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VOICE
of
LABOR
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, OF the New York Giants. is one
OF the best pro gladiators dig
ging up terra firma. We all
know what Battles did when he
played pro ball. He made his
tory and made 1t in a big way.
Yet he never got a tumble when
he starred in the collegiate
ranks.
Actually. as said before.
there's no such thing as n
real honest 10 goodness All
American array but technically
since the boys make II an an
nual custom to pick one let's
probe into the parade and sec
how'll they do 1t. Take the
backs, for instance, there's so
many fleet ball hawks running
amuck that if they can name
the outstanding four they're ma
gicianS.
Just a Few
There's that big Kimbrough
man down al Texas Ann. He =;
certain to figure in the ballot
ing. But he's just one Of the
boys. What about Harmon. o..
Michigan: Reagan Of Penn. Esh-
mont of Duke. Mccullough o.!
Cornell. and numerous others?
Yet these football experts tell
you they can name the four best
backs IN the land. Phooey.
Don't let them kid YOU. Pro ball
is proof OF that. Lots of stars
they named All Americans were
later outshonc by players who
weren't even mentioned in the
selections.
And the lincmcn" All know
is what I read and you don't
have 20 read very far 20 know
that there are so many fine ends.
tackles and guards in this great
land Of ours that IL would be an
injustice TO try and exc out the
IL best. But the boys must have
All-Star teams. They've made
II a habit in the past and thcy u
continue to make il a habit but
as a staid senator once said.
you've got 10 show me. I'm
from Missouri"
The voice of labor., 1940-10-24
Grid Critics to
Have Hard Time
With Selections

This is the time Of the year
when the gridiron critics 90 be.
gin digging into the Goals for
All.American selections. Not that
any body pays any attention to
them or their selections because
All.American teams are the
bunk, 10 say the least. But
if they had a tough time pick.
ing what they considered 20 be
the best players in the land last
year they'll have an even tough
er time this trip because the 1910
college crop fairly features class.
Actually. there's no such a
thing as an All-American team
because 1t would be well nigh
impossible to name the II out
standing players in the country.
In the first place there are so
many elevcns and so many
players that even the experts
themselves fail 10 see every team
in action. Not only that. the
boys on the small schools are
snubbcd and only those affiliated
with the major institutions are
given ranking.
Battles. Leemans Examples
Cliff Battles and Tuiiy Leeman5
we're examples of the sport writ
crs discrimination Battles. a
former West Virginia Wesleyan
star. was never officially named
to an All-American squad while
Lecmans. now the bonc-crusher
The voice of labor., 1940-10-24
HERE AND THERE ALONG
THE RIALTO OF SPORTS
BY JACK GALLEN

Mr. Tom Harmon is the talk Of the football armament. His
name every lip And why not? The magnificent Mchi-
gan has been blazing through all opposition and rolling
up touchdons with such eelat and nesse that the gdron
Shakespeare running of adecves trying euogze
his deeds and exploits So impressive has he waged that
the fans beginning hail him nvncible But
they're wrong dead wrong and prove give you this
The voice of labor., 1940-10-24

scurricd over TO Pittsburgh and
saw the Washington Redskins
tramplc the Steelers. The follow
ing week he sojourned to Morgan
town. W. Va. and watched the
Nittany Lions Of Penn State claw
the MountainccrS. That was OF
a Saturday. The very next daS
he blazed into Washington and
looked on as the unbeatcn Red
skins clamped the Chicago cardi-
mails.
Like most Of the football flock
hereabouts. Corky prefers the
professional type of ball but he
still gets a big kick out Of college
ball. too. Close the door, Cecil.
I feel a draft coming in.
The voice of labor., 1940-10-24

