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Evening star., 1940-03-20
Pan.American Union Plans
For 50th Anniversary

Plans for an extensive celebration
next month of the 50th anniversary
Of the founding Of the Pan-Ameri-
can Union have been revealed by
DR.. L. r. Rowe, director general Of
the union.
Calling attention to President
Roosevelt's proclamation setting
April IA for the observance of Pan
American Day, DR.. Rowe said
schools, colleges, chambers of COM
merce, civic groups and cultural
societies throughout the country. will
hold appropriate celebrations dur
ing the week of April 8-15, which
has been designated Pan-American
week.
Numerous radio programs of a
Pan-American character will be
broadcast during that period, and
most of the Nations magazines and
newspapers will publish articles
pertinent to the occasion.
The celebration here will be cli-
NAKED April Is, when President
Roosevelt addresses a special ses-
sion of the Governing Board of the
Pan-American Union. Following
the meeting the President will be
host at luncheon to Latin American
diplomats.
Other programs scheduled in
Washington include the showing
Of Latin American art exhibit at
the Corcoran Art Gallery. a stamp
and orchid exhibits and special
church services.
Evening star., 1940-03-20
; High School Boys
To Be Honored for
Citizen Qualities
Civitun Club to Present
Keys at Banquet
On April z

Three Washington high school
boys, chosen in their own schools as
having the most outstanding char
acteristics of high citizenship quail
ties, will receive honor keys at a
banquet to be held by the Civitan
Club at the Mayfiower Hotel April 2.
Their names will also be placed on
a permanent plaque hanging in their
schools.
The three winners of the awards
this year are John F. Walsh. Con-
zaga High School; Jack A. Gaines,
Eastern High School, and Robert E.
Walsh, Mckinley High School.
The Gonzaga student has played
in the backfield of his school team
for two years, is good student and
is president of section Of the
senior class. He is a grand knight OF
| the Knights of the Blessed Sacra-
ment, a spiritual activity at the
school. Last year he was given the
Harvard award-a book presented by
the Harvard Club to the outstanding
junior.
The Rev. Francis E. Garner, S. j..
principal, recommended him for the
award, Young Gaines, according tc
Principal Charles Hart OF Eastern
is an outstanding student and cap
tain of cadet company.
McKinley's Walsh is reported by
high school officials as outstanding
in his studies. He was vice president
and then president of the general
organization-the student govern
ment. He was manager of football
and is a candidate for the track
team. He is president of Pharos
national honor society at Mckinley
and vice president of Quill and
Scroll, a journalistic fraternity, and
is sports editor and columnist for
Tech Life.
Evening star., 1940-03-20
Medical Societies to Meet

DR.. Frank H. Lahey, director of
the Lahey Clinic, Boston, will ad-
dress a joint meeting of the Medi-
cal Society of the District of Co.
lumbia and the Montgomery County
Medical Society =. at 1718 M street
NV. tonight on the subject !. Of
Modern Diagnosis and Manage
ment of Thyroid Disease"
Evening star., 1940-03-20

There were only 10 traffic fatalities
in the District during the first two
months Of this year, as compared
with IA during similar period in
1899. This is decrease of approxi-
mately 29 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
Democrats Organize

Democratic members of the Senate met in Hartford Wednesday night to complete preliminary arrangements for an orderly convening of the General Assembly in January. InaSmuch as Democrats have a definite majority in the State Senate, and there are no Socialist votes to con- fuse the issue, they will organize this body, electing the presiding officer who, however, won't preside unless the Lieu tenant-G Governor is absent. In this re- Spect the state is better off than it has been in other years when the Senate has been very evenly divided and there was endless arguments oyer the party in con- trol.
 With the Democrats in control of the Senate and Republicans still ruling the House there is need for both forceful and wise leadership on the part of the Democrats throughout 1941. Governor Elect Robert A. Hurley has already pro- claimed his independence at Bridgeport. He is going to be an ''unbosSed' gover- nor. He didn't really have to announce this publicly as almost everyone who knows him must realize that he has an antipathy to "bossism'. But there is such thing as going from one extreme to the other and Democrats must avoid this next year.
 They are in very fine position to do a lot of good for the state. We doubt if Republicans will be obstructionists at this forthcoming legislative session. They can't afford to be and hope to be in the running in 1942. But by the same token Democrats must come forward with a program next spring = a good program and not simply let the Legislature run its usual course of inaction until there are only about thirty days, left in the session. Senator Albert Coles of Bridgeport, desig mated floor leader, has an important role to play; so has Senator Joseph Downes, the new Senate president. But their role as Democratic leaders in 1941 must not be merely political ones; they must exert every means to make the Democratic Party one of service to the entire state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

