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Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28
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Valley Residents

House guests at the C C. Fergu-
son home include Mr.. Ferguson's
sister. Mrs. Marion West, and her
daughter, Margaret of Richland
Ind, and Mrs. w. A, Dooley, also
a sister, who came from Fontana
for this reunion. The visitors have
been in the valley a week and plan
10 remain this week also
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28

Mr and Mrs Ole johnson have
lnst returned 10 Calexico from
two weeks trip to Kansas where Mr.
Johnson was called by the serious
illness OF his grandmother, Mrs
NJ. f. Mahar of Parsons. Kansas.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28

Mr.. Roy T. BreedIove returned
rs k-cnd after two weeks spent
L SaA Diego with Mr.. and Mrs.
&. Fred Hcnking.
Mr.. j. w Asher anG her mother,
Mrs. William Lutz who has been
sitting her, left Tuesday for Clare
aont, Mrs. Lutz'S home Mrs. Asher
vii return Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
JOUR COUNTRY
Mental Enemy May Attack Before Physical Foe, Warns Margaret CuLkin Banning

freedom and set his own disciplines or refuse them. Under our democ- racy the basic agreement is never to relinquish to government the free will of the individual in matters which concern the mind and soul. and never to circumscribe public or private habits to such an extent that the freedom of mind or soul is en- dangered.
 Within this area of habit there must be controls for the public safe- ty and benefit. Those are agreed upon as may be necessary. There is also much blundering. because imperfect, badly educated people can make the operation of democ- racy faulty. There is cruel pressure, bullying, exploitation of the individ- ual, and we hope to better these things. But in spite of such fail-- ures, if a man lives in this country there are many points at which he can say, "You can't do that to me" and be stating his rights. Some times he can not maintain his rights. Sometimes he gives some away, to his church. to his em- ployer, to other individuals. But he is the only one who can give them away. They are his until he does.
 To me this is the sense of democ- racy. I want to sense it rather than to find words for it. It is enough for me to know-and to fight for-that I can think as Iplease, worship as I please, and that eyen if economic forces weigh me down, I am still fundamentally free. Un- der our government, in our democ- racy, we never hand over to the state the free will of any man. We are right Even God has never asked for that.
 A nation which has faith in itself and in its chosen way of life cannot be corrupted or conquered, writes Faith Baldwin in the next article of this series on "Our Country"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
ONLY U. s. DAILY
 IN JAPAN CLOSES

Tokyo, Oct. 10.-(UP)-The Japan Advertiser, owned and edited by Benjamin W. Fleisher of Philadel- phia since 1908, and the only Ameri- can daily newspaper in Japan, went out of existence today.
 It was merged with the Japanese owner, English language Japan Times and Mall.
 Toshi Go. managing director and editor of the Times and Mall, said the deal was completed today after several weeks Of negotiations. The newspaper resulting from the nor- ger will be known as the Japan Times, Mall and Advertiser with morning and evening editions, Go said.
 conditions in Japan. which have changed during the past few years, made the transfer advisable" the Advertiser management said today. No pressure Of any kind was brought to bear on neeotiaticns."
 Elelslief, who C 70 and who for many years hAs keen oae C the most influential foreigners in the Far Fast, said that hc would re. turn permanently to tllc United slaleS within the next iwo months,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
St. Paul's Damaged
 By Nazi Bombing
(Continued From Page D

