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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
In Today's Mail

of national policy of defense makes it clear that people are determined to protect from attack from within and from without the liberties of Constitutional Democracy and pri- vate enterprise which have been so carefully nurtured since the fram- ing of the Constitution. They are determined to defend their Demo- cratic forms of government and way of life against every attack upon their vitality and integrity. Forces have been at work in this country which have already gone far toward weakening the will to make the state the servant of the people. It is this weakness which broke down and destroyed the power of France to resist in time the attacks on its ability to produce. Forms of politi- cal aggression which seek to destroy the power of our productivity are as much to be dreaded here as an aggressive attack upon our territory.
 It is our belief that the Connecti- cut Economic Council has done its small part in bringing about the change in economic thought which has been clearly reflected in the public attitude during the past year. We are continuing our work along similar lines to those of the past, but under the changed conditions brought about through the inaugu- ration of a great program of pre- paredness for national defense. Moreover, it is to be expected that conditions may change rapidly from week to week. We may restate our position as of today as follows:
 1. The nation is determined to maintain the spirit and processes of a constitutional Democracy. These are threatened in every purpose and form by the practices and methods of a dictatorship as now exercised in Europe and Asia.
 2. We are determined to preserve the enterprise system with ell its essential practices and traditions of voluntary cooperation. These are opposed and denied by the purposes and methods of planned economy, as now enforced in those areas where totalicarian powers are in control.
 As stated in . recent foFtnishtly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23

The same firm that paved Hamilton Avenue is going to do the work on Water town Avenue The former thoroughfare is now delight to drive over, although motorists muttered and yelled as they drove for what seemed like long weary months through to construction work. Underground work prolonged this job. The Watertown Avenue project should go along very speedily with only the pay ing itself to be taken care of once the old roadbed is ripped up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
PRESERVATION OF PRICELESS LIBERTIES OF THIS NATION
 WORTH SACRIFICES
July 20, ls4o.

July ~, 1S4U. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 In 1885 the Connecticut Economic Council was formed for the purpose of attempting to contribute to the public knowledge of sound econom- ics. In the language of its founders, it is an organization, supported by voluntary contributions, having for its purposes those defined in its Articles of Incorporation, to wit:
 l. "To disseminate accurate in- formation concerning current eco- homie problems by means of non- partisan organization having no afhliation with any political party.
 2. ITO protect the Constitution of the United States and the rights of the several states and to perpetuate the ideals conceived by the founders of the American system of govern ment.
 3. ITO guard the interests of the individual in the social and eco- homie system.
 {. "To assist in the upbuilding oi an informed opinion on public ques- tions vital to the life of all citizens.' ?
 During the five years of its exist ence, the Connecticut Economic Council has championed the cause of American Democracy as conceived by the founders of the Constitution local self-goyernment and private enterprise. The council has endeay- ored to accomplish these purposes by means of fortnightiy letters newspaper publicity. radio talks public conferences and by contribut- ing to the study of sound economics in schools and colleges.
 It has been the constant endeavoI of the council to expose the fallacies of unsound economic philosophies and legislation.
 Until the past few weeks. the coun- ell has operated under normal peacetime conditions. Recently events of the European war have changed the conditions under which 1t will operate in the future. The universal call from ell sec tons of the country for Che creation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23

The Merritt Parkway had it's worst ac- cident over the past weekend. It must have been the heat that really caused it all It certainly can't be blamed on the roadway nor the speed that cars attain and proceeded to drive against traffic along it short ways before colliding with an oncoming vehicle. All of which can be ascribed to carelessness on the part of the driver, or if this is denied, then carelessness on the part of the state in allowing car to get onto the wrong side of the parkway without sufficient warn- ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
Daily Almanac

Moon rises l0:25 p. m. daylight time).
 Sun rises $40 G. m; sets s:l6 D. m. (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunet.
 Humid weather makes for good plant growth; 1t also makes the grass grow. as many home-owners can testify. This is the season of the year to get 1t. We can be thank ful. perhaps despite tiie humidity. that there is an accompanying moisture and not soaring drought.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
Current Comment

The French workers today must find their Popular Front labor gains precious little satisfaction to. them in the present desperate plight of their country. Henry Hazlitt to the Tamiment Economic Institute.
 