tient and sympathetic toward Mexico in the past few years. That is partly due to a genuinely increasing goodwill and un- derstanding, and partly due, frankly, to the knowledge that Mexican goodwill is more important to the United States to- day than it has been for long time. Our two countries need each other. Each will benefit by cultivating the others good will in the only effective way - by de- serving it.
 Avila Camacho takes the reins of Mex ico at a difficult time. He succeeds a man, Lazaro CardenaS, who is generally conceded to have been great president Even those who disagree with his policies do not minimize his sheer stature. To be successor to such man is always difficult. Avila Camacho's own follow ing is by no means united. He must restore the confidence of business, both foreign and domestic, while guarding the gains made by labor under CardenaS; again, not an easy task. He must re- vivify an economy badly shattered by domestic convulSions and the shutting off of foreign trade. He must defend his country against foreign influences which have not heSitated to intrigue with his political opponents. H must settle the long-festering "oi controversy"
 In short, he faces whale of big job. In tackling that job, he has the good will of the administration at Washington and of the American people, who are year by year achieving greater liking for their neighbors across the Rio Grande. It his expressed plan to make Mexico a more vital link in the hemisphere Sys- tenn" on which 21 American republics increasingly pin their faith, the people of the United States wish him success and prosperity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
10000 Workers

Waterbury can we'll be bit startled at the amazing figures that were pub liShed in The Democrat last night. There are over 10000 persons employed here in Waterbury right at the present mo- ment. That's a tremendous figure for this city and is probably an all-time high, although we can't be sure because back in the war boom days following 1914 and before the United States entered the World War there wasn't any clearing house for local employment records such as we now boast at our Chamber of Com merce.
 Certainly this figure of 10000 puts to rout the recent census figures obtained in Waterbury. If there weren't 100000 persons living in Waterbury proper earlier this year when the decennial enrolment was taking place, there are positively that many now. Figures don't lie and any computation of population based on 10000 payroll list would have to produce total population in excess of the 100000 mark. All of which doesn't change the fact, of course, that officially our population won't change again for ten years.
 We should take some pride in the fact that there are so many people working here in Waterbury. We don't hope that such a tremendous payroll can be main- tained forever, but we certainly hope that it will not be winter boom that will explode with the coming of spring. In the meantime we should be doing every thing in our power to make our com rnunity better place in which to live. If a city is good enough to work in, it ought to be good enough to live in, to buy in, and to enjoy life in. Let's give to Waterbury what we take out of it. It's our community and if it enjoys sudden surge of prosperity, don't let the light be snuffed out abruptly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

Westchester County officials were con- graduating themselves on the fact that motorists who travelled over the Hutchin- son River Parkway during that period in which tolls were charged didn't all ask for refunds. When the legal limit for securing refunds for tolls paid in expired Westchester County still had $183625 of the total amount taken in it's coffers. And that was like a present from home! But the State of New York has now stepped in and sued the county for not turning this money over to the state. Furthermore, an injunction was asked to prevent the county spending any of the money. This ought to provide good reading for some months to come. To say the least county officials were startled. When they recover they will probably react just as violently as they did when Connecticut started to collect tolls on the Merritt Parkway. But if their reaction ends as disastrously as did that first rebound, they'll be turning the money over to the state and probably doing so with forced smile, too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
In Today's Mail

devil is bringing all of this woe and suffering upon the world and still millions of people will not read the Bible to find out what God has to offer them. The Word of God has been handled deceitfufiy, as Paul says and that is the reason why many people are kept in the dark. They follow blind leaders and must suffer the consequences.
 We are in the throes of a "de- fense program" that will stagger the nation. A pretty good idea of what can happen is presented in the book WHEN WAR COMES" Its authors are newsmen well posted on world affairs. All are agreed that this con- ing war will be so drastic that there could be no comparison with l917-18. Actual confiScation of wealth is pointed out, persons hav- ing money would be forced to buy government bonds; they would be told what to eat and how much and civil liberties would be in a state of suspended animation"
 The song God Bless America" is on the lips of many people today and when hear it, I think of the story of the young lad who had to walk up dark alley on his way home and who had to whistle to keep from being scared to death The people are simply fooling them- selves.
 God is not golng to bless Amer ica, that is certain. Many people in this nation will receive his blessing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
Mexico Enters a New Phase

The complete calm and lack of disturb ance with which Manuel Avila Camacho was inaugurated as Mexicos new presi- dent may prove to be happy augury for his six-year term. The United States, whose chief interest lies in Mexico steadily progressing under stable institu- tions, hopes it may be so. The rude and unpleasant demonstration staged for Secretary Wallace on his arrival to at- tend the inauguration need not be taken too seriously. The sheer, fruitless bad taste of the affair pretty well identifies it with one of those political minorities whose sole influence lies in such demon strations. There is no reason to doubt that Wallace's warm reception later by The Chamber of Deputies is much more representative of agrowing cordiality to- yard the United States, which the Avila Camacho regime Is pledged to foster.
 The United states has been most pa-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

