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The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1940-06-14
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People who have clear minds
know how to express themselves
well. RASH was able to fIeX the
Hebrew language and to enrich it.
Besides being a great cOmmenta-
tor, he was master builder of
the Hebrew style of the Middle
Ages. 1t is for purposes of clear
ness that he employed the numer-
Gus foreign words in his common
tarieS. His intention was not to
make our generation boast of our
possible contribution to old French
pnilOgy, but to remind his con-
temporary readers of the cores
pOnding words in tt cir mother
tongue. He saw his task as one
primarily of Qualification.
In his commentary on the Pen
tateuch, Rashi was not as definite
and as restrained in his exegesis
as in his other works. One fine
day his grandson, Samuel b e n
Meir, dared to utter openly his
dissatisfaction with his grandfath-
er's antiquated method The aged
scholar did not repulse the young
ster, but confessed frankly that
he was right, and that in reality,
were he not too busy, he would
rewrite the book. This is the true
humility of a great man, quite
in accordance with what we read
! elsewhere of Rashis noble charac-
ter.
The Jewish people have pro-
nOunced different judgment on
the book. 1t adopted Rashi's COM
mentary on the Pentateuch just as
it was, as one of the most faSci-
mating works of Jewish literature
and as one of the most effective
educators. Even in Spain, where
there were broader foundations for
Biblical study, Rashi's interpre-
pretatiOnS were acknowledged and
embodied in the source BIO k S.
Right up to our day, Jewish learn
ing begins with RaShi'S common
tary on the Pentateuch, and many
man amOngs us is proud to have
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1940-06-14
What Rashi Means Today

Learned with Rashi" in his youth.
Rashi was less successful with
his commentary on the Prophets
and the Hagiographa, partly be-
cause its text was too concise,
partly because these books were
neglected in Jewish studies. On
the other hand, his explanation
of the Talmud became part and
parcel of this great work, which,
with very few exceptions, was new
er printed without the coulnen-
tary. Even after the labOrs of
thirty generations, when we have
first rate grammars, dictionaries,
and archaeological texts, nobody
has succeeded in superceding Ra-
shi's commentary on the TaImud.
1t may be a personal within of
mine, that do not recognize a
more effective training for tea
cher than reasonable and ra-
tiOnal study of Rashi's common
taries. Whoever goes through Ra-
shi's school, may not know many
theories and methods of teaching,
but will have acquired the best
technique of teacher-cOnscienti-
BUSINESS in preparing material, pa
thence in guiding pupils, and clar-
ity in presenting the subject. Rashi
is one of those master teachers
who, unObtrusive and uncOmplain-
ing, leave the mark of their great
ness, their integrity, and their
personality. "a sage" says an old
prOverb, "is the instructor of a.
hundred ages"
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1940-06-14
Pensacola News
Nv ANN BEARMAN

uello there: Pensacola is COM
mo out with flying colors this
week. we with thanks to our editor,
T n our editor, Mr.. Isa-
dove dorp Moscovitz, and Mr.. Bernard
Morganstern of Jacksonville, were
,aSitors in our city for several
dove last week. While I was snoop-
mo around, 1 found out that Mr..
Montrose Edrehi, one of Pen
cacoIa's prominent lawyers, was in
Producing Mr.. Moscovitz at the
Friday night services of the Tenn
nile Beth Ell, as one of the out
standing Jewish men in the state
those who have had the pleasure
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04
WILLIAM RILEY,
 HOLD-UP SUSPECT Lives Near Hitchcock Lake Lester Grenier Claims
 He Is the Man

William Riley, 28, of RED 1, was arrested today as he moved his lawn near Hitchcock lake, and was charged with being the mysterious bandit who escaped early yesterday morning with a stomachful of beer. Riley, who denied being the man who "held up"Lester Grenier, of 624 East Main street, and several other persons without stes ling thing was held at police headquarters under $5,000 bond, charged with att tempted robbery with violence. He will be arraigned in city court to- morrow.
 Grenier identified Riley as being the slim blond youth he picked up at the top of Southington Mountain Monday morning and who later developed to be a hold-up man armed with a 9 caliber pistol and few quaint tricks. One of the tricks attributed to Riley was that he, disdained to take the small change Grenier and two passengers told him was their only money, but said:
 Here's a present for you" And he bit bullet, handed it to Grenier, and guzzled can of beer Grenier carried in his car. Riley is laso &C., cused of sticking up four persons at Liberty street gas station, but failing to rob them or loot the sta- tion. He was arrested by Lieuts. Foley and McElligott.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04
BALDWIN ORDERS
 OUT FIRST TROOPS
242nd Coast Artillery of Conn. National Guard
 G0 on Duty

