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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-24
The Monroe Doctrine

On December 2, 1928, President James
Monroe in a message to Congress pro-
nounced an American policy that despite
changing times has existed down to today
and IS being voiced with even more firm
ness right now than 1t has for many
wears. In his message Monroe stressed
"as q principle in which the rights and
interests of the United States are In
volved, that the American continents, by
the free and independent condition which
they have assumed and maintain, are
henceforth not to be considered as SUBJ
iects for future colonization by any Euro
pean powers.
1T Is only when our rights are invaded
or seriously menaced that we resent IN
iuries or make preparation for our de-
tense. With the movements IN this hem
isphere we are of necessity more immedi-
ately connected and by causes which
must be obvious to all enlightened and
impartial observers. The POLITICAL sys-
tenn of the Allied powers Is essentially
different in this respect from that OF
America. This difference proceeds from
that which exists in their respective gov
eri.ments. And to the defense Of our own,
which has been achieved by the loss OF
so much blood and treasure, and matured
by the wisdom Of their most enlightened
citizens, and under which we have en-
joyed unexampled felicity, this whole
nation Is devoted.
1--WE owe 1t, therefore, to candor and
to the amicable relations existing be-
tween the United States and those powers
to declare that we should consider any
attempt on their part to extend their
system to any portion Of this hemisphere
as dangerous to our peace and safety.
With the existing colonies or dependents
of any European power we have not inter-
fered and shall not interfere.
"But with the governments who have
declared their independence and main
tanned 1t, and whose independence we
have, on great consideration and on just
principles, acknowledged, we could not
view any interposition for the purpose Of
depressing them or controlling in any
other manner their destiny, by any Euro
pean power in any other light than as
the manifestation of an unfriendly dis
position towards the United States
eft is still the true policy Of the United
States to leave the parties to themselves,
in the hope that other powers will pursue
the same course.
"Our policy in regard to Europe :.
remains the same, which is, not to inter-
fere in the internal concerns of any of its
powers; to consider the government de
facto as the legitimate government for
us; to cultivate friendly relations by
frank, firm and manly policy, meeting in
all instances, the just claims of every
power, submitting to injuries from
none.
ssIn the wars Of the European powers
In matters relating to themselves we have
never taken any part, nor does it COM
pert with our policy 50 to do. It Is only
when our righs are invaded or seriously
menaced that we resent injuries or make
Preparations for our defense"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-24

ONE, based on powerful dele
gate support, Is Ohio's earnest,
plain-talking Senator Bob Taft.
The other, touslc- haired, 0omph-
bh utility Tnagnate, former DEM
ocrat and Roosevelt contributor,
who frankly admits ne Is O dark
horse and will have not more than
10 votes on the first ballot-Wen-
dell WIiikie.
Young Tom Dewey, whose star
sparkled 40 brilliantly only q few
months ago, rs all washed up-.the
victim Of two biitzlsriegg. One was
Hitier'S conquest Of Europe; the
other the purge Of Ken Simpson,
one.tiFne Dewey pal and New York
National Committeeman.
The two blows, coming on top
OF each other, finished Dewey. The
first blitzkrleg torpedoed hig big
public appeal OF q daSiiing young
vice crusader. War was far more
important The second cut the
ground from under Dewey with
party leaders. He didn't play bail
with the man who helped make
him.
Senator vandenberg also Ia out
OF the running. He never was In II
very seriously. But whatever his
chances, they vanished when he
lost In the Wisconsin and Ne.
braska primaries. Aso, his isola-
tioniSm IL too strongly recorded
for campaign purposes.
The other hopefuls have no
look-irs unless there Is O dead
lock between Taft and Wllikie.
That 10 not likely but still .ts not
impossible. Should this deadlock
ensuc, the hopefus whom the
lightning Ia most likely 10 strike
are: Governor Bricker OF Ohio, Sc
cret first choice OF Pennsylvania
boy Joe Pew; Herbert Hoover,
who has O considerable following
among oid-iine leaders; and tho
brainy Joe Martin, House floor
leader who would have All Ian.
don'B potent backing.
TAFT IN FRONT
For Taft, the crucial test will DO
the third ballot.
On the first ballot he will lead
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-24