T suppose the damage might have been worse, but it is quite bad enough" Canon Sidney Alexander said. 'The cross and candlesticks were torn from the high altar. The cross was particularly beautiful"
 He said that a block of masonry more than a cubic yard in size was hurled to where the altar stood.
 Buried in Debris
 Men, women and children tene- ment dwellers were buried when a giant German bomb crashed dur ing last nights raid, longest of the entire war, into an emergency air raid shelter in a crowded London area.
 Rescue workers were digging for bodies today many hours after the tragedy. Of at least 36 persons known to have been in the shelter only five brought out within the first few minutes, were saved. They were seriously wounded.
 Several bodies were removed this morning and it was feared that all others in the shelter had been kill ed.
 Crash On Houses
 Bombs had crashed on homes, commercial premises and other buildings in many parts of London. Several persons were killed when they left their shelters and went home for food or tea. Some air raid wardens were killed at their posts. It was feared that F women had been killed in an East Anglican in- stitution which was struck.
 The bombing of St. Paul's and of the emergency tenement district shelter were among the worst re- suits of the "Hammer-krieg" which was steadily intensifying in ferocity.
 The bombs which struck St. Pauls hit at the extreme east end of the great building, which is 515 feet long from east to west. Thus though the high altar was destroyed, the choir, which is next to it toward the west; the dome, which is next and the great nave at the west end were unaffected except that the choir arch was damaged.
 Menaced Earlier
 Only a few weeks ago St. PauIs was menaced by time bombs which royal engineers removed at risk o1 their lives.
 In the cathedral are the tombs oi Wren, who built the cathedral after the fire of 1866, and Lord Nelson Britain's great naval hero.
 A high explosive bomb went through the east transcept of the cathedral. The tall candlesticks and the beautiful cross above the high altar were obliterated but the choice stalls, designed by Grinling Gibbons two precious candlesticks designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and the Bishop'S throne were undamaged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
Destiny Of Nation Rests In Hands
 OF Independent Voters Shepard
ROckRbbed Republicans Dyed-WoO Will Follow Fabs Dedicated Who Country Political
 Affiliations Second

whom address. As you decide in the next eventful days, so Amer ica will go-up or down, on or back, to veal or woe.
 Makers Or Breakers
 During these days and nights, while you go about your work in home and office and while you stare into the fire at twilight, seeing therein the pictures of our long American toll, you will be deciding for us all. earnestly pray that you will go on being independent independent of em- ployers, of the street, of clubs, of ancestors.
 I sincerely hope you will go on doing your own political think ing and that you will vote so that your children may be ipdepend- ent, too. In the polling booth on November 5, where you will stand with only your conscience, your character and your love of coun- try, but yet with all our three hundred years behind you and all our destiny at stake, I pray that you will be independent most of all.
 Our destiny is in your hands. You are the makers or the break CTS of our future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
FLYING COURSES
 CUT TWO MONTHS
Army Cadets Now Com- missiOned Second Lieut..
 in Seven Months

The Army Flying Cadet course of training as airplane pilots has been shortened from nine months to seven months, it was announced to- day by Lieutenant-C Colonel Vernon L. Burge, First Corps Area Air Ofii- cer. This means that within seven months from the time he is accepted as Flying Cadet, successful candidate is commissioned as a sec- ond lieutenant in the Air Corps Re- serve.
 To be eligible for appointment, a candidate must be an unmarried citizen who has passed his 20th birthday and has not yet reached his 27th birthday. If he has com- pleted two years of college education he is exempt from the written ex- animation. He must also meet the physical requirements.
 A special flying cadet examining board is giving physical examina- tons to men who have had two years of college today (October i0) at the pos toffice building. Lewiston, Maine. Next Wednesday and Thurs day (October ig-iD this board will be at Concord. New Hampshire, to examine men who have had two years at college,
 This examining board also gives physical examinations every Monday at the Army Base. Boston, to can. didates who have had two years oi college. 4 candidate appearing be- fore tho board should bring a copy Of his birth certificate, three letteFt Of character recommendation, end written svIdones Of his college cred. is.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10

azlneS are puDs Cu1k10 Bannlng nshed careful, thorough and inspir- ing definitions of democracy and to any one of dozens one could pin en- tire faith, if we are merely after words. But obviously words alone are not enough.
 I think we are straining too hard after definition. We can not line up under a definition. We are al- ready lined up under the Declara- ton of Independence, the Preamble to the Constitution, and the hope that government of the people. by the people and for the people shall not perish from the earth" And those are words enough. beautiful, popular statements which most of us believe and credit.
 Beyond that I think we should realize that We are only trying to preserve our individual free wills, and to increase the scope of their operation. To me 1t is as simple as that. We have been in great measure successful in developing a government in which the free wills of men drawn from many countries could exist, even If in operation the free will of many of them was often thwarted by circumstances. But it has never been denied in this coun- try.
 The strength of democracy lies in the fact that it does not formulate the exact liberties of the individual. It ensures that there are limits be- yond which these liberties must not be tempered with, but within these limits 8 man may define his own
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
Fined SlOO