Hartford, Conn, Sept. = UP) The 242nd Coast Artillery, Con- necticut National Guard, composed of 120 officers and 860 men, was or dered into active service today by Governor Baldwin.
 The unit will mobilize September 16 and remain in service on coastal defense work along Long Island Sound for one year.
 The governor gave his instructions to Adjutant General Reginald B. Delacour after receiving an order from Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson to place the National Guard on an active basis. The 242nd will be in command of Colonel. Russell Y. Moore, Stratford. The men will report to their arm- ories September 16 and immediately will be placed under federal control.
 The coast artillery is the first of teh Connecticut Militia, units to be called up for service.
 Discusses Exemption
 Governor Baldwin said he discuss ed with General Delacour the prob- lem of exempting men from service who were engaged in vital defense industries. It was agreed, he said, that employers could write to Gen. eral Delacour, applying for an hon.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04
CHUM OF SUICIDE
 HELD FOR MURDER
New Britain Has Strongest Kind of Murder Trial in
 Waiting

New Britain, Conn. Sept. 4-(UP) George H. Goodrich, 31, was charged with murder today and &C., cused of aiding his employer, Ray mond Nelson, 8. take his life by inhaling carbon monoxide gas fumes in a closed garage last Friday.
 Goodrich had been held on a breach of peace charge since he re- ported finding Nelson's body in the garage.
 In police court today Lieut.. Mi- chael J. Flynn testified that Nelson went to the garage Friday night, in- tent on committing suicide. Goodrich tried to dissuade him, he said, but Nelson turned on the ignition of his car and refused to leave the garage.
 According to the officer, Goodrich went back to the house, returned with Q piece of garden hose and ate tached 1t to the exhaust pipe. He ran the hose to where Nelson was aittins, closed the garage doors and went to bed.
 Suicide Pact Failed
 Lieut.. Flynn said the men had agreed on Q suicide pact several months ago. but it was not carried out.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04
Republicans Puzzled On U. s. Sena ship
Paul Cornell Wants It Badly, But G. 0. P. igherUps Refuse Backing William J. Pape May Be
 Pushed Into the Breach

Paul Cornell, of Washington, de- clared today that he was in the fight for the Republican nomina- tion for U. s. senator ito stay" and was prepared to battle against the rapidly growing Stop Cornell'' movement. It was reported that State Chairman Benjamin Harwood was still steadfastly opposed to the nomination of Cornell, and that the word" was going out from state headquarters to oppose the Rom ford school headmaster and former New York advertising executive.
 Figuring importantly in the sena- torial picture is William J. Pape, Waterbury publisher. He would be the leading choice of the anti-Cor- nell forces except that he has all ready committed himself to Cornell, though G. o. P. sources said today that "a perfect understanding" had been reached by Pape and Cornell about exchanges of delegates.
 Other Possibilities
 Other possibilities are Brigadier- General John H. Machine Gun" Parker of West Haven, and Prof. O.. Glenn Saxon of Yale university.
 Chairman Harwood has, called a meeting of the state central con- mittee for next Tuesday at Hart ford, at which time an attempt will be made to settle the senatorial The nomination will be made at the Republican state con- vention, to be held in New Haven the 17th and 18th.
 Friends said that Pape is awaiting a clarification of the situation be- fore he makes any public statement. It has been reported persistently that Pape is ready to enter the race for the nomination if it appears that Cornell is beaten, and that in that case Cornell would switch his delegate support to the local man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04
Holy Father Makes Twenty Fifth Appeal For Peace

