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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

DEPARTMENT OF STATE
 December 21, 1940.
 Washington, D. c. Editor of The Democrat:
 I may say that on yesterday when questions were asked concerning an article in the Merry y-Go- Round" column of Pearson and Allen, I had been hopelessly overwhelmed all the morning and had mot gone into the matter in any way whatever and had no time or opportpunity to go into 1t. The fact was, that I made statement just few days before, in which said I had not even thought of such thing as $100,- 900, ,000 loan to Spain. thought it must be so fresh in everybody s mind that such an article was in- conceivable to me at first blush. Since then I have had a chance to glance over the main points that were sought to be raised in this ar ticle. think it is not inappropriate to discuss it although the injury that is done is never rectifled by any attempts at subsequent correc- tion. This is an excerpt from this column of Pearson and Allen on the matter to which refer:
 'The inside story of how the career boys nearly put over the $1OO,OOO,OOO credit to Fascist Spain indicates the strength of the crOquet clique inside the State Department
 "So Jimmy Dun sold the idea of the Spanish credit to his erO- quet partner, and for a time it looked as if MT. Hull would put it across. It was at this point that Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles stepped into the picture. He communicated direct to the President, who at that time was away on his Caribbean cruise.
 Roosevelt agreed with Welles that to throw a hundred million dollars into the lap of Fascist Spain would be extremely unwise. However, compromise finally was worked out, largely for the purpose of saving Mir. Hull's feel ings, since he had already gone rather far out on a limb in favor of the Spanish credits"
 Now, on December 8, somebody here at my press conference raised the question for the first time, as far as I know, about a $100.O00,- 900 loan and here Is what I said at that time relating to the pith of the matter:
 e. Mr. Secretary, there has been considerable discussion pro and con In the press over the weekend concerning this reported consideration of . Sl00.O00,000 loan to Spain. Could you say, as of today, what the position Is on that question?
 "A. All can do is Co repeat what ! said tho ether day. gpoke
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

Republicans are on record pretty defi- nitely now as favoring a four-year term for governor of this state The proposal will probably come before the 1941 Legis- lature as if a change were to be made it would require prompt action in order to have it accomplished. Recently eX- Governor Wilbur L. Cross said that if the four-year term wasn't approved, then the Legislature ought to meet an nually instead of once every two years. Of the two plans we like the former the better. It's enough to have the biennial legislative session now without an annual one as it would only provide more means of discussing and trading patronage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
TODAY's COMMON ERROR Do not say, "The college offers a course for those who wish
 to study art"; say, "tO those"

@. How can children born to American parents who lived in Cam ada for number of years without relinquishing their ci. ,.lizenship of the United States, prove they are U. s. citizens?
 A. Documents which may be used are birth or baptism certificates of the parents and a record of the ad- mission of the foreign-born children as citizens of the United States. If the births were not reported to the American consul, there may be dif- ficulty. The parents should supply the children with affidavits giving the facts of the foreign residence, including dates Information con- corning admission to this country as citizens may cmetimes be ob- tained from the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, Washington, D. c. State why the information is wanted and give the date of admission of the parent and child and the name of the port or city through which entrance to the U. S. was made.
 @. Has anyone devised an odor- less gas for use in war?
 A. No; mustard gas smells like garlic, lewisite like geraniums, phos- gene like Inusty hay or green corn and tear gas like apple blossoms.
 @. What became of the s. s. President Hoover?
 A. It was total loss by strand ing, of Formosa, Japan, December 10, 1897.
 @. What is the source of very old poem known as "The Golden Rule?"
 A. It comes from "The New Eng land Primer" one of the first books published in the American Colonies.
 e. Is buffalo proper name for the American bison?
 A. It is not truly a buffalo, but a bison. The term buffalo is strictly correct only for the water buffalo and the African buffalo, which be- long to the genus Bubalus and Syn cerus, respectively. The American buffalo belongs to the genus Bison.
 If you want a copy of the book let STAMP COLLECTING' send to The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose ten cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

plants of cars no longer manufac- tured, but it's at least a cinch that the motion won't die for want of a second.
 It has aroused intense interest in the Defense Com mission, and will almost certainly be given 8 thor ough study.
 w e ks a g o, when the whole study xis t ed largely in the bad 1f VWo1toY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

