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Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-15
FATIGUE ALSO
ZIG PROBLEM

Centrifugal force is another
queer problem. The ultra -maneuv-
erable modern plane gives a pilot
a bad beating in that respect. Prac-
tical effect OF application of centri-
fugal force is 10 increase a mans
weight A good plane can withstand
l4-G. as the experts put it-centri-
fugal force equivalent to increasing
its weight Ia times The pilot can
only stand &C. When pressure goes
above that-as it can in a sudden
turn. abrupt climb, or what-not-
the pilot blacks out
Even when the pressure isn't
great enough TO make him lose
consciousness he's likely to feel tir-
ed. so that the effort of moving
a hand or a foot is almost too
much for him.
Plain, ordinary fatigue is still an
other puZzler The combination of
nerve strain, physical WEAKNESS
and the fear and excitement of an
aerial fight can do queer things to
flyer The British have noticed
this especially. A pilot returns from
a raid over Germany. Fine clear
night. smooth, Welllighted air.
gu.t waiting for him but he
cracks up in landing
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-15
SCALPER
SCALPS SHELTON

His first football game was a
greater thrill for Edward Hard
wlcke, young son of Sir Cedric.
than his recent trip here from Eng
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-15
AN ARMY CAMP
FOR BOULDER DAM

The War Departments announcement
that military police force of 800 men
will be stationed at Boulder Dam some
time next year goes only part of the way.
There is no reason why Boulder Dam
should not be made the hub of an army
base the equal of any in the west.
There is no other single project in the
Pacific Southwest the wrecking of which
would cause such widespread damage
and suffering as Boulder Dam. In addi-
ton to the inestimable damage flood
waters from the giant reservoir would
bring to Lands and homes in their path,
successful sabotage there on a large scale
would deprive the entire Los Angeles area
of a large part of its domestic water and
power supply.
Imperial Valley would be among the
greatest sufferers. Although not in dan
ger from a sudden raging flood, should
Boulder be wrecked, the valley never
theless would suffer through the All
American canal, and through repetl-
tion in future years of the dangers of
past years.
An army camp in the Boulder Dam
area would do much to guard against the
danger of sabotage. And, in event of
war, it would offer quick protection for
the gigantic structure.
Boulder has all the facilities for big
army camp One should be established
there without too much delay.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-15

what you demand of it, you simply quit reading
that paper Others follow you soon both Smith
and Brown realize they must try another way of
telling you about their goods. They quit advertis-
ing in that newspaper and it dies; another and
better one rises to take its place.
Newspaper men have job. They are working
for you. You are the boss and they knoau it, To
keep their jobs they must please you. And the
vast increase in American newspaper circulation
during the past century is evidence enough of how
we'll satisfied you are.
The next time you hand newsboy a few pen
nies for your paper, say to him, 'Sonny, here's
another log for the fire that keeps out the thieves
of liberty"
He probably won't understand what you mean,
but you'll know and he'll have his chance TO learn.
.ecause you're guarding his freedom alsol
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-15

A year ago the manufacture of
munitions hardly existed in the
United States . the charge can
never be made that entry into any
war was occasioned by the selfish
ness of munitions makers.
Irving S. Olds, chairman, U. S.
Steel Corp.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-15
Famous Sayings

Where trust is greatest there treason is in its most
horrid shape.-Drysden.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-15
MEMBER

American Newspaper Pub
fishers Association. National
Editorial Association. Cali
fOrnia Newspaper Publish
ers Association.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-15
WORK ON
PRESSURE SUIT

A modern fighting plane can
climb several thousand feet in a
minute. The pilot who aScendS rap
idly from sea level to two or three
miles altitude undergoes a sudden
change in preSsures such as a diver
would encounter If he came up
from great depths too rapidly.
The army put Capt Harry Arm
strong u work on the problem at
Wright Field. The navy called in
its expert on deep-sea pressure
problems. Lieut. Commander Albert
r. Behnke. and DR.. Ben Jones OF
the Public Health Service.
It's a tough nut to crack. The
diver avoids the bend by coming
up slowly. giving his system time
to adjust itself TO the decreasing
pressure An aviator climbing iasf
10 get above an enemy bomber can /
wait. Behnke had found that q IL
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-15

