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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17
COLD REPLACES
 JANUARY THAWS
Northern Europe Suffers !; Chimes, Clocks Freeze;
 Brazil Swelters

Copenhagen, Denmark, Jan. l7. kUP)-An almost spring-like thaw was ended in much of northern Europe today by bitter cold which slowed railroads and road transport, froze rivers and canals and caused some deaths.
 It was 70 degrees below zero In Moscow, the Moscow radio said, and the thermometer was still falling, Schools were closed and parents were advised to keep their children indoors.
 At Talllnn, Esthonia, 1t was l48 degrees below zero, and Q heavy snow disrupted communications,
 Riga, Latvia, reported that it was l72 degrees below zero, the lowest temperNture in 70 years,
 Copenhagen reported serious diS- ription of communications, and some deaths,
 The German radio reported that the mechanism In the chimes of st., Clemens church at Solingen were frozen. At nearby RemSchcId the hands Of the town clock dropped of and crashed Into the street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17
Moral Re-Armament and Industry

EDITORS NOTE; In view of general Interest In Moral Re- Armament The Democrat is pre-. sentlng Q series of l2 articles on this timely subject Leaders of MIRA will tell just what lt is, how lt works and what is means tO you. This ls the third.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17

(C0pyrlght, l0a0, John Barr)
 My wealthy and eccentric client of more than a hnlf-contury ago, who halted the making of his last will md testament to give him time to consider what disposition to make of Q pnlr Of inexpensive lace eurtainS--telephonod mo Go take R cab and SO to see him with out delay at his Lexington avenue boarding.ho he said, N8 he had figured out exactly what to do with the curtains,
 On my arrival Rt his Npart- ment, I found my client impatient to proceed with the draft of the will. For while" ho Said, "f couldn't think what to do with those curtains, until suddenly the idea came Co mo to have them dfaped over the easket to keep tho dust off when I'm put in my tomb,"
 iie had already Instructed mo to direct his eSeoutof, In most min- ute detail, about tho construction of hiS burial eaSket; which was to Do entirely of crystal, With no metal screws or fastenlnes
 recall that though lt Wns uns dosstood between uS that l Whs not to show curiosity or ask ques- tons about any directions he was giving mo for his will no matter how absurd or impossible they might seem to mo, lao himself, volunteered an explanation about tho Rll-erystal eNsket,
 "perhaps you wonder" ho said, "how, without even using cement glass plates could b0 fitted Secure- ly together and be dramatically see cd,-to endure for ages, But it car Do done, and I'll prove It."
 lie then Informed mo that among his various business inters eSts he had been engaged In glass manufacturing and that ho had designed and ordered six grooVed glass plates to Do east for his pllr. pose,
 "It will be necessary" further explained my client, "to have someone go Into Che tomb every month or two md tako the eur- tains out into the fresh air for R good shaking"
 My client cautioned me to sec to it that only q most sober and discreet person could be entrusted with this periodical visit to his tomb, and h0 became so cnthu- siastie over the development of the idea of the "laee curtains" that he decided 10 create a special "trust" to insure itS fulGIllment, including q suitable reward for the "ViSitor."
 So to that end my client pros posed to immediately deposit $l,- 900 in the Bowery Savings Bank
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17

I l . T ' S, I couldn't c Il 2 c my men of fear when I had fears in my. self. Moral Re- Arm e nent is bringing eonh- dence and trust between m ( n @ n d manage. ment and an- swcring [ h Q [ overhead Of fear"
 To look at c h Is Taylor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17

Rio Dc Janeiro, Brazil, Jan, r.. (uP)-Intense heat caused diseom- fort and some deaths today. The temperature reached high Of 07 degrees here and 1913 Rt nearby Santa Cruz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17

for a special permanent intorost- bearing account; and he loaded mo up With fantastic instruction to take back to my office and try to type into some kind Of semi. legnl form,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17

NEW YORK.--Audrie North ridge, professional model who staged a remarkable recovery from infantile paralysis, volun- teers her services as a campaigner in the March of Dimes" cam paign.
 Keith Morgan. National Chair man of the Committee for the Celebration of the Presidents Birthday, presents Miss North ridge with one of the first March
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17
Little "Joan of Arc"

Eccentric Client of John B Establishes Defender Mother Cat Kens-Aanges Details on Cake
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17
BY DUBOIs MORRIs, IR.