 Surely in this world of ours more people are killed by thoughtlessness than by bullets. --Rev. pr. Joseph R. Sizoo, New York minister.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23

o. Does snow ever fall in the equltorial regionsp
 A. Because of the high tefnpera- lures none ever reaches sea level, but at high elevations in the equatorial regions, the mountains are perpetu- ally snow-capped.
 o. Who constituted the most fa- nous quartette in "Rigoletto" at the Metropolitan Opera House?
 A. Marcella Sembrich as "Gilda," :" Enrico Caruso as the Duke" Louise Homer as "Maddelena, and Antonio Scotti as "Rigoletto."
 If you want copy of the book let CITIZENSHIP AND NATUR- ALIZATION" send to The Water bury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteen Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose five cens in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
Questions
 |andAnswers
BY rKEDRRKO nl. KERBN


 Enclose . three-cent stamp Cor reply when addressing any ques- ton of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Ru- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot bo given. nor can extended research be mn- taken. Be sure an man ls ad- dressed tO The WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU. 1913 Thirteenth Street.
 THE EDITOR. e. HOW can the positive wire Of a direct-current lines be deter mined?
 A. Dip the bare ends of the wires into glass of water in which a teaspoonful of salt has been dis. solved, taking care to keep the wires at least one inch apart. Fine gas bubbles will be given off only from the negative wire. Another test is to insert the wires in a potato, only the pcss:ite wire will leave a green stain.
 o. Is sulphur soluble?
 A. Yes, in carbon disulphide, sulphur chloride, or benzoyl chlor- idle.
 O. Where is the largest coal tip pie?
 A. It is operated by the New Or tent Mine of the Chicago, Wil- lnington and Franklin Coal Co, at West Frankfort, H., and produces 12,500 tons in seven hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23

t hSSSAA noticing that the young driv e I was not observ- ing the speed laws any too closely. Laying his hand on the boys knee, he said in a kindly fashion, Aren't you hitting it up 8 bit too fast, son?" And the lad replied, I'm just followin' the guy in front"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
FIX (?).-SENATOR CARTER GLASS

CAhIER GLASS
 Senator Glass of Virginia, who made headlines by taking a bride at the age of 82 and by nominating Jim Farley at Chicago, may make headlines again by resigning from the Senate.
 This is the shop talk in Virginia political circles, where the story is so well advanced that Glass successor has already been picked namely, Douglas Freeman, edi- tor of The Richmond News-Lead- CT.
 Freeman is one of the most bril- liant men in Virginia, and far more liberal in thought than the crotchety but much loved octogen- arian he may succeed. He is au- thor of a four-volume work on Robert E. Lee which won the Pu- litzer prize in 1884.
 One obstacle, stands in his way. Glass, though he wants to quit the Senate, doesn't want to give Gov ernor Jim Price the chance to ap- point his successor. Glass was last elected in 1886 and has two years to go. Even though Carter has nothing against Douglas Freeman, he never misses an opportunity to be offensive to the pro-New Deal Governor.
 Virginia opinion is changing just a bit on the subject of its veteran Senator. The reasoning runs like this: If Garter" is young enough to get married, he is no longer an antique, and need not be treasured so.
 LEWIS FOR FDR
 Even though John L. Lewis has three times declared that if the President ran for third term he would be "ignominiously defeated" behind the scenes the fix is in" for Reconciliation between them. Intimates have been working on both for several weeks-ever since the COP platform opened the way for face-saver for Lewis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23


 at the third-term issue. They be- gan to chirp about it at Philadel- phia; dissenting Democrats like Carter Glass gave them some brand- new ammunition at Chicago. WILL HOP ON
 DEFENSE BAND WAGON
 On the more positive side, the Republicans can be expected to jump on the national defense band wagon in a big way.
 They will argue Gas speeches at Philadelphia clearly foreshad- oweO that the nations great need is for a super-executive, an or ganizer, a man who can unite all factions and can get willing CO., operation out of the nations tre- mendous industrial and financial machinery. Roosevelt, it will be urged, has had eight years and still hasn't got things clicking; Willkie will be presented as the one man who can do the job.
 The Democrats convention plain ly showed they will hit the power trust" and Wall street angles just as hard as the Republicans hit the third term. Speaker Bankhead gave the tip-off in his keynote speech, when he dwelt lovingly on ruthless and unconscionable holding com panies" and inquired caustically if any in his audience had ever heard of the collapse of the Insull em- pire.
 The platform went much further. It asserted the Roosevelt admins tration had brought the people their first victory in the long fight against the power monopoly" and declared Willkie's nomination raised the is- sue whether the nations water power shall be used for all the peo- pie or for the selfish interests of a few"
 NEW DEALERS
 RELY ON REACTION"
 The rest of the Democratic strat- egy sums up to an effort to make this fight clear-cut one between reaction Gas represented by Willkie) and progressivisn.
 This years Democratic platform is a most uncompromising New Deal document. It defends all the New Deal measures in strong terms.
 The New Dealers profess to see Willkie as the incarnation of re- action. They are planning their campaign on that basis.
 Lastly the Democrats will mention that Willkie is an ex- Democrat himself, though they probably won't emphasize this much. And they probably won't dwell very long on the familiar story of the closed banks and breadlines of 1882 Their speakers tried that at Chicago and it fell awfully flat.
 NEXT: Sizing up the vice presi- dential nominees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23

b1lc 416AAt WM bC a stragiht out scrap between Willkie and Roosevelt, their strengths a n d their weakness es, tn cir per- s sonalit ities and t h ir records. Except in so far as they bear on the two leaders, the party plat forms are of lite tie importance.
 The Republi- cans are obvi- ously going to havap,a~ a 1,, o .,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23

found good in some neighboring state. Thus, slowly and without central com pulsion, we arrive at as much unity of procedure among the states as s' 'ls de- Sirahle and good. v.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
What's s Your l. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last Row kI.A ovAcxunRe

teSt uuCStAUHo8 AuAh " AsSSe
 page for the answers.
 1. Arctic seal is a trade-name for Alaska seal, seal-dyed rabbit or dyed muskrat fur?
 9 Who wrote the novel And Tell of Timer" 3. How were the funds for build ing the Washington Monument in Washington, D. O., obtained? {. Choose from these three figures the correct average number of hairs on human head. 10000 10000 510,000? 5. Did Germany invade Norway in March. April or May, 1940? 6. Which of the Great Lakes is fartheSt east? '. What does Thirty" mean in journalism?
 8. When did England fight the Boer war in South Africa?
 g. What is the name for a wait- CTS assistant?
 10. Name the British aircraft car- rier sunk of the coast of Narvik, Norway in June, 1940?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
Washington Merry-Go o-Round
DREW PEAR s o N ROBERT s. ALLEN

Washington realizes the Duke of Windsor is
  ah1es S A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS, D. D.
FOLLOWING THE GUY IN
 FRONT

A boy and his father were driving through city traffic, the boy at the steering wheel. For some time the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23

TODAY's COMMON ERROR Avoid the use of the abbrevia- ton "etc," in any context ex- cept to dispense with useless repetition of terms that are entirely obvious.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
National
 Spotlight

(This is the first of two are tlcles by Bruce Cation sizing up the main issues in the presiden- tial campaign.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
BY BRUCE CAPTION Waterbury Democrat Washington
 COrespOndent

washington, July 2S-The main lines of what will be historic presidential contest are already be- coming visible.
 Reduced to its simplest terms,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
A Thought for Today

And he said unto her, Daughter thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.-Mark 5:S4.
 All the scholastic scaffoIding falls, as a ruined edifice, before one single rd-faith.-Napo- leon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23

Copyright, 1940, by United Feature
 Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23

HOWARD CHENEY. Treas.
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Phi Sigma Sigma
Lists Benefit Dance

Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority of
George Washington University will
hold its annual benefit dance for the
Flora Alpert Fucker Memorial Fund
Saturday evening at the Wardman
Park Hotel. Mrs Franklin D. Roose-
velt is sponsor.
This fund was established in 1887,
when it was learned there were not
sufficient funds to purchase medical
appliances or special medicines for
needy children in the District.
To date over 300 children of indi-
gent parents have been supplied with
eyeglasses, artificial eyes, orthopedic
shoes, braces, insulin, special kinds
Of milk, and glandular extracts. Not
only does this work result in actual
physical aid, but it also assists in the
mental and moral rehabilitation of
the child.
The cases are brought to the at
tention OF the Board of Trustees of
the Flora Alpert Fucker Memorial
Fund by school attendance officers,
private agencies, and social service
workers in the various hospital
clinics, and are cleared through the
Hospital Permit Bureau of the
Health Department.
The committee members arranging
the dance are Mrs. Milton Cohen,
chairman; Mrs Norman Goldberg
Mrs. Samuel Dessoff, Mrs. Alec
Horwitz and Mrs. A. Palma Aaron
son.
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Kappa Beta Pi
To Hear Talk by
Latvian Minister

The Latvian minister. DR.. Alfred
Bilmanis, will be honor guest Of
Omicron Chapter, Kappa Beta Pi
International Legal Sorority, to-
night at 8 o'clock at the D. A. r.
clubhouse, 1882 Massachusetts, ave-
nue. NV. DR., Bilmanis will speak
on ''The Legal Status OF Women in
Latvia."
Mrs. Burnita Sheldon Matthews,
who had an active part in the pas
sage Of legislation favorable to
women in the District, a member Of
Kappa Beta Pi, will speak on THE
Legal Status of Women in the United
States" giving particular attention
to District laws"
Omicron Chapter, National Uni
versity, will be hostess to Nu Chap
ter, George Washington University;
Epsilon Chapter, Washington College
Of Law, and Eta Alumnae Chapter.
Among the guests will be the ma
tional grand dean, Miss Elizabeth
Reed; the grand registrar, Mrs.
Grace Stiles, Assistant United States
District Attorney; Miss Marguerite
Rawalt, province director; Mrs. Anna
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Daughters Hear
Report on Services

Ellen Spencer Mussey Tent, No. l.,
OF the Daughters of the Union Vet
erans of the Civil War met Monday
evening at 1922 New Hampshire ave-
nue. NV, with Mrs. Dora Jones of
Syracuse, N. Y, and Miss Grace
Hurd, national treasurer, as guests.
The charter was draped in memory
of the late Miss Sarah Avery. Mrs
e. Helen Temple Of the Arlington
Committee reported on memorial
services held on Sunday at the Tomb
Of the Unknown Civil War Dead
when the wreath was placed for the
Department of Minnesota by Sergt.
Angevine.
Plans were discussed for the
presentation of flag to Boy Scout
Troop No. 81 at Brookland M. E.
Church on March II at pm. Mrs
Esther Lippold, Miss Jessie M.
Lewis and Mrs. Carrie Doyle will
take part in the ceremony, present.
ing the flag to H. Scott, Scoutmas-
ter Arrangements were made for
q birthday party and st. Patrick S
party on March 49, Mrs. Mildred
Poore, chairman, will be assisted by
Mrs. Martha Mangum, Mrs. Cora
Dorsey, Mrs. Effie Thomas and Mrs.
May r. Parker. Refreshments for
the evening were presented with the
compliments of Mrs. w. Wirship and
Mrs. Jones, and were served by Mrs.
Mangum, Mrs. Thomas and Mrs.
Nan Thurber.
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Shepherds Pipes
To BE Played at
VaSsar Bazaar

A musical program on shepherds
bamboo pipes will be featured on the
program Of the Washington Vassar
alumnae benefit bazaar, Saturday at
3 PM, at the Sidwell Friends
School.
The pipes will be played by Miss
Margaret Lambie, Theodore MALONE
and Miss Lucy Althouse, members
of the American National Pipers'
Guild. This ancient musical art
was revived in England by the
British Pipers' Guild and first in
troduced in Washington by Miss
Lambie. The program will include
the Aztec Hymn to the Sum-"
Melodies From Ancient Times" a
modern composition by Rousel, and
French and German folk songs.
A short talk will be given on the
historical background and pipes
from many countries will be shown.
Mrs. Waldron Faulkner, chairman
Of the benefit, will be assisted by
Mrs. Donald Hamilton, Mrs. Roger
Robb, Mrs. I. E. Lewis, Mrs. Charles
Wright, Miss Helen hartman and
Miss Helen Wright. The ushers,
including . group Of young girls
from Friends School, who will be
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Marion Flatford
Married Last Week

The marriage OF Miss Marion Sloat
Flatford, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
David L. Flatford Of Lorton, Va, to
Mr.. Charles Maxwell Oliver Of Paris
Island, S. c., son of Mrs. Francis
Marian Oliver and the late Mr..
Oliver Of Ethel, Miss, took place
Friday afternoon at o'clock in the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. Worth
Peters In Manassas, Va. The Rev.
Richard M. Graham of the Manassas
Baptist Church officiated.
Mrs. Peters acted as the brides
only attendant, and Mr.. Peters was
best man..
The bride is a recent graduate Of
the Nursing School Of Providence
Hospital. Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver are
on an extended visit to Mississippi.
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Virginia
Federation
Meeting Set
Business Women
To Open Board
Session Saturday

The Virginia Federation of Busi-
ness and Professional Women's
Clubs will hold its annual spring
board meeting at the Mayflower
Hotel Saturday and Sunday, with
Miss Lillian johnson, president,
meeting with officers and chairmen
to hear reports on the activities of
the ~ Virginia clubs.
Representative Secrest of Ohio
will be guest speaker at the ban
quet which will high light the ses-
sions. He will be introduced by
Representative Smith of Virginia.
Another feature will be the break
fast Sunday at $3.50 am.
The Arlington club is hostess for
the executive sessions, with Miss
Margaret Troxel as general chair
man.
Oticers, in addition to Miss john
son, who is from Norfolk, include
Mrs. Myrtle Sutphin, Waynesboro,
first vice president; Mrs. Nina
Avery, Richmond, second vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Sophie C. Jonak, Ports
mouth, corresponding secretary;
Miss Mary Mann, Petersburg, re-
cording secretary, and Miss Virginia
Bibee. Lynchburg, treasurer.
State committee chairmen are:
Miss Kate Collins, Waynesboro,
education; Miss Pauline Beard,
Charlottesville, finance; Mrs. Nancy
Strickler, Lexington, emblem; Mrs.
Hilda Traina, Hopewell, health;
Miss Alice Krebs, Lynchburg, inter-
national relations; Mrs. Geline
Bowman, Richmond, membership;
Miss Alice Ingram, Richmond, legis-
lation; Mrs. Avis Vaughan, Galax,
program; Mrs. Sadye Lavenstei,
Petersburg, publicity; Miss Ruth
Crabtree, Abingdon, public affairs;
Mrs. Lucille Niche, Charlottesville,
publications; Mrs. Elizabeth Hud-
son, Fredericksburg, research; Miss
Junia Graves, Bedford. resolutions.
and Miss Vaudie Murphy, Martins
Vile, transportation
Evening star., 1940-03-07
WHEN NOSE
FILLS UP"
TONIGHT, DO THIS

HERE's naIeHN oooD NEWS . . II your
nose closes up" 1T night and makes
breathing difficult, put few drops of
Vicks Va-tro-nol up each nostril.
RESULTS AM % eooo because VicIu
Va-tro-nol is expressly designed for
the nose and upper throat, whae
transient congestion often hindsrs
breathing. You can actually tel b
90 to work bringing relied.
Try n IoMieln-enjoy the com1oee
Vicln Va-t.o-uol bring,
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Flower Lecture
Set at ANNAPOLIS

The Four Rivers Garden Club Of
Maryland and the Naval Academy
Woman's Garden Club are sponsor
ing = lecture to be given in Mahin
Hall, located at the Academy, next
Wednesday ct 2:30 p.m., by Mrs.
Louis B. Fisher Of the williamsburg
Restoration. Mrs. Fisher zrrangcs
all the flowers in the Governors
Palace, the Williamsburg Inn and
the Raleigh Tavern land will show
some colored slides Of her decorative
arrangements.
The surplus proceeds from the sale
Of tickets will be given to the Ham,
mond Harwood House Association to
swell the fund for the purchase of
the historic old mansion on Mary
land avenue in Annapolis. A small
admission will be charged and tick
cts are to be purchased through
either garden club, at the Hammond
Harwood House or at the door of
Mahan Hall the day Of the lecture.
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Beall D. A. r. CHAPTER

The Brig. Gen. Rein Beall Chap
ter Daughters of the American Rev.
olution will meet tomorrow at the
home of Mrs. Charles o. Appleman,
In College Park, Md.
Plans for the State Conference, to
be held at the Belvedere Hotel In
Baltimore, March 13 and IA, will be
considered. The chapter will be rep
resented at the conference by Mrs.
G. w. S. Musgrave. regent; Mrs.
Robert H. Williams, Mrs. William E.
Northam, Mrs. Harriet B. Ingersoll
and Mrs. Charles o. Appleman.
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Noritake Dinnerware Remainders
Reduced IA to 15 to Close Out

Garfield Pettsrn-Bloek and eoId-coor
decoration.
100 Dinner Plates, were Sl25. Now zoe
so Breokfost or Luncheon PIotes, were
Sl.lO soc
80 Teo or SoIod Plates, were e5c Now 45e
T. 50 ereod-ond-butter PIotes, were 45c
IS Square sood PIotes, we're sl.15. Nov.
85e
90 Fruit PIotes, were 45c. -3oe
200 Teo Cups and Soueers, were CSC. Now.
6oe
8 Boxers, we're 81. Now---Sl.50
5 Souceboots, fost stond, were $225 Now,
$l.75
10 Ten-inch PIotters, we're SITS. Now 81
5 Fourteen-ineh PIotters, were $525. Now,
$3.ss
5 suoors, were $3.50. Now---$l.lo
6Creomsrs, were Csc. Now---eoc
CHINA. FIFTH Floor.
Evening star., 1940-03-07

Moulton, province dean: Miss
Marilla Smith, dean Of MI Chapter:
Mrs. Anna Natrelli, dean OF Epsilon
Chapter; Mrs. Grace Dawson, dean
OF Eta Alumnae Chapter, and Mrs.
Helena Reed, president Of the
Women's Bar Association Of the Dis
trict.
Evening star., 1940-03-07

In the peasant costumes Of various
European countries. will be Dcro-
thy Chapline. Betty Wright, Amy
Weston, Mary Caroline Eliot, Jeanne
Moreau, Mary Emma Armstrong,
Jean Anne Rutledge.
The benefit is to help raise funds
for Vassar's 18th anniversary en-
dowment campaign.