The war is bound to alter Amer
lcan life, outlook, and institutions
more than we can possibly predict.
Prof. James Grafton Rogers. Yale
University Law School.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-15
by Bruce Cation :.
The Inside Track in Washinqton

WASHINGTON. Dec IA lit
t'e-nofiaes part OF the defense pro-
.um E heing carried en- by doc
tors Who have been given the job
GO nndlnE some way OF enabling
the human body % stand up under
the terrific strains which modern
lieh speed planes and aerial war
fare lufIef on airpiane pilots
a health and medical committee
has been SCI up under the defense
Commission. with army navy and
Public Health Service experts CO.
operatlng This committee studies
routine problems connected with
learning what sort OF person Is best
fitted 10 be- q pilot. and also is
tacklng several brand new riddles
made acute by current war eNper-
fences.
Cne # the most pressing Of these
is the fact that fighting pilots now
adays are subject 20 the bends -
that painful and crippling malady
familiar to deep-sea divers. sand
hogs and others who work under
high atmospheric pressures.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-15

An idle army has always been a
menace to dictators.
Admiral Yates Sterling, U. S. N,
retired
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-15

Weigh we'll any extra hard knocks
you get. 1t might be opportunity.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-15

Some autos run 90 miles to the
gallon and Others 60 miles to the
pint.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-15
Let Consul. Be Consuls = Only

Mayor La 0uardia OF New York, deeply
distressed by the entrance OF Italy into
the war (for La Guardia Is an American
Of Italian origins, and fought with the
Italians In an American aviation unit
during the World War;, has called atten-
ton to q point OF the greatest import.
aface. The persons Of duly accredited
consular officers will be fully protected,
he assured, and all OF their rights under
the treaties respected. But he added, "On
the other hand, may most respectfully
saw we shall expect consular officers 10
adhere strictly to their consular duties"
Those are fair, clear words, and they
lay down basic policy which without
doubt oil the people Of the United States
will echo.
Diplomats and consular officers are
privileged people. Countries receive
them from the lands OF their origin to
facilitate official communication be-
tween the countries, TO smooth the paths
OF trade, and to look after the interests
Of citizens OF the country from which
they come In the country where they are
accredited. But II ought to be plainly
noted that the consular and diplomatic
privileges apply only to persons plainly
accredited by their home governments IN
performing services and duties agreed on
by treaty between the two countries con-
cerned They do not include working for
the home country In any way outside
those agreed channels and fields.
The country faced this problem when
II was yet young. "Citizen" genet came
here from revolutionary France and I'M
raedlately went TO work with direct agita-
ton among American citizens IN his
cause, and with Quitting privateers, re-
cruiting volunteers, and engineering mill
tary expeditions against powers With
which the United States was at peace.
washington had an answer to all this. II
was TO Insist on, and to secure, Genets
recall.
There have been later examples. Diplo-
natic immunity and privilege were badly
abused by the representatives OF Austria
and Germany before American entry into
the World War. They used their position
10 plot and connive against the American
people. Wilson had an answer to that.
He sent them home. The same answer
would be given In any similar situation
today. Diplomats and consular officers
OF oil nations with which the United
States Is at peace are welcome, and Will
be protected In their proper functions
No activities beyond these well-defined
spheres will be tolerated for q moment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-15
Same Old Story

Sometimes we believe there Is justifi-
cation In including In the Congressional
Record speeches that are made In various
parts OF the country and which have o
definite bearing on the course OF events
we are following or the men who are
shaping them for the nation. But we
are honestly convinced that the thing
IL overdone and that our national legis-
lators are too prone to take advantage
OF their position TO have included In the
Record more than actually should 90 into
we noted the other day that two
speeches made at the recent Dem
ocratic State Convention In Hart.
ford have Just been ordered printed
In the Congressional Record. One
was the keynote address OF Senator Alben
w. Barley OF Kentucky; the other was
the speech that Richard j. Smith made
In nominating Senator Francis =. Ma
loney Both were excellent addresses
and the subject matter was not confined
to Connecticut; II was all-embracing But
the fact remains that this Is q precedent
which knows no bounds.
We have seen In the Congressional
Record everything from recipes for south.
ern dishes to editorials on sAe rocks and
riils OF some state. We doubt II their
place Is In the record regardless Of the
good intentions OF the sponsor. We doubt
II the original purpose OF the Congress
gional Record was as all-inclusive as our
national legislators have made 1t. There
Is no distinction, happily, In this business.
Seldom is there refusal TO any member
to have something printed In the Record.
That's the trouble; there should be more
reflisals and fewer exceptions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-15

