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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15
Now Out OF Date

It's hard to believe that there could be
such a thing as an antique parkway.
Usually when one thinks of parkway
today he emissions some such highway as
Connecticut's Merritt Parkway or those
in New York'S adjoining Westminster
County. But it's actually one of these
Westchester parkways that is now termed
antique and which must be replaced,
according to public officials down there.
And if everything goes as planned a
goodly section of the Bronx River Park
way will be condemned.
From Bronx Park to Fleetwood in
Pelham it is proposed to build a modern
parkway with all the latest touches that
are put into highway construction. We
don't know yet whether this means a
toll station at either end. The Bronx
Parkway is only about fifteen years old,
yet it is considered dangerous because OF
its winding contours and it's narrowness.
It is easy to see the new road that will
replace it - great shining lanes with
posite directions
We presume that fifteen years from
now the Merritt Parkway will be con-
sidered old-faShioned, although right now
it appears as if it would live to ripe
old age. The automotive industry is so
fast-moving, though, that the highway
engineer is hard put to it in the process
of keeping pace. Here in Connecticut we
regard our present parkway and its pro-
posed extensions quite complacently,
imaging that they will suffice for years
to come. But the fate of the Bronx River
Parkway is enough to show that the life
span of modern roadway is computed
by the whir of passing wheels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15

good authority as Defense Commissioners
Knudsen that 10000 more people are
working at shipbuilding than In the 10
year peak year 1887; that the aircraft
industry is employing $4,000 more, and
machine tools $4,000; that $4,000 are
actively training for defense industry jobs.
Men at work are going to produce some
thing. Arsenals working three shifts In
stead Of two are going to produce some
thing. Before the first Of the year very
tangible results are going to come rolling
from the shops. And by spring we can
probably see the beginning of a modern
defense setup.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15

through which he had ever passed
was when just q year or two ago
she had been taken away.
But as he crumpled up on the
street there came over him the real
ization that at least he had some
thing hard to face. He said that
there flashed through his mind
wonderful sense of gratitude for the
many happy years he had been
granted and the realization that
here now was a time when he should
rely in simple trust on the Lord. 1T
was a great experience" he said.
"As they picked me up and put me
into an ambulance there came over
TO me a deep peace and happiness
which has not lessened through all
the months to this very hour. It is
wonderful" he continued, ''the peace
God provides for people when they
most need it,"
As he leaned upon my arm and
went on talking about the Joy Of liv-
ing even In old age with Q half
broken body. ! had an added in
sight into the wise providence Of
God.
All Rights Observation-Disclosures
Newspaper Syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15

So much interest attaches to the pend
ing contest for the gubernatorial nomi-
nation on the Democratic ticket that you
hear little or nothing about some of the
other places to be filled on the ticket.
The nomination of lieutenant-governor is
an important one for this officer must
preside over the State Senate when it is
in session. But just as important, of
course, are the offices of Secretary of
State, Treasurer and Comptroller.
There1l be no battle for Attorney Cen
eral as the tenure of office is four years.
Similarly therell be no shrievalty con-
tests this year in any county because the
High Sheriff is in for four years. BY next
week. though, there'll be plenty of candi-
dates for every nomination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15

Perhaps the most intense interest
locally in the November elections may
center around the two local senatorial
districts. From all reports there will be
an abundance OF candidates on both
sides of the political fence. It's already
fairly well established that the Democrats
will have a primary battle in both dis
tricts with the present incumbents,
George T. Culhane and Edward P. Egan
fighting to retain the togas they have
worn in the past. On the other side of
the fence fewer names have been men,
toned in connection with the nomina-
tons, but there doesn't yet appear to be
an outstanding candidate for either dis
trict who could cause others with sena-
torial ambitions to agree to withdraw
from primary race. The COP sena-
torial conventions in the state will be
held October 5. Democrats haven't yet
learned when their conventions are to be
held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15
NEW LoNDoN's BEACH
(Hartford Times