And lust ~ 1ichi:an and
Penn. or rather Harmon and
Reagan will hnld the attention
of the nation Saturday. 80 also
will LaSallc and Allcglnv hold
the attention of this section to.
morrow FRIDAY night. Indeed,
they're saying that cloSc Ia 1000
persons will witness this titanic
tuSSlc of the chalkcd.linc terrain
80 great has the interest become.
But regardless of how many
dcnizens file past the iurnStilcS
tomorrow night one of the most
fcrCCIy.fOusht Allrgany.LaSallc
tins in history looms.
It's a dinclen; Sc; Up from Il I
yeaY when il was a tojAl!,a!ian
affair. Then ]; was Allceauy.
wc!l-coached and well equipped
win stars Then II was LaSalie.
beaten game after same and with
oui thr services Of an experienced
mentor But III tuc interim Il
quick Wau,foumaIon has taken
place. In the holi space O. on
year LaSallc has bounded back
with a bana wa.,c Ai.,caur ap
palentls only a iar cr" Of area:
Alleaany team oi recent Years.
has slipped
IaSallcs legion. manned BY Pat
Conway. has Ia ,ed the dregs oi
defeat only once thi, season. 10
10 6 reverse to a formidable Fort
Hill HIGH eleven while A!lcaany.
with the able Herman Ball at the
holm. has been clipped th.cc con
sccutive times. once b. Baltimore
CITY College, once By Hagcrstown
and once by Winchester. But the
Campers record isn't rs dismal rs
II appears. OF the three Sctbacks
only the defeat By Baltimore was
decisive. The other two were
dropped by identical 60 scores.
And when it's all said and done
you can expect a rouSing struggle
tomorrow night with LaSalle's
chances of winning better than at
any time in the past five wears.
The voice of labor., 1940-10-24

REGISTERED Bob Feller.
youthful spcedbalI pitcher Tor
Cleveland Indians, exhibits his
registration card. after signing
up for draft in Cleveland. Draft
boards have wide discretion
ory powers with sports and
stage celebrities. Bob is bound
for Montana hunting trip.
When a baseball team piles up
- victories in 81 games it's
what the boys call. stepping out
in an, league" and that exactly
j. the record the Homecoming
Pcn.Mar league champions Of
1910 rang up. The ConcyitcS.
former members Of the Bi-State
circuit. won aS they pleased in
the Pcn.Nar marathon.
After finishing first in the bona
nde season they blasted out Bar
ton in The playoGs in two Of three
games and then followed up with
q 70 conquest over Mount
Sayaoc. Some time ago this
same Homecoming baseball bat
talon laid down the gauntlet to
Fyostburg's Bi-Staie monarchs but
the challenge was never accepted.
AT least. that's the story from the
boys up Coney way.
Who'd ever think it. but Babe
Ruth and Rabbit Maranville, two
fine ball players in their day. hold
the dubious distinction Of having
struck out more than any player
that has ever performed in the
two major leagues.
In case YOU don't know II.
Ruth reached for the water
bucket 1880 times. an all.time
high. while Maranyille. despite
his splendid StickwQrk, went to
the well .j3 times to top all Ma
tional LcagucrS in that respect.
Princeton has its eyes on Biz
Joe StanoWic2. the greatest high
school fuIlback IN this or any
other mans country. AT least.
that's the grapevine report. The
24O pound giant from Hacketts
town. n. j.. doesn't let his 6 fee.
inches interfere with his speed
because they say he can really
carry the mail. Tommy Farr has
changed his mind about coming TO
America to fight Billy Conn. The
only condition under which he
would accept the bout would be
that the British Red Cross be
made the beneficiary. The Detroit
Lions are the youngest team in
the National Professional football
league. Their average is % years
In our last issue we designated
Fort Hill to beat LaSalle by two
tOuchdOwnS. The final score was
Fort Hill 10. LaSalle 6. Tom0r.
row night Allegany and LaSalle
come to grips al the Fort Hill
arena and this time We have n
hankering that the Blue and
Gold brigade will win by one
touchdown.
But this thing Of attempting 10
crystalline the gridiron ball is a
silly sort of business. Football
produces more upsets than any
sport extant. II you don't believe
il take a peek at some of those
weekly winners in the newspaper
contests. Many OF the winning
contestants frankly confessed they
never saw a football game in their
lives. yet their forecasts and scores
were far more accurate than those
of the country'S sport writer's.
Yes sir it Sho' is n whacky layout.
this football business. Mr.. Man.
you can talk about your football
bugs, but show me two more en-
thusiastic followers OF the game
than Os Porter and Corky Wilt
son
Porter witnessed every profes-
sional fray staged in Pittsburgh
last year and this year he has
taken in every clash at Washing
ton. Wilson. from over West
Side way. is not far behind when
it comes TO evening the old spirit"
and ginger. Three weeks ago he
The voice of labor., 1940-10-24

a dependable. guaran-
tecd battery with No
Spill Safety Vent +5
standard size plates.
New. m o d ern case.
Hurry for yours!
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-03-15
The crucifxio1

