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Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-22
Tucson Managers
Death Mourned

TUCSON, Feb. %. CUP)-Friends
today mourned the death of R. E.
Butler, S. city manager of Tucson
since 1881 He died last night of
injuries suffered in an automobile
accident Saturday.
Butler was native of Greenville,
Tex. and came to Arizona at an
early age. For many years he work.
ed for the Southern Pacific rail-
road and later was cashier of the
NogaleS National bank.
He became Tucson city manager
June Is, 1881. He was always a
progressive voice in city affairs and
was active in the program to en-
large the citys water system.
Buffers death was the 33rd from
auto crash injuries this year. The
death toll at a corresponding date a
year ago was "a.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-22
British Claim Two
kazi Planes Down

LONDON, Feb %. CUP)-The air
ministry announced today that two
German airplanes had been shot
down in new raids along the east
coast
The first victim of the Royal air
force fighting craft was a German
reconnaissance plane off the north
east coast.
Later a Heinkel bombing plane
was attacked by British Spitfire craft
and crashed ON land near Stahbs
Head.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-22
Forcib|e British Seizure Of U.S..
Mail at Bermuda Jan. 18 Revealed

NEW YORK, Feb. % up
British marines seized 2600 pounds
of American mail from a Pan
American Airways clipper at Ber-
muda Jan, 18, it was learned today.
Pan American has turned the
whole question of British censorship
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Justice Takes a Holiday

Hitler discovered early in his regime that the courts could be turned into an effective instrument of totalitarianiSm. World opinion cast an aura of Sanctity around the courtroom. There was a gen. eral feeling that Justice was an absolute and that anything that happened in a court of law necessarily had the blessing of the blind goddess with the scales in her hand Hitler took advantage of this popular feeling. A dictator could, if he wished, plunder, perSecute and murder without any higher authority than his own decree But even dictatorS must acknowledge the weight of world opinion. In enlisting the formality of courtroom procedure, the Nazi leader started some thing.
 The Reichstag fire trial was probably the first instance in which Der Fuehrer used his new weapon. All the trappings were there - the judges, the lawyers, the uniformed attendants, the routine pro- cedure Only the public was locked out. The public and the goddess of justice. Yet, when it was all over and the vic- tims had been beheaded or put safely out of the way, it didn't look quite so much like outright persecution and murder. Instead there were convictions" and sexecutions" and sentences" and that didn't sound nearly so bad.
 So Hitler just kept on, and Russia got the idea Several thousand people who didn't see eye to eye with Stalinist policy were sentenced" to death. Not mur- dered, mind you. There were trials" and that took the sting off the official massacre When Frances share of the war was over, the Vichy government decided something had to be done to cleanse the soul of France So the former leaders of what was once great republic were brought to trial and charged with 'war guilt"
 Next in the chain of trials may be that of Mme Mazda Lupescu, the unpopular friend of former King Carol of Rumania. There is some talk among the NaZi Iron Guardists of asking Spain and Portugal to extradite Mime. Lupescu and Ernest Urdareanu, former Rumanian minister without portfolio. To the dwindling democratic world, where justice still means something more than dress re- hearsal for murder, governmental trials in continental Europe no longer mean anything. Americans have long since ceased to be deluded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Pan-Americanism by Air

It's good bet that just about every one in North and South America is glad to see something being done about bring ing the continents closer together. We mean the new Pan American schedules A 48-hour service is to be inaugurated between Miami and Rio de Janeiro Shortly after the first of the year, num- Der of other new flights will be placed in operation, with planes going to Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, Central and South America.
 With schedules now in operation, this will all add up to total of 137 depart ures for Latin America a week. Pan American conferences are fine. And so, too, is the increasing popularity of air travel between the two continents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
MT. Willkie Shocks the Grammarians