They've been talking about big mod ern highway along the western coast of Canada, linking the United States with Alaska, for quite few years now without much definite action towards accomplish ing this. Well, now what with war disturbing the Dominion officials believe there may be faint chance of something being done about this roadway. Of course at such time as this it would be of vital importance not merely to the United States but to Canada herself. Sentiment now seems to be swinging around towards a proposition which would create U. S. corridor" through western Canada. In this Uncle Sam would build the Alaskan highway. Cor ridors', unfortunately, are trouble makers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
Turning Tables on Senate

It is old newspaper wheeze that if asdog bites man, that's nothing, but if a man bites dog, that's news. So similar reverse Englishing has made news in Washington. As the Capitol badly needed repairs, the United States senators be- took themselves for safety to the old Supreme Court chamber in which in pre-civil war days the upper house of Congress used to meet
 Many and many time bull-voiced senator, uttering what pleased the people in the gallery, has brought the roof down. tors down
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
DESPITE WARS WRITER CLAIMS BIBLE SHOWS GOD IS
 STILL IN THE WORLD
Berlin, Conn, December II, 1940.


 December II, 1940. Editor of The Democrat:
 The press now gives out the news, from Hitlerrs speech, that he ex. poets to conquer the world. It is easy enough to guess what the results of that speech will be, especially here in the U. s. Trouble is brewing with Japan and that alone Is cause enough for worry on the part of Government officials and also many people who are expected to con- tribute funds through taxation to support the war program.
 The press seems to have its fill of lecture programs and many of the lecturers present gloomy picture of what is transpiring in Europe. Dr. Keller, Inter-church Aid Ohcial tells of a food shortage in practical ly every country including neutral Switzerland. He tells us that the Christian church in some lands has been driven back to Standstill. He also stated that the poverty and suf- fering brought upon the people AAAdhCO WOAAAkC4 WAACu44CA AAOd is any longer in this world.
 Regardless of what happens in this present world, there are many people who will testify that Jehovah God is really in the world, ready to help those who love him. Jesus, the diciples and the prophets suffered a plenty at the hands of fanatical religionists but none of them ut- tered complaint against God.
 Take note of Paul's words in g. Corinthians 4:1-4 Therefore seenlg we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we faint not: but we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking m craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfull; but by the manifesto ton of the truth commanding our- selves to every mans conscience in the sight of God. And even if our gospel is yelled, 1t is yelled in them that perish: in whom the God of this world hath blinded the minds of the unbelieving that the light of the gospel of the glory Of Christ. who is the image of God. should not dawn upon them."
 Jehovah God is not the God of this world" He is the God of Hea- ven mentioned in Daniel 2:4i. It is written In i-Jonn 6:iD "The whole world lieth in the evil one" Revela- ton i2:i2 plainly tells uS that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

we abhor. We ask for faith, and after the asking find ourselves often in as much doubt as we were before.
 The answer to such bewildering situations undoubtedly is this: that life changing faith and conduct never come easily. These things involve such fundamental read- justment of our lives, physical and mental as well as spiritual, that we have to be patient and keep our- selves constantly aware of the slow ness of the spiritual processes. Our opinions change slowly and our tastes the same. We have to pc patient and let the Lord do things according to His time schedule which may be far different from ours.
 There is nothing in the world so magnificent as Q transformed life. But moral transformation never comes without struggle. Like our Lord, we have to experience crucifixion before We can know the glory of resurrection. Life-chang- ing faith and new ways of life come about only as the result of strug- gle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

or exchange bonds, securities, or other obligations" of a belligerent.
 However, legal experts are in doubt whether these prohibitions apply to the government. Neither law specifically says so. Their only express ban is against pri- vate citizens engaged in foreign financing.
 The Johnson Act, for example, explicitly defines person" to mean an individual, partnership, cor poratiOn, or association other than a public corporation created by Congress, or a corporation in which the Government has a con- trolling interest" Some legal authorities interpret this as clear proof that Congress mad no ln.,n- ton of including the government in the ban.
 They contend that it would be permissible for a federal lending agency like the Export-Import Bank to extend credits to Britain without violating the Johnson act. The question has never been tested in court. However, the Adminis- tration has no intention of ex- tending government loan without congressional approval.
 In private discussion President
 Roosevelt has voiced the view that giving war credits is de-
 cisiOn of such grave national moment that it should be maae only by Congress. It will be necessary for Congress to con- slider the Neutrality Act as we'll as the Johnson Act, for the peal of the latter alone would not be enough.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