Vatican City, Sept. {. - (UP)- Pope Plus XII made his 25th peace appeal of the war today when in an address before members of the Catholic Action he called for aid in "this work for peace"
 Apparently despairing that diplo- natic efforts might succeed in end- Ing the conflict the pontiff urged oil to pray for peace.
 Peace can be obtained only through Christ" the Pope said in his exhortation. delivered In the Hall of Cancellations to members of Catholic Action from ell parts Of Italy. His appeal was made te Catholic organizations throughout the world.
 Vatican quarters said the speech launched Q prayer crusade for reace. Some Of those in tho Hall Of Bens. dItcions, left with the impression ihat tho ponlln entertained no hope Of immediate peace, There were about b000 persons in the popos audience, The lhreng Waa co great taak the overflow crowded Into the tVal and dllonl halls, adjoining the f'ail ~ DenedIcflonD,
 fBtu must all pray fbf lhs Yies
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04

tory of good over evil" the pontiff said. The Pope spoke from a gold- en throne after he had been cheered by his audience and 100 chalices for the poor churches of Rome had been given to him. Those in the adjacent halls heard him through loud speakers. "All broth- CTS must love their brothers" the Pope said. "There must be no con- trary parties, all must live for their fatherland in the name of Christ You must be ready, however, to give your lives for your country Prayer can win against all evil. All members Of the Catholic Action must work like the apostles Of Christ to bring Ills gospel to all men"
 The Pope praised the italian gov. erilment for having instituted relI. elous teachings ln oil schools. Res fefrlng 10 the var the Pope kaidi Tn thls moment which saddena our heart We lock upon the cath0ile Action iof lls york to bring back ail people Co chFl1t, Thls task which bofnlh you la A dliIlcnlt one, We gre fllPo, hoWopef, that v0u WNl succeed in fnls f|faoalt iafk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04
THREE CONNECTS SURRENDERED Their Hostages Were Safe When They Gave'Up to
 Posses Today

Columbia, La, Sept. 4-(Up) - Two escaped Arkansas convicts kid- naped 4. L. Hinton, local cotton ginner. today after leaving their three companions who held two girls, and a youth as hostages.
 Fifty tgusty-guAFdB from Angola State penitentIary who joined the chase were pfonlsed their freedom if they Killed any of the escaped convicts who had kidnapod six per- sons and killed two men nlnce they fled with approximately se others from the csllnnillis prison farm af Gould. Kar, on Labor Day.
 Special deputy sheriff "a Drake sad the hostages we're believed 70 he about four 70 seYoD miles south. eat Of here The other two cnns Vloia previously had attempted lo
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04
War Moves On
 Today's Board
BY J. W. T. MASON United Press War Expert

Acquisition by Great Britain of 50 American destroyers increases British command of the channel so rdecisively that it should give pre- ponderant weight to the opinion of those German generals who have been advising Hitler against an in- vasion. The destroyers too will strengthen security of the British convoy system. At the same time augmented British sea power in the Mediterranean will further jeopar- dize reinforcements of men and supplies for an Italian campaign in north Africa.
 Hitler and Mussolini now will have to revise their former strategy based on depletion Of the British destroyer fleet. Once the, American ships got Into action Hitler can hold no serious hope Of even moderate success for his starvation blockade, Losbes of British merchant shipping henceforth should be reduced cons Blderably while passing through tho submarine gone,
 4 United Press correspondent who had been eight dayA with q convoy of thlFly merchantmen reported pNslerdag that tle escort consisted of only one destroyer aiid R smaller auxiliary craft, The conveyed ehlp1 stretched out i0f fifteen la|lef, which should require iiHee deAlfots loenilnuea en pase ll
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04

EAST
 Boston Post-Legally, the deal was as raw a piece of chicanery as has been yet foisted upon a trusting people. The Congress was flouted; due process of deliberation was de- bauched. We do know now, finally, that the people of the United States have been committed by Franklin D. Roosevelt to preserve the British empire, its rights and dominionS, all over the earth.
 (The Boston Herald and the Bos- ton Globe approved the swap)
 New York Times-A way of life has grown up on the eastern and western shore of that (Atlantic) ocean which the British people and the American people believe to be hte only way of life worth living Through the actions of their gov ernments, they now place at the disposal of one another, instru- ments of which each has special need in the defense of the Atlantic world against aggression.
 (The New York Herald-Tribune and the Daily News also approved, the News with reservations)
 Washington Post-The desira- bility of the naval and air bases is beyond dispute. The transfer to Great Britain is, a small price to pay for the advantages we gam from this transaction"
 Philadelphia Inquirer-Acquisition of these strategic bases is clearly a defense measure of prime and even imperative importance. In acting in behalf of our own self interest, as Britain is acting for hers, let it be made plain beyond shadow of doubt that the United States incurs no new obligations, expressed or implied"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04
SIXTY PUPILS STAGE REVOLT THIS MORNING State Education Board May Be Called in to Set
 tie Dispute JOSEPH DE LUCIA TO
 APPEAL TO STATE Mayor Scully Tried to Ad- wise Youngsters to Obey
 But They Refused

