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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

Ansonia and Derby solons are prepar- ing their biggest siege guns for an assault upon the State Highway Department. This seems to be the season for bridges across rivers, so Derby and Ansonia want to be right in style. They are urging representative groups and organizations from their respective cities to send ap- peals and descend in person on the High way Department to urge building of a bridge across the Naugatuck River at Division Street. The bridge that once spanned the stream at this point, vener- able wooden one, was swept away in 1886 and never replaced. The river still can be crossed but the direct route for many thousands of workers is now vigorously sought.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
BOMBING ST. CHESS
(New York Times)

Whatever he aimed at, the Nazi bomber who hit the church of St.. Giles, Cripplegate, did a very happy piece of symbolism, John Milton'S father was buried in the chancel in 1646. On Nov. 12, 1874, the poet was buried in the same grave. Near the north door there is a statue of him with reliefs from "Comus" and Paradise Lost" on the pedestal. Tn niche of cenotaph stands his bust This is Milton's church. It was right that the rebel, the champion of free speech, the defender of the English people, should be attacked, even in his grave, by slave of Hit Ter.
 It is another glory of St. Giles's that 1t is a remebrancer of the sol- dier and the statesman to whose Council of State Milton was secre- tary. It has seen not only John Mil- tons burial, but Oliver Cromwell's marriage. On August 22, 1920, Crom- well, only a bit over 2i, was married in St. Giless to Elizabeth, daughter of Sir James Bourchier. The event Is recorded in the parish register, which contains also entries about the Egertons, Earls of Bridgewater. To the Earl of Bridgewater, "a nos ble peer of mickle trust and power" Milton presented "Comus" ct Lud. low Castle in 1884. It was right that the enemy of civilization and relis zion should strive to batter down m ancient church and to destroy melils orlals precious t0 literature and liberty,
 Another tenant Of St. oilos's since 1887 Is John V0xe, author oE the "Act0g and Monuments Of These Latter and perllOus Dayo6, known for generations as The Book Of Martyrs, The inaccuracies Of those bitter and hleoied pages were shown lena ago. but, 70 mention martyrs end lnaFlsIQ|oaien brings te nllNd EilI|1I. H|fa |iaH eefeEet NNHoba #||||
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
New London's brief flare-up O

New London's brief flare-up over the position rival political parties would have on the voting machines for the con- ing city elections there was settled out of court and in short order. Republi- can Town Chairman Johnny" Mallon acknowledged gracefully the ruling that Democrats will continue to hold top place. But Democrats down in the Whaling City are wondering if the astute MT. Mallon may not have scored distinct coup in his demand for ruling. At least, according to Democratic Town Chairman Francis F. Mcclure, the voters have been confused to some extent. As stated in these columns before Democrats are given top place on machines and ballots for local, state, and national elections because at the last state election the Democratic ticket boiled the greatest number of votes, although Governor Raymond E. Baldwin, Republican, was elected. This was possible through combination of COP and Union Party votes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

No one will find much fault with the state taking out million-dollar hurri- cane and windstorm insurance policy on all it's property. This has just been done to prevent a repetition of the tremend- ous cost to the state of rebuilding after the 1888 hurricane. We may not get such storm again for many years, but like everything else in nature such storms are almost unpredictable and could easily recur frequently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

Do you want to go to heavenP" The prominent man glared at him and fairly roared No" whereupon the simpleton said quite cheerfully, "All right, then, go to hell"
 The minister of the church was at the prominent mans office early the next morning. My dear brother" he said as he entered the office, "our church owes you great apology" With tears in his eyes the man of prominence arose and said: You owe me nothing of the sort. I owe you great deal of gratitude. All through the night as I tossed on my bed the words kept ringing through my mind. Of course you're going to hell, You've lived q selfish life and there is no place in heaven for you Then for the first time in my life, although have been Q protesting ChristaIn for many years, ! slirrended my heart to Christ"
 Certainly. aB Stanley Jones said, nobody could do personal work in q more bungllng fashion than did the Ailnpleton, but the Lord uses even the words ef fools to bring Co shame the wisdom Of the worldly wlAe.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