but not the nation as a whole. Read 2-CorinthianS 2:6 and see for your. self. Daniel 2:44 is another one.
 Isaiah 2:8 reads: Their land also is full of idols; they worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made" Look around and see if there is any truth in that statement. It is written in Psalms B: 12 Blessed is the nation whose God is Jehovah. The people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance"
 The Israelites were cast off, as a nation, because they turned to idols so how have any other nations, who bow down before idols, a chance to receive Gods blessing? The apostle Paul writes in 2-Corinthians 6: Be not unequally yoked with unbeliev- CTS: for what fellowship have right eousness with iniquity? or, what communion hath light with dark ness. And what agreement hath 8 temple of God with idols?"
 The word of God is so strong on such truth and so plain, how can anyone fail to understand it? Jesus tells the reason in John 3:19-21. Sincerely yours,
 ] A. E. CRANDALL.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

The first official step towards acqui- sition of land rights for the Wilbur L.. Cross Parkway across Connecticut was taken in the Town of Hamden the other day with filing of certificate of con- demnation by the State. This is not an unusual procedure but is followed where land valuations are appraised at not more than $1,000 And the state, you can be assured, will be very businesslike in &C., quiring land for this parkway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
ITALIAN FLEET

ITALIAN 1T EAEE1
 The Italians confidential ex- planation for the poor showing of their navy compared with the British is interesting.
 They point out that their navy was built with the Idea that it would oppose the French, never the British. Therefore most of the guns were concentrated in the forward part of the battle ships and cruisers, on the as- sumption that the spesdier Italian vessels would take the offensive against the older and slower French fleet.
 But in combat with the modern British navy, the Italian vessels have had to fight while steaming ! toward their home bases, there fore must fire from the rear. And this part of their vessels lacks adequate armament.
 Whether or not this explana- ton is correct, there is no ques- tion that the British navy has virtually cut the Egyptian ex- pediti0nary force of General Graziani off from his overseas supplies. Graziani, with the reputation of being one of Italy's most brilliant desert strategists, has been marOoned in the desert of northwest Egypt for over two months.
 Despite the irate demands of Il Duce that Graziani advance on Suez, his army simply lacked suf- ficient water and other supplies to move. And eventually the Brit ish took the offensive themselves.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 7:08 a. m.; sets 4:24 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Nearly every change in phase of the moon brings Q change tn weather conditions. This week was pleasant but as the moon started to approach full stage the weather began to change with it. That's a fairly regular per- formance. too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
Whats Your |. O.!

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to page for the answers.
 1. Do snakes have eyelids?
 2. Name the capital of the United States when George Wash. ington was first inaugurated.
 3. What is the nickname for U s. marines.
 4. Augustus St. GaudenS was ap architect, sculptor, or artist?
 5. Which executive department of the United States Government was established first?
 6. The writing substance of leac pencils is crayon. lead or graphite: 2. Which great American Presi. dent died on April IS, 1865?
 8. Did the United States flag ever have fifteen stars and fifteen bars?
 g. How was Tantalus punished in Hades?
 10. With which professional foot ball team does Bad News" Cafege play?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

o. Which branch of the govern. ment purchases or rents motor powered yachts?
 A. The Navy Department. Offers to sell yachts should be made to the Bureau of Supplies and Ac- counts, Navy Department, Wash ington, D. e.
 o. What proportion of the city newspapers supported Willkie and Roosevelt in the 1940 campaign?
 A. A survey by Editor & Pub. fisher" disclosed 66.3 per cent sup- porting Willkie; POI per cent supp porting Roosevelt and 135 per cent neutral or undeclared. The survey showed 683 supporting Willkie and POS supporting the President and 139 neutral or noncommital.
 e. What is the average weight of a 5-room, one-story frame house?
 A. Approximately 41,000 pounds or 20.5 tons, based on the following assumptions:
 CD weight does not include foun- dation; @ size of house, 25x40 feet: (3) walls, partitions, and ceilings plastered; (4 roof, gable, 30 degree slope; (5) weight of furniture, etc.. equals 5000 pounds.
 If you want a copy of the book let CANDY MAKING" send to The Waterbury Democrats Wash ingtOn Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose ten cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
Selected Poem
LONDON TOWN

LONDON TOWN A. M. in the New Haven Journal Courier I had to buy my girl gown So on I went to London town. So merrily went along, Passing the time with song. In London town the houses stood, But not of brick or wood For they were picked bare By the vrlltureS of the air. Death comes down upon the crowds; Death comes down from the clouds And is quick enough to snatch away From children their songs SO gay shall send my girl snood Of bandages for her maindenhood. shall die in London town For London bridge is falling down.