The people OF New London are
beginning to wonder about their ex-
pertinent of creating fine seaside
park upon the ruins left by the
hurricane at Ocean Beach.
No one who has seen the results
would dispute that they have ac-
complished what they set out to do.
The question Is not whether they
have done well enough, but whether
they have not done too we'll
whether they can afford the fine
place they have created.
The City has 100000 invested
and expects the cost to be paid
eventually out Of the revenue OBJ
tanned.
Thus far revenues have been less
than satisfactory. The attendance
has been 10 per cent less than the
estimates, while the receipts have
fallen 26 per cent short.
It Is, of course, too early to form
definite conclusions. The resort
needs time to establish itself, par
ticularly to attract visitors from O
considerable distance. It Is not q
cheap place to visit. Car parking.
admission, the use of bathing and
other facilities, all cost q pretty
penny. enough to be prohibitive for
many family groups.
New London may md It necessary
TO revise the charges IN order to at
tract crowds. One lack which seems
TO be serious Is the absence Of IN
opportunity for visitors to sit down,
II they do not wish TO hire beach
chairs or patronize the refieshment
pavilion. That lack 10 likely to keep
away many visitors.
It will be pity II New London
does not make It's resort pay finan-
cially, Of II II Is obliged TO lower
the high standards Of order and
cleanliness upon which u is now
operating.
Ocean Beach is q fine place and
Il has been splondidly developed. Il
ought 10 Be 4 mecca for al Con-
fleeileul, and even for peeple flem
outside the state. We truss that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15
Views of The Press
UNDER WHAT FLAG?
New London Day.

1t is timely to wonder what is 60
ing on. as result Of the European
war, in various colonial possessions
throughout the world. In view OF
the recent Havana decision 70 de-
clare q joint mandate over nom
American colonies In the Western
Hemisphere in case Of transfer, at
tempted transfer or internal disin-
tegration, it might be well to in
quire what the status of certain ter
ritories scattered over the globe
happens to be at this moment.
Take for instance, French West
Africa which covers q huge section
Of the African continent. Is the
government Of this vast region now
under the supervision of the Petain
regime IN France or Is 1t taking or
ders from General de Gaulle IN
Great Britain? Perhaps it is exer-
cising q sort Of autonomy by itself
or again 1t may be doing its part IN
q world war against tyranny and
aggression. It Is curious that no one
knows what is going on in this ter
ritory and that no one thus far has
either asked for or received an ex-
PLANTATION Of how things are going.
Again how about the Belgian Con-
go-to whom Is 1t responsible? Is It
being directed by King Leopold Of
whom there Is not one word Of news
or does It receive It's inspiration
directly from the German high
command?
What Is Madagascar doing these
days? Martinique, It may be re-.
marked, still seems TO be French
and TO have succeeded in keeping
IN Its harhor O French battlc6hip
loaded with American planes. The
Netherlands Indies, since the United
States Issued its ukase that they
were TO remain Is they were and
since Japan concurred n that seliti-
ment. have apparently remained ~
they were. % eli iEltents and ptr-
poses autonomous. although owing
allegiance to Queen WilhoimIna IN
London. There Is also French lndo.
china 10 be heard from and, on
there n the Pacific. Ire famed 90
c'ety Islands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15

We're glad to see that the city is not
going to borrow from Peter to pay Paul.
In short, it won't use bridge bond funds
raised to build a new Baldwin Street
bridge for the now-demanded new bridge
on Washington Avenue. We are con-
vinced that the wisest policy is to build
the bridge that the money has been ear
marked for and to scrape along until
after the first of the year when the Leg
islature can grant us the right to issue
bonds for the Washington Avenue span.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15

/. A thin, round stick Of ash
about three feet long, used to prac.
tice fencing, Is called a singlcstick.
foil or stickler?
2. What country does the figure
of John Bull" represent?
3. What was the name Of the air.
plane flown by Wiley Post and Har-
old Gatty in their flight around the
world?
4. What building in Boston is
called Cradle Of Liberty?
5. For whom is the Monroe Doc
trine named?
6. Is the index finger on the hand
Of the Statue Of Liberty inches,
8 feet, or yards long?
z. Name the canal that extends
from the mouth Of the Elbe on the
North Sea to Kiel on the Baltic.
8. Name the author of the news
paper column advice to the Love-
lorn".
9. In what country did the Name
lukes rise to power?
10. How many pairs OF legs do
house centipedes have7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15
Selected Poem
TWO ON A BICYCLE