Jesus had said, Il am able to de-
Stroy the temple of God, and to build
it in three days" a thing Jesus had
not said.
The high priest asked Jesus if this
were true and He held His peace,
so Caiaphas asked Him. L abjure
thee. by the Living God, that thou
tell us whether thou be the Christ,
the Son of God" Jesus answered,
Thou hast said: nevertheless, | say
unto you. Hereafter shall We see the
Son of man sitting on the right hand
Of power, and coming in the clouds
OF heaven
Guilty of Death.
Then the high priest rent his
clothes, saying, He hath spoken
blasphemy: what further need have
we of witnesses? behold, ye have
heard His blasphemy." The others
answered, He is guilty Of death"
These men then spit in His face and
buffeted Him, the story says, others
shifting Him with palms OF their
hands. It was at this time that some
one asked Peter if he was not one
Of Christ's companions and he de-
MED it. Three times was he asked
this question, and thrice did he deny
his Lord. and at the third denial the
cock crowed as Jesus had said.
The next morning they took the
Master to Pontius PLATE, the gov
ernor. because only he could con-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-03-15
Farmers Have Until March 80
To Make Application. For
Soil Conservation Payments

"In working out each farm plan,
farm operation will be outlined 10
bring the greatest benefits to the
farmer through his participation in
the farm program" Floyd said. The
farmer will get first-hand informa-
ton about soil building practices
needed on the. farm, and how he may
be eligible for the maximum assis-
lance under the farm program.
The farm plan, copy of which
each farmer will receive when he
talks with his county or community
AAA committeeman, also contains
valuable information regarding clas-
sification of corps, maximum pay
ments, soil-building practice credits,
and similar data"
Remember two important dates:
March 80, the final date for applica-
tons for payments under the 1889
program; and April IS, the final date
for filling out farm plans under the
1910 program, Floyd said.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-03-15
Claim
To Be Graduates
Of Barium Springs

Barium Springs, March 15.-Mag-
azine statesmen are again touring
North Carolina and are soliciting
subscriptions under false pretenses,
claiming to be graduates Of the
Presbyterian Orphans Home at
Barium Springs, today said Jos. B.
Johnston, superintendent. This has
been twice called to his attention
within the past few days, the first
being a long-distance telephone call
fro ma party in Morehead City and
the second being in a letter from
North Wilkesboro where one young
man claimed to be graduate of
Barium Springs and another claim
ed to be a current resident Of the
Home.
'No graduate Of Barium Springs"
said Mr.. Johnston, 'has ever been
given any authority to solicit maya
zines" and the superintendent en-
phatically declared that anyone
claiming to have been a resident
here is an imposter and fake.
f'These statesmen consistently use
this ruse," he further continued, "to
incitc the sympathy Of people , in
giving them subscriptions to maya
zines and quite frequently the
money is taken and subscribers new
err receive any publications for
which they have paid"
The Barium Springs superintend-
ent further pointed out that abso-
lutte credentials would be given and
available for presentation should
any former student ever be author
lied to make such solicitations. eve
consistently deny such claims every
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-03-15

College Station, Raleigh, March Is.
Farmers who complied with the 1899
agricultural conservation program
have until March 90 to file applica-
tons for payments, it was announc-
ed today by E. Y. Floyd, AAA ex-
ecutive officer Of State College.
About 10000 applications are yet to
be received, he stated.
Farmers who planted within
special acreage allotments or who
otherwise earned conservation or
compliance payments, and farmers
who carried out soil building prac-
tees, must apply for payments with
in the next two weeks" Floyd said
The final date for applications for
parity payments has already passed.
The AAA executive officer also
:alled attention to the final date of
April Is for filling out individual
farm plans, which are necessary be-
fore any payment will be made under
the 1910 program.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-03-15