other we were still the same bustlingiittle
town that we had been since the turn Of
the century.
When the war was over and the boys
started 10 drift home things were always
different There was q different attitude
and there was O. different life. And TO
add to It all we had the prohibition era
fast getting the entire nation In the
clutches Of unlawful interests. Yes, this
call to duty today Is a reminiscent one
How many men and women can recall
the selectlve draft and the cries that went
up when 1t went into effect, But with
the passage Of registration day and the
actual operation OF the draft there came
the full realization that we were In war
and manpower was needed.
Waterbury was a great war town, 1t
gave the flower OF It's youth to the nation;
e responded nobly and generously to
every call for financial help. The same
would be true were tomorrow we to find
ourselves actually committed to another
great conflict. But in this hour OF need
Il Is certainly fine thing to see the vet
Grams OF the last war given the response
bility for providing an adequate defense
at home against the forces that might
attack from within as well as those who
might invade our homeland
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-15
Take Care OF Our Own!

The news that at least 100 Americans
are stranded In Ireland because they lack
money for passage Is a disgrace to the
United States. They should be brought
home whether they have the cash fare In
their pockets or not. The very liners on
which they are being refused passage
were built with heavy and advantageous
advances OF money from the government
treasury. Yet In an emergency Of this
kind the pound Of flesh Is demanded.
Many travellers returning from Europe
report lack OF sympathy and even OF COM
mon politeness and consideration on the
part OF U. s. diplomatic and consular
Stats. This may not be their fault. They
are terribly rushed. Exorbitant requests
are made OF them They have no funds
for the return OF stranded Americans.
They can scarcely be expected to pay these
fares from their own pockets. But the
evacuation OF Americans from France,
the British Isles, and Italy Is national
duty. Provision should be made imme-
diately for the passage Of all such citizens.
The government can settle with the
steamship companies later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-15

Tropical storms are In order from now
on until well into the fall, so Uncle Sam
has put corps OF weather observers on
duty all along the Atlantic Coastline.
These observers keep In constant touch
with one another and chart the move
ments OF storms 50 that there may be
advance notices OF the same. Two years
ago the federal forecasters were sub
jected to harsh criticism because they
didn't give sufficient warning OF the ap.
proach OF the hurricane that laid low so
much valuable property In this state:
We recall, though, that one defense OF
the weatherman then was that warnings
were out, but people chose to disregard
them until II was too late.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-15

Hitler, 90 conqueror Of England,
required all Lancashire's textile
mills 10 buy cotton from Brazil
and Peru. II would almost bank.
rupt the South.
NEW BLITZKRIEG
Situation No. 0 is the strong
likelihood that all these situations
will descentd upon Us soon. Hit
ler has shown that he knows time
ID OF the essence. He has been will
Ing TO sacrifice O million men
perhaps rnore-on the Western
Front because he knows II the
war lasts longer than September
!, his raw materials won't last.
Also he knows that the United
States Is In preparedness race,
and that within another 10 months
wo will DO In far stronger posi-
ton 10 defend the Western Hemi-
sphere. Today, on the other hand,
he knows we are pitifully weak.
Therefore, II 10 more than
likely that no will move fast.
Nasi propaganda and undercov.
or movements In South America
already indicate this. Local Naxl
uprisings are sure 10 take place.
And with Nazl-Fasclst cir lines
already operating oil over the
country, II would be O simple
matter for o bomb-laden Nazi
plane TO slip over the Panama
Canal. Army officers say II would
even be difficult for them 10 know
whether " was O friendly Pan.
American plane, and they might
not fire ut II.
Dictators have shown that they
know how TO work together, and
you can be sure that when and
II Japan, Germany and Italy get
ready 10 put the squeeze on the
United States, they will have
worked out their cooperation 10
the last T. we will be squeezed
from both the Atlantic and the
Pacific and perhaps from South
America.
In ether words, war for the
United States depends largely
upon whether or not we are 70.
Ing 10 defend or abandon the
Monroe Doctrine.
Copyright, 1910, by United
Feature syndicate, fnc)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-15