By Aurilla Allyn Wright in the Boston Post
Long years ago the poet wrote
How leapt his heart to see
The rainbow as it arched above
The house and field and tree.
Another time my heart responds
And takes another leap,
AS through the homely walks OF life
Our daily paths we keep.
I love to see those roller skates,
And maybe marbles, too,
For then we know that spring is here
For them-for me, for you.
But most of all my heart leaps up
When pedaling down the street,
Two boys upon bicycle
Perchance / hap to meet.
1t speaks to me helping hand.
A "chuminess" maybe,
The daily good act Of the Scout
So many things see
AS, watching them up hill and down
He pedals on his way.
The big boy and the little one
A thrill-to me-today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15

Trade and engineering schools
throughout the United States are
ready 10 launch q training program
designed to meet the additional ia-
Dor needs rs outlined By the Cotin-
eli on National Defense.
Federal Security Administrator
Paul v. McNutt.
The choice Of war or peace viii
always be with the dictator nations.
-ocvernoF Lehman Of New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15

Bridgeport property owners face new
law that may make them plenty of
trouble The Common Council passed
it this week. 1t makes property owners
and occupants jointly responsible for the
presence of obnoxious weeds" which are
the cause of many common chronic all
ments, particularly hay-fever. What's a
tenant going to do who doesn't know his
obnoxious weeds?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 3:4s O. m. daylight time).
Sun rises e:o2 q. m; sets 7:Si p. m. tday-
light time).
AL vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes
after sunset.
One long range weather prophecy that has
stood up under the test Of time was that for
frequent electric storms and sultry weather
this summer. particularly 50 In August. The
latter part OF the same prediction called for
an extraordinarily nne september. Let's
hope sol
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15

"A guess that's what led me
to join Marshall Field, Barry
Bingham, (crusading young
publisher Of the Louisville Cou-
rier-JournaD and others who are
trying to do something for these
unfortunate European kids"
Hennings explains. TT just isn't
the American way to stand by
and let them be killed by bombs
when we have . big free coun-
try over here to shelter them"
Gangling, good-natured and
one-time Cornell track star, Hem
nings has found enthusiasm for
his bill in unexpected quarters.
The other day, riding to his
office in a taxicab, the driver
recognized him and began firing
q volley Of questions about the
legislation. Surprised at this
interest, Hennings asked the cab
man about it.
II want to get the DOPE"
was the reply. my wife and
have applied for one Of these
kids. We've got q little place
with a big yard and there's no
reason why it shouldn't be used.
1t Just isn't right that those
kids should be bombed"
MERRY-GO-ROUND
Chip Robert, genial secretary of
the Democratic National Commit
tee, Is announcing to the world
that while he Is responsible for
his wife's debts, he Is not re-
sponsible for what she says or
writes His announcement
came the day after his wife, the
glamorous EVE, published a guest
social column in which she de-
scribed the problem Of naming
Great Dane puppy. Wrote EVE:
Until get him thoroughly
house-broken I'm just calling him
Ickes."
Copyright, 1910, by United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15

Although Wendell was born and
reared in Elwood and the little
town Is In a higher fever of ex-
element over hiss fame and the
acceptance ceremony, a few
months ago 1t was quite differ
ent.
Jim Carr, member Of the Re-
publican State Committee, laugh
ingly tells the story that several
weeks before the Philadelphia
convention he got q bunch that
Willkie might be nominated and
went to the Elwood Chamber Of
Commerce with the suggestion
that the town start boosting Will
kie for President.
wendell Willkie," languidly
inquired the Chamber of Com
merce functionary, who's he?"
Today, pictures of the home
town hero are on every lampost
and in every window. The cost
Of the ceremony will run around
$4,000. Six hundred uniformed
state police and several hundred
plain-clothesmen from neighbor-
ing cities will handle the crowd.
Only $4,000 will be able to get
within seeing distance of the
speakers platform. The remain
der of the 10000 who are expected
to attend viii follow the proceed
ings through an extensive loud
speaker system.
BACHELOR CHAMPIONS
CHILDREN
The congressman who is leading
the fight to provide q. 8. Ravens
for British refugee children has
no children of his own. However,
although bachelor, 81 yea old
Rep. Tom HenningS Of Mo-, has
long been champion Of young
SterS.
For years he was st. Louis d.
rector of the big Brothers" or
ganization and was instrumental
In providing recreation centers
and camps for underprivileged
children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15

The exact state Of preparedness prog
ress Is hard TO determine at any given
rsonaent. In its intensive state the pro-
rran1 was launched only in May. It was
i1of TO be expected that much actual
material would have been produced by
But il Is reassuring - have 1t on as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15