The grammarians, lilliputian snipers of the forensic wars, have found an oppor- tunity to bounce on Mr. Willkie. At Omaha he is reported to have said, "Your greeting touches Mrs Willkie and l." So now the grammarians enter the fray. We protest. It is not cricket. MT. Willkie's policies may be attacked with impunity, his party may be criticized, his elocution
 may be deprecated, even his sartorial in- souciance may be scolded, but to deny a man in the middle of strenuous cam paign the indulgence of grammatical error or two is cruel and unusual punish ment, violation of constitutional rights, not to be tolerated.
 How often have we ourselves, our mind aflame with purpose, our thoughts as- sembling themselves with bell-iike clear ness, sat ourselves at our desk to clothe in fitting phrases the edltoria. Of the nonth. How often have we felt that the muse herself moved the keys in perfect harmony and how screnely have we awaited tho paoans that must greet tho printed page. How often has our pride
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
A Thought for Today
Mahaney and Membrino

The recent nominations of Daniel J. Mahaney and John A. Membrino as can- didates for State Representatives on the Democratic ticket are worthy choices. The field from which they were chosen was fairly large and of high calibre. That they were eventually selected, while highly complimentary to them, can hardly be taken as any disparagement to the other aSpirantS.
 Rep. Mahaney is well-known. He has served in the General Assembly for years with increasing popularity and respect. He has taken his duties seriously and has never spared himself in advancing Wa terburys interests. In loyalty to his World War buddies his work in Hartford has become proverbial. Through him much credit has come to both his city and hlS party.
 Attorney John A. Membrino is compar- atively a newcomer in politics. Like many of our felloW-citizens of Italian extrac- tion he has a captivating smile and winning personality and is gifted with the keenness of intellect that delights in solving intricate problems. To the politl- cal arena he brings background which should prove most useful in our law-mak- ing body.
 We wish success to both candidates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

Mex week the First Methodist Church of this city celebrates the 125th anni- versary of it's founding. The week will be observed with exercises to commemorate the occasion. The history of the church during these years is closely aligned to the history of Waterbury, In 1915 Wa terbury presented slightly different appearance from today Many of it's churches had been started and the life of small community was enjoyed. Our main arteries all travelled in somewhat the same path as today, with West Main cut in two at it's start by the green" which has stood intact through the years The early days of the First Methodist church here saw the ministry handled by circuit riders" The church has been To- cated since those days on the St. Mary's hospital site, then at East Main and Phoenix avenue, and the present church is the familiar corner at North Main and Savings street. During the years its his tory has been a praiseworthy one, it's ministers and church leaders then as to- day including some of our most out standing citizens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Selected Poem

BED TIME RITE Timothy John is starting his prayers With God bless Mommy and Dad ..." Then solemn list; not soul is missed From Aunt Jane to the butchers lad. Grandma and grandpa and old Miss Jones And the fat little boy next door And the mailman he meets at the end of the
 street -. He numbers them off by the score. And all kind friends" breathes Timothy John There's the milkman who gave him the ride, And the cat and the pup Now the lists slowing up And he ponders, eyes anxious and wide You may think he's Q fervent and pious small boy But his Mommy will tell you. instead, That her shrewd son and heir takes Q refuge in
 prayer When it's time to be tucked Up in bodl
 tNorah smaFidge in the New York 5un)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

been dashed headlong down the editorial flight so hopefully built.
 The veriest cub in the office has placed a scornful finger on some glaring gram nautical errorl In vain to show bravado and to ask his opinion of the thoughts. In vain to mention good old Homer's nap or even to seek to confound the tor mentor with the quotation in original Latin The harm is done. Perhaps our greying hair should bring respect, but our error brings us reams of mail to chide rather than instruct.
 Away then with the carping puriSts for the remainder of the campaign. Who gives and takes the mace'S blow needs not the pin-prickS of the brier-hedge. In calmer times they may return, but for the persent the grammarians, with the other impedimenta, belong in the rear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Neglecting Nothing