cilities for the time being. Significant was the fact that many of the overzage destroyers being sold to England were fitted out with cables to neutralize magnetic mines even before the deal was published by the President. In other words, there had been no real doubt for week or so before the announcement that the deal would be closed. Negotiations for naval bases by no means are terminated. What the Navy wants more than anything else is a good base in Brazilian waters, and if possible one in Uruguay. Informal conversations regarding a Brazilian base have been going on for some time.
 NEW FRENCTH AMBASSADOR
 Henri Have, newly appointed French Ambassador to the United States, long has served as the Mayor of Versailles and therefore was in the thick of the German occupation of France.
 One story which American dip- lomats tell about him is that when regiment after regiment marched through Versailles, the commander of each sent for the mayor with instructions to come to headquarters and pay his re- spects. Each time, however, Am bassador Have refused, said that he was the mayor and that the visiting German could come to see him.
 Finally, one irate German com- mander arrested him and brought him to headquarters, where he demanded an explanation.
 You can arrest me bodily"
 replied the Mayor of Versailles,
 "but you can't compel my spirit
 to submit"
 Later, the German commander called at the Mayors office and apologized.
 MAILBAG
 J.. F. C., Pueblo, Colo.-Mr. Will kie has given no indication that in the event of his election he would retain Secretaries Stimson and Knox, or any other members of the Roosevelt cabinet, and there seems little likelihood that he would do so. P. B. Rush. vile, .Ind.-Senator Fred Van
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
The Menace Of The Meek

Without pretending to any deep knowledge of Japan's internal politics, one may reasonably wonder whether that government has done itself any good in arrestlng Toyohlko Kagawa. Kagawa is a Christian leader and social worker, edu- eated at Princeton, who has devoted his ife to the poor and down.trodden Of his native land. Kagawn. converted to Chris tIanliy, took Chrisilanliy seriously, and aei alfAut leading ilfc na nearly like tnat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 6;27 Q. m; sets TAO p. m. day light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty min. Iites after sunset.
 Traces of autumn are still few and far bes tween. Some leaves have dropped from the trees: others where early frosis nipped arc coiored. But gardens are stiil riot of color, not bedragsled; eountryhldes present an even green appearance. Late September rains usually take their toll Of the summers ral' mont
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
WILL MANEUVER IN GROUPS

Ten months after the rockies have entered the service, the company which now, remember, has a stren- gth of about 195, of whom more than half were originally enlisted men-is ready to become a "team" in the highly complex work of a modernized army.
 It thereupon goes out for field exercises. Smaller units exercise first, putting into practice the spec- ial stunts the preceding 10 months have taught them; then come man. euvers by entire armies.
 Two months of this, and the training is up. The soldier has done his years service and he goes back to civil ife-remaining on the re- serve list and liable to call in case of war, when he will be fully qualified soldier able to step in and go on moments notice.
 Best estimate right now is that when the draft becomes effective therell be around 100000 men in the regular army and 23O,OOO in the na- tional guard. About 100000 drafted men will be filtered into these two organizations this fall, with perhaps 100000 more summoned for service in the spring.
 Next fall, of course, the national guard will finish its years tour of duty and go home; 100000 new draftees will be called, and the reg ulars will be given the job of train ing the lot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
Questions
 and Answers
BY FREDERIC M. KIRBY