Q. What did Confucius say about
poverty in a well.governed country?
A. when a country IS well gov
erned, poverty and a mean condi-
ton are things to be ashamed Of;
when q country is Ill governed,
riches and honors are things to be
ashamed Of"
Q. Is there . natural water sup
ply In Jerusalem?
A. The only natural water-supply
Is from the Virgins Spring (Gihon),
an intermittent, natural siphon on
a dolomite floor In rocky cave IL
feet deep IN the face of the east
ern ridge. The water was carried
by conduit to the Pool Of Sloan.
@. Where and when were the
aviators, Lincoln Beachey and Art
Smith, killed?
A. Beachey was killed March IA.
1915, while performing at the
Panama-Pacific International Expo
sition in San Francisco. Smith met
his death In q storm near Bryan,
Ohio. February IL, 1926, while in
the air1nail service.
q. Were live, nude figures sus-
pended from chandeliers In q ccens
in "Folies Bergere" at the Golden
Gate international Exposition last
year?
A. No; they were dummies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15

forty-five years
of un u S u a lily
conSecrated Serv-
ice. He told me
that in his life
tim e he had
never had an
outstanding or
o v e r whelning
sorrow that he
and his wife had
lived q Low 1y
and happy life
together, and the
- IH
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15
THE EDITOR

@. Who wrote and produced the
original musical play New Noon.
and who starred in 1t?
A. Oscar Hammerstein II, Law
renee Schwab, Frank Mandel and
Sigmund Romberg wrote and COM
posed it, and Schwab and Mandel
produced it In 1928, with Evelyn
Herbert and Robert Halliday star
ring In the cast.
q. What was the maiden name
Of Mrs. Neville Chamberlain, wife
Of the former British prime min
lister?
A. She was Annie We're Cole. Her
father, w. U. Cole, was . major In
the British army. Her mother be-
longed to an Irish family-the de
Veres Of Curragh Chase, Limerick.
Her great-uncle was the minor Vic
torian poet, Aubrey de We're, friend
Of Meredith and Tennyson.
Q. Is there a law or regulation
prohibiting WPA or PWA workers
from owning and operating automo-
biles?
A. No.
Q. When did the wreck Of the
funeral train carrying the body Of
U. s. Senator Joseph r. Johnston
Of Alabama from Washington to
Birmingham, Ala, occur?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15
THURSDAY, AUGUST is, 1910
A Thought for Today

name, make known his deeds among the peo-
Give thanks unto the Lord call upon his
ple.-I Chronicles 1858.
The worship most acceptable to God comes
from a thankful and cheerful heart.-Plutarch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15
National
Spotlight

While Bruce Cation vacations.
ether members Of NEA Services
Washington stafR pinch-hit for
hin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR
Do not use a clause introduced
by than to limit superior or
inferior; as, my engine Is
superior In every way than
the one you are using; say,
"t0 the one"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15
Washington Merry o-Round
DREW PEAR 8 o N
ROBERT s. ALLEN

a
John cdah to Belgium One was to
other Ambassador to Britain
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15

management problems may be
solved, so it can be that, and SO that
the present high standards may be
maintained.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15
"STOLEN"--O
NOT STOLEN?

Good example of how a legal gun
aimed at one target may bring
down unexpected game may be
found in an effort to amend the
stolen property act of 1884" This
has passed the Senate, is now in
the House.
Bill seeks to close U. s. markets
to any property taken by a foreign
government "by force, by law, order,
or any other act" OF course It is
aimed at Mexico, which appropriated
American oil properties.
Standard Oil, which failed to set
tie its claims against Mexico, COM
plains bitterly against Sinclair in
terests, which did. Standard says
Mexican oil coming in to settle the
Sinclair claim is depressing the o..
S. market.
But the British government is
now buying war material. For mon
ey, it is using proceeds Of stocks and
bonds "requisitioned" from its ma
tionals. Now Treasury officials anx-
iously study the bill, wondering
whether this British money isn't
stolen" just as much as Mexican
oil. 1t might put a terrible crimp
in British purchases If SO interpret
ed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15
STRENGTH
FOR THE DAY
COLLIDING WITH PROVIDENCE
By EARL L. DOUGLASS. D. d.

I talked recently with an elderly
man who had suffered a stroke on
the street. He was Lutheran
clergyman who had retired after
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15
What's Your |. O.?

