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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
Better Business Will Boost Incomes

The American Federation of Labor be- lieves it has found way to solve the unemployment problem. It's very simple, as the A. F. of L. sees it. All that needs to be done is to boost the national income 10 billion dollars from the 70-billion dollar mark it struck last year. This, according to the A. F. of LIS monthly business sur vey, would involve general wage increase of six per cent If this were done, the report says, the result would be a general 13' per cent expansion in sales for all types of products, with the result that all industries would be able to put more men to work When the circle was finally com pleted, it is reasoned, 2,700,000 jobless persons could be placed. The A. F. of L. now estimates there are 10000, ,OO0 unem- ployed
 The picture is painted in further detail like this: The income received by the new workers would total $3, ,730, 100000. Work CTS now employed would get $2, ,570 100000 more year, and an additional $3 300 ,000,- 900 would be forthcoming in raises on all other incomes. The total would add up to slightly more than 10 billion dollars. But would this provide the right answer? h. dustrial economy is complex structure. Wages are supposedly based on business conditions When business becomes bet ter and shows signs of remaining better for longer than just month or two, wages can be raised To raise pay arbitrarily without justification other than the neb- ulous hope of better times to come would be an extremely hazardous economic adventure.
 Granting that 27OOO0O men could be given jobs, what would happen to the remaining 7,300,000 who would still be unemployed? Industry will pick up men as quickly as it can absorb them. Every thing depends on how many orders are forthcoming. Our problem still is to figure out way - not of removing only a small group of men from among the unemployed = but rather of finding a non-relief job for every man able and willing to accept it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22

Another Good Friday has come and is even now passing and merging into the final Lenten hours and the arrival of the Easter festival. More and more it is brought to our attention that this day above all others in the year should be observed by more general cessation of all activities There are manyfdays dur ing the year when it seems fitting that a holiday be declared and that all activi- ties, educational, civic and business, cease But what about Good Friday? There is a shutdown of certain activitie3, but not all This day is one of the most solemn of the year since it commemorates one of the most important events in history, the Passion, and Death of Jesus Christ on the Cross In the hustle and hustle of the pre- Easter days business, which has to make the most of any opportunity to make it worth while to be in business, finds it necessity to keep doors open on Good Friday. But could not these pre- Easter sale days be pushed forward bit and business activities popped up on the days before Good Friday? Should we not make this day of religious observance for all with an entire shutdown of all activi- ties? These are questions that are being argued more and more.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
In Today's Mail
WRITER THINKS MIR. FIESTA, LIKE THE OSTRICH, SHOULD
 BURY HIS HEAD

Waterbury, Conn.
 March 20, 194O. Editor of the Democrat:
 have been reading the editorial page with absorbing interest because of the accusations and denials by Coughlinites, WinchelliteS, and neu- tral observers. I am not Winchell fan or Coughlinite and have been keenly interested in their remarks as a neutral. MT. Cipriano accused John Festa of insinuating Charles Schwab was Jew. He also accused Festa of insinuating lrage chain store concern was Jewish owned, United Press and Associated Press Jewish owned, etc. Mrs. Cipriano has made it plain that Festa was mak- ing these insinuations to ridicule the business Jew. The answer is Anti-Semetism.
 l am reader who has taken Winchelps critics a little too lightly. Here is part of Festa's letter that leaves no doubt of Ciprianos dec- larations in his letters to the Demo- crat. T have been accused of being a Jew hater by a couple of smart alecks for denouncing Winchell and his column. I denounce Winchell not for being Jew but for the junk in his column"
 "The above remarks lower Win chell lower than snakes stomach And then MT. Festa stated that Winchell, Dorothy Thompson, Vest brook Pegler, were' hyphenated Americans and anti Father Cough ties and preferred magazines such as the filthy Look magazine. !" Please take MT. Festa's remarks into consideration. Don't you think he bit off more than he can chew? Does he regard MT. Samuel Cipriano "hyphenated American" because he does not fall into line with Coughlinitesas It is ridiculous as- sertion to brand a columnist a "hyphenated American" because his opinions do not reflect Father Coughlin's. What MT. Festa ought to do is none of my business, but for his own sake he should stick his head into the ground like an ostrich and leave 1t there for seasoning!
 A READER
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
Russia CIOats Out Loud

Russia is still firm about one thing: She started the Finnish war to protect her own boundaries from invasion, pre- sumably by the Films. Gloating over the peace treaty, Russian writers loudly pro- claim that drastic action against Finland became necessary only after the "imper- ialistic" war in the west compelled the Soviets to take precautions against an attack on Leningrad. That's their story, and they're sticking to it.
 But there was another story that ran hand in hand with this one when the war began. You remember? Russia was going to "liberate" the oppressed" citizens of Finland from their fascist" government. There is complete silence on tbat point now, but in these days when treaties seem to be made just so they can be broken, there is no assurance that the Films emancipation" is forgotten. Per haps it's just postponed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
Kids Needn't Be Criminals

Circuit Judge Fremont Evans of Ben ton Harbor, Mich., sadly regretted that, instead of sending juvenile delinquents to reform schools, he couldn't simply pre- scribe hearty does of "an old-fashioned woodshed, big strap, and someone who would use it with a vengeance" The jurist said he thought that it would do more good than sending the youngsters away. Maybe it would, too Psychologists have been known to debate that question far into the night. Whenever youthful de- linquents are shipped away to places where they can brush up on the fine points Of any course would be better than deten- tion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
THE STATES PROSPERITY
(Hartford Tines)

The statement previously offered that over- enthusiastic supporters of Governor Baldwin who have sought to give him credit for improved busi- ness conditions in Connecticut are doing him no favor, finds support in the comment offered yesterday by former State Labor Commissioner Tone.
 Doubtless MT. Tone would have been heard from before this in con- nection with these claims had he been in Connecticut. He is now, how ever, attached to the federal labor department in Washington and not as closely in touch with Connecticut of- fairs as when he was a member of the Cross administration. Hence, his comment awaited his return to Con- necticut on an official business trip to New England.
 MT. Tone disputes not only the friendly government" of the Bald win administration is responsible for an influx of new business and a gain of employment in the State, but also the assertion of the State Development Commission that 160 new industries came to Connecticut in 1899, which exceeded the number that came here in the year previous.
 MT. Tone quotes records of the State Labor Department as show ing a gain of only 98 new industries in 1899, while the same records show 119 in 1888 and IA in 1887.
 The figures quoted by Mir. Tone do not necessarily prove that Con- necticut got more new business en- terprises in 1888 and in 1887 than in 1889. True, that is the indication of the figures, but these particular figures may or many not represent all the statistics that could be ad- duced.
 It may be also that MT. Tone is talking about one thing and the State Development Commission an- other. The latter body apparently dealt with 1899 as a calendar year. while the figures MT. Tone cites are for fiscal years running from July to July. That might or might not have a bearing upon the situation. Certainly if there is to be any ef- fective comparison the periods deal with should be similar.
 That may be conceded, however, without tracing from the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
The "Sallies" Carry On

The Salvation Army is now quietly ob- serving series of nationwide celebra- tions to mark the 60th anniversary of the landing of the first small Army" contingent in New York.
 Always in the foreground when help is needed during emergencies and after major catastrophes, the Salvation Army distinguished itself particularly for it's successful efforts to be of service to sol diers during the last war.
 The Salvation Army has amply proved its merit during it's 60 years in this coun- try. It deserves to be supported in it's ceaseless campaign in behalf of the un- fortunate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
Views of The Press

strength of the argument that the attempt of the argument that the attitude has improved conditions in Connecticut represents exaggerated optimism. The evidence of the in- f1uence of war and preparations for war abroad is too clear for any such statement to be convincing.
 In the long run, of course, friend ly government encourages business to come to Connecticut and prob- ably assists in the growth of in- dustry already here. Another im- portant factor, however, aside from war business, is Connecticut,s fav- orable tax structure, which certain ly is not the creation of any parti- cular administration.
 Conn ecticut unquestionably is gaining industries from New York because of the heavy tax burden there. New Jersey is also gaining on that account, and New York is complaining because it is losing business and industries to all of its nearby neighbors.
 No one would attempt to gainsay that the attitude of the Baldwin administration toward business and industry and toward the citizens of the State generally is wholesome commendable and influential toward constant improvement in material conditions. It is silly, however, to attempt to prove that such an atti- tude has had sufficient effect in one short year to cause employment to pick up and industries to flock to Connecticut in any such numbers as some administration partisans have claimed.
 It is not only true, as former
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22

Welles mission. He drove home the point that France could not trust Hitler and that any peace which might be signed now would be petition of Munich. Daladier particularly emphasized the fact that if peace was signed now, and Hitler violated it later, it would be impossible for France to mobilize her army. The French people, he said, were tired of mo- bilizing for half a peace. They wanted to get the war over, com- pletely over, and then get back to their fields.
 The reaction Welles got in England was identical. Cham berlain was in position to re- mind him that he had gone fur ther than any other chief of government in attempting to CO., operate with Hitler, that he had accepted HitIer's word at Mu- mich, but he could not accept 1t again. No peace, he said, was possible with Hitler.
 But should Hitler step out Of office and be replaced by a req sonable government in Berlin, then Great Britain was only too anxious for a fair peace, and one which would even take into &C., count Germans need of raw ma- terials. .,a
 ALL IN ALL, WELLES SAILED WITH VERY LITTLE OPTIMISM TO REPORT TO HIS CHIEF IN THE WHITE HOUSE.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22