BY DUBOIS MUKWIs, JK,
 (Newspapcrman and column ist, New York and Washington, D. Co
 Fear Is the real problem In in- dlistry," says the operating head of one of Americas large shipping
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-17

The Incident, S my client re. lated it to me, was like this; While watching the children play ing down in the boarding house yard, my clients attention was at-
Evening star., 1940-12-10
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

PACKARD 1887 100 4-door touring Sc
eaSy fssel GoGAN SER e dfTn 6i ei
Va ave. NV. Me. 2slS.
PACKARD 1929 7-pass limousine; excel
tent condition. tires like new, black paint
be seen to Be- mfs Sec
Atwood, 20 D st. NV, parking lot, ad-
joining Continental Hotel.
PACKARD 1910 5-pass. 4-dr. touring Sc
es RAD radio Ohes hestef ns4 Here yhts sarey ydfTa IS
clean car, You can readily tell it had re-
capfo cadillac eahf sst Co nd ss
Ma 33c0. Open Sun. and eve
sedan, 100; black finish. spotless interior
all good tires and a splendid motor. You
where at .s455 C c. c. Guaranty. Cap
itol Cadillac Co. 1902 2ond ST. NV. Ma
1900. Open Sun. and eve.
PACKARD 1910 de luxe 4-door sedan: pos
TreE Value car, driven only by original
owner, has every appearance of being a
brsnd-new car Good tires, exceptionally
now only S195: liberal trade, easy terms.
,5oe,.,, e. eTREW r MOTOR CO.
1915 l4'h St ony w a7tb I4sa Yes4 and Pa Ave s
PLYMOUTH 1897 two-door sedan; 6-cyl
Immaculate: S325. Flood Pontiac, 4321
Connecticut. Woodley s4O1
PLYMOUTH late 939 de luxe door trunk
seuan. 0rlFen '.UbO miles by one owner;
motor. finish. upholstery like new: seldom
used because OF illpess: S435 Crosstown
Motors, 1921 Bladensburg rd., ne. at N. Y.
ave.
PLYMOUTH 1882 sedan Al condition,
tires motor heater and seat covers, SIS
Steele's Garage. rear IS n. Y. ave. NV.
RE. 1850.
PLYMOUTH 1885 business coupe; good
condition: radio heater; Sl60 Please call
after > D m. Mousley. 456 11th st. sw.
PLYMOUTH 1888 sedan, 500: S25 down,
SO mo-: take over notes. excel cond
months guar. NE. 1878. Mr.. Ring.
PLYMOUTH 1899 de luxe 2-door sedan;
completely ''winterized' for safe and de-
pendable driving, this guaranteed Trew
Value car, with custom radio and heater,
is one Of our best buys; finished in a
beautiful gun metal, it has very low mile
age and is one-owner driven; easy terms:
now only S5T5
TREW MOTOR Co.
1925 14th ST. NV. l4th and Pa Ave S E.
Our 9th Year"
Evening star., 1940-12-10
LEGAL NOTICES.
ROBERT L. JEFFERYS. Attorney at Law.
0O1 18th St. NV. Washington, d. c.
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.
CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED


SER lSh Z Or LINZ LII
PARTNERSHIP
We. the undersigned. do hereby give no.
tice that We have signed sworn TO and on
this 18th day of November. 1910. have
cePk Ger S'' Of the e(6q Distct court Of the United
States for the District of Columbia,
certificate of the formation Of limited
partnership. as follows:
|. The name Of the partnership is the
Federal Industries Company.
,. The partnership is formed for the
mercantile brokers, financial and promo
8 The names of the general and special
partners are as GENERAL, 5?!s2Msi
Z. a Kerschbaumer, Mayfower Hotel,
Washington. D. C:
Ernest ,Espinosa: 271s Cortland Place NV.
Washington, D. C.
Sidney N. We'll Washington Hotel.
Washington. D. c.
4 The general partner and the special
partners each has contributed the sum oil
$4,000 and other good and valuable con-
sideration to the capital stock of the
partnership.
5. The partnership is to commence on
the 18th day of November, l940 and con-
tinue perpetually until dissolution in con-
sequence of death of one of the partners
or insolvency of the partnership or OF the
general partner: or until dissolved by uo mu,
of such dissolution shall have. beer filed
and published according to the laws Of the
DlStrlCl OF COlunDld
In witness whereof the said parties
have hereunto set their hands and seals
this 10th day of November. 1910
f A KERSCHBAUMER.
ERNEST ESPINOSA.
SIDNEY NJ WE'LL
I, c. Maurice Weidemeyer. notary pub
lie in and for the District of Columbia,
do hereby certify that E A, Kerschbaumer'
Ernest Espinosa and Sidney M We'll.
parties to the foregoing certificate Of
co-partnership agreement bearing date on
the 18th Gay of November 1910 personally
appeared before me in the said District,
the said E. A. Kerschbaumer. Ernest
Espinosa and Sidney NJ Well being per-
sonally well known to me as the persons
who executed the said foregoins certificate
of a co-partnership agreement. and each
acknowledged the same individually and in
the presence of each other, to be his act
and deed.
18th day of November, 1910.
c. MAURICE WE1DENfEYER.
Notary Public. D. c.
My commission expires January - l942.
nola2l % 20. 2S. sc; ;de3, 1.1O,12 IA.
Evening star., 1940-12-10
AUTOMOBILES For SALE.