There Is apt but grim symbolism in the
fact that the Hague Peace Palace Is In
the hands of invading Germans, and the
League of Nations Is In flight from
Geneva. Even the birthplace at Delft Of
Grotius, father of international law, Is
in German hands. Literally, as well as
figuratively, the forces Of peace are pros
trate or In flight.
Yet there will be peace again, some
day, incredible as 1t seems amid the clash
of war. Will 1t be a peace imposed by
a conqueror who, like Brenrlus, will
throw his sword into the scale and growl
"Woe to the vanquished"? Will 1t be an
uneasy armistice between mutually
exhausted opponents? Or will 1t be a
peace Of justice, looking to world Of
organization rather than one Of interna-
tional anarchy?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-24

The City Of Quincy, Massachusetts,, has
Just been presented with deeds to historic
homesteads within Its limits. They are
the John Adams and John Quincy Adams
homes. In them were born two Of the
early Presidents OF the United States. In
them are preserved the rich heritage
that went with the Adams family down
through the colonial days Of the United
States. The homesteads have actually
been maintained as historical sites, but
were never publicly owned. They have
always been In the Adams family since
they were built. One was built by John
Adams father, the other by John Adams
himself.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-24

When all the war veterans leave Fitch's
Home for Soldiers, down In Noroton, the
end of this month the institution will be
quite deserted. But not for long II Ma
tional Guard officers have their way.
They want the home utilized for guards
men and feel, that 1t will come In quite
handy now in view Of anticipated expan-
sion Of all military movements within
this state. The several units at Noroton
may be made into veritable armories with
anti-aircraft batteries being stationed
there until such time as there Is no longer
any fear Of this naticn being embroiled
In the European war. Should the State
gain the right to use Fitch's Home 1t will
be saved quite lot Of money that might
otherwise have to be expended In provid-
ing quarters for Guard units that ex-
banding military duties are demanding.
While Connecticut isn't going to be
turned into a veritable arsenal, 1t may
before long assume somewhat warlike
attitude.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-24

the field with not less than $50
votes. On the second ballot, he
will pick UP between 100 and 116.
What happens thereafter will de-
eide whether Taft can do what
no other son OF o President has
done since John Quincy Adams
became President OF the United
States.
II Taft can show enough Of q
gain on the third count 70 put him
within throwing distance OF the
SOL needed TO nominate, he'll be
nominated. Should he falter on
the third ballot, then he's through.
Wilkes secret strategy IL TO
time his big offensive for this
moment Starting with about
10 votes, he will try on the Sec
end ballot TO stage o spectacu.
lar jump TO 200 by raidlng Dew.
ey and unpledged delegations.
wilkes underc0ver support 10
largely ut Dewey's expense.
On the third ballot, WILKES
blitzkrieg timetable calls for o
gain approximately greater than
Tafts 30 az 10 bring them on ap-
proximately even terms. From
then on, the plan calls for STAN
pede tactics. Whether he can put
on that kind OF pressure remains
10 be seen.
WILKES chief obstacle are the
al -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-24
In Today's Mail

/ at the feet OF the ruling classes, at
the feet OF those who ciamored for
his abdicatior. A class that ignored
the rights Of small nations. A class
that regarded foreign policy as q
struggle for territory and power, and
were determined that, In that
struggle, England would come out
on top. Their triumph Is written
In the story OF Egypt, South Africa,
Persia and finally In the Great War
itself, and In the iinperialistic peace
that failed TO end the war. The
spirit Of the Oligarchy Is miiitarig-
tic, predatory. One wing Of 1t values
empire for It's own sake, the other
for its money. value. It Is the
obligarchy which was responsible
for the seizure Of Persia, Mesopo.
tamia, and the German colonies-a
policy that planned to make O quar-
ter Of the globe q closed preserve
for the sixty millions Of white ma
tives Of the Empire.
with Edward VIII on the throne,
and Churchill and Chamberlain rele-
gated to the political scrap heap
where they both belong, the British
empire has a chance, but all that
can save the Merrie England, Of the
days of Robin Hood Is the great
western republic over which flys the
Stars and Stripes, for though many
sins and faults can be laid at her
door, though she may be too fond
Of conquest and dominion, what she
has done for civilization outweighs
them all, and II America was at
| tackled tomorrow, she would be the
first to come to our help. This coun-
| try cannot afford to see her con-
quered by the European ilordes that
are clamoring at her gates. Our place
Is at her side, and that Is the last
word.
God Of our fathers, known Of old
LORD Of our far-flung battle Iine-
Beneath whose awful hand we hold
Dominion over palm and pine
Lord God Of Hosts, be with us yet.
Lest We forget--lest We Forget!
--oUNoA DIN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-24