Nothing is being left undone in the pre- parednesS program. Along with all the other things an army needs, it must have caskets, or at least know where it can get them Accordingly the War Department is making careful survey of the caSket supply and manufacturing facilities in the United States. The department says it always maintains close check, has merely intensified it's survey in recent months When million men are under arms, there are bound to be casualties, even in peace-time.
 "Then, too," the department says, "when you have an army, you have to figure it's going to fight some day. Fight ing means casualties and casualties call for caskets. We'd be in terrible shape if we had 150,000 men killed in battle and nothing to bury them in." While every American fervently hopes those caskets won't be needed, it's reassuring to know nothing is being neglected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
AUTUMNAL ARABESQUE
Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science Monitor
 Though to inhabitants of the North Temperate Zone, Autumn calls up pictures of sere fields and browning gardens, the season, nev- ertheless, is not without its own flowers. True, many of the blossoms which beautified July and August have ceased to bloom. Still they are replaced by others which hitherto have escaped notice.
 The petunia, after wing vainly with the rose, is now at the peak of its beauty, and portulaca, lost among so many other flowers, now displays such wealth of color as to chal- 1enge the rainbow. Varieties which, like the modest voilet, have "bloomed and blushed unseen" now command their full share of belated apprecia- tion.
 The dandelion has (to the relief of harried householders) departed, but the gargantuan sunfiower is much in evidence, doing its utmost to outshine even -"old Sol" The zinnia adds its colorful contribution to late blooming gardens, and dahlias outdo Joseph's coat, while fiedgling timid blooms.
 Soon, of course, the trees them- selves will shine like flowers. Mean while, Autumn gardens will keep the season bright.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

tested. Sometimes because of such circumstances a man has to leave his job and find more congenial &C., tivity. But times without number men have found that if they threw themselves into what appeared to be a detestable job, it became at first tolerable and at last quite fascinat- ing.
 But whether We always like our work or come ct last to like 1t, like 1t we must if we are going to be suc- cessful in 1t. The man who will never make an outstanding success at anything is the man who likes one thing about as well as another and no one thing with consuming passion. In world full Of needs to be met by strong men. there Is no such thing as dignified and un- dIgnihed types Of work. All work is dlgnified. if done by Q man who has true dignity Of soul; and every man has dignity Of soul who addresses himself to the task ct hand with all that he has ln him, and with cheer fulnoss of heart.
 (Aii Rights Reseryed-Dabson News paper DyndicAte).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

But he knows his political onions and Roosevelt has a high regard for his judgment. This is what O'Neal told him:
 Farmers generally appreciate what you have done for them. A lot of them think you have done more for the farmer than any other President. The New Deal record on that is clear and the farmer can figure it out for himself. But, and this is ex- tremely significant, found that farmers generally aren't so much concerned with this"
 "UppermOst in their minds is the international situation. That's what they are thinking about. By and large they are satisfied with the way you have handled the defense program and believe you are sincere in keeping war from our shores. So my advice is, keep plugging
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

The All-American family this year is the Grover Cleveland Jones family, con- sisting of mother, father and fifteen sons. The family comes from small town in West Virginia and the sons ages range from twenty-three down the scale to three months. Father Jones is a country school teacher, and in truly patriotic fashion has given a few of his sons such names as Grover Cleveland, Franklin D. and Woodrow. They came north to see the fair, but instead of see ing the sights themselves they seem to be pretty much on display.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Views Of The Press

Indeed, MT. Disney has graciously said that her performance was the inspiration for his more recent handling of the same legend in his strange, new medium. Now Miss Clark is dead, at only fifty-three. She was undoubtedly one of the most talented of American actresses, both on the stage and in the old silent films. For many years she held high place in the affections of the public. Today members of the so-called folder generation" would not trade the memory of her for the sight of all the glamour girls from Fifty-second Street to Malibu Beach. When she retired in 1918 after her marriage to Harry Palmerston Williams, of New Or leans, she said: "I knew enough to go home when the party was over and the guests were gone" The party is over now, but the guests re- member her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
In Today's Mail
REPUBLICANS HELP DEFEAT PURPOSE OF MERIT
 SYSTEM ACT
Maple Road,
 Walingford, Conn, October 2nd. 194Q.


