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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31

Rain at the end of August, particu
larly close to Labor Day, is not unusual.
Quite often the summer season, which
few of us recall, extends we'll into Sep
TENDER, ends in this fashion. But August
rains are seldom the equal of the drench-
ing ones of late September. There's
nothing like one of these storms to strip
the trees of their foliage, ruin the remain
ing blossoms, and in general set the stage
for an autumn show of beauty
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
Selected Poem
Elm Chivalry

Elm Chivalry
(Seumas O'Brien in the New York SUM
The Banshee met the Leprechaun
On Runboy strand soon after dawn,
AS blackbird sang merry lay
OF welcome to the coming day.
The phantom lady closed her eyes,
Like one who felt a new surprise,
And quietly sighed: "Ah, woe is me,
There is no peace on land or sea!
IAN my long years l walled for those
Who never ran from ancient foes,
But now I'll raise my voice and shout
For all who'll drive new foemen out"
The Leprechaun threw out his chest,
And said: Ill do my very best.
Though I'm no tall and Drawny man,
In height I'm but single span.
IN spend my fairy Crock OF Gold,
That may need for now I'm old,
And ] will fight with sword IN hand,
Like any hero In the land"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 4:26 q. m. daylight time).
Sun rises SIT q. M: sets 7:27 p. m. tday-
light tlme)
AL vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes
after sunset.
Taking stock OF August II has been O
month Of contrasts. We bhsked IN heat and
sunshine for the better hall OF the month.
The last ten days turned chilly and wet
And most OF our summer was encompasscd
IN the brief period OF late july and early
august, fer from satisfactory season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
~ rREDKRIO n. KKRBH

BY rREDERIO n. KIRBY
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reply when addressing any quea-
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Waterbury Democrats Services Bu-
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THE EDITOR.
O. How much does one inch o
rain weigh per acree
A. It is equivalent to 113 tons
or 27,154 U. s. gallons.
@. Has Congress passed al
amendment to the Social Security
act providing for pensions to the to-
tally disabled?
A. Several bills of this kind have
been introduced but none have beer
passed. The latest was the Wagner
bill, s. 1924, providing for insurance
for the disabled, introduced May q
1910.
@. What was the name Of the
second wife of william II before her
marriage to the former kaiser Of
Germany?
A. Hermine Schoenaish-C arolath,
Princes of Reuss. They were married
November 5, 1922.
q. When did the act for immedi-
ate payment of the soldiers bonus
go into effect?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31

I. Is osmium the heaviest or
lightest metal?
2. Which country is called Emer-
aid Isle?
8. Did George Washington wear
a wig?
4. With what sport is Lou Jen-
kins associated?
S. In which state is Muscle
Shoals?
6. Which is correct: He lives in
State Street." or He lives on
State Street,"
z. Which member of the U. S.
Supreme Court Is Roman Cath
olic?
8. What was Franklin D. Roose-
velt's first political office?
8. For whom is Rhodesia named?
10. Was Adolf Hitler named
Chancellor for life?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31

easier these days
because of Har-
ny Hopkins res
ignation from
the the cabinet.
T h a t m a y
S o u n d o d d,
since Hopkins
himself is and
a | W a y S has
been one of the
elect, S i'm on-
pure, aged : in
the : vat N e W
Dealers. B u t
during the last
c o u p | e of
months t h e r e
hoe kanr1 q charm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
REGINA mas BUILDING BOOM

Regina. Sask. DIFFERENTIATION
work IN Regina has hit IL highest
mark IN 10 years. according 70 the
city building department. 80 far thia
year. building activity has been
greater than II waa throughout 1899.
FOR The first seven months of The
year. the figure Naa goe2'1f1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
MODEL BOAT RADI0-DIREcrED

Carlisle, Mass. CUPID = Herbert
Grant, a photographer, has built a
44-foot boat which he controls by
radio from shore. A single spark
plug motor runs eight hours on a
cupful Of gasoline and has power
enough to tow a rowboat contain
ing three persons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31

