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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-06-01
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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-06-01
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
Senator Key Pittman

In the death of Senator Key Pullman of Neveda the Democratic party loses very valuable member. He was essentially partyman and partymen are needed from time to time to the successful completion of any administration legislative pro- gram On this score Senator Pittman was never found wanting. It might also be said that he was valiant defender of the state he represented so many years-28 in the Senate. He never lost the opportunity to protect its in- terestS and he will be long remembered just for this.
 We wouldn't say that Key Pittman was a great statesman or one of our foremost orators or debaters. We don't think he made a name for himself in these branches of legislative training. But he was consistently Democratic in his views He could be relied upon for support when the going was tough and it was from such consistent record down through the years that he came to assume i'm portance in the ranks, where as years mellowed his earlier impetuosity wise counsel was usually forthcoming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
Still State Power

Prior to the recent election Democrats were ready to believe what they heard about U. S. Senator Francis T. Ma loney being relegated to second or third place in party councils. They based such belief on the fact that last September the party chose Robert A. Hurley as it gubernatorial nominee, al though MT. Maloney and eX-chairman J. Francis Smith of this city were support ing Wilbur L. Cross for the nomination. We wonder if the voters viewed the mat ter in this light.
 Certainly MT. MaloneyS tremendous vote last Tuesday was proof indeed of his vote-getting ability and his popularity among the rank and file of the Connec- ticut voters. He not merely ran well ahead of his ticket but he even sur passed President Roosevelt in the size of the majority he piled up over man whom Republicans believed was the most formidable candidate they could have pitted against this fall-Paul L. Cor nell. If Senator Maloney is to be con- sidered out of party alignment after this play, leaders will need to do some eX- blaming.
 AS a matter of fact we doubt very much if either GoVernor-elect Hurley or State Chairman John T. Mccarthy want any such state of affairs to exist. They will certainly welcome and encourage the presence of Senator Maloney in discussions of party policy. Moreover, they should make it plain that they re- gard him the states foremost represen- tative at Washington and consequently entitled to actual leadership in many re- spects. All of which we feel sure they plan and hope to do.
 After all the success or failure of the Democratic Party here in Connecticut depends on unity among leaders as well as mere members. We expect much from the Hurley administration. It has great potentIalities. Certainly the least of these Is recognition of the existing party ramlficatIons and the need for strength ening them right down the line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
Propaganda, Pressure, Persuasion

Are you on a committee? If you aren't, you're an unusual American these days. For there are so many committees oper- ating in the United States at the moment that it seems as though every person in the country must be member of one or more. Committees, that is, trying to persuade the American people to do this or that in regard to the country'S poli- cieS toward other nations.
 Most of them are putting out propa- ganda. Don't recoil. We got so gun shy of that word during the World War that it still has diSreputable odor to us. Propaganda, the source and purpose of which is known and open, is not propa- ganda in the disreputable sense the word has acquired The arguments by both the National Democratic and Republican Committees during the presidential cam- paign were propaganda in the literal sense of the word. But their source and pur- pose was known to everyone, and their regularly-iSsued material was not propa- ganda in the evil sense
 So with the deluge of material that is being issued on foreign policy. Much of it comes frankly from known groups who frankly advocate a certain course. It is propaganda in the sense that it aims at conviction leading to action, but it is not propaganda in the sinister sense. Here is committee to Defend America by Defending the Allies" With 700 local branches and scores of thousands of mem- bers this group begins to exercise real power in molding public opinion.
 Here is a committee For Non-Partici- patton in Japanese Aggression. Here is an America First Committee" directly opposed to the first group named. Here are committees to aid the Chinese, the Japanese, the French, the Poles, Scandi- navian, and the people of almost every nationally of stricken Europe. Nearly all these committees are organized and run by native American citizens. They constitute problem quite different from that which was attacked in forcing agents of foreign governments to register.
 Yet they exercise their influence (and some are now becoming large enough to be real pressure groups) on our relations with other countries. Democratic poli- cies ought to be determined after hearing all the arguments. These groups are advancing the arguments on the basis of which we will decide But it is likely that never before has so great galaxy of pressure groups, committee and groups clamored for the American ear. That ear wants to be more delicately tuned than ever before.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
Neville Chamberlain