THE rMITATOR

(By Nettie Louise Lord In the Boston POST
Dirt smeared face, but complexion fair.
Laughing eyes, ard tousled hair;
Just a boy, not very old,
Trousers, pretty big, and neart SO poid.
Coming up the street, on roller skates,
Some skating hero he initiates.
Sturdy little body, bending low,
Arms, for q balance, held just so,
Passes me by with boyish grin
That seems to say. you bet. I'll win"
Just a little chap In childish fun.
Initiating things grown folks have done;
II Is well 10 be cheerful In what YOU do,
For some little child may initiate YOU.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-24

NOTE-Dewey managers, irate
at WILKES raids on their ranks,
privately are planning TO throw
their weight TO Taft when tho
break comes.
CONVENTION SHORTS
Among the celebrities OF Phila.
delphia as guests OF the National
Committee Is Mrs. william How
ard Taft, widow OF the late Presi-
dent and mother OF the Senator.
Herbert Hyde, temporary
chairman Of the Platform Conn
mittee, has q novel argument for
defeating Roosevelt. Says the Ok.
lahoman, III Great Britain could
change horses In the middle Of
the stream, why can't we change
horses In the middle Of @ dream?"
Joe Pew's contribution 70 the
reading, TN this hall the next
President Of the United States will
be nominated" Kenneth Simp-
son, lame-duck National Commit.
teeman from New York, rs predict
Ing that the state delegation will
break away from Dewey on the
second ballot. When Senator
Taft shifted his campaign head
quarters from Washington TO
Philadelphia he succeeded In
hanging on 10 his prophetic tele-
phone numerals. tAt least he
hopes they're prophetic.) Ills
Washington telephone number rs
Metropolitan 1910; Philadelphia
number is Walnut 1910.
HURLEY COUP
Republican leaders were Just as
surprised ag the CIO by John l..
Lcwls' pro Hoover declaration.
Neither group had any inkliHg "
was coming and labor union ranks
were Speechless.
CfO headquarters was as gloomy
as Paris Tho day II surrendered.
Press efforts 10 obtain an explain.
alton OF the amazing political
somersault were met with glum
shakes OF the head.
Significantly, both COP and
CIO chiefs credit the move 70
Pat Hurley, dapper Secretary Of
War In the Hoover Cabinet and
nm old friend Of Lewis. Several
years ago Hurley tried 10 get him
70 accept o Hoover offer TO be.
come Secretary Of Labor, but
John L. turned u down because
Of Hoover's depression policies
which he now praises. Lewis and
Hurley had 0 secret talk sew
crai days before Lewis made his
speech.
NoTE-1n c1o circles, Lewis
speech is considered q public dec
laration Of war on Sidney Hill
man, leader OF the pro- Roosevelt
bloc. Lewis was Infatuated by Hill
mans appointment to the National
Defense Committee, considers "
O personal affront to him and q
move TO aid the drive to depose
him as CIO president.
SATISFIED JOE MARTIN
The fact that able, popular
House Leader Joe Martin did not
make an active campaign for the
COP nomination was not the
fault Of his friends and admirers.
They continued to offer him
funds and political backing right
up TO the week before the con.
vention.
Last prefer came from q group
OF Pittsburgh business men. Il was
transmitted through g PennsyI-
vaf1ia Congressman who told Mar.
tin that $4,000 already had been
pledged, with plenty more avail
able II you need IT..
Il don't need TO tell you. joe,
the friend said, that there are
no strings attached TO this.
These people know they couldn't
make that kind Of q proposition
% you. They just like you. They
like the brilliant way you have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-24
ENGLAND's GREATEST ASSET IN
PRESENT CRISIS 10 THE
DUKE OF WINDSOR