 Walingford, Conn,
 October 2nd, 1940. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 Political moves such as the un- timely infiltration of Rules on Political Activity" issued, it seems, in behalf of the COP election can- didates, is but another instance of Republicans helping to defeat the very purpose for which Democrats were led to expect the Merit Sys- tenn was instituted. The real politi- cal activity behind these rules lies in the pernicious method used by Personnel Director Donning, the COP selectee as administrator.
 Were these campaign helps slip ped in by Connie" Danaher, poli- tically-minded ex-member of the Personnel Advisory Committee; by Governor Baldwin, on his own ini- tiative; or by Donning himself? In any event, 1t amounts to the same thing, merely a timely political ruse If 1t works. These rules themselves, however. are Illegal. It still remains fact that before any rules or regu- lations regarding the Merit System have any semblance of legality or authenticity. under the Merit Act, they must have the full advice and approval of the Personnel Advisory Committee. As long as there appear ently has been no action in this con- nection, known to the public, by the Advisory Personnel Committee, it appears c paltry trick designed solely for partisan political advaEi- tage, aimed at Democrats who were attached to the state government when the Merit System originated, Under the circumstances, the P. A, Q. should either cooperate ill mak- Ing legal rules, denounced these promulgated election" rules. or re- sign on maase aa negligent ln ite duty. But, being ooP dominated why expect thle9
 The League of Women Voters objected 10 tho method by which MT, ponnlng was appointed, 70 ald the Merit League. and many oih' CTS
 usRs5 nDYT1gR wni.i'Es
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
SPANISH PRISONER
(Boston Post)


 It is astounding to learn that the Postofilce Department estimates that criminals operating in Mexico have swlndled Americans out Of approxl- mately e200.000 during the last i0 months by the "gpanlBh Prisoner" scheme. This swlndle in 60 ancient and so well known that it aniagea the authorities to And out that it atill is effective lo the extent that SO many gullible Americans have been vlctlmlsed. n the latest vaFia- ton, evolving around tho imaginary case Of Mexican imprisoned for hankfuptoy and having the mythical amount ef e29b .000 in a United 6iaten custom house, the postal lnBpectofn have traced ll1 origin back 70 years, Five persons are nov under lnd|ets iIlent ln California foF ihe meet Ee. cent oulerepnlna oi iho flfnd ln
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
s Your l. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

1. The s. s. American Legion, which recently sailed from Finland with American refugees, is a pas senger ship, freighter, or army transport?
 2. Which state is called the "Flickertail State?
 3. When the American flag is in such condition that it is no longer a it emblem for display, in what manner should it be destroyed?
 4. What is a trapezium?
 5. Where is the U. s. Military Academy located?
 6. Is the blood relationship clos- CT between brothers and sisters or parents and children?
 T. Name the author of the fa- nous command: Don't give up the ship!"
 8. What was the maiden name of Mrs. Calvin Coolidge?
 g. St. Denis is the patron saint of which country?
 10. Who founded Radio City, New York?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

Nows the time to prepare apple recipes says the food pages. Yes, and to put up chili sauce, pickles, jellies, and to put down eggs, or is this the season to "can" eggs A well-stocked preserve room is the house wife's delight, and all this is part of the autumn program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Daily Almanae

Moon sets 7;b6 D. m.
 Sun rises B:si a. m; sets B:30 D. fn,
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset,
 october weather for the most part looms aA hpotty with no indication Of the predicted extreme cold srells setting ia, The latter half Of the month should produce dfowny Indian summer days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

fall, probably under Herbert Hoover's direc- tion you can expect the R % sevelt ad-
 ninistrateon to oppose it bitter ly.
 Its opposition will take two forms: a bal ancing of "starv- ing Americans" of against the blockaded Euro means and a.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
SNOW WHITE IS DEAD
(New York Herald -Tribune)