Hoare could do was to get Franco to say that he "did not foresee war" He would not promise categorically not to en- ter the war.
 But when this semi-pledge came back to Washington, Sumner Welles still refused to be con- vinced. He pointed out, among other things, that the American public would not stand for a credit to a government which was shooting political prisoners on a large scale. Secretary Hull, at this point, replied that the Span ish prisoners were Communists.
 To this Welles replied that, on the contrary, they were leaders of a Republican government, in fact many of them were liberals who believed in the same governmental principles as Secretary Hull.
 Some of the "Croquet Clique" then maintained that these shOotings actually did not take place, but were fabricated by the. press. Welles replied that in a country where the press was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

Some months back an enterprising Hartford newsman wrote what he saw for the Hartford of tomorrow with par ticular emphasis on highways and streets He concluded his article with this sentence = Trolley lines are all gone" That was the truest of all, be- cause Hartford aldermen have appar- eng congeeteu Ss aPp1sa domps2 pn ge TeeOy p s hs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

controlled by a censor, they could not be fabricated. So to settle the matter, a cable was sent to Madrid. Finally the Spanish government admitted that many of the Republican leaders were being shot.
 So in the end, the $100,0O0, 900 credit was dropped; in favor of a compromise whereby certain amount of Red Cross supplies will be sent to Spain, as an outright gift.
 The difference between Hull and Welles was, it should be noted, friendly, and of the healthy variety necessary when important questions of policy are at stake. This column was in error when it stated that Welles appealed over HulPs head to the President. This statement it is glad to retract. Welles is the type of man who believes in working out his difference face-to-face.
 Copyright, 1940, by United
 Features Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
Selected Poem
FARM CHRISTMAS Geon Rice Grelle in the New Haven

deon Rice Grelle in the New Haven
 Journal Courier) Kindled the hearth, and wreathed the partridge
 berry;
 Furnished the lamps that guide the winter night. Let the snows bank the pasture gate to silence And whisper all the woods to trackless white The gentle peace of untitled road and house-top Lifts heart tall, to meet the Christmas sky Earth-free and misty-eyed as when it started To watch this ancient compass trundle by. Bright are the candles: deep the miles that cradle The infant hour to breath and all the year Is plaied where a forests shapeless stirrings Perform rite, soundless carol here .. The wide hearth glows; the flames climb, leaping
 sharply
 Pungehce of cedar, dye of bitter-sweet. And Christmas, trudging through the drifted dark
 ness,
 And homng words, these warm pulse complete
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 4:48 D. m.
 Sun rises 7:l6 a. m; sets 4:3l D. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 The new moon occurs this afternoon just a few minutes before o'clock. This change already made itself felt in the fair and mild weather we've been experiencing and which may last well into next week before freezing of.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 194O
A Thought for Today

He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that belieVeth not shall be damned-Mark 16:16.
 Love God, and He will dwell with you. Obey God, and He will reveal to you the truth of His deepest teachings.-Robertson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

God. His second command W a s, Pray the Lord of the harvest t h a t He will send forth lab- orers into His harvest" Other men might be D e S S i'm i S tic about humanity, but our Lord W as gloriously otltin1iStic Tn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS. D. D.
FOUR DIVINE COMMANDS

FOUR DIVINE COMMANDS
 Generally our Lord advised His disciples to pray; but there were a few matters about which He com- manded them to pray.
 Here are His commandments: "When ye pray, say Our Father" l" He expects us as we pray to re- member only the mercy and love of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
MT. Hull's Answer To Merry Go Round $lOO, ,OOO, ,OOO Franco Loan Article of Dec. l9

The following statement made by Secretary of State MT Cor his article regarding difference Department proposed Hull persuaded Clique" inside department credit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
Washington Merry-Go-Round
DREW PEAR R S o N
 ROBERT s. ALLEN

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
National
 Spotlight
CLOS 800 Planes
 Daily Plan To Get Full Examination
By BRUCE CAPTION Waterbury Democrat Washington
 COrresuOudent