denim to death. In the meantime,
Judas had repented of his betrayal
OF his Lord. He had not spent the 80
pieces of silver, so he took them to
the high priests and offered them
back, saying. Il have sinned in that
| have betrayed the innocent blood"
But they answered, What is that to
u.s." and refused to take it. Judas
thereupon threw the money down
and went out and hanged himself.
The priests did not know what to do
with this blood money, and finally
used it to buy a ''potter's field'-a
place. where the very poor could be
buried To this day the burial place
of the outcast is called ''potter's
field"
PLATE questioned Jesus, and at last
admitted that he could find no fault
with Him. At the feast Of the pass
over, it was the custom for the gov
ernor to release prisoner. Now
there was a prisoner named Bar
rabas, a criminal, and PLATE asked
the people if they wanted Jesus re-
leased or BarrabaS, for he found
Jesus innocent OF any crime, and
wanted to release Him, but feared
to anger the people. They cared
nothing for Barrabas, and demanded
that Jesus De crucified.
Pilates Wife Has Dream.
Pilates wife sent word to him that
he should have nothing 10 do with
condemning Jesus, as He was right
eous, as she had been warned in
dream But even with this warning,
PLATE had not the courage to release
Him. All he did was to publicly wash
his hands 10 signify that he would
have nothing to do with the death
of this innocent person. Il am in
nocent of the blood of this just per-
son, see to it," he said. And the null
titude reared, His blood be on us,
and on our children"
So Jesus was led away and beaten.
The soldiers of the governor took
His clothes away and mockingly
dressed Him in a scarlet robe, plated
a crown of thorns which they put on
His head, and a reed in His right
hand, bowling before Him in derision,
they cried, Hail, King of the Jews"
and they beat Him and otherwise
abused our Lord. Taking away the
scarlet robe, they gave Him His own
clothes and led Him away to be
crucified.
It is almost more than we can bear
to think of these last hours of Jesus,
the cruelty which He bore patiently
for our .sales; the agony of that
dreadful death which He suffered
as a man. His disciples all had for
saken Him, when He asked for water
they gave Him vinegar mingled with
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-03-15

gall. Over His head on the cross was
nailed the legend, "This is Jesus the
King of the Jews" in mockery, of
course. They tainted Him for not
having Himself, but after His death,
when the earth grew dark and there
was an earthquake, they became
afraid and ran away, for they thought
Truly this was the Son of God"
None of the apostles seems to have
been present at the crucifixien, but
Jesus mother, Mary Magdalem and
Mary, mother efsJarles and Joseph,
We're there, griaing, and they were
the first atlthe tsaab.in the morning
for the evening after Jesus death
a rich man, named Joseph, took the
body, wrapped it in clean linen, and
put it in his own newly-made tomb,
rolling rock against the opening.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-03-15

year." said Mr.. Johnston, land we
would like for anyone solicited I'M
der such circumstances to commune
cate with us immediately in order
that they might not be sWndled out
of their money"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-03-15

Gutenberg's invention of printing
encouraged vast publication of
books, and within less than fifty
years of the first printed book U.s.
900 works, in editions Of 500 copies,
~ nearly l2,50O,0OO volumes were
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-03-15

s.,-. JsdaS' betrayal of Jesus in
G:.-.--...~a. the Lore. was bound and
.-s-- ...~, 70 AnnaS. the high priest,
C...- .acher-in-laW There is no
.a.. -. II the gospels OF what trans
pred mere. Then He was taken TO
Cag..-. This man was head of the
S...-Gr.n. the highest court in
,--e.. composed OF 20 Jewish men.
e.. ..-- - years OF age, all scholarly
- '--- utcainmentS and of I'M
.-.eG reputation.
These men we're resolved that
Cars. mould die. but they made a
.s.a.-@ce of trying Him. producing
..-. illnesses. one of whom said
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-03-15

Europe to Let" is the rather in
triguing title of new, forthcoming
novel.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-03-15

The news story that couldn't nap
pen has. An item from England re-
ports shortage of coal in Newcastle.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-11
Where To, Now?

The many fine expressions OF praise
that are being heard around the state
these days as editorial comment piles
compliment after compliment on the
shoulders of ]. Francis Smith, retired
chairman of the Democratic State Central
Committee, are justly deserved. The
Waterbury political leader has been
an indefatigable leader ever since he be-
came working part of the organization
that shapes the destinies OF the Demo-
cratic Party in Connecticut. Just come
into power when Mr.. Smit htook hold, ne
remained in office long enough to achieve
both complete victory and then partial
defeat.
AS he retires from the field of action,
speculation arises as to the best way OF
proceeding under a new leadership. we
are more or less inclined to believe that
the new chairman, John T. Mccarthy OF
NeWtown, will endeavor to go along much
the same wav that MIR. Smith proceeded.
AS a district leader Mr.. Mccarthy has
been considered a distinct asset to the
party. Certainly everyone is hopeful that
he will carry to the craftsmanship sim
liar ability to inspire and lead He will
need everything possible to assure vic
tory at the polls here in Connecticut this
fall.
His first crucial test will come next
month when Democrats meet again to
finish up the convention they opened in
Hartford early in June. That was
slngularly united group of delegates
which selected national delegates and
also renominated Senator Francis T.
Maloney. Much depends now on the
chairman's ability to maintain the same
who must be named for the state ticket.
It will be an acid test for Mr. Mccarthy.
Certainly it will be a test for all good
Democrats, too. They must rally around
leadership that assures them of the
same type of government we have. be-
come accustomed to here in Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-11
The New Governor