(NeW YOrK deralQ-Irlpuue)
 A new generation is here which thinks of Snow White as that ap- pealing cartoon character which MT. Walt Disney contrived, with his high art and gifted imagination, to put upon the sound screen and cap- tivate millions. But there was once another Snow White. For many per- sons, of middle age and over, she will remain forever the real thing. It was twenty-eight years ago that MT. Winthrop Ames produced Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," with Marguerite Clark as Snow White. Many critics said her Snow White was nothing short of wonderful and theatergoers agreed with them
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

Of course, we can learn to like our work. Many a person has started in a va- riety of wor k W hich he ob- horred. Circum- s t noes have forced him to take the first job he could get, and it was the kind of work which above oil UOrk ha da-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
INTER-AMERICAN TRADE PUSHED

The State Department isn't in the least worried by the fact that the British have a trade mission in South America, even though some British exports might compete with U. s. exports there. As one State Department expert puts it, "If the British can take South American products that we can't take, we can't very well object to the suc- cess of British salesmen, can We?"
 Much more interesting to the de- partment are the trade discussions recently begun between Brazil and Argentina, the type of bi-lateral trade agreement the U. s. is in- terested in.
 No U. s. cash has been put up to get the ball rolling. However, the recent deal whereby American cap ital is to help Brazil set up steel industry is considered step in that direction. Experts here hope that Brazil ultimately will be able to sell plenty of steel to her neighbors.
 They point out that at present South American countries sell only about eight per cent of their ex- ports to each other. The figure could easily be 20 per cent. and no one will be happier than the U. s. State Department if it finally hits that level.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Questions
 and Answers
BY rREDERIo HE. KRRBY


 EncIose ' three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- tion of fact or information e the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot De given. nor can extended research be Wn- taken. Be sure sIl mail is ad- dressed to The WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU. REAU. 1913 Thirteenth Street. Washington. D. c.
 o. Does the federal government reimburse poultry owners for de- predations of chicken hawks?
 A. No. f
 @. In baseball who gets credit for the put-out when a base.runner is declared out for being hit by batted ball?
 A. The official rules provide that the put-out shall be credited to the fielder nearest to the ball at the time of the occurrence.
 o. What is the top speed of the Messerschmitt pursuit plane ME- no?
 A. Three hundred and seventy nine miles an hour.
 e. How many States have oblish- ed sales taxes?
 A. Eight: New York allowed the sales tax law to expire in 1884; Yer mont and New Jersey repealed the taxes in 1885; Idaho, Kentucky, Maryland, and Oregon abolished sales taxes in 1886; and Louisiana will abandon the sales tax on De- cember 31, 194O.
 e. How high is Mt. Mckinley, in Alaska?
 A. It is 20,3O0 feet above the sea, and 1000 feet above the plateau on which 1t stands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
away at this and you won't have to worry about the farm vote"

O'Neal also told Roosevelt that the Justice Departments anti trust prosecutions against big cor porations were making a hit with farmers, and that they wanted more defense industries in the West and South.
 NOTE = When Secretary of Agriculture Wickard spoke re- gently at the Indiana State Fair he had an audience of several thousand. But before he fin ished a lot of them walked out. Grinning. he told friends later, 'T sure am glad I made that speech here where I have a lot of per- sonaI friends who felt they had to stick it out. Otherwise guess I'd have lost the entire audience"
 Copyright, 1940, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS. D. D.

WE MUST LIKE OUR WORK
 We have to like our work if we are going to make success of it.. If it's only carrying hod. person has to like a carry bricks in order to be what the boss would call "a first-class hand and cheerful with if |"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Current Comment

fn these times whoever speaks Che language 0f oppression. bleolry, OF hatred cannot bf speaking nt the time aA q loyal American,
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