A. On January 20, 1886, the Sen
ate passed the soldiers bonus bill
IA to 16. The House of Representa-
tives concurred, January 20, 1886, by
346 to SO. President Roosevelt vetoed
the bill on January "a, and on the
same day the House overrode the
veto, 1924 to 81. The bill became law
on January 81, 1886, when the Sem
ate overrode the presidential veto,
rs to 10.
@. Who was the founder of the
Morris Plan" banks, and what is
his religion
A. Arthur ]. Morris, the founder,
is a Presbyterian.
@. What is the name Of the capi-
tai of the Dominican Republic?
A. Ciudad Trujillo, usually short
ened to Trujillo. The name of the
city was formerly Santo Domingo,
but was changed in 1896.
@. What is Malthusian theory?
A. That population tends to in
crease faster than the means of sub.
sistance, hence, unless checked, there
is bound to be poverty and suffering
@. Where is the Yorkville district
in New York city?
A. It extends from seth street to
Tooth street east Of Lexington ave-
nue.. The boundaries Of the old vii.
lage were from 83rd to 89th street,
and from 4th to End avenues. It IL
the center Of the German colony In
New York city.
@. What is the religion of Joseph
P. Kennedy, U. s. ambassador to
Great Britain?
A. Roman Catholic.
@. Does the opera star Lily Pons.
have a hobby?
A. She collects old snuff boxes.
n you want copy Of the book
let Presidential Elections Packet"
send to the Waterbury Democrats
Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir-
teenth Street, Washington, d. C.
Enclose four cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
AN ECHO OF FLOOD CONTROL
Hartford TImes)

Recent appeal OF the Public serv-
Ice Commission OF the State OF Ver-
mont TO the Federal Securities Ex-
change Commission to examine into
the conduct OF two OF Vermont's
major public utility corporations Is
worth bordering In the light Of
some past happenings.
Lurine the heated debate over the
hood control compaets, several
years ago, Vermont and New Hamp-
Hhire were accused OF having sold
out 10 the power trust and written
into the c0inpacta claugea which
made them Illegal ana impossible,
Vermont NJ particular Nas nanal|ed
81 having Allowed Z eshiIe Ni'i'iY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31

1t was intended
to warn motor
lists. But the eff
feet it had upon
ne was to bring
back the recol-
lection of how
,ftep I had neg
ected to follow
that advice not
so much on the
highway as ON
my pilgr i m a g g
through life. Too
often I had used
my horn: too sell
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
A Thought for Today

Woe unto them that call evil good, and good
evil; that put darkness for light, and light for
darkness; that put bitter for sweet and sweet
for bitter!-Isaiah $50.
There is nothing truly evil but what is within
US; the rest is either natural or accidental
Sir p Sidney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31

division between Hopkins and the
Corcoran-Cohen groro.
For one thing, the extremely close
personal relationship existing be-
tween President Roosevelt and Hop
kins has of late tended to freeze up
the Corcoran-C Cohen contacts with
the White House.
More important, however, is the
fact the Corcoran-Cohen crowd has
felt that the third term campaign
was being badly mismanaged under
Hopkins guidance.
Hopkins, like FDR, felt much
more confident of a sweeping VIC
tory at the polls than did the Cor
coran-C Cohen group. This was per-
fectly manifest at the Chicago con-
vention. Most of the New Dealers
there were willing to compromise
with the more conservative wing of
the party in the interests of har-
mony.
Hopkins, who was running the
draft movement, was not-the big
idea being that FDR was sure to be
reelected, so why bother?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
National
Spotlight
BY BRUCE CATION
waterbury Democrat Washington
COrresnondent)

Washington, Aug. 3l-Nobody is
saying anything about it out loud,
but the innermost inner circle
New Dealers are breathing much
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
Washington Merry-Go-Round

DREW Pc A r s o N
ROBERT s. ALLEN

WASHINGTON get
Clifford
interesting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
STRENGTH
FOR THE DAY
USE YOUR BRAKES.
y EARL L. DOUGLASS. d. d.

AS I went up to window in a
parking garage to pay the required
fee, saw a sign which made me
smile. 1t ran as follows, use your
brakes, not your horn.".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
OUT OF CABINET
IN CAMPAIGN?

After the convention something
not unlike panic developed in New
Deal circles because of this over
confidence at the top. All this be-
gan to come to a head when it be-
came unless Hopkins attempt to
eliminate him as 1914 possibility
was given up.
Finally, the feeling percolated
through to the President and, it is
said, somewhat abated his easy OPP
timism.
. Hopkins may be getting out of the
cabinet, but it remains to be seen
whether he is getting out of the
campaign as we'll
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
What's Your |. O.?