Modern horticulture is something to marvel at Here it is only the end of March with winters SHOWS lingering in our midst, yet Elizabeth Park caretakers can announce that Rose Week in Hartford will be observed this year from June 16 to June 23. Plans are already underway for this annual event and promoters are positive their choice of date will be exactly right for the blossoms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22

A mid-western city, Dubuque in Iowa, recently began a movement to make Good-Friday a day of rest and religious observance for all, and businesses that do not shut down for the day, have closed for the three hours from 12 to 3. A recent article in the Jesuit weekly America" tells how this city has gradually come to observe Good Friday. Perhaps some day more cities will arrange it so the day is fittingly observed when there will be no business doors open. If this ever comes about, let us hope that the general popu- lation will observe a holy day and not celebrate holiday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
Selected Poem
BOY WITH A KITE

Daniel Whitehead Hicky in the Christian
 Science Monitor Let him go out into the morning, The wild blue morning Let him go With string enough to reach star, The farthest clouds that blow. Help him to lift it in the air hundred feet or more, Then leave him all alone with it, Turn to your book, whatever chore. Nor whistle him into the house at noon. Let him stay out in the wild blue day Sailing his kite on ledge of cloud Where the eagles drift the malards play. He will return at days slow end Sleepy and tired and with sigh Nor scold him then. It was harder to draw His heart than his kite from the sky!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22

If the tree planting continues New York City will be the wilderness it once was be- fore the Indians let it slip. Tree plant ing has been the thing on busy thorough fares, the latest section to follow the Fifth Avenue area fronting Rockefeller Plaza and fronting St. Patricks cathedral being on the sight of the old Hippodrome on Sixth Avenue where tWenty-four Norway naples have been planted. Eventually it is expected that Sixth Avenue will be a tree-lined boulevard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22

South America. France and Italy can find outlets in North Africa. Great Britain's sphere and influence is in Asia, and Germany's area of exploitation is Central and Southeast Europe.
 Then Ribbentrop outlined the Hitler plan for a NaZi economic empire based upon a federation of Southeast European and Danu- bian states. The CzechS, SlOvaks and Hungarians would set up a a state under German protection, in which Germany would control the railroads, telegraphs, tele- phones and heavy industries.
 The Balkan states would par ticipate with Germany and Italy in an economic federation, in which customs barriers would be broken down, and raw materials would be exchanged for Ger many's manufactured goods.
 Poland was to be made small independent state, with a large slice of the east given to Rus sia and the Corridor going to Germany. Austria was to re- main permanently part of Ger many.
 DALADIER NOT PLEASED
 In Paris, ex-Premier Daladier already knew about the German peace proposals. They had been outlined in general terms by un- official diplomats many times be- fore.
 Bluff and blunt Daladier made no effort to conceal the fact that he was not pleased with the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
What Your I. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 l. What is the emblem of Soviet Russia?
 2. A clarinet is percussion, stringed or wind instrument?
 3. In the popular song, Frankie and Johnnie," which is the girl? 4. Who founded the Military Or der of the Purple Heart2
 5. Of what university was Wood- row Wilson the president?
 6. How. many consultations are in the Zodiac?
 2. What political party or, faction was called "Cuckoos?"
 8. Do babies born in the eighth month of pregnancy have a better chance of surviving than those born in the seventh month?
 9. Which State ranks first ill rais- ing beef cattle?
 10. What federal agency aids ir financing slum-clearance projects2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 5:53 a. m. sets 6:06 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 Easter Sunday will not occur again on the 24th of March for three or four centuries But there will be an Easter Sunday in 1943 that is at the other end of the calendar. It comes in late April, almost the last day on which it could fall under the present. method of computing this movable feast day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, "The drug had a fatal affect;" say, effect"
o. What are the names of all th,

o. What are the names of all the satellites of all the planets?
 A. Neither Mercury nor Venus have any known satellites, although possibly Venus may have pyg1ily attendent. The Earth has one, the Moon; Mars has two extremely small satellites, named Phobos and Deimos; Jupiter has at least eleven, only four of which are named, To, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto;. Saturn has nine, Titan, Mimas, En- celadus, Tethys, Dione, Rhea, Hy- perion, Iapetus and Phoebe; Ura- nus has tour, named Ariel, Um- briel, Titania ana Oberon; Nep- tune has one, Triton; and none have been discovered aGhna4ng Pluto. a s
 Q. Is it necessary to sign ones home oyer to the Government in or der to receive old-age assistance? A. Each state decides how much property or other resources those 1t aids may have. Requirements differ somewhat from one state to another. In deciding whether person apply ing for aid is in need, the state takes into consideration all his re- sources or income from every source, including contributions from rela- tives if they are actually helping with his support. Each state also decides whether @ person getting aid shall be required to give lien on his property, so that, after his death, there may be some return to the state for the aid given. Some states require such liens, but usually they will not be enforced until after the death of both husband and wife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22