With Nazi bombs thudding into the soft English earth just outside his win dows a great Englishman died Saturday night. Neville Chamberlain was an ex- treme nationalist almost all his life. He lived for but one thing and that the survival of England, English customs, and the English race. To him it was as ab- horrent as to separate night from day that invading Nazis should seek to dis suade England from the course it chose when he was guiding the ship of state. Chamberlain wasn't England'S greatest Prime Minister. He made mistakes; he had shortcomings. But it could never be said of him that he was not devoted to the country of his birth. If he warned against an action, if he advised a cer- tain step, it was because he believed such to be right. He was a much abused and maligned man of recent years, Per- haps history will have to tell us whether he erred grieviouSly at important Flu ropean conferences whose results were later written in blood and conquest.
 There's no doubt but what he was as much a victim of the present war as the aviator Whirled out of his gyrating plane or the harmless resident blown from his bed by falling bomb He was a war casualty, because like the ardent countryman he was he fought just as hard for peace at home as the soldier at the front.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
Q HIGHLIGHTS FROM
 LATEST BOOKS
Yesterdays West Relived in Novel

They set out to do a job of hang ing, 27 men and one woman. There were wild, reckless cowboys, hard, determined cowmen, weddings and strong, one who clamored for justice, and an old Negro who went along to give spiritual consolation to the vic- tins. How the lynching bee sprang up from the dust of western cattle town of 1885, how they found their men, and the aftermath of that eX- petition is the dramatic story Wal ter Van Tilburg Clark tells in "The Ox-Bow Incident" (Random House: $2).
 This is a western, it is true, but not the gun-blazing, quick-drawing brand; instead, it is the picture of mans passions, hate, anger, tanned into flame, hurrying men on to kill; the courage of few who fought to bring justice to a wild country; and the inability of man to follow his own conscience and yet keep face.
 The author starts his story slow ly, projecting first the background of his final drama. Rustlers had been active. No one could trust his neighbor. Tempers were short, fights frequent.
 Then a killing. A wild-eyed boy brought the word. A pal of the mur- dered man demanded justice. quick justice. A merchant pleaded for law and order. A drunk reyeled in a flashing spotlight. A minister was hooted down. An old Negro preached an eloquent sermon.
 Guns ropes horses Sad" istic Tetley. former Confederate ofii- cer. assuming command. driving his faltering son. Farniey, angry. young. demanding vengeance for a pal. Davis cantionlng. warning. They found their man in the Ox- Bow-a young man, a Mexican and a weak minded old man. They heard story
 The sheriff caught up with them, ct last.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
Views Of The Press
THE IRISH BASES
(Hartford Courant

Great as Britain'S need may be to regain its old naval bases at Cobh, Berehaven and Loughswilly in Fire Prime Minister De Valera's govern ment is hardly likely to turn them back outright. It is possible that some compromise might be worked out by which units of the British fleet might use the ports despite the danger of retaliation. But it is almost inconceivable that Fire could yield sovereignty over the ports that, two years ago, were given to her as an elaborate token of her new sta- tus as a nation. The transfer was ceremonious and widely publicized. Fires small fleet does not require the full facilities of the ports, but its pride could hardly permit their outright return.
 The ports, in particular that of Cobh, formerly called Queenstown could play an even more important part in this war than they did in the last-and how important that part was, the United States Navy WAiOoS Ol1NAob booS u6AOnA "ao db Cobh, could testify. Tn the last war, the chief function of the bases was to service and supply convoy escorts; in the present one, they would also serve as bases for part of the patro! of the Channel, in as much as the naval bases on the southern English coast are frequently subject to aer- ial bombardment. However wise their return to Fire may have seem- cd two years ago. there is no ques- ton but that the transfer seriously hampers the efficiency Of the Brit ish fleet activities.
 So important are they that there are those who argue that the need would justify Great Britain in tak- ing them by force. Regardless Of the moral aspects of such an un- deriaking. there is the severely prac- tical danger that Fire might active. ly resist. Its military establishment may not be large but. as the Brit iAh can attest. the Irish know how to make things difficult for them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12

Waterbury is interested in the testi- monial dinner being given pr. William F. Verdi of New Haven tonight by the Elm City Advertising Club. pr. Verdi will receive the gold medal that this club annually awards to some deserving per son. Certainly none is more deserving than pr. Verdi whose reputation as a physician and surgeon is not confined to New Haven or Connecticut, but is nation wide. The honors that will be paid him tonight are but additional ones to the many he has already earned. They do not prevent him from continuing to be very busy practitioner and devoting his great skill to lessening pain, avert ing death. Born in Italy, Dr. Verdi came to this country as schoolboy and worked his way steadily to the top of the pro- fession he chose to be his own. This community honor which will be bestowed on him is but general appreciation of ability and character.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12

Mayor Jasper McLevy of Bridgeport wants to see separate state and national elections. He doesn't think that the people get the proper opportunity to ex- ercise their true feelings on the various candidates when the two elections are held at one and the same time. He feels that either one or the other of the two elections is overshadoWed. In the cleo tion last week ne claims that national issued predominated and state ones took the background It may be so, but we don't know that people could stand the strain of being forced to go through a couple of different elections, particu- larly in the same year, what with mod ern campaigning moving at such fast tempo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12

peace, which he is determined to effect as part of the national de- fense program. John L, Lewis, No. obstacle to this, already has eliminated himself when he bolt ed the CIo and pumped for Will kie.
 other Labor Department changes contemplated are the promotion of Dan Tracy, former AFL vice president, from Sec Ond to First Assistant Secreta- ry, and appointment of Van Bittner, head of the West Vir- ginia United Mine Workers
 (whom Lewis tried to pressure into supporting Willkie), to Ira cy's post.
 NOTE - AFL insiders predict that Lewis disappearance as C1O potentate will be followed by the replacement Of William Green as AFL head.
 ELECTION SOUVENIRS
 1IlG Qdy dIbCT CiiS EISoiNSAiN o speech in Brooklyn, the last Fri day night of the campaign, an enterprising Pennsylvania novelty manufacturer marketed button reading, "A Pauper for ROose- velt." Selling at 25 cents apiece over 250,o0o were sold in the re- maining three days before election In the 1882 campaign, one of the Presidents most trusted ad- viscrs was Swager Sherley, astute World War chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. Un- like many others, Sherley did not attempt to capitalize on his friendship after Roosevelt was elected, but went back to his law practice, saw the President only when sent for One of these times was the closing weeks of the recent campaign. when Roosevelt sent a hurry. call for Sherley to backstop Chairman Ed Flynn at National Committee headquarters in New York,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
NO METERS WANTED
Boston Post)

Voters of Providence had an op- portunity of expressing their opin- ion about parking meters in the elec- ton, and by considerable plurality balloted them down. The issue in Providence had extended over pe- riod of four years, and at some pe- riods became quite heated, reaching climaWla last April when the Su- preme Court of the State ruled that the Providence Police and Fire Board had acted without authority in ordering installation of the me- ters. Meter proponents insisted upon putting the matter of reinstal- lation on the ballots, reasons being given that traffic would be relieved and the city would gain. revenue Providence's hectic experience with the moot meters might serve as a revelation to other towns and cities planning to tax parkers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
Selected Poem
AUTUNIN LEAVES

(Beulah Russell Morgan in the Poets Column;
 Hartford CouranD Leaves of gold flutter through the air Meath skies so dull and gray; Sturdy trees stripped clean and bare Wave farewell as they sway. Standing near, all dressed in red Are trees which hold their color. Waiting for a breeze to shed Their wealth of carmine wonder. Gray skies cannot hide the view Of opal hues of splendor; Skies may frown. but trees renew Our faith in natures grandeur. Is there bond between the earth and sky Which echoes to and fro in light and shade? Yes. God so planned that when the leaves shout
 die Their coloring should amend for skies so grayed,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12