D8 Ae4OAaAAAS MAs AA4@AeD8
 Enclose . three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton of fact or information tO the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research Dc un. taken. Be sure all mail is ad- dressed to The WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU. REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c.
 THE EDITOR.
 Q. Who are the "McFeeleys" of Hoboken?
 A. A family who live in Hoboken, N. J., and have 75 members of the city payroll.
 O. Who was the first woman nominated for the Presidency of the United States?
 A. Mrs. Victoria Claflin Woodruff, who in 1872, was nominated at Vineland, New Jersey, by a con- vention styling itself the Equal Rights Party. Mrs. Woodruff, like Mrs. Belva Lockwood, the second woman to be nominated, received no electorial votes and only few scattered popular votes.
 @. How much does a million doi- lars in gold weigh?
 A. Approximately one ton.
 @. How old is Paulette Goddard?
 A. Twenty mine.
 @. What is the source of the proverb, "A living dog is better than a dead lion?"
 A. The Bible, Ecclesiastes 9:4
 o. How many Republicans are in the cabinet of President Roosevelt? A. At present there are two en- rolled members of tn Republican party, Frank Knox, Secretary of the Navy, and Henry L. Stimson, Secretary of War. Two former Re- publicans are Henry A. Wallace, Secretary of Agriculture, and Har- old L. Ickes, Secretary of the In- terior. Both of the latter left the Republican party in 1882 or prior to that.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
BIRD OF THE DUSK
(Boston Post)

(Boston Post)
 The song of the whippoorwill is known to most of us. Yet the bird itself is seldom seen. A Smithsonian Institution bulletin estimates that not one person in a hundred has ever seen one. Although the bird displays no particular fear of man, its natural coloring is so similar to that of it's surroundings as to make it all but invisible. In its travels between Florida and the North the bird flies only at night. This song maker is truly described as "the bird of the dusk and the dark"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
Current Comment

Since when is there any difference between Heifetz playing & fiddle and a fiddler in tavern? They're both musicians.
 --JameS C.. Petrillo, president,
 American Federation Of Musi- clans,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
Selected Poem
A GLAD GOOD MORNING

"A GLAD GOOD MUhNINU (By Louise Lord in the Boston PosD am sure he said, Good morning."
 That little brown pup, As he came out drumming,
 And started jumping up. His eyes were a-shining,
 And his mouth I know did grin, And I couldn't help a-laughing.
 As stopped to talk with him. No, I didn't know him.
 But he was friendly as could be- And when l said. Go home, sir"
 He just wagged his tail at me. There are many extra pleasures.
 In the course Of every day, Like that mute, but glad, Good morning." From pup along the way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, "He went in the
 house.; say, ''into."

o. How many U. S. Marines saw active service during the World War, and how many were killed?
 A. The number in France was 31,824 of whom approximately 19,000 saw active service; 1,450 were killed i action; 1,007 died of wounds; BOA died of disease; 28 were killed accidentally and 18 died of other causes; making the total casualties 2,807.
 o. What portions of the gasoline, rubber, glass, leather, and steel consumed in the United States are used by the automobile industry?
 A. About 90 percent of the gaso- line; 80 percent of the rubber; 73 percent of the plate glass; 68 per- cent of the upholstery leather and 18 percent of the steel.
 o. Do stars differ in color and temperature?
 A. Yes. Many are white or bluish- white, others are yellow, and still others red. The white stars, like Rigel, Sirius, Regulus and Vega. are supposed to be the hottest. The yellow ones like Arcturus, 'Fomal- haut, Capella, and our Sun, are not quite so hot. The red stars, like Aldebaran, Antares and Betelgeuse, are the coolest.
 o. What is the gross weight of a fully loaded Pan American Atlantic clipper and how many passengers are carried?
 A. Gross weight 82,500 pounds, cargo capacity 5000 pounds. pas sengers "A.
 o. What is the tallest building in Florida?
 A. The Dade county court house in Miami. It is 360 feet high, and contains 23 stories.
 o. What is the address of Broad cast Music, the new publisher of ra- dio songs?
 A. 5sO Fifth avenue, New York, N. Y.
 @. Where and when was the first police strike in the United States?
 A. In Tulsa, Okla, It was settled August g, 1919
 If you want a copy of the booklet, "Debaters Packet, send to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose four cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

a way entirely different from the formation of the World War draft army.
 There won't be any great train- ing cant ton . ments, or any new units com- posed entirely of rockies. Instead, the new men will be fed into existing forma- tioOc- -conoa with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

who pr e S e n t e d themselves was a middle man known through out the commun- ity as not entirely normal.
 As ill luck would have it, the first person the s i m p l e t on ap- preached was one of the most prom down over him he inent men of the city, and leaning caid Uary ao0erlu
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS, D. D
A GLORIOUS BUNGLER