Can you answer seven of these
test questions? Turn to back
page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31

TODAY's COMMON ERROR
Do not say, Neither Mary NOR
her father were invited; In
stead say, twas invited"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
MIFFED
AT WILKIE

Isolationist senators are plenty
peeved at Wendell Willkie, not so
much because ne came out for a
more or less "interventionist" foreign
policy as because he didn't do the
coming out until the middle of Au-
gust.
For some odd reason the isolation
lists had been hoping that Willkie
was going to espouse foreign po-
Icy they could support.
Hoping so, they delayed making
their arrangements for an isolation
ist third party ticket.
Now that Willkie has undeceived
them, it's too late. Third ticket
maneuvers are still going on, but the
consensus is that the time now is
too short to do the kind of job that
might have been done.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
BRITAIN GETS
DESTROYERS

Look for the British flag to go
up on those 50-odd destroyers in the
very near future-probably without
Congress having had a chance to
pass on the proposition.
Latest understanding is that the
administration finally has become
satisfied it possesses ample legal
authority to make a sale-or- trade
deal without advance congressional
sanction, and that actual transfer
has been delayed only by the neces-
sity for rounding up British crews
to take the boats over.
Also, action had to await check
up to make sure that there wouldn't
be enough opposition in the Senate
to cause an embarrassing bareback.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31

@. Does the opera star Lily Pons.
have a hobby?
A. She collects old snuff boxes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31

@. When did the act for immedi-
ate payment of the soldiers bonus
60 into effect?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31

@. What is the religion of Joseph
P. Kennedy, U. s. ambassador to
Great Britain?
A. Roman Catholic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31

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The Nome nugget., 1940-06-10
Miss Alaska and Miss Nome Are Feted In Juneau

JUNEAU, June 8 (P) - Miss Alaska and Miss Nome will be greeted upon their arrival Satur- day afternoon in Juneau by Charles w. Carter, official greet CT for the Chamber of Commerce, and Miss Sybil Golfrey, who was Miss Juneau at the Fairbanks March carnival.
 They will be brought to town from the PAA airport where the single men of the Juneau Empire staff will join the party as escorts for the beginning of a gay time of dinner, dances, visiting night spots and other entertainment, during their brief stay before de- parting for the south.
The Nome nugget., 1940-06-10
German Tanks Break Through French Flank

PARIS, June 8 (P)-A column of between two and three hun dred Nazi tanks broke through the French flank, crossing the Bresle river and racing south nearly 20 miles to Forges Les Faux, midway between the ri- ve and Rouen. These charging units went around the French support points without infantry following, however. Their entrap ment seemed probable, with French anti-tank squads in hot pursuit.
 Meanwhile, along with other disclosures it was revealed that Polish artillery is now pounding away at the Nazis, side by side with the French.
 The French admiralty announc ed that in reprisal for the re- cent bombing of Paris, a squad ron of naval bombers raided fac tories in the outskirts of Berlin, at night and returned intact.
The Nome nugget., 1940-06-10

General Weygand Says French
 Sacrificing Ground Only When
 Ii Is Covered with German Dead

UNDATED, June 10 (P) - Brit ain rushed fresh troops to France in her darkening 11th hour as a million eight hundred thousand tanked German troops plunged forward to new successes and reached two points within 35 miles of Paris.
 Millions of Italians rallied thru out Italy around loudspeakers to await an important Mussolini pro nouncement sometime after g a. m. Pacific time.
 Hitler's high command said troops were moving toward the lower Seine apparently in a sharp encircling movement in the Rouens section on the western road to Paris and also toward the historic Marne in the Soisson and Reims area northeast of Paris.
 Churchill informed Reynaud of an unsracifed. number of British troops which had already landed in France and that further eX- tensive endorsements would shortly be available"
 Trading was suspended in the world famous Paris Bourse and there were indications that the government might be removed
The Nome nugget., 1940-06-10
President Asserts United States Will Extend Material Resources
 ''To the Opponents of Force"