A fine of $100 without costs was imposed on Edward DiRienzo, A, owner of the Orchid Beauty Salon, 623 East Main street, after he pleaded guilty to four counts of violating the state labor law in city court today. Nolles were granted in A other alleged viola tions of the law.
 Represented by Attorney John Greco, DiRienzp, whose home resi- dence is IT Chapel street, Derby, pleaded guilty to failing to keep accurate records of his employees hours once in January and three times in February. He was ar- rested Sept. 25.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
DANBURY FROSH
 BEST IN NATION

Freshmen at the Danbury State Teachers College have shown them selves to be considerably better in English than Freshmen in junior colleges and teachers colleges throughout the United States ac- cording to the results of an English Vocabulary and Level of Compre- hension Test just given by Dean Ruth A. Haas under the auspices of the Cooperative Test Service of the American Council on Education. The results also shows, says President Ralph 0. Jenkins, that the FreSh- men at Danbury are above the av. craze for entering Freshmen in typ- teal liberal arts colleges throughout the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
FUNERALS

Funeral services for Mrs. Kath- erine L. Foell were held yester- day at the Anderson funeral home, with Rev. Francis O. Ayres of St. Johns Episcopal church oficiat- ing Burial was in Riverside ceme. tery. Bearers were Robert Fallon, Orice Hemmenway, Wilbur Bee- man, Fred Sutor, Joseph T. Kerr rigan and Arthur J. Deauphtnais.
 Funeral services for Albert Schwantor, former Waterbury resi- dent, were held yesterday at the Taylor Modem funeral home, 233 Washington street, Hartford, with Rev. Herman K. Mackensen offl- ciating.
 The funeral of Bernard L. Henry was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street to St. Thomas church where 8 mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. John F. Culliton. Burial was in new St. Joseph's cemetery with committal services by Father Culliton. The pallbearers were: John Brennan, William Walsh, John Bar Der, Matthew Lyons, John Blacker and Harry Culbert.
 The funeral of Mrs. Ellen J. Garrity will be held from the home of her daughtr, 319 Dwight street, Waterville tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Michael's church where solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at o'clock. Bur- ial will be in old St. Joseph's ceme- tery, this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10

or us stands alone with all the past for witness and takes the mysterious future in his hands.
 Sober Thought
 These are days that no inde- pendent voter ever has lived through before. This is October in the Hateful year of 194O, and November is near at hand. It is sober thought that these times demand. Not uproar, not scream ing, not excitement, nor yet wild accusations. Independent voters are thoughtful people and they will tend to distrust any party, any candidate, any newspaper that tries to confuse them with meaningless noise, that strives to distract them by dragging in is- sues that have no present bear ing and that labors to build up a mere personal hatred. 1ndepend- ent voters know that clear thought is as needful to us now as water is to men wanderindg in desert waste. Independent voters have their opinion of those who de- liberately poison the wells.
 In these few fateful days be- fore November 5. you independent voters are the people who will do the listening, the learning and the thinking. The rock-ribbed Re- publicans and the dyed-in-the- wool Democrats will vote as they always have. It is not to them that I have inscribed this mes- sage. It is to you independent voters who represent one-third of the nation-the thinking third
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
, BY ODELL SHEPARD Democratic Candidate for
 Lieutenant Governor

This article will be of no in- terest to partisans of either the Democratic or Republican par ties. It is addressed to that great number of you who do your own political thinking, you who be- lieve that our country comes first, with your political party a bad second. For that is the way that I feel, despite the fact that, for the first time in my life, I am 8 political candidate.
 These noisiest times we have ever known are times that demand the quietest thinking. While the howl of the wild beast let loose upon Europe sounds every day nearer and clearer, you and I must manage to think every hour more quietly, more soberly, and with an ever deepening sense of responsibility. While the high pressure politicians are shouting themselves hoarse, we must try to be calm and to think things out. Even now, with this terrific pressure of the present upon us, we must think our way back along the road our country has come, so we may find some hint of her on- ward way. More fondly than ever before we must remember the American dream we inherit, and the millions who have lived and died to make that dream come true.
 American Tradition
 Independence is a good old American tradition. We started out as nation with a resounding Declaration of Independence = written, as it happens, by the founder of the Democratic party. It was good thing 164 years ago, and according to the way we in- dependent voters act today, it still is good thing. We celebrate it, we defend 1t, and we declare 1t anew every time we go to the polls and vote our independent opinions-not caring much what our employers might think or say or do if they knew how we lave voted, or how the people on our street or jI our country club might treat us.
 For the polling Loo.14 IS the church and the country club and the street and the factory that belongs to the independent voter. There he rises to the full height and dignity of an American citi- zen. There, in those few seconds of momentous solitude, each one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
Minor Fires