Can you answer seven Of these
test questions? Turn to last page
for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15

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Copyright, 1910, by United
Feature Syndicate, Inc.)
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~ GERRY. DICK

N|---~--
(NEA Service Stan Correspondent
Washington, Aug. lS.-Ihe excess
profits BIZ now whiriing through the
congressional mill VIII be COM
promise. Question centers largely
around what can be fairly called
excess profit" due 70 war condo
tons.
The Treasury felt the base should
be q fixed profit on invested capital,
all profits above that TO be taxed.
That would have suited steel manu-
facturers, Tor instance, who have q
long way TO 60 before showing any
very striking profit on invested capi-
tai. lBy the way, the mere question
OF what Is invested capital?" Is not
always as easy as 1t soundsO
Tax experts IN Congress held out
Tor using average profits for the past
three years as base. Auto manu-
facturers liked that, because their
profits since 1887 have been pretty
good, and any wartime increase
above those levels might not be
very great.
NOW the compromise, IN the nnal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-15
FRIEND
AT COURT

When Ambassador to Belgium
John Cudahy arrives in Washington
to explain why he spoke out about
possible famine conditions in Eu.
rope, he will have relative by mar
riage at court. Jane Ickes, hand
some red-haired wife of the Secre-
tary of the Interior, is Cudahy's
niece. Her mother was a sister of
Cudahy, a member of the same
wealthy Chicago meat-packing FAM
iIy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-20
Miss Fischer
And Mr.. Boss
Are HOnOred
Mrs. COrnwell to
Fete Bridal Party
At Supper Tonight

Mrs. Beatrice Dulin Cornwell will
entertain at buffet supper party
tonight for the members of the
wedding party of her daughter, Miss
Betty Fischer, and Mr.. Grant Boss.
The young couple, who will be mar
ried tomorrow afternoon at the
Cathedral of st. Peter and st. Paul,
have been feted at numerous par
ties In the past weeks.
Mr.. James O'Grady was host last
evening at a dinner party at Olney
Inn, where Miss Fischer and Mr..
Boss were honor guests. Others at
the dinner were Miss Nancy Hos
kinson. who will be maid of honor;
Miss Nancy Rheem, Miss Doris
Becker and Miss Julie Cahill, who
will be bridesmaids; Mr.. Godfrey
Willis Kaufman and Mr.. Rudolph
Kaufman, II, and Mr.. George Y.
Wheeler, jr., who will be ushers; Miss
Constance Knowles, house guest of
Miss Becker; Miss Josephine Boyle,
Mrs. George Wheeler, Miss Ruth
Quinn, Misses Amonette and Mar
garet Gordon, Miss Betty Lloyd
Hutchinson, Miss Madge Carter,
Miss Betty Burton, Mr.. Sam Bid
die, Mr. Antonio Montero, Mr.. Ran
dali Hagner, Mr.. John Lewis Smith,
jr.; Mr. Harry Hoskinson, jr; Mr..
Robert Niepold, Mr.. Dick Hutchinson
and Mr.. Fred Mechlin.
Miss Hoskinson entertained at a
shower yesterday afternoon in honor
of Miss Fischer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-20
Herbert Campbells
Are Making Home
In Reading, Pa.

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Campbell,
who were married August in Sacred
Heart Church, are making their
home in Reading. Pa, where Mr..
Campbell is in business. Mrs.
Campbell formerly was Miss Eliza
beth Kiser, and she is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Kiser Of
this city. The Rev. L. J. Wimpe
performed the ceremony.
The bride was given in marriage
by her father. She wore white
crepe ensemble with large white
hat and shoulder corsage of yellow
roses and lilies of the Valley.
The matron of honor, Mrs. Thel-
ma Vanderpool, wore pink crepe
gown with pink hat ard corsage Of
pink roses and blue delphinium.
Mr.. Charles Campbell was best
man and the ushers were Mr.. Victor
Kiser, Mr.. John Dixon, Mr.. Frank
Taylor and Mr.. Charles Posner.
An informal reception was held
later for relatives and friends at the
home of the brides parents.
The couple left Immediately for
a wedding trip through New Eng
land.
Out-of-tow guests we're Mr.. and
Mrs. w. N. Meade and Mrs. o. K
Allen of Richmond. Va: Mr.. and
Mrs. j. c. Wheatley, Mrs. Mae
Schaub and Miss Agnes Winter
OF Baltimore.