WASHINGTON. June 10 CPl- Italy's entry into war is expect ed to bring from President Roose welt an address from CharlOttes- vile, Virginia. tonight a new ap- praisal of the place of "democ- racy' in the growing world con- aict. This hint was given to re- porters by Secretary Early after President Roosevelt vas notified over telephone from Ambassador Bullitt in Paris, of the war dec laration last night. Secretary Early said Roosevelt was making "a very important announce ment" in broadcast at 3:l5 or 3:3O Pacific time. His son Frank lin Jr. is completing a law course at the University of Virginia.
The Nome nugget., 1940-06-10
Chilean Liner is Damaged

CRTsTOBAL, June 8 (P) - With water in her bow up to the anchor Iine, the 7z0O-J5n Chilean liner Coriap was lowed to anchor age ; st off the Panama Canal lhannel after striking the west br- 3xwater entrance to Cristobal harbor. The Ships 10 passengers end crew were rescued without inisrel. Officials blamed the ac- ciC en. on navigator's failure to see the breskwater lights.
The Nome nugget., 1940-06-10
Italy Enters War With Germany
 MussoIini Makes Declaration
 Italian Forces Enter French Terri

ROME, June 10 (H) (via radio) A declaration of war had been given to the ambassadors of France and England, Mussolini said.
 Mussolini made the announce ment plunging Italy into the war on the side of Germany with a bombastic speech from the Bal kany Palazzo Venezia before a wildly cheering crowd of Fas- cists. He told the nation that an hour important to the destiny of Italy has now begun. The AL lies should not have repulsed the Apeace offers made by Hitler
 Mussolini said: "A great peo- pie is ready to face it's destiny and mark its own history in the future. They want to break the chains that sufTocate us in the Mediterranean. This gigantic struggle is only a phase. in the development of our revolution. r'his asserts itself against the strag glers, the rich nations. The dies are now csst.s His voice rose at times to the breaking point as he drove home his points. There were frequent interruptions by the masses of people roaring.
 Mussolini also said People of Italy, run to your arms, take up your 'cause with all of your valor."
 At Rome, the French embassy and consular staffs hastily com pletcd preparations to leave for Switzerland.
The Nome nugget., 1940-06-10

from the capital. Most of the banks have completed their plan to move.
 King Haakon of Norway and his government which capitulat- ed last midnight after 2 months resistance arrived in Britain aboard a Warship. The NorWeg- ian government news agency Tromsce said Allied help was withdrawn because of "necessit- ies of war meaning the men were needed on the Western front and the Norwegians could not continue alone.
 Germany claimed the sinking of the British aircraft carrier Glorious. a destroyer, tanker, and a troop transport in the North Sea. The British said there had been some sort of naval en- gageg4at but scoffad at tine Glor ious report.
 General Weygand said the French were sacrificing ground only when it is covered with German dead. The enemy has suffered heavy losses and soon he must come to the end of his effort"
The Nome nugget., 1940-06-10
ARTIFICIAL RUBBER IS PERFECTED

PENNINGTON, N. J., June ". $. Parish, President of the Standard Oil of New Jersey, told stockholders that the company has perfected artificial rubber and is prepared to supply enough to fill all the nations needs in a national emergency.
 He said the product is named Butyl and is similar but not ident ical with the German Erstaz mat erial.
The Nome nugget., 1940-06-10
French BOmbers Return Intact
 Raid on Berlin

PARIS, June 8 lP)-The French admiralty announced that a squadron of naval bombers raid ed factories in the suburbs of Berlin at night. It is the first time Allied planes dropped bombs on Berlin although the German capital has been secuted ard showered with propaganda leaflets since the start of the war,
 The German fliers who raided Paris last Monday caused nearly a thousand died or wounded.
The Nome nugget., 1940-06-10
House Committee Favors Army Of 100000

WASHINGTON, June 10 LPJ- The House military committee ap. proved legislation increasing the authorized strength of the ragu- lar army from 28O,000 to 10000. The measure would also permit the President to call out the Ma tional Guard during the time when Congress is recessed, and for use or training in the United States or it's possessions.
The Nome nugget., 1940-06-10
ARMY SEEKS BIDS FOR
 UNIFORMS AND BLANKETS