Boston Is In the throes Of series OF acts
OF vandalism that have Its public off,
Gals practically frothing at the mouth.
Some public-spirited (?) individuals have
taken to looting flower beds In the parks
OF flowers The blossoms weren't just
taken; the entire plant was dug right out
OF Its bed. Repeated acts like this should
result In q serious effort to catch the cul-
prts In the performance Of them. And
there should be proper punishment melted
out In the courts. After all the parks
are public and one man has as much right
TO the flowers as the next. But when
some one individual insists on tearing up,
destroying or stealing park property,
then he deprives his fellowman OF the
enjoyment OF seeing these wonders OF
nature In their proper setting Every
city goes through q Siege OF this sort Of
thing. We've had 1t here In Waterbury
In various forms Only constant effort
keeps such vandalism In check.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-15

out Of power.
Similar Nazi sentiment exists In
Uruguay, Ecuador, Peru and Chile.
For example, the State Departs
inent has Just received O conf
dental telegram that 5000 Chilean
Mails actually are under arms.
NAZI AIR BASES
Situation No. 4 Is oil important,
Latin American nations can set
UP local Nazi governments with.
out violating the Monroe Dostrine.
Once those governments are es-
tablished, they can invite German
and Italian military advisers or
police forces, grant them naval
and cir bases. And II the United
States attempts TO stop this, II
Will have to oppose the local Latin
american government as well as
Nazi Germany and Fascist ITALY,
both OF which have large groups
Of immigrants In South America.
II, for instance, the United
states should send armed forces
TO Brazil 10 prevent O German
naval base from being established
there, other Latin American no.
lions again might raise the cry OF
Yankee imperialism" The Latins
ere clannish, and we might cas-.
lily find the entire continent I'D
In arms against us, siding with
the Nazis from whom we are de.
Tending them.
NAzI ECONOMIC SQUEEZE
Situation No. 8 might find hi.
ler attempting q squeeze play on
trade.
The most important thing 10 re-
member about Europe economically
10 that Hitler today controls the
biggest market In the world. Not
only Germany, but Austria,
Csechoslovskia, Norway, Denmark,
Holland and Belgium must order
goods through his barter system.
In other words, X Brazil wants 70
sell coffee 10 this area, or Ar.
gentina wants to sell meat, or
Ecuador wants 10 sell cocoa, they
must barter with Hitler.
Even on minor scale before
the war, we have seen that this
leads 10 friction, trade reprisais,
national ill.wili. u plants fertile
seeds for war. Imagine the resent.
nnent Of the Southern States II
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-15
WATCMD O0s OF PEOPLES
RI0HTs-BORAH, LIND.
BER0H--MIssING


June II, 1910.
Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
In these days when the peoples
liberties are threatened by special
interests, two figures are badly
missed from the halls OF Congress.
Horah Of Idaho and Lindbergh Of
Minnesota. Two watchdogs Of the
peoples rights, honest, real Anieri-
cans, tied to no interests or foreign
entanglemerts. There are Ameri-
cans today who say that II we had
kept out Of the war II, 1915 there
would be no war today. Americans
who opposed that war because they
saw clearly that our interfering In
the European wrangje would prolong
the war, as 1t did, and breed more
recriminations than we could OUT
live In q century. II President Will
son had stayed In Warrington where
he belonged. II would have been q
blessing 10 posterity. Now once again
We are interfering In the European
gamble, by furnishing ways and
means for the Allies 10 prolong the
war, and create another debacle.
Likewise there are g multitude Of
Americans who believe that II the
king % England had stayed within
the Bounds Of his empire, We would
not BE- sanding thousands o. planes
across seas 10 help mudGie the mud
de end pFolons the agony. - waa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-15
. HlGHLlGHTS FROM
LATEST BOOKS
Makes Coffee
Between Hymns