Washington, Dec. 28 = Nobody knows yet just what will happen to CIO President Phil Murray's plan for putting airplane production on a 500-a-day basis by converting idle
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. Does sealing wax contain real wax?
 2. What was the former name of Thailand?
 3. Where did the Wright brothers make their first airplane flight?
 4. How many cubic feet are in cord of wood?
 5. Tn which branch of the Army did Wendell Willkie serve during World War I?
 6. For whom did Shah Jehan name the beautiful mausoleum, Tai Mahal?
 T. Who was Speaker of the House of Representatives in Congress against whose dictatorship the House membership rebelled in 1910?
 8. With which sport is Fluffy Leemans principally associated?
 9. Where is the paper money of the United States made?
 10. Who composed "The Tales of Hoffman?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
Questions andAnswers
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YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED The Waterbury Democrat Service
 Bureau will answer for y0u free, any question of fact or informa- ton, not involving extensive re- search. Write your question clear Iy, sign name and address, enc close 8 three cent postage stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot De given. Address The Waterbury Democrats Washington Service Bureau, 1O1S 18th Street, Wash ingtOn, D. 0.
 @. Under the National Labor Relations act, does an employer have the right to insist that c ma jority of all his employees approve bargaining contract negotiated by him and union?
 A. No; the labor board has held that 8 refusal to abide by a contract, until a majority of union and nOr- union workers approve, amounts to a refusal to bargain, and that a majority of the union members is sufficient to approve the agreement.
 e. Is there any advantage in drilling a water well before con- struction of the house begins?
 A. Drilling the well first has the advantage of letting the builder know the extent of available water supply beforehand. The well should be covered, so that no one will fall in, and should be protected so that surface drainage will not wash into it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

neaQ OI WalCer Reuther, of the United Auto Work CTS, it was brought to Sidney Hill mans attention informally. He talked it over in detail with Assist ant secretary of War Patternson who agreed with him that the study should be completed, put into writ ing and submitted as rapidly as pos sible.
 Naturally, it's expected the pro- ject will draw heavy opposition, es- ] pecially from the established avia- ton industry In labor circles in l Washington the proposal is looked on as the answer to Defense Com missioner KnudSen's demand for a speed-up, and there'll be fine row if any effort is made to shelve it.. EYE ON
 PANAMA
 The state department is quietly watching (without too much anxi- ety) to see what strange turn is taken next by the government of the Republic of Panama under Pres 1dent Arnulto Ar1aS.
 Arias, strongly anti-gringo, is ap- parently heading vaguely in the di- rection of some sort of totalitorian state. First step was taken when he got recent plebiscite to ap- prove his proposal that any consti- tutional changes voted by the Pan anna assembly need not Gas in the past) wait until another assembly ratifies them two years later.
 Point of this is that Arias has some pretty extensive constitutional changes in mind, including exten- sion of his own term and the term of the assembly members from four to six years. He also wants to ex- propriate foreign owned utilities and to set up divers business monopolies, and has provision giving the gov ernment power to deny special civil rights" to aliens, including citi- zens of the U. s. A.
 There's no especial suspicion in Washington of any Nazi influence here, even though ArIas IS giving his administration strong anti-U. S. cast. In any case, htis government isn't much worried, simply because Panama is yer ymuch under the gun. Panama's prosperity depends pretty largely On U. s. spending in and around the Canal Zone.
 
 INVENTORS
 HEARD
 Probably for the first time, the ambitious inventor who wants to equip Uncle Sam with fancy new weapons is getting prompt and ex- pert attention as fast as he shows up.
 The National Inventors council, set up this fall in the Department of Commerce with SHE, 900 expense fund from the presidents emergency account, has qualified experts ready to look at any and every proposition any inventor wants to offer. So far, it has looked at some 1000, and more are coming in at the rate of about 125 a day.
 Some fairly woozy things have been suggested, of course, but the council isn't saying what they are, figuring thereIl be time enough for people to have a good laugh after the emergency is over. Meanwhile the percentage of usable ideas is sur prisingly high-much higher, for in- stance, than in 1917-18, when the naval consulting board had to pass on all new inventions. Nobody knows what caused the improvement. un- less it's just that Americans today are more familiar with things like airplanes than they were benfore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

make a record of the true facts when misstatements go out, but now and then I feel that in justice to my associates here as well as to myself that a sample at least of some of the misstatements that go out from time to time might be ex- posed.
 Very truly yours,
 (SigneG CORDELL HULL,
 Secretary of State.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
Whats s Your I. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

If you want copy of the book let STAMP COLLECTING" send to The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose ten cents in postage.
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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-26
PERSONALS

Friends of Mrs. A. D. Cox will be
glad to learn that she is improving
following an operation at James
Walker Memorial hospital.
MI. and Mrs. Clement c. Brown,
of Washington, D. G., are visiting
Mr.. Browns sister, Mrs. sam l..
Steiden at 1903 Grace street.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. A. Thompklns,
Miss Beulah Thompkins, Miss Ethel
Thompkins and Clifton King, are
spend the weekend in Loris, s.. C.,
with the Rev. and Mrs. G. P. Thomp'
kins.
Miss Mary Chavel Styron, of
Jacksonville, Fla, is a guest at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. B. H. Mar
shall on Wrightsville Beach.
Mrs. B. H. Marshall, injured in
an automobile accident Thursday,
remains confined at the home OF
her sister, Mrs. j.. Arthur Brown,
1905 Rankin street, where she was
taken after the accident.
Mrs. j. Walter Williamson re-
turned to her home on Market
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-26

last January during the diocesan
convention of the Diocese of East
Carolina was elected for another
three years term.
y
Cadet Lieutenant C. L. William
son, Jr., has returned to his home
in Winter Park, after graduating
from the college preparatory
course at Oak Ridge Military in
stitute.
DR.. A. D. P. Gilmour, pastor of
the First Presbyterian church, re-
turned to the city Friday from
Chattanooga, Tenn, where he
spent ten days attending the gen
eral assembly there.
Miss Doris Faircloth has as her
guest for the weekend, Miss Kitty
Ritter, of Northporl, New York.
DR.. and Mrs. S. E. Koonce have
as their guests at their home on
Princess street their qson and
daughter-in-law, DR.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Koonce, of Ottsville, Pa. DR..
Koonce will return to his home to-
day but Mrs. Koonce will remain
for a longer stay.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-26
Saturday Hours
A. M. to 3 P. M.
TELEPHONE $500

street Saturday after a three weeks
visit in Washington, D. c., and
New York city.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Roe have
moved from their home in Clean
der to Wrightsville Beach.
Mrs. T. S. Marks and son, Jer-
ry. are visiting relatives in Forest
City.
Friends of Mrs. Thomas B..
Hughes, who has been a patient at
Duke hospital, Durham, will be
glad to learn she has returned to
her home at 2113 Barnett avenue.
Mrs. Thomas R. Whitehead has
moved from her home on South
Fifth street to her cottage on
Wrightsville Beach to spend the
summer months.
Mrs. Gilbert C. Dean has return
ed to Dillon, S. c., after spending
a few days here with her mother,
Mrs. w. H. Pemberton.
The Rev. John Benners Gibble
will leave Monday to attend a meet
ing of the board of trustees of St.
Mary's school and Junior college
in Raleigh. Mr.. Gibble has been
on the board for fifteen years and
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-26
MRS. w. c.. JOHNSON,
RECENT BRIDE, FETED

Mrs. Wilbur c. Johnson, a re-
cent bride, was honored at a love-
ly party on Monday evening when
Mrs. w. E. Peterson entertained
at her home in BrookWood at a
lovely miscellaneous shower.
The home was beautifully decor
ated with vases of spring flowers.
Upon her arrival. the bride was
presented with many lovely gifts
from the guests by little Miss Bet
tv Peterson. Following a number
of games, delicious refreshments
were served.
Those present were, Mrs. w. C..
Johnson, honoree, Mrs. H. E. Pet
erson, Mrs. w. S. Northrop, Mrs.
|C. B. Johnson, Mrs. o. R. Parker,
Mrs. A. H. Smith, Mrs. o nv i S
Brown, Mrs. E. B. johnson, Jr.,
Mrs. J.. Rice Cooley, Mrs. John
Peterson, Mrs. Mary Bergerman,
Mrs. Helen Johnson, Miss Janette
Parker, Miss Betty Musselwhite,
Miss Kathleen johnson, Miss Mar
earete Mintz, Miss Flora Peterson,
Mrs. A. C. Musselwhite, Mrs. FL
sic Johnson, Miss Mary Lou Mintz,
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-26
MRS. WHITEHURST IS
NAMED FOR PRESIDENCY
OF FEDERATION

MILWAUKEE, May 25-GRD-
The general federation of women's
clubs, which held its council meet
ing here this week, announced to-
day that Mrs. John L. Whitehurst
of Baltimore, first vice-president,
had been nominated for the organ
ization's presidency.
The election will be held at the
Atlantic City meeting next May.
Mrs. Whitehurst is unopposed.
Other unopposed candidates are
Mrs. A. L. Blackstone of Wau-
kesha, Wis, for recording secre-
tary; Mrs. LaFell Dickinson of
Keene, N. H., for first vice-presi-
dent, and Mrs. R. H. Latham of
! Asheville, N. c., for treasurer.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-26
County Home Demonstration Club
Flower Show Winners Announced