WASHINGTON, June 5 = The War Department sought bids for material to make 1,500,000 uni forms, 100000 overcoats and 100000 shirts. To make these outfits Army tailors will order 5,000,0O0 yards of serge, 100000 yards of Meldton overcoating and 1, 1,500,000 yards of worsted shirt material. The Army also seeks bids on 500,00O woolen blankets
The Nome nugget., 1940-06-10
CHARLOTTESVILLE,

LOTTESNILLE, V a ;, June 10 iH) - President Roose- velt asserted tonight that Italy had scorned the rights and se- curity of other nations.' He said the United States would extend it's material resources to the op- ponents of force" mentioning the nations specifically.
 In discussing the war abroad he said, at the graduation eXerclS es at the University of Virginia ''The people and government ot the United States have seen with the utmost regret and grave dls- quiet the decision of the Italian government to engage in the hos tilities now raging in Europe. The sympathies of the American re- publics lie with those nations which are giving their lifeblooo in combat" against the gods of force and hate.
 He brushed aside the secrecy surrounding his communications with Mussolini, to relate that hls government had tried to swerve Italy away from war. He said he had proposed that if Italy would refrain from going to war he would be willing to ask assuranc
The Nome nugget., 1940-06-10

es from the other powers concern ed that they would execute faith fully any agreement made to eff feet the readjustments desired by Italy. Unfortunately the chief of the Italian government was un- willing to accept the procedure suggested .'
The Nome nugget., 1940-06-10
French Govt. Leaves Paris Premier with Army

PARIS, June 10 (P) - The French government left Paris to night an information ministry communique said. It added that Paul Reynaud, the premier has gone with the armies"
The Nome nugget., 1940-06-10
Aircraft Carrier is Sunk

LONDON, June D lP) - The admiralty announced that the 1000 ton aircraft carrier Glor- i9us was sunk, also he transport Drama.
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BERLIN, June 10 lH9 - Italian forces marched into French terr- tory through the Riviera at ap- rroximately 6:30 tonight, author ized sources said. A conference with foreign minis 9r Ribbentrcp was called
The Nome nugget., 1940-06-10
Admiral Rodman, U. $. N. Dies

WASHINGTON, June 8 (P) - Admiral Hugh Rodman, aged 01, died at the naval hospital here, he had been suffering for some time with coronary thrombosis.
The Nome nugget., 1940-06-10

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13
BOARDS CHANCE
 MEETING DATES
Savings May Result By Prompt Payment of
 Current Bills

Re.arrangement of meeting dates of all city boards to allow for ap- provai of bills in time to secure oil possible discounts on city purchas- es, Is planned by the city adminis- tration. The new schedule of meet- ings is being drawn up by Mayor Vincent A. scully, Purchasing Direc- tor Martin J. Sweeney, Controller Thomas M. Conlon, and Budget Di- rector Thorvald Olsen.
 The proposed new schedule Of meeting dates will be submitted to each board for approval. Mayor Scully says that the plan may re- suit in savings of S20,oo0 or more this year.
 The plan Is to have all bills that are received by the city submitted to the proper board for approval, then sent to the board of finance, and finally to the controller for payment-all within 30 days of the date of the bill. Most firms With which the city does business allow a discount of 2 per cent If payment is made within 30 days.
 "As long as the discount isn't add. ed to the bills by someone, It should work out all right" acording to Mayor Scully. He says that the plan may make necessary extra meetings of the boards, but that the savings will more than justify the incon- venience to members.
 The new schedule is being drawn up as quickly as possible, so that adyantage of the discounts can be taken even this month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13
CHORAL GROUP
 ELECTS ROSSI
FiIOmena Sirica Named DirectOr-RehearsaIs
 Every Thursday

Miss Filomena c. sirica was elect ed director of the Italian Choral Club of Waterbury at the annual meeting Thursday evening in the parish hall of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes.
 Michael Rossi, Jr., was elected president, Miss Edith Calo vice. president, Miss Helen Clemente recording secretary, Felix Guarini, financial secretary and treasurer, Rose Guarini, librarian, Mary Or lando publicity chairlady, Louise Landolfl, entertainment chairlady, John Briotu and Carmen DiMara, sergeant-at-arns, and Vito Summa, rules and bylaws chairman.
 Plans will be made for l940 at the next meeting. Rehearsals will be held every Thursday evening and business meetings the last Monday of the month.