PONTIAC 1910 Torpedo four-door sedan;
black, radio heater. low mileage: $s45.
Flood Pontiac, 4221 Connecticut WO. S401.
PONTIAC 1889 de luxe coupe; opera seats.
Flood Pontiac. sitc 4ssi connecticut. Wo. s967.
PONTIACSL194O. skies and torpedo eight
day written guarantee: "a months to pay.
sSSi Rse'f 1855 taon sz45 NV aD
PONTIAC 1884. perfect condition inside
ppgpiyate pppiyate party Call Mrs. DeMarco. North
bought. driven. traded in by a lady who
knew how to take care of it. Perfect inside
chesty; only 81 down down and and sis.71 a month. month.
Lee d. Butler Inc. 1121 21st NV. DI.
PONTIAC 1910 coupe; beautiful finish;
oned and roodv ff'ona ased
car car, at a low price Of $3.50; top allowsnes
Irving ST, NV, AID. $500
PONTIAC 1884 coupe; get behind the
wheel OF this bargain and realize an out
50 value IN 10y PRICED
CHERNER MOTOR CO.,
l171l Florida Ave. NV. Hobart 5000.
PONTIAC 1897 ,4-dr. de. / sedan; must
SELL o0lU: traoe ana TERMS save at
Marks Studebaker. Oxford 1868.
PONTIACS, 193ss-We have a complete
selection Of practically all body STYLES:
choice OF colors; all reconditioned and
thoroughly guaranteed; your choice as low
as $685.: Arcade Pontiac, 1437 Irving st.
NV. AID. $500.
PONTIACS, 1937s, in all body styles; vari-
Gus colors; some equipped with radios
and heaters: all in excellent condition me-
chanically and in appearance: as low
1878. Arcade Pontiac, 1437 Irving st.
NV. AID. $500.
Evening star., 1940-12-10
PROPOSALS.

FEDERAL WORKS AGENCY. PUBLIC
Buildings Administration. washington, d.
c., December T. 1940-Sealed bids in du-
picate will be publicly opener in this Office
at 1000 am. Standard time. December
II. l940,, for re-roofing Temporary Build
tions may be obtained at this office. The
furnishing of more than one set will be at
the discretion of the Commissioner of Pub
lie Buildings; w E. REYNOLDS; Com
Works Agency de79.1O
Evening star., 1940-12-10
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

PLYMOUTH 1889 2-dr. touring de luxe Sc
dan; one-owner car that has had the
best Of care: try it today at this low
tiac, 1437 Irving ST. NV. AID. $500.
PLYMOUTH riLA 1928 de luxe coupe: This very
clean Trew Value car, original owner
With GOOD ts clean nterior srHas and ss OoG1
pletely '.winterized"; special at $3.50: lib
erai trade fREw ssiz tfa6i MoToR co.
i01o if'n S' our " eth hsse YeaT ana ra' ave De
finished in a beautiful black that hasn't a
with custom radio and heater. is '.Trewly"
s ff only ssss ans
terms .na SF% HRS5S MoF0e &c .v.
Our 27th Year"
PLYMOUTH 1929 de luxe trunk sedan:
real a. bargain at s495' written gusrantee nee
14th NV Dupont 1900
PLYMOUTH 1896 de luxe coach: black;
good tires. good motor; only S249: l0es
d9Tn' e9vp balance % easy, IL Logan Motor. 3540
sell. terms and trade; s14O Save at
Marks Studebaker. Oxford 1858.
PLYMOUTH f94O de luxe 2-door touring;
words cannot describe It's splendid condl-
ton. Don't fail to see this car II you
want real bargain in Plymouth. Priced
low at S66l to sell now, Lee D. Butler,
Inc, 1121 21st ST NV. DI. 1918
PLYMOUTH 1897 2-door touring sedan;
original black finish. motor reconditioned
ready for sturdy long service; special this
week only at S297. Lee D. Butler, Inc
112l 2lst NV DI. 1918.
PONTIAC 1896 two door seoan: $3.50; $40
down Flood Pontiac, 422l Connecticut.
Woodley S40l
PONTIAC 1910 convertible coupe: 6-cyl.
low mileage, immaculate: S695. Flood
Pontiac, 422l Connecticut. Woodley S40l.
PONTIAC 1896 coach: this car is in above
average condition from bumper to bumper;
thoroughly CHERNERIZED and fully guar
anteed for your safety and comfort. Only
Sl9 down and SILL per month.
CHERNER MOTOR CO,
III Florida Ave. NV. Hobart 5000
PONTIAC 1910 de luxe four door; low mile
age. Connecticut ave. resident sole owner
Immaculate; S6o5 Flood Pontiac, 422l
Connecticut. Woodley s401
PONTIAC 1885 coach; fine motor. good
rubber; clean car; only 50 down. S12.67
per month. KILLER MOTORS, S2O6 Geor-
gia ave. SH. 6l00
Evening star., 1940-12-10
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

PONTIACS. 1939s-We have a complete
selection Of practically brand-new, very
low mileage, one-owner cars in all BODY
styles; your choice as low as 500; your
old car may be the down payment. Ar
eade Pontiac, 1437 Irving st. NV. AID.
STUDEBAKER 1885 four-door sedan: 6-cyl.,
tiac 1921 Connecticut. Woodley S401.
STUDEBAKER 1888 four-door sedan; g.
cyl, Commander. low mileage. immaculate:
$3.50, Flood Pontiac, 422l Connecticut.
Woodley 84Ol.
STUDEBAKER 1910 two-door sedan; 6-cyl.
Champion low mileage. Immaculate: S575.
Flood Pontiac. 1921 Connecticut. WO. S401.
STUDEBAKER 1889 Commander -6" cruis-
ing sedan, equipped with many extras in
cluding a radio, heater and seat covers:
dignified black finish. nicely broken in;
positively one of the smartest cruisers of
the highway. 1t will be- treat for your
S597; Lee D. Butler, Inc, l121 21st NV.
STUDEBAKER 194O Champion custom Sc
dan: full de luxe equipment: Yosemite econ
omy run winner for gas. oil saving and
all-around durability. This fine car Is
backed by Lee D. Buffers famous Butler
Bonded guarantee; only S637. Lee D.
Butler. Inc, $40 Pa. ave. Sc. AT. 2377.
STUDEBAKER latest 1884 de luxe 4-door
6-wheel trunk sedan; purchased new No
vember 1894 one owner: driven 10000
holstery. finish like brand-new car nothing
like this in town; S245; S. down. Cross
town Motors. 1921 Bladensburg I'd. ne,
at N. Y. ave.
STUDEBAKER 1885 Dictator trunk sedan;
2-t0ne finish. radio and heater excellent
Evening star., 1940-12-10

VAGABOND. the coach that has everything
on display opposite Canary Camp, Balto
blvd, Berwyn, Md.
TRALERS, new and used; easy to deal
with Ecar Coach Co. Canary 1raAef
Camp. Rt. l. Berwyn, Md
MUST SACRIFICE Gift glider trailer
excellent condition: sleeps A. yr o!o'
116 Baltic blvd. Cottage City, Md.
HOUSE TRAILERS. > rooms, sXl0; used +
months, practically new. AL 1Oth ST.
ne, Ii. 2ll3-J after D pm.
Evening star., 1940-12-10
E A KFRSCHBAUMER.
ERNEST ESPINOSA.
CTDNEV NJ IUFI
AUTOMOBILE LOANS.
TRAILERS FOR SALE.

LOANS ON AUTOMOBILES 81 PER
year. WASHINGTON AUTO FlNANGIs !.
SERVICE. 2337 Champlain st. NV. IL
Evening star., 1940-12-10

STUDEBAKER 1885 Dictator trunk sedan:
2-tone finish. radio and heater. excellent
rubber: mechanically o. K. very clean inte-
rlor; bargain, 50 down S20.41 per month.
KILLER STUDEBAKER. s206 Georgia ave.
Evening star., 1940-12-10
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