The prize winners in the annual
flower show conducted by the New
Hanover county Home Demonstra-
ton clubwomen on Thursday at the
office of the home agent, Miss Ann
Mason, have been announced as fol-
lows:
1 PERFECTION OF BLOOMS
PRIZES: 1. Mrs. Dallas Orrell, Red
Rose, 2. Mrs. J. E. Hall, Sweet Peas,
Honorable mention, Miss Ruth
Loman, Fox Glove.
II TABLE ARRANGEMENT
Prizes: 1. Mrs. Ludeke, Iris, 2,
Mrs. r. D. Orrell, Cornflowers.
III COLOR CONDENSATION
Prizes: /. Mrs. Dallas Orrell, ?.
Mrs. E. E. Heath, One color combina-
ton, Mrs. David Jones, Three color
combination, Mrs. I. T. Dexter.
" VEGETABLE EXHIBIT
Prizes: /. Mrs. c. G. Smith, 2.
Mrs. Frank Hewlette.
V BEDSIDE TRAY
1. Mrs. H. V. Schalie, Castle
Hayne, 2. Mrs. C. D. Lewis Myrtle
Grove.
VI BABY ARRANGEMENT
Prizes: /. Tommy Landen, .. Mary
Wright.
VII IMMATURE ARRANGEMENT
/. Mrs. H. V. Schaiie, 2. Mrs. E. H.
Cheshire.
VIII POTTED PLANTS
Prizes: /. Mrs. E. Walton, 2. Mrs.
o. E. Eldridge.
TX WILD FLOWERS
1. Mrs. David Jones, 2. Mrs. May
Farrell.
x LARGE WILD FLOWERS
1. Mrs. E. E. Heath, Jelly Jars).
XII HIGH ARRANGEMENT
l. Mrs. G.. Webb, 2. Nina Ruth
Brown.
XII PORCH ARRANGEMENT
l.. Mrs. John Morris, 2. Mrs. Por-
ter Wagstaff.
XIII LIVING ROOM ARRANGE
MENT
l.. Mrs. Addison Hewlett, 2. Mrs.
Albert Wells.
XIV SPECIAL INTEREST
1. Carolyn Carroll, Hydraine.
XIV SPECIAL INTEREST
l. Mrs. Frank Hewlett, Mail box,
y. Mrs. Lima Rochelle.
XVI LARGE ARRANGEMENT OF
GRASS
l.. Mrs. E. Walton. All 1. Lucy
Horne, Q. Jean Bostian.
SPECIAL SPECIMENS
/. Red Roses, Mrs. Dallas Orrell,
l. White Roses, Mrs. E. w. Fer
rell.
/. Talisman Roses, Mrs. Wealth
erspoon.
l.. Pink dark, Mrs. Ben Hewlett.
1. Ping Roses. Miss Doris Lam
den.
l. Fox glove, Miss Ruth Loman,
l. Yellow roses, Mrs. l. I. DeX
ter.
|. Pink verbena, Mrs. E. H. Che
shire.
l. Corn flower, Mrs. E. B
Wright.
/. Sweetpeas, Mrs. J. E. Hall.
l.. Larkspear, Mrs. Weather
spoon.
/. Fever-Few, Mrs. H. Schalie.
1. Modanna lilly, Mrs. G. Melton
No prizes.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-26
Reward For Recovery
Of Body Put At $3.50

Reward for the recovery of the
body of w. F. Ward, of Tabor City,
who is reported to have b e e n
drowned when he fell from a boat
at Little River Inlet, S. c. May II,
has been raised to $3.50.
T. T. Ward, of Longwood, said
yesterday that he would be glad
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-26
Saturday Hours
9 A. M. to 3 P. NJ.
TELEPHONE $500


to pay this amount to anyone ub,
recovered his brothers rema %u'
Searching parties have attemn.as
to find Wards body on numaro,,a
occasions since the accident.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-26

A little light starch improves III.
appearance of thin wash curtains inv
and helps keep them clean lonon,
Starch all the curtains for on.
room at the same time 50 each will
lbe of the same stiffness.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-26

Miss Sadie Musselwhite, Miss Es-
Their Ellen Parker, M r S. Jasper
Meshaw, Mrs. w. E. Peterson,
Mrs. j.. w. Payne, and Wilbur
Johnson.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-26
Marriage Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Edens an
nounces the marriage of h e r
daughter, Treacie Edens, to James
Allen Hufham, of Wilmington. The
marriage took places May 4 at
the home of the Rev. J. F. Warren,
with a few friends attending.
The bride wore pink and her &C.
cessories we're white. She wore a
corsage of roses. The couple is
making their home with the brides
sister, Mrs. W. M. Suyer, of Sum-
lmer Hill.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-07-06
ANNOUNCEMENT

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter J. Jones an
nounce the engagement Of their daugh-
ter, Doris Winifred to Mr.. Tasker c.
Crosson, Jr. The wedding will take
place in the early fall.