The state board of educa- tion today was expected to be called into the Rockville school controversy as about 60 pupils refused to go to the East Farms school and staged a demonstration in front of the old Rockville building, which has been closed by the local school board as a fire hazard. Jo- sepn DeLuca, president of the recently organized Rockville Community Club, told The Demo- crat that all things having failed the club will call on the state board to present the facts of the case be- fore that body.
 The strike in front of the wooden building this morning was the climax of a three months old controversy which flared last night into an angry demonstration at a meeting of the school board. The delegation, num- bering more than 35 persons and fill- ing the board of education's chamber to capacity, presented resolution holding Mayor Vincent A. Scully and the Democratic members of the board personally responsible for any accident in which Rockville child might be involved while walking to and from the East Farms school, a distance of seven-tenths of mile.
 In Sympathy with Parents
 MT. DeLuca said that while the officers of the club are not officially behind the strike they are in sym- pathy with the feelings of the par ents who refuse to subject their children to the hazards of the Cheshire highway.
 Anthony DeLuca, father of the clubs president, told The Democrat at the scene of the strike today that the children will continue to strike until transportation is furnished by the city for all the pupils, or unless
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04
Britain, Germany Are Claiming Gains Today
Britain Admits Some Few Nazi BOmbers Penetrated London Defenses- Germany Using Infra=
 Red Rays in Attacks on England
BY WALLACE CARROLL Limited Press Staff Correspondent

(OuICcu EEcSS Otdu OOEECSPuuuCuty
 London, Sept. E(UP)-Germar air forces smashed twice at British defenses in the southeast today, but officials said that only "a few" suc- ceeded in penetrating toward the London area before being driven off by pursuit squadrons.
 The attacks-causing two air raid alarms in London--followed a ferocious pre-dawn attack on northwest England town. The sec ond alarm ended at 1:48 p. m. only three minutes after the warning sounded.
 "This morning two forces of en- emy aircraft crossed our southeast coast" the air and home security ministries said. "One of these at- tempted to bomb airdrones h Kent. The other attempted after crossing the Thames estuary tc bomb airdromes in Essex"
 "The enemy was promptly en. gagged by our fighters (the com' munique continued) and anti-air' craft batteries and only Q few oi them succeed m penetrating our defenses.
 Tt Is reported that some bombs were dropped but aS far as Is known presently there was no serious dain' age or casualties"
 Meantime, the air ministry said that Royal air force bomber6 had made . strong attack during thf night on German bases across the channel ln the Calais areR,
 The fighting over Britain began early,
 The alr ministry said that anolhs er British squadron had bombed Bk 0mer aiFdfelne and had hcnfed hits on the inildlhe ground
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04
British Crews Will Take Them Over to Cross Seas to Britain in Trip That
 May Make History
U. s. ARMY, NAVY HEADS
 ARE EN-ROUTE TO BASES
BY T. F. REYNOLDS United Press Staff CorrespOndent)

Washington, Sept. 4.-(UP)-The government carried through rapidly today on President Roose- velts destroyers for bases swap with Great Britain Ten United States army and navy officers headed by Rear Admiral John Greenslade route to Ber- muda aboard cruiser to begin the selection of bases in British possessions for American warplanes and warships In navy yards along the eastern seaboard, workmen prepared so American destroyers for de- livery to the Royal Navy
 Officers Sail Away Quickly
 The officers sailed soon after President Roosevelt sent with one of the belgerents the European The de- stroyers-all survivors from the World War and lover age-had been assembled for weeks in the navy yards apparently in anticipation of the swap The first eight sail from Boston this week. Their withheld precaution against sabotage They will be taken to Canada where British crews will take them
 Protests of No Avail
 Isoationists in Congress protested vehemently that none proposed doing anything stop it Indeed they dealt with accomplished fact not proposal MT Roosevelt signed the agreement with Great Britain and then told Congress President Thomas Jefferson did likewise in nego tiatng the Louisiana purchase 1905 Mr. Roosevelt him. self pointed out the parallel.
 There Is One Difference
 There is this difference Jefferson completed the deal then asked Congress for $1 900 to it. Mr. Roose welt has S2OO0OO 900 "bank check" from Congress from which he draw funds to establish the bases As he orders the navy to turn the destroyers to Britain The leases cost nothing but the destroy ers the United States however must build the necessary naval and air facilities and pay the private for any property it takes under the leases
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04
LISA DAYS WITH
 NO AUTO DEATH

6outhbridge, Mass. Sept. 4E(UP) -Southbridge's period of 1184 con- sevutive days without an auto fatal ity, believed national record for town of its size, was at an end today as result of the death of Dorothy Sosonowski, 5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04
NAzIS, ITALY
 MAKE COMMENT
Germany Says "Swap" Is End of British Empire;
 U. s. in War-Gayda
BY HOWARD SMITH United Press Staff Correspondent

NOuSCO GICSS SGdA NVTICSpOnueutI
 Berlin, Sept. 4.-CUP)-A foreign office spokesman, commenting on the British-U United States destroy ers-naval bases deal, quoted the Bible today, "he sold his birthright for mess of potage."
 Germany notes that Britain has sold important parts of her empire for 50 old destroyers," the spokes- man said. we see in this the be- ginning of the liquidation of the British empire"
 Authorized quarters said that Americas transfer of the destroy CTS had come too late to affect the outcome of .rhe war. It was threat ened that in retort to the Wash ington-Londo,. deal Germany would bring out her long vaunted secret weapon" to conquer the British Isles
 Comment On Diplomacy
 The foreign office spokesman commented on diplomatic ex- changes between Britain and the United States aind said:
 Secretary of State Hull in his answering note to Churchill (Brit-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04
KING CAROL HAS
 ACTED QUICKLY
No Shots Fired at Him, But Slight Uprising Is
 Suppressed
BY F. E. STEVENS


 United Press Staff Correspondent
 Bucharest, Rumania, Sept. 4. - (UP)-King Carol charged Gen. Victor Antonescu, a popular army figure and warm friend of pro- Fascist Iron Guardist leaders, with formation of a new government to- day after failure of sensational Iron Guard attempt to overthrow the throne.
 Antonescu was called in to suc- ceed resigned Premier Ion Gigurtu after swift action by police and soldiers that frustrated an Iron Guard attempt to destroy commit nications and stage an uprising in Bucharest, Constanza, Brasov, Si- naia, Arad, Cluj and Oradea Mare during the night.
 Oficials said that the govern- ment was in control of the situation everywhere. Tn Bucharest, Iron Guardists dressed as soldiers and police cut telephone cables, att tempted to seize the radio station and fired shots near the kings palace. Extent of Iron Guard acts elsewhere was uncertain.
 Many Arrests Made
 There were many arrests and search was started for Horia sima, Iron Guard leader, but 1t was res ported that ct least four generals had backed the attempted coup,
 All persons attempting to enter or leave the city were stopped and searched. Police headquarters TO. ported that two Iron Guard mem- beT sen route to the city in e truck carrying i2 machine guns and q supply Of ammunition. had been killed. BlmullAnsolW outbreaks had ec- cured here, at nrasov and cons 6ianEa but all were quickly aup- pressed, Iron ouardlais Faided the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Sept. 4--(UP)--Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Aug. Slst. compared with a year ago.
 ThIs Year Expenses Last Year $l, ,b3S, ,SS0, ,405.02 ,$1,620,373,g74.O4 $77s,4l7.O75,l7 s727, ,ssS.eso.g7 s7sO.5ss. .s2s.s5 SSoi.5Is.ess.s7 s745.775.479s5 Sooi,4is,sos.7y ss.4Ss.ccLs7O.ii ssS.ssi.isS.sos.oa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-04
There Is One Difference

Chairman Carl VinSon of the house naval affairs committee said that work on the bases would be started as soon as the sites are chosen. In addition to the blank check, he noted that $lO,OO0, 900 has been appropriated flor auxiliary air bases"
 President Roosevelt returned to the White House last night for a few days before leaving again for his Hyde Park home. It was as- stunned that he would keep in close touch with the Bermuda negotia- tions and speed plans for the start of actual construction of the bases.
 ? to 1 for Swap
 CanvasseS of congressional optn- ion indicated roughly 2-to-1 naa- jority in favor of the swap.
 Republican nominee Wendell L. Willkie expressed belief that most
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