Commissioner Tone says, that any administration which claims credit for boom would likewise have to take credit for the inevitable drop which will come sooner or later. It is true also that the claims ad- vanced are sure to be subjected sooner or later to such keen analysis as MT. Tone has given in this in. stance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
A Thought for Today

For whOsOever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted-St. Luke H:11.
 Humility is the Christians great honor; and the higher men climb, the further they are from heaven.-Jane Porter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
National Spotlight
By BRUCE CATION Waterbury Democrat Washington
 COrresp0ndent)

I
 Washington, March 22-A first. class sensation is very likely to de- velop out of the coming congress sional investigations into French and British purchases of the U. s. mili- tary planes.
 Here are the ingredients, as wis., ible in the capital today:
 IA brand-new military plane, only recently considered too
 secret" to be sold abroad, is gO-
 ing to go to the French in large
 numbers. The U. S. Army, incid- entalIy, has not yet begun to get delivery on this plane. 0-The French and British are about to spend a billion on airplanes, although existence of "bOttIeneck" in production has just been admitted bye Assistant
 Secretary of War Johnson. 2-Many army and navy officers
 strongly oppose the sales but are OverruIed. Deals are arrang- ed via the White House. The army and navy, it is reliably reported, do not now know what planes will next be sold abroad. IA hush-hush veil of secrecy
 has hidden the entire affair for over year..
 PLANE SOLD MINUS SECRET ACCESSORIES
 Technically, it is not the P-40; it is to be sold minus all of its secret accessories, and in that con- dition is officially known as the 81- A; but it is the same plane, and it is being sold abroad before the U. s. Army, for which it was de- signed has been able to get produc- tion on it.
 Now it is secrecy under which the release of this plane was ar- ranged, the fact that the White House can and, according to reliable report did exercise the presidential power as commander in-chief to OverruIe any army and navy protests, and the abandon ments of the old policy of keeping all new planes and weapons ex- clusively for U. s. use until the army and navy are thoroughly stocked with them, which has both congressional and military circles badly worried.
 The allied purchasers are known to be anxious to get two particular pets of U. s. military aviation the famous bomb-sight, which is the most prized military secret on earth today, and the Bell Aircobra, pow erful rear-engined pursuit ship Some army officers and congress men are afraid that these two many follow the Curtiss fighter over the gangplank to Europe.
 GIVES STRENGTH TO U. s. PLANE PLANT PLAN
 Meanwhile, the furore over the sales is having the unexpected ef- feet of giving support to a move to put the U. s. government into the airplane manufacturing business.
 About one year ago Senator Lister Hill of Alabama introduced a bill which would establish a government airplane factory as "yardstick" for production costs, set up a research laboratory, and put the government into mass production of planes in case of war.
 Now Senator Hill is getting ac- tion. He has been named chairman of 8 special subcommittee to hold hearings on this bill, and witnesses have already been called. The sena- tor now believes he can get action at this session; and if the big for eign purchases are shown to be delaying U. s. rearmament, he easily might.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
Questions
 and Answers
BY FREDERIC M. KERBY

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 THE EDITOR.
 Q. Is there novaclord in Hor- ace Heidt's orchestra? A. Yes.
 e. In what speech or state pa- per did President Roosevelt say: Tt was not expected in this age, that nations so honorably dis tinguished- by their advances in sci- ence and civilization, would sudden ly cast away the esteem they had merited from the world and, revolt ing from the empire of morality, assume character in history, which all tEe tears of their posterity will never wash from its pages?"
 A. The quotation is not from Roosevelt, but is from an address by Thomas Jefferson to the Democratic Republican Delegates of Philadel- phia in 1908.
 Q. What city in Texas is nearer to five other state capitals than 1t is to the capital of Texas?
 A. Dalhart. It is nearly 500 miles from Austin, and is nearer the cap itals of New Mexico, Colorado, Okla homa, Kansas, and Nebraska. o. Can saWdust be made non- flammable?
 A. Possibly the most practical treatment would be to spray it with mixture of from one to two pounds of borax for each three gallons of water. Q. What is the area of the Ca nal zone?" .,,
 A. It is a strip of territory 10 miles wide-five miles on either side of the center line of the Panama Canal, the shores of Gatun Lake be- tween 85 and 100 contours, land taken over for Qualifications and 2l.8 square miles in the Chagres River Valley above Alajuela. It comprises about 553.9 square miles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
Washington Merry Go-Round
DREW PIE A R 5 0 N ROBERT S. ALLEN
Sumner Welles Sails For United States With Very Little Encouragement For Early Peace
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Current Comment

I feel the Department of Justice has a better organization than MT Dies can ever expect to obtain. Representative Adolph J. Sabath,
 Dem., Ill).