STUDEBAKER 1885 Dictator trunk sedan;
clean car for only 50 down. Sl3.37 per
month. KILLER MOTORS, s206 Georsia
ave. SH. 6100.
STUDEBAKER 1899 Commander 4-door
sedan: powerful. smooth and economical,
with low mileage. good tires and one
owner driven is enough recommendation
for this guaranteed Trew Value: lustrous
jet-black finish: now only $685., easy terms.
TREW MOTOR Co,
1926 14th st. NV l4th and Pa. Ave. 6E.
"Our 27th Year"
STUDEBAKER Commander 1910 club Sc
dan; equipped with overdrive, white SIDE.
wall tires; unusually fine condition; traded
by prominent Washington attorney; S737.
Lee D Butler 1921 2Ist st. NV. D1. f21s.
Evening star., 1940-12-10

FORD l93g de luxe convertible cabriolet;
a beautiful car that is one of the sportiest
cars on the road. one-owner car with
very low MILEAGE Sparkles from bumper
to bumper Thoroughly CHERNERIZED
and fully guaranteed for your safety and
Evening star., 1940-12-10

LA SALE 1898 5-pass 4-door conv. se-
dar: Cadillac built VS. motor, gun-netal
graz finish & disc wheels white sidewall
tires gray leather upholstery. excellent
tan top. radio. heater and defroster. This
clean car is priced far below the market at
S645. c. c. c Guaranty. Capitol Cadillac
Co. 1929 22nd ST. NV MA. 5000 open
Sun and eve
Evening star., 1940-12-10

LA SALE 1888 convertible coupe: original
black finish. new black top with red piping,
radio. beautiful red leather upholstery
white sidewan tires, winterized: S643.
LOVING MOTORS, Your Packard Dealer,
oao- 11fh CT NV Republc 0503
Evening star., 1940-12-10

LA SALE 1887 4-door trunk sedan: radio,
heater, custom de seat covers on since
car was new; this is a most unusual car IN
asmuch as it is really as new as any OF
our 1910 models IN our 4 WeH-stockedI
car priced at only S475: written guaran-
tee and the very best terms. SUPERIOR.
100 9Th st. Dupont 1900.
Evening star., 1940-12-10

INTERNATIONAL 1895 six station
wagon: equipped with safety glass; excel
lent condition: very good value at 80 :
guaranteed make your own terms. SUPE-
PIOR loo Nth Dupont ZOO.
Evening star., 1940-12-10

LA SALE 1899 club coupe; . extra opera
seats, Cadillac-built VS. motor. blue finish
white sidewall tires spotless interior, push
button radio with vacuum aerial. You
will find this a very clean car. S6s5.
C. c. c. Guaranty Capitol Cadillac Co.
1902 22nd ST. NV Ma 5000. Open SUM-
Evening star., 1940-12-10

FORD 1896 de luxe four door touring
sedan: good running condition; clean in
side and out See this car and appreciate
the value it represents at only $40 down
and SIG q per month
Evening star., 1940-12-10

FORD 1910 convertible club coupe; over
size white sidewan tires; radio; S695
pvt. owner. co. 7514-W 10"
FORD 1898 de luxe club coupe; radio.
black finish, white-wall tires. UNUSUAL
clean, winterized. guaranteed; liberal trade
Evening star., 1940-12-10

PACKARD 1887 "12O" 4-door touring Sc
dan; radio, heater: S395; I0fe down, bal
ance easy. LOGAN SERVISCENTER, 2Ol7
Va. ave. NV ME oSlS
Evening star., 1940-12-10

5-pass. 4-dr. tour. Sc
scial; blue finish, q disc
trunk, spotless interior;
clean car certainly had
it surely is real value
C. Guaranty. Capitol
22nd st. NV. MA. $500.
Evening star., 1940-12-10

FORD 1897 Fordor trunk sedan. model so:
heater good condition. 5000 cash or will
finance for responsible party. Mr.. Brown.
Republic 1850.
Evening star., 1940-12-10

LA SALE 1910 de luxe 4-door trunk Sc
dan; black finish. white-wall tires. radio
and heater: new-car appearance anc me-
chanical condition 90-day. written guaran-
SUPERIOR MOTORS. 1909 14th NV. Du-
mont l3On
Evening star., 1940-12-10

LA SALE ! 1930 5-pass 4-dr. tour. sedan;
Cadillac built VS. motor black finish.
white sdewal tires. spotless interior. ra-
dio heater ard defroster; this clean car
is certainly priced right at $685. C. c. c,
Guaranty. CAPITOL Cadillac Co.. 1922
oond e. pu MA 3300 Open Sun and eve
Evening star., 1940-12-10
TRIANGLE MOTORS