At long last it looks as If the British
ruling powers had found a permanent
lob for the Duke of Windsor. He's going
to be governor of the Bahamas. In his
official capacity and with residence in
Nassau he will be in close contact with
both the Americas. He also will be within
shouting distance, almost, Of the United
States, whence came his charming wife,
for whom he gave up throne and coun-
try. They could have done better for
Windsor; with war at their doorstep,
perhaps this was concession indeed.
There will be many in this nation who
will be glad to learn of his appointment.
The Duke of Windsor always seemed to
be quite favorite in this country. When
he was Prince of Wales his visits made
him countless friends among all walks OF
life Even those Americans who only
came to know him through the columns
of their daily newspapers regarded him
rather highly and expressed, probably,
the most regret when he was virtually
"exiled" after his abdication.
Whether or not there is any political
significance in his being sent to the
Bahamas at this stormy crisis of English
history no one has yet started to worry
about. Certainly if the English are con-
QuGIeQ O1l IIlclI 1lO1llG CCIIlGOly t1lCAC Ia
every likelihood of the empires inSular
possessions being bone of contention
among the conquering hordeS. On this
side of the Atlantic, though, there hasn't
vet been much said about what we'd do if
Great Britain had to surrender and her
lands were declared forfeit TO the invader.
With Windsor, of the royal house, in the
western hemisphere he might become the
official designate of the throne. Amer
leans would not worry overly much about
this. ',''-'-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-11
Views Of The Press

1t is at least morally obligated to
provide shelter.
For years, Fitch's Home for Sol
diers at Noroton was more than
merely inadequate. 1t was likewise
fire trap, or at least, approx
mately so. Considerable hazard at
tached to using it as residence for
veterans, some Of whom were adj
vanced in years.
That situation now stands cor
rected, and rather splendidly. As a
part of the building program Of the
Cross administrations, the Legisla-
ture decided to provide new plant
and authorized the Soldiers Home
Commission to do it. The Com
mission acquired as a site land in
Rocky Hill which directors of the
Hartford Retreat bought with the
intention Of moving their institu-
ton there. When 1t was decided to
keep the Retreat on its present site
the Rocky Hill property became
available.
The group of buildings which has
arisen there Is impressive indeed. It
cost $4.000.000, which probably is. far
more than 10 times what the original
Fitch Home cost and perhaps 20
times. War veterans who are eligi-
BILE will find everything necessary
for their comfort and their safety.
The Commandant will live In q
house which certainly need not give
him any inferiority complex.
No one will begrudge the veterans
q fine place In whihc to live. Men
who have served their country In
time Of war are entitled to be well
provided for when such provision Is
necessary. There Is little danger
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-11

ter which the two defense execu-
tives returned to their sats.
A newsman dashed up breathless-
ly and burst out, tits too bad,
but you fellows are going to lose
your jobs"
"Why-what's the trouble?"
asked Knudsen.
"What the trouble?" ex-.
claimed the reporter. Look who
saw you'll"
Seated at another nearby table
was Marguerite Missy Leland,
handsome personal secretary Of
President Roosevelt. Knudsen
laughed.
Boy" he said. "Calm your
self. This Is the United States,
not Germany. They don't fire
or shoot people here for talking
to opponents Of the head Of the
government"
MERRY-GO-ROUND
This Is Mrs. Roosevelt's advice
w Mloo NQdlCAlilG p0S14diC VI 4NCW
York on the best way to invest
$1,000 a year, "In o savings bank
guaranteed by the government
cor In baby bonds" The Post
Office Dept. and Census Bu-
reau will handle the details Of
registering the estimated $500, 900
aliens in the U. S., to begin Sept
/. The Justice Department, which
now has control of alien regulation
plans an extensive educational pro-
gram in Americanism for resident
foreigners J.. In line for COP
floor leader should Sen Charles
McNary become vice president Is
Vermont's able. fortnight Sena-
tor Warren Austin, present assist
ant floor chief.
Copyright, 1910, by United
Feature Syndicate, Inc)
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-11
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 1915 a. m. daylight .time).
sun rises $40 q. M: sets s:2s .. m. .day.
light time)
All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes
after sunset,
The first real heat-waye OF the summer
found most OF New England receptive. As
yet there hasn't been q single complaint
about hog hot u Is, Everyone IL principally
engaged In absoEs'ing as much Of the warmth
IS "a possible to make up tor long dsfi-
cheney.