Engine l today extinguished a small chimney fire at the home of Charles Hornbecker, Bucks Hill road. The alarm was received at 7:55 o'clock and the fire was "out" shortly after.
 Yesterday a slight fire caused by an overflowing oil burner was extinguished in the home of Mi- chael Errico, 43 Gates avenue. Damage was small.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10

The ReredoS was buried unde, debris but not damaged. The stained glass windows at the east end of the structure were damaged slightly.
 Debris was flung over a wide area by the blast and it was expected that the center transept would be closed for some time. while repairs are made. Services will be held ir the chapel in the crypt.
 Canon Describes It
 Canon Sidney Alexander, in resi- dence, said:
 T was in the crypt when the bomb struck. I hurried up and found the east end of the cathedra, full of dust. A bomb had penetrated the roof and done terrible damage I am afraid that the high altar is a total wreck. first thought the en- tire choir had gone"
 The bomb exploded as it hit the roof, knocking a hole at the apex of the choir arch. The damage to the altar was caused by the falling arch to the floor 90 feet below.
 Only the care with which the arch was constructed saved the whole part of the structure from caving in. The keystones of the arch were dislodged but the rest of the arch held, reducing damage to the chapel considerably. The altar of ebony and bronze was demolished but the modern Reredos was prac- tically intact.
 Covered With Dust
 Jesus chapel was covered with a thick layer of dust but undamaged except for some holes in stained glass windows. The recumbent statue atop the tomb of the former Canon still lay with folded hands.
 The uniques Gibbons oak craving was not scared and the cherubic faces smiled undamaged above the Prebendary stalls.
 The stone steps of the ancient circular staircase to the roof were unharmed and could be climbed tc the roof. By edging along 8 cornice one could peer through the hole ir the roof and see the choir below. It was obvious that the bomb hao exploded on contact with the roo1 for the metal roofing had been lift ed from the caves. Luckily the force of the explosion was outward, thu; reducing damage to the church.
 Had the bomb fallen bit further west it would have smashed tht priceless mosiacs of the cathedra and the Gibbons carvings. As 1t wa. the damage was structural and car be repaired. Most of the cathedral! irreplaceable art treasures are in. tact.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
Strike Settled

Local shipping officials hailed with relief today the settlement of the New York trucking strike which threatened to paralyze commerce in this area.
 When the strike began. Wa terbury shippers feared that pro- ductiOn schedules would be seri- OusIy hit. The quick settlement probably saved thousands of dollars for local manufacturers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
- SPO7LIGH7ING -
 Brass City News
Rose Day Here

Buy 8 Rose for Britain Days" in Waterbury will be observed Thursday and Friday of next week under the auspices of the Waterbury Chapter of Bundles for Britain. Roses will be sold by volunteer workers on the streets, the proceeds to be used in purchasing beds, bedding, sur- gical supplies and other neces- SitieS for the British.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
ASK SPORTSMEN. TO COOPERATE
State Officials Released Birds, Rabbits With Of-
 fiCial Identification