1401 r. 1. Ave. NE. DE. 5000.
FORD 1899 Tudor; radio; finest possible
condition; winterized: guaranteed; REDUCED
to $3.50
Evening star., 1940-12-10

FORD 1895 Tudor sedan; one of the most
economical to operate cars on the market;
clean Only 80 down and Sl1.97 per
month Priced for quick sale
CHERNFP MOTOR CO,
Evening star., 1940-12-10

FORD 1910 de luxe coupe: Immaculate:
$3.50. low mileage Flood Pontiac, 432l
Connecticut Woodley S401.
FORD 1923 Fordor sedan: Chevy Chase
owner since new; S315 Flood Pontiac.
iHrI rsr+ic1I+ NOo6lev S40l
Evening star., 1940-12-10

BUICK 939 special 4-door touring sedan
a fine Buick that will give you excellent
service: fine appearance. good rubber. very
clean car; priced to sell quickly at S6I5
Arcade Pontiac, 1437 Irving st. NV. AID.
Evening star., 1940-12-10

PLYMOUTH 1889 2-dr. touring de luxe Sc
dan; a one-owner car that has had the
best OF care: try 1t today at this low
price Of $525, easiest terms. Arcade Pom
tiac, 1437 Irving st. NV AID. 5000.
Evening star., 1940-12-10

FORD 1899 cabriolet: black: low mileage;
above average condition guaranteed 80
days in writing: formerly owned by prom
inent Govt official; 1Oc6 down. LOGANS,
IL 18Th ST D1 hSNn
Evening star., 1940-12-10

CHEVROLET 1910 Master de luxe town
sedan; here is beautiful one-owner car.
extremely clean in appearance: perfect
mechanically and priced right at S595.
ARCADE PONTIAC. l437 Irving st. NV.
AID $500
Evening star., 1940-12-10

HUDSON TERRAPLANE 1896 coupe; per
Sl10. HO. $685.. Call to pm
HUDSON 1910 coupe; low mileage. black
with heater: excellent condition; one owner;
S40O oxford oo1O
Evening star., 1940-12-10

Essex 1891: $40 cash: good running con-
dition. Apply 66I South Carolina ave. Sc
Evening star., 1940-12-10

CADILLAC 1890 <
dan: model 80 Sne(
wheels, extra large
you will find this c
rem ark8ble care ! !
at S1,0a5. c E
CADILLAC Co, 1928 .
Open Sun. and eve
Evening star., 1940-12-10

FORD 1899 de luxe sedan: thoroughly
checked in our. shops, and is in perfect
condition: excellent tires and clean inter-
/ - Irnirao q n n. An SSnQ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26
Respecting Americas "Big Stick"

To the world at large, Amer1ca's ll- Sistence that it be left to pursue It's own democratic way of life is no longer empty chatter, broadcast only to bring courage to the faltering hearts of United States citizens. Appropriation of l5 billion dollars for defense and conScriptlon ot our manpower is at last beginning to con- vince some people that we mean buslneSS when we declare that the United States will not succumb to the kind of political policy that has already been imposed on weaker nations, less prepared than the United States intends to be. The con script army has not yet been mustered. The military contracts authorized by Congress have scarcely been let. But other nations are already aware ot the implications. We shall have more than a wooden gun and prayer in our hearts when the test comes.
 Indicative of the high regard the outer world places on American military pre- cautions is the warning expressed ln Tokyo recently by the authoritative news paper Asahi. The United States, this organ proclaims, has finally passed the stage of paper plans and has embarked on program of working reality. Part of the recent activity on the American continent, the paper comedies, must be laid to the growing tension in the Paclflc. eve must be concerned because the words and actions of the American gov ernment and the American intelligensla are growing more and more antl-Japa- nese and they are made against the back ground of huge armanments," the jour- nal comments.
 "It would be premature to conclude that American intervention in Pacific questions will be immediate. The pro- viso that Americas conscript army IS not to be sent outside the American continent is not merely meant for home consumption. But the distance between the possession of such enormous strength and its actual use is only hairs breath" :"
 Japan knows, as every other nation and every American citizen knows, that Americas military machine will not be brought into use against any foreign power unless there is adequate reason for doing so. Preparedness in the United States means exactly that. The Amerl- can people have genuine horror TOT aggression. They will never permit thelr armed forces to engage in that kind of war. It is enough that Americans desire to live an honest, free and peace full life should be sufficiently supported by arms and power to guarantee that kind of existence In world where guns and
 cannon have suddenly become the Su- preme test, the United States has shown it is ready to compete.