, plates, machinery, etc.
 made in quantity at various factories the assembly job to be done at spe- cial emergency shipyards la Hog Island in the last war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
Current Comment

Certainly there Is nothing in ex- perience to indicate that relaxing the 4O-hour week for everybody would add anything to the rate of essential production.
 -Col. Philip D. Fleming, Wase-
 Hour iaW adminleiFasoF.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
Selected Poem
RABBIT

(Charles H. Howe in the New York Times) There in the snow he hesitates to see If might merit just little trust; A, beast but little darker than the dust, How timidly he waits to plead with me- His eyes stained bright with fear that he must flee From sticks by men concealed in hunting-lust. Of snow that frames him, brown in ivory. Some power make me quiet as tree: My sound must not be craded III his earsl The rabbit stands so fragile in his. fears That his bright terror seems part Of me; So silently, in fear. he crouches, pleads He is a stone among the frozen weeds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
A CARDINAL SPEAKS
(BoSton PoSt)

The sharp rebuke of Cardinal Vllleneuve, archbishop of Quebec, to those attempting to spread rumors that the French people of the prov ince plan a separatist movement, should definitely end this nonsensi- cal talk. Better than anyone else he knows the spirit and sentiment of his people and, as he points out, they have given more than ample proof in the last quarter of a cen- tury of their answering loyalty to the crown.
 Indeed, Quebec today stands as one of the staunchest and most im- portant units of the British Empire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

to extract unjustifiable profits from the American consumer As the consumer wants more and better food for less cost and as the farmer wants higher prices for what he raises, that almost makes 1t unanimous.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
Daily Almanac
It's i2:06 a. m.

Moon sets l2:06 a. m.
 Sun rises 7:02 a. m.; sets 4.26 D. m. All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 With all this winter before Christmas the chances Of a drizzly February and late freeze hold good
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

e. What is the "stimson doc trine"?
 A, When the Japanese occupa- tion of Manchuria extended to the borders of China proper in January. 1882, Henry Stimson, Secretary of State in the Hoover Cabinet, ad- dressed a note to the governments of China and Japan, declaring that the United States neither admitted any de facto situation nor would recognize any agreement between those governments, as to the integ- rity of China, that would impair the American treaty rights as em- bodied in the open door policy; and that the United States would not recognize "any situation, treaty or agreement which may be brought about by means contrary to the covenents and obligations of the Pact of Paris" This declaration, called the "Stimson doctrine" in its general application, signified that a. governments territorial acquisitions, If subsequent and contrary to the provisions of the Kellogg Peace Pact were not to be recognized.
 c. What is the reason for not using mufflers on large passenger airplanes?
 A. Engine mufflers are ordinar- fly of only partial value because at laest half of the noise comes from the whirling propellers.
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section of Free DOT t. ''T h e y have no money to live in better places," was MT. Addans' reply.
 But Jane felt sick at heart over what she had seen, and she vowed that when she grew up, she would build a big house right next door LN-
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Questions { and Answers
vnrrR oTTEsTTONs ANSWERED

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED The Waterbury DeInosSae Service Bureau win answer for ySu free, any anestiOn of fact or informs tssm. mOe involving extensive re- search. Write y0uE queztIOn cieaE- IY. sim name and addEe@s en- elose Q tlsree cent Wssesge seamBs Medical CT legal sdviee eanaee be given. AddFess The WateEbwy DemoeFatss Washington Service BuFeau, 1913 13th Street, Wash ingtOn, D. c.
 c. Why does the expression "hke a DonnybTOok Fair" signify that fighting has occurred?
 A. DonnybroOk was q paTish in Ireland, famous for it's fairs, which attracted vast multitudes and sel- dom passed without 6 riot and bloodshed. The fairs were abolished after 1855.
 O. How many acres does the new Washington National Airport cover and how much will it cost?
 A. Seven hundred and twenty nine acres; cost, $12,5OOJ 900.
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U. S. Sn1pyaroS C0 capacity.
 ugh the law which keeps U. s. merchant men out of war zones has pulled many vessels out of service on Eu- Topean runs, Brit ish purchases and the needs of the U. s. army and navy have more than made up the difference.
 And now Secre- faN-Vr EKa4-wa.rkI1@sS
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 194C
A Thought for Today

Praise ye the Lord. give thanks unto the Lord; for He is gOod for His mercy endureth f0rever.-Psalm 106:1.
 Among the attributes of God although they are all equal mercy shines with even more bril- Iancy than justice.-CervanteS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, T suspicioned that you were not my friends. SuspicicTf is a noun. Say, '.had a suspicion" CT "sus- pected."
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In Today's Mail REVIEW OF BOOK WINS THANKS OF AUTHOR.
 405 Flynn Building,
 Des Moines, Iowa,
 December 4, 1940.