Many of the pheasants, quail, rac- coon, and snowshoe rabbits liberated by the State Board of Fisheries and Game this year have been conspic- uously ear tagged or leg banded.
 These banding experiments have been carried on to determine the percentage of survival of spring stocked pheasants and raccoon, the ability of snowshoe rabbits wild trapped in Canada to become &C., clilnated to Connecticut's small snowShoe rabbit range, the survival of sixteen-week old raccoon, the stocking dates best adapted to var ious types of pheasant cover, and the survival of fall-stocked quail.
 The ear tags and leg bands have a serial number, and an inscription to notify "C. c. C." (Connecticut Game Commission) or "F. & c. Dept" (Fish and Game Depart ment)
 A. L. Lamson, Game Management Supervisor for the state board, said recently, "The success or failure of these experiments depends on the sportsmen. Careful records have been taken as to the location and time of all Alterations, and it is very essential that we receive ir- formation on all banded birds and animals taken. The date of the kill, the location of kill, and the tag number of the animal or bird is most important. Any further in- formation as to the condition of the animal, etc., is valuable.
 "The State Board of Fisheries and Game hopes that all sportsmen will cooperate with them in this mat ter as the results of this work will help the board in determining the maximum results that can be ob- tained from these game Alterations" {"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
DR. PERRY BAIRD, JR.
 HERE OCTOBER 17

Dr. Perry c. Baird, Jr.. ol BoS- ton, will speak on Care Of the Complexion" at the next open forum of the Waterbury Medical association Thursday. Oct, @. at the aisoolatlenh building. e Central avenue.
 There viii be an opportunity for quealonb and general dlSeuAslon from iho audience.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
LITHUANIAN GROUPS
 TO DANCE AT ELTON

The Knights of Lithuania and St. Joseph's choir will sponsor a dinner dance at the Hotel Elton, Saturday evening, October 19.
 Peter Alexander, president of the Knights, and Al Jarus, choir presi- dent, are co-chairmen, assisted by Marcella Andrikis, Tessie Jacobs, Al Ambrose, Vera StankuS, Joseph Cos kie, Tina Greblunas, Aldona Bulk auskas, Stephanie Tutoraitis, An- thony Dambrauskas, Anotinette Mockus, and Edmund Vaitkevich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
Firm Dissolved

Agreement of stockholders to terminate corporate existence of the Trutred Tire Company. Inc, 439 West Main street, was filed in superior court this morning with three trustees of dissolution, Sam uel M. Peat, Grace Mae Peat and Louis Voight signing the papers.
 Assets were listed at $505.13, debtors, $339.11; and creditors, $3,737.37.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
Cases Settled

Settlement in the claim for counsel fees of Attorney George J. Crocicchia against Ralph De- vino, doing business as the Wa terbury Mason Supply and Lumber Company, was made in Common Pleas court this morn ing. Attorney William K. LawlOr represented the plaintiff while Attorney Herman J. Weisman defended.
 Settlement was also reported in the action of Eugene Mig liaro, IT,, g minor, against the City of Waterbury. The firm of MascolO, Mcknight and Dauch represented the plaintiff while Attorney Charles s. O'ConnOr defended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10

So we can feel the country fun- bling for a new declaration of political philoso- phy, for a slogan that is sufficient ly inspiring, and fine words fly right and left without doing the trick of as- s e m bling the American philos- ophy of life. In h u n dreds s of books and mag oo;na. owo ,@,,h
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
F. D. R. IN PENN.

Washington, Oct. 10 - (UP) - President Roosevelt leaves tonight to inspect defense preparations in Pennsylvania and Ohio. He will make stops at Johnstow1l, Steward and Pittsburgh, Pa, and Youngs- town, Columbus and Dayton, O., and will deliver a Columbus day address Saturday night from Dayton. de- tailing progress by national defense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
MIR. CUPID FREE

Cambridge, Mass, Oct. 10-(UP) MT. Cupid was free of marriage bonds today after two years he claimed were loveless. Alexander G Cupid of Belmont, who was granted a divorce on grounds of desertion yesterday. said his wife Mary left him in 1888. They were married 3l years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-10
No Holiday!

Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmar- tin announced today that the board of registration will be in session for the making of new voters on Saturday despite the fact that it is holiday, Colum- bus Day. The board will sit from 3 a. m. to 8 p. m.
 Attorney General Frank Pal l0tti ruled several weeks ago that registration boards in each city and town must hold full sessions on the 18th despite the holiday. The hoard began 8 weeks sessions for making new voters on Tuesday. The last ses- sion will be held next Tuesday.