Editor, The waterbury Democrat:
One touch Of nature makes the
whole world kinl The name Of the
Duke Of Windsor flashed IN the
war news across the fer flung battle
line Of the British empire is the
greatest asset Of the tight little
island, now 80 hard pressed, and
fighting with It's back against the
wall. A dispatch from Rome says
that the British armies In the field
have clamored for the Duke to be
recalled to England and TO be re-
stored to his throne. The worlds
greatest lover, who gave Up his
crown for the sake Of the Ameri-
can woman he loved. What O ro-
mancel The great King Of great
nation, giving up his crown to wed
a commoner, blind to the differ
ence of birth, giving up his kingly
inheritance for his love. Back on
his throne with the giittering crown
upon his noble head. It would be
a fitting end for the greatest ro-
nance the world has ever known.
A symbolic romance. One that
must come true. It symbolized the
bonds OF the spiritual union Of the
two greatest democracies In the
world. A union that demonstrates
that blood Is thicker than water.
The whole world loves q lover. but
It loves a winner best, and the King
Of the great Empire was both lover
and winner, for he had won an
American woman's heart. When
they told him, Remember you're
king" ne set his quiet jaw to
say, king or no king. I'm going to
marry her anyway" and he did, and
so lost his golden crown, Get with
the greatest diamond IN the world,
but not great enough 20 coax him
away from his love. A wonderful
American woman, who must have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-24

Hitler Is going TO dominate Eu-
rope. The immediate menace u
America will be economic rather
than military, although the two
are tied together. TO meet thu
menace, this nation must do q
number Of very expensive and
complicated things wholly aside
from building UP It's army and
navy.
This theory may be wrong--va-
rious people In Congress believe II
Is. II 1t Is right, the answer now
proposed may be wrong - even
some New Deal planners think II
u. Nevertheless, II represents
dominant administration thinking.
PLAN OUTLINES
ARE NOT NEW
Although TDR sprang the idea
before the plan had been per-
fected, the broad outlines Of
the program are not new. TWO
years ago the Agriculture and
State Departments began inten.
siye studies Of the chances for O
closer economic tie-up between
North and South America, with
an eye TO the increasing economic
penetration by the totalitaFian
states.
Following their studies, O broad
interdepartnental committee rep.
resenting nearly all OF the major
governmental departments and
bureaus too: over the Job. Fur
ther studies were made by still
another group composed OF repre-.
sentatives OF the u. 8. and various
Latin American governments and
OF private business.
Upshot Of all OF this was O con-
viction that there was q great deal
that the y. 8. could do, but that
II would be pretty expensive.
The, United States now buys
about S400 900 worth OF South
American agricultural products
each year. II money were avail
able for internal development on
the southern continent, this total
could be increased subgtan TALLY -
and y. D. exports would 90 UP acc
cordingly. we could, for instance,
get most Of our rubber, cinchona,
kapok, tea, cocoa, camphor and
tropical hardwoods there II we
could finance expanded produce
ton Of those goods.
HITLER WOULD
SPEND PLENTY
But that, according TO the the
Dry prevailing In Warrington
only scratches the surface. Fro II
this counH ybuys 400 millions In
South American goods each year,
Europe has been buying from
South America more than three
times that much. II Hitler rs GO
Ing to run Europe, that wad Of
purchases will be In his hands.
In the first place, 1t Is argued,
o one.iiiar. controlied barter trade
on such q scale would mean eco
nomic penetration Of Latin Amer
lea with q vengeance - followed
or accompanied by political pene.
tration. In the second place, " b
held that much Of the normal ". 8.
export trade 10 Europe could DO
frozen out-which would make II
all the more necessary for this
country 10 find new markets.
Out Of oil OF this grew the plan
for O gigantic cartel, or economic
union - based on the belief that
only In that way could the Carl
Gus new world nations carry on
hitler necessary trade with 0 Hit.
Ter dominated Europe on anything
approaching equal terms.
NEXT: What the new world
cartel would mean 10 the United
States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-24

Just as the state extended trout fish
ing privileges at the beginning OF the
season, so that an extra full weekend
might be enjoyed, 50 now bass fishermen
are going to get extra time. The bass
season will open on Saturday, June 20,
instead of Monday, July !. This will
give anglers chance to start over the
weekend instead Of having to wait full
week before being able to cast line in
their favorite spot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-24

led the party In the House and
they think you are the best
presidential timber In the field"
Despite the fattering induce
ment, Martin shook his head as
he had done to previous offers.
" have no White House am.
bitlons," he explained. II am
perfectly satisfied to remain In
the House. I'm convinced that
the House will be Republican af.
ter this years election, and my
one ambition n TO be Speaker.
Under these circumstances i
don't want TO spend the money
Of these good people. It's swell Of
them TO want to back me, but
I'm really not 0 candidate"
NOTE-Martin writes all his
own speeches, In long-hand. II
takes two of his ONCE assistants
to decipher his hieroglypnics.
HES the best boss q guy could
have" says Martins general sec
rotary Jim Milne, "but his hand
writing sure Is atrocious."
Copyright, 1910, by United
Feature Syndicate, Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-24