II you liked Arthur 4. IIertsisr's
runaway "Horse and Buggy Doc.
tor" land who didnt?) likely you'll
be critical Of any book presuming
10 stand beside II. But George b.
GlIberps "Forty Years o Country
Preacher" (Harpers: y2.76) does
just that. II IL one Of the saltlest,
earthiest, funniest, yet most soul
searching books TO hit the shelves
In years, certainly from q min.
lister. Here In o Connecticut cler-
gyman who makes coffee for his
congregation between hymns, fur.
nishes homes for newlyweds,
turns down better salaries 10 stay
with his rural folks, has o grand
time generally being poor, and
who writes ~ sestfuliy as he lives.
Fer instance these excerptsi
Now II Is my firm belief that pay
suppers, and indeed any sort Of
church function with q fec attached
10 II, creates obstacles TO reaching
the people that the church was pri.
marily meant TO reach. 80.
Well, at Durham ! found O hand
full OF women who had been run.
min gthese pay suppers for O good
many years. The Ladies' Aid must
have had nearly $1,000 In the bank
from this source, but o. the proceeds
from the suppers mounted, the
church and Sunday school attend
ance dwindled away. u makes me
think OF the man who stepped up TO
the receiving window Of Q bank and
said, Here Is some Ladies' Aid
money"
The cashier thought he said,
Here Is the ladies' hen money"
30 he answered promptly. well,
the old hens have done pretty well
this winter. haven't they?'
II is easy 10 hurt peoples feel.
ings at q funeral. sometimes feel
that many ministers have as little
tact and sense as the young curate
making his first round Of calls, who
said 10 q weeping widow, standing
beside her husbands CONN. Don't
cry. Don't feel 10 bad. my dear wo-
man. This 10 only the shell-the
nut has gone TO Heaven"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-15

American independence, but u has
been one OF the aims Of some OF our
Americans abroad 10 court the thrill
which comes Nv the pressure Of the
royal palm, and porduces Q weakness
In the knees, and II can be said tnat
most Americans ct home or abroad
who are not anxious TO experience
the sensation. AZ the much hated
Adolf has said repeatedly, "Amersca
for Americans, and Europe Tor Euro
peans."
General johnson, watchdog Of
anti American activities, 70 mildly
agitated, according 10 his famous
column OF the idea that Congress
plans an adjournment In the midst
Of Q war hysteria that has the coun.
try by the throat. As he gays with
congress inactive for six months, and
its members scattered countrywide.
almost anything Is liable to happenl"
II would seem that with bills TO
be considered that affect the welfare
Of the country, that the members Of
congress would clean Up the slate
before they 80 home.
INDEPENDENCE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-15
In Today's Mail

CONGRESSMAN Lindbersh who said |:
We hould not have the false pride
OF wishing 10 make the war last
longer, merely TO show how terrific
ally we can punish . military foe,
The world has never got reform
through fnilitarism. On the contrary,
the war hardships have been visited
upon mankind through the recurring
wars. Mankind 10 not reformed by
punishment, and very seldom by
force. Force does not count with
o solid, sound and just economic
system. II Is the latter by which we
can conquer the world and win the
respect Of oil nations. No one can
walk or march here 10 invade us--
they must swim or fly II they come"
Shaking hands with royalty seems
to produce q kind Of obsession that
seems TO act on the handshaker, and
has other reactions that are not
healthy or suited TO the spirit Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-15

q. Name the original members Of
the League Of Nations. .
A. Australia, Belgium, Bolivia,
Canada, Csecho. slcvakia, France,
Guatemala, india, ITALY, japan,
New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Po-
land, siam, South Africa, Spain,
United Kingdom and Uruguay. A
brief history OF the League may be
obtained free by sending O self-ad.
dressed, stamped envelope 70 the
waterbury Democrats Service
Bureau, 1913 18th street, Washing
ton, d. O.
@. Which four States have
common meeting pointp
A. Utah, Colorado, Arizona and
New Mexico meet on q plateau $500
feet above sea level, In the hearc
OF the Indian country, quite mac
cessible TO the ordinary traveller.
q. How ore war veterans given
preference on WPA work under the
1880 Federal Emergency RELIEF ActP
A, The 1890 Act provided that IN
employing or retaining workers on
projects, WPA would DO required TO
determine as far 90 practicable, on
the basis OF relative needs, and
where such needs are found 70 30
the same, preference shall be given
first TO veterans OF the World War,
then TO Spanish. American War vet.
Grams and then 10 other American
citizens, Indians and other persona
owing allegiance 10 the United
States who are In need.
q. Which State-supported .uni-
versities were established first IN
the United states7
A. Ohio University at Athens,
Ohio, and Miami University ut OK
ford, Ohio.
II you want 0 copy Of the book.
let, "The First Werid War;" send 70
The Waterbury Democrats wash.
ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth
street, washington, d. O. Enclose
tem Nanta In n0akaRe.