the Democratic radio show from Hollywood Few people know 1t, but President Roosevelt had a head cold during the last few days of his campaign. It dragged him down during his Cleveland speech, and 1t was because of this that the presidential train from Cleve- land 10 Washington crept along at a snail's pace. pr. McIntire, the White House physician, wanted Roosevelt to rest and knew that If the train got to Washington early in the morning he would be up and at work. So the train arrived at noon.
 EXIT FANNY
 Miss Frances Perkins, idealistic but sometimes inept Secretary of Labor, will not be in the third Roosevelt cabinet.
 She will be replaced as part of the Presidents plan to put an end to AFL-CIO warning and to bring about unification of the two or- ganizations. No. on the Presi- dents list for Miss Perkins suc- cessor Is George Harrison, pres ident of the Brotherhood of Rail- way Clerks and a vigorous advo- cate of labor peace.
 With Dan Tobin. head of the AFL teamsterS and former White House secretary, Harrison was active in the 1889 neg0tla- tions to bring the two camps to- gethcr.
 Miss Perkins is on moderately good terms with both the AFL and CIO, and actually her department is one of the best run in the Gov ernment. But neither laborites nor industry give her any credit for this, and she also has a fail- ing for saying the wrong thing at the wrong time,
 Inside fact is that Miss Per- kins offered her resignation last spring, but Roosevelt declined it to avoid q scramble for the job with campaign approaching.
 Now the way Is clear to use her replacement to further labor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12

However, there might be something to the complaint and tbe Election Law Com- mission today and Thursday has chance to thresh out such matters before inter ested individuals. The commission should have an interesting report for the Legis lature in January, one that will probably, though, be tossed around and probably torn apart before salient points can be written into the existing state election laws.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
Questions
 and Answers
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 o. How many times has Hum phrey Bogart been married9
 A. His first marriage was t Helen Menken from whom he was divorced in 1927 after they had lived together Il months. He married Mary Phillips in 1929, and they were divorced in 1897. Tn 1888, he mar ried Mayo Methot.
 O. What is the meaning of the aeronautical term "wind cone"
 A. It is cone-shaped cloth sleeve, held open at the larger end by a light ring, and attached py cords to a support. It is used to show the direction of the wlnd.
 O. When did commercial canning begin in the United StatesP
 A. In 1919, by Kensett and Dag, eett of New York City, who packed various meats and fish in glass con tainers. In 1925 tin can was pa.1 ented. By hand a can maker couiu produce only about 60 cans day, but even so the characteristics ol inc tin container led to an expansionl of the industry. Cans were lirst made by machines in 1847,. ana tlie , output of canned goods increaseo tremendously.
 O. Who started the style wearing pajamasP
 A. The word pajama is colloquial Hindu, meaning "leg garment" rms garment is the usual dress or men in India. Persia and other occiden- tal countries, probably because lt is cool. Pajamas were introduced into England by men who had lived in India and from there the style spread to the western world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12

under Hitler's rule, has been dis banded.
 They were credit to the country which fostered them: a joy and an inspiration to those who listened to them, and the feeling grows strong CT that a dictator, in his wilful way, makes many a grave error.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 407 a. m.
 Sun rises 6:35 a. m: sets 4:37 D. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minute after sunset.
 This is the period of the year when the average person sees less of the sun than at any other time Unless you're an early riser you have but barely eight hours of sunlight to enjoy. And at the most the sunlight peE- tod right now Is q l0-hour span.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12

1. The cause of cancer is re- cent discovery, unknown, or has been known for ages?
 2. Which two teams met ill the l940 World Series?
 3. A tarpon is fish, canvas cover or a spear for killing whalesP
 4. What are the leaves of pine trees called?
 5. What country in Western China, situated between the Hima- lava and Kwenlun Mountains, is ruled by the Dalai Lama?
 6. Name the famous architect who was shot by Harry K. Thaw.
 T. In magnetism, do like poles repel or attract each other?
 8. What was the nickname of the negro singer, Madame Sisser- etta Jones?
 9. Are children born in the Unit ed States to alien parents, citizens of this country?
 10. Name the Bay that lies be- tween New Brunswick and Maine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
MEMORIES
(Boston Post)

No one who ever heard, in any way, the glorious voices of the Vien- ma Choir boys can easily forget the memorable thrill of their sweet mu- sic. A feeling akin to nostalgia af- fleets the individual. who knew of them, at the thought that this unit,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12

sentatives inc stead of taking the heavy loss they were doped to take.
 Chief reason was that the party dug up a n e W m iracle worker youth- full and energet- ic Congressman Lyndon Johnson of Texas.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
A Thought for Today

o Lord my God, in thee do put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me.-Psalms 7:1
 We trust as we love, and where we love. If we love Christ much, surely we shall trust him much.-T, Brooks