Stanley Jones tells the amusing story of how simpleton was nightly used by Christ in a series of evangelistic services.
 It seems that the minister hold ing these services asked for vol unteers workers, and among those
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10


 for the answers.
 1. What are the concluding words of the Pledge to The Flag, which begins: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of Amer ica, and to the Republic for which 1t stands,@"
 2. Can lions climb straight trees? 3. Where is the geographic cen- ter of the United States?
 4. What is the name of the Jap anese art of self-defense?
 5. Name the chairman of the Democratic National Committee. 6. Whom did Sam H. Jones s:sc- ceed as Governor of Louisiana2 '. Which of the Great Lakes has the largest area in Canada? 8. Who selected "The Harvard Classics?
 Q. Name Victor Hugo's "Hunch- back of Notre Dame?
 10. With what sport is Ed (Por- ky) Oliver associated?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
Views Of The Press

corpses. He is the persecutor not only of private individuals but of whole nations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
National.
 
BY BRUCE CATION Waterbury Democrat Washington
 COrrespOndent

Washington, Sept. 10-The new army which will come into being as a result of passage of the Burke Wadsworth bill will take shape in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

If you want copy of the booklet, "Debaters Packet, send to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth Street. Washington, D. c. Enclose four cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
A Thought for Today

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and for bid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.-Matthew 1914.
  God washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall come no more-H. w. Beecher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
TWO MONTHS BASIC TRAINING

The whole course of sprouts which the rookie is put through on the general staff's assumption that (a) it takes at least 12 months to make soldier, and (b) that most soldiers nowadays are specialists of one kind or another.
 So the new soldier spends the first two months of his army ca reer getting his basic training learning how to roll his blankets and shine his shoes and handle his rifle and do all the other things which rate so high in the mind of the top sergeant.
 After two months the soldier has the rough edges polished off bit, and his company then goes into special and unit training. The whole ! idea of this training-and there'll be eight months of it-is to prepare the soldier for the rather specialized job he will finally fill.
 The figures on that, by the way, may be of interest; army men figure specialists now comprise 21 per cent of the infantry strength, 28 per cent of the cavalry, 48 per cent of the field artillery, 38 per cent of the coast artillery, 60 per cent of the engineers, 78 per cent of the air corps and 69 per cent of the signal corps,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

the regular army, some with the national guard. Point is every rookie will have an old-timer at his side all the way.
 Assume, for instance, that the present strength. of an infantry company in the regular army is a. round 11O men. Approximately 85 new men would be assigned to this company. The percentage of veter- ans in the company would be some what lower than those figures would indicate, however, since on an aver age about 50 of the no already in the outfit would be comparatively new men who had enlisted within recent months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
Whats Your l. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to las. page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

o. Where and when was the first police strike in the United States?
 A. In Tulsa, Okla, It was settled August g, 1919
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

o. What is the source of the proverb, "A living dog is better than a dead lion?"
 A. The Bible, Ecclesiastes 9:4.
Evening star., 1940-08-02

stony. Her fingers twisted together
and her lips moved. Dear God
why did ever do this thing? I
love him--I love him-I love
him"
She stayed where she sat oblivi-
Gus of time, Indifferent to hunger,
while the air grew hot as the sun
reached the zenith, cooled again as
1t fell and the shadows grew longer.
Then she got up with difficulty,
stretched her cramped limbs and
went home. The cool house was
strangely silent as she went in
through the open front door. 1t
was cocktail time and there were
no visitors about. Kit came down
the stairs as she crossed the hall.
His hair was rumpled as if he had
been running his fingers through it.
That must have been a long walk,
Mary. Wherever have you been?"
mot far away. I felt I had
to be alone today"
so did I. I got rid of every
body. I must talk to you. Come
upstairs"
He turned on the staircase and
Mary followed him up. You'd bet
ter lie down on your bed while I
talk to you. You look tired out"
Copyright. 1910, Chicago Daily News, Inc.
Tomorrow: Kit tells Mary Of the
message he received from Ruby New
lille
Evening star., 1940-08-02
Rockne's Film Story
Due in September