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 Many thanks to The Democrat for the very fine review of my new book Road to Endor." in your issue of November 18. Going back three hundred years in an attempt to ir1- terpret that terrible mass hysteria which ended in the Salem witch craft has been fascinating study.
 It may be that my story will throw some light on certain dark mys- teries that even in the 20th Century are little known and little under stood.
 I am pleased that you like my book and hope that your readers will also follow it with interest. It is indeed pleasing to get encourage nent after the long six years of re- search and writing which I devoted to it.
 Sincerely yours,
 Esther Barstow Hammand.
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National
 Spotlight
By BRUCE CATION Waterbury Democrat Washington
 Corresu0udeTTtl

Washington, Dec. 6-Greatest ac- tivity in ship-buiIding since the frantic Hog Island days of the last World War is now crowding all
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STRENGTH FOR THE DAY By EARL L. DOUGLASS. D. D.
A PROMISE KEPT

Why do people live in these nugly little houses?" Jane Addams as child asked her father one day when they were riding through the shanty
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Wlie
 
  press will
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Whats Your l. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to Last page for the answers.
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Washington Merry-Go-Round
NEA ssfvios. inc.
DREW PEAR s o N
 ROBERT s. ALLEN

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-29
SAYS ELECTION JUDGES
SHOULD BE PAID NOW

Editor The Times: ! fail to
see any reason why the county
auditor, Mr.. S. Clifford Davis,
refrains from mailing checks to
the precinct judges who have
completed their semi annual
work at the polls and who are
compelled to wait until next
April for this remuneration.
The majority of the election
judges could have made condi-
tions much more pleasant for
themselves and for their fami-
lies this Eastertide had they been
in possession of their rightful
inheritance for duties performed.
These election workers should
not be classified the same as the
regular salaried employees in the
county: therefore. they should
receive their salary as soon as
possible on completion of their
duties. p. G. ALLAN,
1916 No. Huson st.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-29
DECLARES MANY GET
NO REPRESENTATION

Editor. The Times: II you
should send out a QUESTIONABLE
asking the people to give their
opinion on what has been the
most important factors In rails
ing wages, incomes and living
standards of the American peo-
pie far above that of so years
ago. you would find more than
rs per cent would answer that
1t was accomplished by the sc-
tivities of labor unions, educa-
ton. labor legislation, and a
more liberal policy of business
and the government. Perhaps 10
per cent would mention the in
vention of machinery, and a
system of free enterprise. II is
this lack OF understanding of
fundamentals that Is the main
cause of our dilemma today.
They do not realize that it is
the more production Of goods
and services in the nation per
capita that creates higher real
wages and living standards. and
that the more produced the more
the people as whole receive.
For whatever is produced must
be sold or distributed among the
people. Now what has made II
possible to produce more goods
per capita? Principally the in
vention Of machinery. II you
should do away with the ma
chinery we would all stsrve.
More production OF goods is the
only thing that viii solve un-
employment, and make us a
prosperous nation. Then any
policy Of the government. labor
unions. or business that retards.
slows down. or discourages the
production of goods in order TO
raise prices and wages is detri-
mental to the people as a whole,
for II causes unemployment and
diminishes the buying power Of
the people as whole.
SelfishneSs does not even pay
in the long run. Capital as q
whole can not prosper If a large
percentage of the people are not
earning money. Workers in the
cities. as q whole. can not keep
steadily employed and earn
wages If the great disparity Of
earnings between the rural and
the urban population continues
TO exist Remember that other
people perhaps living thousands
Of miles away must be able 10
buy the goods that you help to
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-29
Let Consumers Look Around

Just to drive out of the vague and anagon-
istic ideas have about manufacturing
cesses and the value of the goods they buy has been
proposed by the Des Moines Qa Chamber of Commerce
that factoryowners set aside week sometime to
throw their doors to the general public The plan is
being considered by the United States Chamber of Com
in Washington.
1t would help lot to narrow the gap that exists
between manufacturers and ultimate if the peo
pie who buy the products could get glimpse at the steps
involved the difficulties that be overcome the
that must be taken to insure quality.
Industrial executives should welcome any plan that
would bring them closer to the people they must SELL If
factories with view toward giving the public its
moneys worth-and most of them Observation-Disclosures
have nothing to hide