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THE EDITOR
Q. Is there any place where
neither rain nor snow has been
known TO fall?
A. No. The driest spot In the
world Is Iquique, Chile, which has
an average annual rainfall Of only
two-tenths Of an inch. The driest
place In the United States Is Death
Valley, Calf, where the annual
rainfall averages little over one
and one.half inches.
@. How much has been appro-
priated for the United States Army
and Navy In the last seven years?
A. For the Navy, $500 900 900
and for the Army, $3,400, 000, 900.
Most Of the appropriations were for
maintenance. Naval appropriations
In the last three years amounted to
1922, 343,670 Of which only $62i,-
1884 was for new ships. Out Of
500, 100000 asked for by the War
Department for the next fiscal year,
only $b3,0oo,000 was for new equip
ment.
@. When was the first revolver
invented?
A. It was conceived IN 1880 by
Samuel Colt, who whitfield wood
en- model with . pocket knife. Six
years later the original Colt re-
volver was made by Colts Patent
Arms Company, Paterson, n J.
Q. What is chronological unem.
ployment9
A. This refers TO Job displacement
caused by the substitution OF ma
chinery Tor man power, with the
result that fewer men are required
TO produce the same product or the
same quantity Of goods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-24
What's Your I. O.?

Can you answer seven Of these
test questions? Turn TO back
page for the answers.
I. Who originated the comic
strip, Mutt and Jeff"
O. A coup dc grace Is o brilliant
political strategem. type OF French
onion soup or inercIful blow?
3. into what body OF water does
the ST. Lawrence River empty2
4. Who was Crispus Attacks?
5. What Is the distance OF the
famous Memorial Day Auto race at
indianapolis?
9. What Is q necropolis2
7. What are fifth column &C.
tivities IN O war?
8. Will q ship which sinks be.
low the surface In mid-ocean con-
tinue TO descend until ~ strikes
bottom7
o. Which travels faster, light or
sound?
10. Who produced the photoplay,
1.-THE Birth OF O Nation?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-24

been wonderful TO charm O king
away from his throne, o woman
who might have said:
my king
You are eli that have 10 live for
All that ] want to love,
All that the world holds for me
OF 0 faith In the world above; :.
You came and IL seemed too mighty
!. For my humble heart to hold;
II seemed In its glory,
Like o glimpse through the Gate
Of Gold,
Like life I'm the perennial Eden,
This dream Of perfect manhood
That realize in you!"
TO the exiled son Of Old England
the romance Of his well-loved king,
recalls the house where he was
born the little window where the
sun came peeping In at morn, when
he was "still o whining schooiboy,
with shining morning face, creep
Ing like snail unwillingly to
school," and rs there a man with
soul 50 dead, who never TO himself
has said, My own, my native land?'"
II remember, I remember" and
then comes back the lines to mem
DRY too Of:
AMERICA TO ENGLAND
"The youngest Of the nations,
Grown stalwart I'm the west,
Yearns back 10 where each morning
CLOVIS Ger the oceans crest,
And cries: % Mother Country,
Ours IL your ancient pride,
And, whate'er may befall you,
Our place IL ut your sidel"
SO Edward VIII, king of England.
Emperor Of india, discarded fame.
popularity and power and In a mo-
ment became o commoner and vol
untary exile. and SO passed into
political oblivion the prince
Charming" beloved and admired
throughout the civilized world, only
q memory 10 his former subjects
After his voluntary sbdication Eng
land fell upon evii days. Whatever
the outcome, the fault can be laio
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-24

that the United
States Is enter
ing q n q W
and perplexing
world order pro-
foundiy unlike
anything IT ever
dreamed Of be-
fore.
This plan for
an international
cartel to ham
die all new
W ORD export
gurp1uge Is
based on o the
ory expre ssed
roughly as fol-
lows: