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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27
Peace Is Woman's Problem, Too

Chief problem before the Natlona! Conference on the Cause and Cure Of War, meeting i1 Washington, D. C., was whether to seek an immediate peace or to y,ait until the nations of Europe had exhausted themselves and were ready TOT the full count. The conference is con- posed entirely of women, interested III bringing peace to the world. The ladies have no desire to see the war go on simply because they adore watching a bloody fight. If they had their way, the war would end right now, and Hitler and StalAn would be brought by the scruff of the neck to sit around table to talk things over with other state leaders.
 Unfortunately, European affairs are no longer as easy as that. The women appeals by President Roosevelt could bring about peace in Europe, the confer ence would be only too happy to endorse such a move There is little reason to believe that the President could produce any such result, unless conditions change drastically. Beyond that, there is prob- allied with the conference are fully aware of that. If series of ably another consideration. The men- bers of the conference are not interested in peace as a mere word or as something that goes on between wars. Peace, they agree, must be permanent - or as per- manent as anything in this world can be.
 The men who sit around the peace tables must not have their tongues in their cheeks, their fingers crossed. The problems that brought about war must not be left dangling so that another generation will again feel lmpelled to bear arms. And American intervention should be reserved for such moment when it will be most effective. At the same time, the peace conference must not be put off until hates have been beat into white hot fury - until the wolves are ready to sit down for the feast. Real peace cannot come out of such an ar- rangement.
 The ladies were not sure when they met in Washington which course they should recommend. They didn't mean, (Which course do we prefer?" but rather, (Which course will be most effective?" If they had any choice, they would stop the war at once. The attitude of the distaff portion of our population in days when war is abroad is mighty inl- portant. The twinkle of an eye, the lilt ol a pretty head, the toss of a curl, the curve of lip can send peaceful man off to the nearest recruiting station with blood in his heart.
 Mothers, sweethearts, wives - all must take definite stand on the question of war. Whether they belong to peace or ganizations or not, they must help decide whether this country wants peace and what kind of peace it wants It is not an easy decision to make. It is not half as easy as it sounds If the bands should ever start playing again, it will be almost imDOSSible tO decide honestly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27
Why Quit Now?

It would be too bad if the federal gov- ernment's nationwide building probe dribbled into oblivion just because Con- greSs fails to appropriate few addi- tional dollars to carry on the work. Thurman Arnold, assistant attorney general, has said he is ready to proceed against alleged violators of the antitrust laws in 28 new cities - if he gets enough money next year. So far, there have been no abuses in the course of the ir.vestiga- tion. Union leaders and contractors who operate honestly and ethically have noth- ing to fear.
 Furthermore, it has already appeared in the Pittsburgh cases that the appro- priation for the inquiry is good invest ment. In Pittsburgh, the work done by Arnold has already resulted in substan- tial reductions in bids on federal con- tracts. If the work accomplishes it's pur- pose of cutting down building costs for the prospective home owner, the money will have been well spent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27
10000 Buyers Can't Be Wrong

If the current business improvement is nothing more than flash in the pan, then 10000 furniture buyers from all over the country are wrong. That isn't very likely. Check books were Tipped open continuously and fountain pens flowed unhesitatingly at the annual merchan- dising mart in Chicago. Furniture deal CTS don't make any more mistakes than they can help, and the volume of their business reflects general conditions. Among other things, furniture men are confident there will be lot more new homes built in 1940.
 If men are to be put back to work, this is the sort of thing that will do it. Con- fidence alone is not enough. Confidence mixed with revitalized business activity will set up new motion all along the bus mess circuit. This country is not yet at the peak of it's production. When industry reaches that point, perhaps the problem of our jobless will be less acute. Perhaps, it will even be possible to see the solution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27
Selected Poem
THE OLD FIREPLACE

(By Herbert Durrell Smart in the Boston Post) While sitting by the fireplace tonight,
 In the firelights gleam and glow, My thoughts in fancy wandered back
 To days of long ago. And in the picture uimmed by tme
 Scenes unrolled along the trail- The little red schoohouse in the dell,
 And the little brown church in the vale The "ole swimmin hole" and the sluggish creek, The pine-needed path in the wood; The farmhouse and the hitching-post
 Where Old Dobbin often stood; l saw them all in memory,
 Then dozed in my chair and dreamed Of those long ago familiar scenes
 That with cherished loved spots teemed I heard "whinnying" in mydreams,
 And aWoke with stare; I went to the window and looked out,
 But no horse at the post was there. The moonlight shone on the eerie scene,
 And heard that 'whinnying" cai: But twas only the wind signing through the trees" It wasn't Old Dobbin at all The twilight shadows gather round the room, And winter winds sigh and moan; Memories entwine that picture land of mine, As dream by the fireplace alone. Nashua, N. H., 1940.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27
Be Nice to Census I aker

When That Man Cor woman) comes to your door and begins asking lot of questions, you'd better answer them. That is, if you want to stay out of jail. You may feel that he's little nosey, but ting into your affairs and wanting to know lot of silly things, but that's the job of the census taker - finding out how Americans live. If you don't answer his questions, you may be fined $10O or sent to jail for SO days. If you give him Intentionally incorrect information, the ante may be raised to $500 or one year in the jug.
 Business men who refuse to submit re- norts for their firms may be fined $500 1T sentenced to 60 days; and, if they give inaccurate information, the fine may be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27

he swung into action the sparks flew.
 At one private committee meet ing tongue-lashed Thomas and Mason into silence, and took a leading role in rewriting the Matt thews report branding consunl- er's organizations as Reds. A World War veteran and lawyer. Casey is strongly anti-C Conlrnun- ist, but he is also just as strong ly against Red-baiting-a fact he has forcefully called to Matthews attention on various occasions.
 John J. ("Jach') Dempsey of New Mexico, charming, white- haired and 60, has striven to keep the committee within the bounds of decency, but there have been occasions when he went out to New Mexico to escape the mess. Dempsey was privately outraged at Matthews attack on the con- surner organizations but. unlike Voorhis, didn't blast 1t. Deinpsey's secret ambition is to keep on good terms with both Dies and thu liberals, which obviously is iln- possible, and sometimes he gets caught in between.
 Jerry Voorhis of California, young, tousle- haired, gentle, Is one of the most idealistic members of congress and also one of the most intellectual. He always tries to uo the right thing and is utterly fear. less in advocating what he believes in. But he is so kindly and al- truistic that he often defeats his own purpose.
 On occasions when a hard- swinging onslaught is required he talks softly and sorrowfully --and gets nowhere. With a little explosiveness added to his ability and courage, he would be a whirl- wind instead of @ mild May zephyr
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27

In a checkup of construction for next year building industry economist is of the opinion that the volume of building construction for this year will about equal 1889. And he also states that there will be slight increase in private construc- tion in 1940 as compared with 1889. Com- mercial building should increase, he says, and expenditures for public im- provements will, in all probability, be diverted towards defense and prepared ness purposes. The pickup in private residential building has been noticeably slow and each year sees very small increase in building In fact, the private residence increase in building has been, you might say, almost negligible. Com paratively few buy or build new houses; as matter of fact people are trying to get rid of what they own in the real estate line, and find it herculean task to hold on to what they have. It would be a bright and happy day if we saw big boom in private construction. We have been waiting long time, and perhaps we will yet see it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27

paper ecomiu,ns repead by his Democratic colleague.
 Like Dies, Starnes came to Washington on 8 New Deal land- slide, and also like Dies, the New Deal is anathema to him. So also are labor and anyone remotely re- sembling liberal. Unlike Dies, however, Starnes has war rec ord-in fact, one to be proud of.
 Second faction inside the corn- inittee consists of the two Repub- lican members, who spend most of their time trying to play anti- Administration politics. The only occasions on which they differ with Dies is when he checks them in his pursuit-which isn't often. On everything else they are with him 100 per cent.
 J. Parnell Thomas of New Jersey, bald, a snappy dresser and Wall Street broker, is a wordy wrangler whose name once was Feeney, and who is on leave from the brok- craze firm of Paine, Webber and company to serve in Congress. If he had his way the committee would spend all its time marrying labor leaders.
 Noah M. Mason of Illinois, gray haired and bcby-faced, also s a zealous partisan sharpsiooter, but more polite and considerate than Thomas. Mason is a great admir- CT of Dies and could barely con- tain himself when the chairman consented to make speech in his district. THE LIBERALS
 Most hard-hitting of then three liberals is Joseph E. Casey of Massachusetts. Able and a tough fighter, Casey was appointed to the committee only last summer and for while kept in the back ground in order not to be charged with bias against Dies. But when
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27

ing player was not much better than any other vagabond. Our grandfathers did what they could to keep their children from running away to sea or going on the stage. Now we have one motion picture acress earning over $300.0O0 year, two or three other players earning $250, ,000 or more and long list of actors and writers earning over $l0o.0oO. Parents are now less reluc- tant.
 In order to get 6 salary in these ranges a man has to be near the top of a monster corporation. The great business incomes, which are not salaries. run far higher. But a man or a woman who can really anuse or entertain a large audience, by the spoken, sung or written word, nowadays has the income of Q IlilI. timillionaire.
 No one knows how far this trend will go. Possibly our future Rocke. fellers, Morgars, F'crds and Carne- gies will be men and women who make us laugh instead of those who sell us steel, bonds or automobiles Perhaps, to borrow Edith Whart. on's title,, the ruling house in Amer. ica some day will be the mouse of mirth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27

Down at the Metropolitan in New York they are having few difficulties. Wag- merriam singers are not exactly en rapport with the young conductor, Erich Leins- dorf, who succeeds the late Artur Be- danzky in conducting the Wagnerian operas. Many of the reports are said to have been exaggerated, such as the one that Flagstad was through for this sea- son and for good. Bodanzky conducted at the Metropolitan for twenty-four years sten Flagstad and Lauritz Melchior were sure of every musical moment. It is only natural that there might be few tech- nical difficulties with new director, one who is much younger and has musical ideas of his own. It is to be hoped that the difficulties will be. ironed out and that the so-called fights are, as Manager Johnson says, "a tempest in teapot"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27
AGREES ONCE IN A WHILE, BUT NINE TIMES HE
 DOESN'T

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 Allow me to comment on letter that appeared in the Waterbury Democrat under date of Jan. 2S. 1900 in which the Editor of the "Re- publican was roundly criticized by George Ayotte. who takes exception to his fine editorial ability.
 Once in a great while I agree with the Editor of the Republican," but nine and one-half times out of ten l disagree. If you have ever seen a picture of "Old Bob" the Editor, ana by the way, 1t looks like passport picture of Frankenstein, (no disre. Spect indended), you will understand why nothing funny ever happens to him. Personally, I think old Bob" is troubled with an infestation Of ants in the trousers from time to time. In his editorial of Monday
 morning, he took up the cudget where Edgar Hoover dropped 1t. and he whanged the Christian Front boys something terrible.
 I think the boys take "old Bob's" editorials too seriously. He'd make a better cherry -picker than an Ed- itor. Boy what a schnozzle. With a horn like "Old Bob" has, he could hang by his nose and pick with both hands. He thinks "Einstein" is a glass of beer. What a brainl Bill Pape ought to get him a pair of crutches to put under his ears.
 Well anyway we can look for an interesting winter, what with the Marx Brothers, Dottie Thompson. Hans Koltenbcr1a, Dick Tracy, the third term campaign, and editorials from the piebald champion of free- dom cold Bob" himself. Meanwhile, if there's a little Christian Fronter in your home: if you're unemployed, moody. troubled with corns: if your clothes don't fit. your wife is mean and the breakfast Is cold: t you're a social flop, and the Reds are pic- keting your business: and the barber used the clippers on the sides. why just send a subscription to "Old Bob" at the Republican. end your
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27
. HlGHllGHTS FRoM
 LATEST BOOKS
Barber of Tore Was Craftsmen

The "gOOd old days'' in a pioneer
 Nebraska village are brought
 back with vividness and rol-
 licking humOr in "Felber's Tav-
 ern" by Mark L. Felber (Dxn-
 ner Press: Akron' $2). Felber rec
 calls the times when the Indian
 medicine show used to hit the
 town, when round steak sold for
 cents a pound, and the fate of
 the nation was settled In the
 barbersh0p. His Is . book to
 awaken fond memories (if you
 are that Oid). a book with .
 punch for any age regardless.
 Excerpted briefly here is Fel-
 ber's description of the old
 time t0nsorial artist:
 In a dark corner of the poolroom the village barber did his best to make the men, young and old, look like Romeos. The chair in which the patron reclined was a rebuilt rocker, which was slightly tilted af- t-r the customer was uncomfortably parked therein A four-by-iour cot. ton timber was wedged under the front of the contraption to keep the outfit from wobbling.
 Occasionally "Goatface" Cow lishawn, miserable pool shark, while drawing his cue to make a fancy cushion carom, would poke the newer of the boards in the rbis, tickling the artistic facia lop- orator and perhaps causing the spilling of gore
 As an artistic facial operator. cranium nanipulator and capillary Gbridger. Nicodemus (the barber) was like all other men of his pro- fession in those good old days uf the spinning wheel and hand-op- erated churn When Q patron asked for a shave he got only a shave. There was no attempt made to force the customer to have his hair cut, head sopped with dan- drutf remover, face splattered with breath-takinS toilet water or the moss of his pate treated with singe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27

In spirited talk the other night in Hartford Dr. Morris Fishbein, editor of the Journal of the American Medical As sociation, expressed his opinion that many medical ills would be cured with better times. Certainly economic diffi- culties can undermine the health and this opinion sounds logical. Dr. Fishbein also came out strongly against state con- trolled medicine, warned against the cen tralization of governmental powers, and assailed federal propaganda in this respect
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27

slOOOO or the sentence, one year. Even though the questions may not make much sense to you, the government will prob ably collect lot of valuable information. Uncle Sam isn't worried about the people getting defiant. Only rarely, during the past i5O years, has it been necessary to bring charges. Census-takers will prob ably find, again, that most people are willing to cooperate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27
Current Comment

Results in (the) election generally confirm that the trend toward con. servatism and sound government which became apparent one year ago still continues to mount. John M. Hamilton, chairman, Re- publican National committee.
 Where Germany Is concerned, the British government will learn that the attempt to undertake Q police dictatorship must and will fail, for as police officials we cannot stand them.
 Adolf Hitler. Hope for peace at present lies, I think, in the diplomatic ac. puv sslv4s ps}Iu sU9 70 uoI3 Italy working in collaboration through normal diplomatic chan- nels. Arthur J. May. professor of his- tory, University of Rochester (N. Y).
 WILL uAAC 4kAob V1AC Nk0AAb V O9AAAS out so well: but this one will, and l hope its my last marriage. Eleanor Holm, swimming star. upon getting license to wed Billy Rose. producer.
 If we are duped by this foreign propaganda, 1t may mean the end of democracy for Us and the be. ginning of dictatorship. Representative Martin Dies (Dem., Tex.)
 I believe our American deInocrae tic form to be the highest expres- sion of government ever to exist. It does not have to be ashamed of it- self, nor does it have to hide its ideals because certain power-mac dictators have made cracks about us.
 Prank Capra. Hollywood di-
 rector.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27
Daily Almanac
Moon rises 8:44 p. m.

Sun rises 7:08 a. m.; sets 5:02 p. m. All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 How one locality can be buried under heavy snowfall and another one three hun- dred miles away can escape with only furries is problem that vexes the average layman. but not your meteorologist. Air currents ac. count in good part for such happenings. Many regions lie in the path of regularly-oc- temperature. Off tile beaten path lies Con- necticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27

8U1 AOn AM~ teriandegs, via the mall.
 Questions range over e broad horizon, from queries on the administras tive set-lip Of the mayors hat-siSe down to the best place for Q forty- five cent table d'hote meal.
 But the point of information demanded by . burgher of the RR-~..ka~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27
TRULY ODD JOB
 FOR ODD JOB GROUP
MANAGER MEETS MEAT EXPERT

Harry Leedy, Connie Boswell's sband-manager, was interviewing new cooks for their Peekskill home, the other day and came to one tail, sepian candidate who seemed sure of himself. When Leedy asked if he had any experience in buying meat, he boomed That is my specially. Bought meat for the American army"
 Leedy asked for proof and ref- erences and the negro fumbled in his pocket. Triumphantly, he handed a paper to Leedy which stated under the seal of the United States Army that he had been General Pershing's cook during the last war. That was enough for Leedy. And good enough for Con- nie, too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27
Press Comment
ART IN THE HIGHER BRACKETS
(New York Tirnes)

The treasury's list of high-salar- led Americans Is headed this year by soap manufacturer, with $469.- 7l3 in salary and bonus. Since this is not one of those modern Utopias in which soap is carried around in jewel cases and the Saturday night bath is a luxury for the rich, we do not begrudge Mir. Countway his wages.
 What is more interesting, in this list as in previous ones, is the ex. tent to which public entertainers have entered the ranks of the afilu- ent. In shakespeare's time a stroll-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27

cylinder with Q single spark plug, provided this plug is suitably lo- cated, fires regularly and tne ignition timing Is correct.
 c. Is there a book on making dolls at home?
 9. "Dolls to Make for Fun and Profit" by Edith F. Ackley. is pub- lished by Frederick A. Stokes. @. Out of what material did the Louisiana Indians make their canoes?
 A. Generally cypress. o. How much sap must be boiled down to make one gallon of maple syrup?
 A. In New York, Vermont and Ohio it has been found that 32 gallons of sap is required to make gallon of standard maple syrup. o. What is the Henry O. Prick Educational Commission? A. In 1909 MT. Prick gave to the city of Pittsburgh, Pa., the first large endowment fund that was ever established, for "the improvement of teaching in the public school" In his will, MT. Prick bequeathed to the commission, ten shares nf hi. residuary estate. Q. On what legal holidays does the New York Stock Exchange close?
 A. New Years day, Lincoln birthday, Washington's birthday, Decoration day, Independence day, Labor day, Columbus day, election day. Armistice day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. o. What territory has Germany annexed since l93S? A. Austria, Memel, parts of Czechoslovakia with a protectorate over the rest of that country, Dail- zig, and about one-half of Poland. r Q. How far is Calcutta from San Francisco?
 A. By established water routes 1t is 10,350 miles. I3 you want . copy of the book
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27

1 What is the name for the ear- Hest inhabitants of @ country?
 ?. Does gravity affect articles ir a vacuum?
 3. Of which country Is Victor Era- manuel the King?
 { Into what body of water doea the Ganges River empty?
 s. What is the name for the "hi6 trees" of California?
 6. Is a child born in the U. s. of alien parents an American cit. izen?
 q. What is the correct pronuncia- ton of the word demonstrative?
 8. What famous address contains the words: government of the peo. pie, by the people, and for the peo. pie. shall not perish from the earth?
 9. What Is the nickname for South Dakota?
 10. How many square rods are in al, acre?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27
A Thought for Today

If the Lord delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give 1t to us; land which aoweth with milk and hOney-Numbers l4:S'
  Blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds, and though a late, a sure reward succeeds-Con- greve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27

P. s. don't know "Old Bobs" poe liticai affiliations, but I know he's not a Democrat. It's . cinch he's not a Republican, because he ran out on his party three times. I don't blame the Democrats for giving him the boot, /and with that boot says Hugh Alcorn, the persecution rests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27
Washington Merry -Go-Round " ss ss
DREW PEA R H 0 N ROBERT s. ALLEN

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  stanges Committee antics have produced
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, January H.-ootham's new Information Bureau answers q host of queries about the metrcpoiis. both from folk who call in person
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27

Now that national conventions and elections are in the offing it's time for all good loud speakers to come to the aid of the party. Which party?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27

TODAY's COMMON ERROR Never say, "Th0se kind or
 books are instructive; say
 "th0se kinds"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-27
In Today's Mail

troubles will vanish, like copies of the Daily Worker at a Madison Square Garden rally.
 Signed,
 Ex-REpUBLICAN.