"Knute Rockne-All American"
will be given national release Sep
tember Is, Warner Bros. announce.
"Knute Rockne-All American was
known first as The Story of Knute
Rockne" 1t stars Pat O'Brien as
the late great coach and was made
in large part on the Notre Dame
campus in South Bend. Ind.
Gale Page portrays Mrs. Rockne
in the film. Peter B. Good, who made
his screen debut last year in Broth
er Rat and Baby" portrays
Rockne's son as an infant. ,Knute
Rockne as boy is portrayed at two
different ages by Bill Sheffield, 4,
and John Sheffield, 7.
Notre Danes famous -Four Horse
men appear in "Knute Rockne-All
American in the persons of Nick
Lukats. Kane Richmond, Billy Byrne
and Bill Marshall. The 1910 Notre
Dame team also will be seen in the
forthcoming release.
The pictures supporting cast in
cludes Donald Crisp, Ronald Reagan.
who portrays George Gipp; Albert
Basserman, Owen Davis, jr; John
Qualen, Dorothy Tree and many
others.
Evening star., 1940-08-02

went through the long French win
dows into her bedroom which ad-
joined Kits. Elsie was in there
putting away some freshly ironed
clothes. She said to the maid.
please put out white frock and
pair of walking sandals. think
I'll go for a long walk"
"Its very hot, ma'am," said Elsie
solicitously.
I'll walk slowly. I won't notice
It,"
Walking by herself had always
been Mary's panacea for trouble.
Her face protected by huge shady
hat, she walked quarter of mile
along the Corniche in the golden
dazzle and then turned off under
the umbrella pines up an inviting
side road. 1t led into the cool aro-
matte shelter of little forest. Here
she sat on the smooth carpet of
needles under tree, threw of her
hat and clasped her arms round her
knees.
Takes Long Walk.
Ruby Neville was free and Kit
belonged to her. No miracle now
would keep her from claiming him.
This time next year perhaps-they
would already be together.
Mary gazed through the green
tunnels of the trees obliouely
barred with gold, but she did not
see them. Her eyes we're dry and
Evening star., 1940-08-02

would never do it," Kit put the
newspaper down and glared at her.
What on earth were you talking
to him about to make him say such
a thing?"
II don't know. I mean I don't
remember very well. II wasn't very
clear what he meant. I think he'd
been drinking"
To her relief Kit said ooh" sharp
ly, and returned to the newspaper.
He must have been drinking again
for he killed himself in the Japa-
nese garden by either falling or
throwing himself from the roof"
George Nevale's kind smiling
face as she had last seen it seemed
to materialize before Mary, and
she shuddered violently. That's
terrible. Kit. Poor Mr.. Neville. He
was so kind-so nice"
Kit behaved as if he were him.
self guilty of George Neville's
death. Mary, how often must I
tell you the man was a fake. A
cruel, bitter, mean tyrant-."
Tears pricked the back of Mary's
eyes. Il can't help it, Kit. That's
what I saW-that's what I felt.
I can't get rid of that deep abiding
mpression-."
Then don't talk about it, Mary.
I know what I know, and your
childish attitude annoys me-"
Mary rose from the table and
Evening star., 1940-08-02
One.Man Troupe
Ben Hecht turned actor

Ben Hecht turned actor and thus
completed the circle.
He completed the circle because
there isn't much more, any more in
fact, that one man can have to do
with one motion picture than Ben
Hecht has had to do with Before l
Die" at Columbia.
He wrote the original story.
He adapted it.
He's directing it.
He's the films co-producer.
And now he's acting in it.
Hechts producer, Douglas Fair
banks, jr., turned director for the
first time in his life to send Hecht
through his PAGES.
"Confjdentially," said Fairbanks.
"he-well. he's not much shakes
as an actor"