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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
The Truth About War

In clear, distinct, direct words Pres ident Roosevelt has stated his determlna- tion to keep the United States out of the World War. He has answered Mr. Will kie'S question as to whether or not he or the United States has made any secret treaties, agreements or commitments to enter the war. President Roosevelt'S ar- Swer is a flat mo-.
 President Roosevelt has gone further. He has called to the radio platform our ambassador to Great Britain, Joseph Ken nedy. MT. Kennedy says: From the day I went to the court of St. James until this minute I have never given to one single individual in the world any hope whatsoever that at any stage or under any consideration could the United States be drawn into the war ="
 MT. Willkie's question is answered. He now knows the truth. His question caused needless anxiety to American mothers, sweethearts, and boys. If MT. Willkie cares one fig about them, he will shout President Roosevelt's words and Ambassador Kennedy's words from the housetops. If he fails, he will show him. self as utterly indifferent to their welfare.
 So far MT. Willkie has commented that it was improper for Ambassador Kennedy to enter the political campaign. Politics 
 or no politics defenseless women are en- titled to know the truth from Mr. Ken nedys own lips. They, much more than MT. Willkie, are entitled to an/ansWer to the question he asked. He should not let a moment pass without informing them of that answer.
 MT. Willkie should go further. He should tell American mothers, sweet hearts, and boys whether or not, if elect ed, he will keep Mr. Kennedy as ambas- Sador of the United States to Great Brit ain. They now know MT. Kennedy's pur- pose to keep this nation out of war and will wish him to be retained at London. If MT. Willkie, in the event of his election, intends to recall Mr. Kennedy whom will he appoint as ambassador?
 American mothers, sweethearts, and sons do not want any ambassador sent to London who is not determined to do exactly what MT. Kennedy is doing to keep the United States out of the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
The CentIeman's Touch

The campaign tempo has seemed to beat faster with President Roosevelt on the radio, but it has not increased in bitterness If anything his clear, cold reasoning has brought more temperate tone to the arguments. True he does not hesitate to brand statements as untrue argument with an apt joke at the expense of his political opponent. But he places the debate on high level and avoids the sharp and SenseleSs name calling that characterizes many political speeches.
 Both his friends and his foes will do well, and, in fact, seem to be inclined to do well, to adopt his method and follow his example.
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 frequently interrupted them bruskly to ask them what they had eaten that day, how many hours they slept each night, and what were their general habits of life. Then he would proceed to assure them that the way to purge their souls of the devil was to change their diet, or to stop worrying, or to be regular in their habits. He insisted that all too often people thought their souls were lost when the trouble was nothing more than an upset stom- ach. His teaching was based on the conviction that sound minds and souls only operated in sound bodies. There is a profound relationship between soul and body, and an un- wholesome spiritual outlook fre- quently results from subnormal health. An old negro once summed 1t up well when he said, T always likes to hear q man set down and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31

bund, or supporting. the propa- ganda activities of German con- suls or other agents. Thus the money they make from handling American merchandise is used in part to help the German cause.
 To combat this, the State and Commerce Departments have ad- vised American firms not to do business with German distributors in Latin American firms not to do business with German dis. tributors in Latin America.
 MERRY-GO-RoUND
 It will surprise no one if some of the Latin American military men now touring the U. s. as guests of the Army will participate in the occupation of Martinique under joint Pan-American aus piceS. Roosevelt is anxious to make the taking over of French possessions truly good-neighbor enterprise |. It looks as If Dem ocratic boss Hague of Jersey City were going to give the rum around to Jimmy Cromwell in his sen- atorial race by passing the word down for Senator Barbour, Re- publican ... If Jimmy loses, his wife, Doris Duke, tobacco mill lionaireSs, probably will go through with the rumored marital break. .. Bess Farley, wife of the ex- Postmaster General is wearing a Willkie button, but her husband has really been rolling up his shirt-sleeves and working for F. D. R-> Jim has been working at his desk until 2:30 a. m.
 As head of the New York State Democratic organization, he can't afford to see a break in approx imately twenty years of Democratic rule ]. Mrs. Joe Davies, aunt of ] Barbara Hutton, came through with $5000 for Roosevelt the other day, while her husband, exam bassador to Belgium, has promised to raise $50,000 At least some business men are warming Up to F. D. R. a bit since the John L. Lewis broadcast. among them Marshall Field, Gerard Swope of General Electric, Walter Teagle of Standard Oil, and Henry Har- rinan, former president of the U, S. Chamber of Commerce {. The Democrats sent friendly judge to southern Illinois to make sure the coal miners stayed with Roosevelt, but it looks as if the judicial advice was spurned.
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Views Of The Press
A FREE CHOICE
Catholic Transcript

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 Father Gillis' editorial in the Mo- vember Catholic World" opposing a third term for the President, has nothing to do with ''The Catholic Transcript" The famous Paulist's column is regular feature in our paper, but his article on the third term has not been printed by us, nor will it be. That article expresses Father Gillis' personal opinion. .Fa- ther Gillis speaks for himself and for no one else. The statement is wholly unofficial. We all may read what the noted editor says, weigh his arguments, and accept or re- ject his conclusion.
 The Catholic Church does not dictate to its members in political affairs. It does not tell them how to vote. It constantly reminds them that the exercise of the franchise has moral aspect. The right to vote entails the responsibility of in- vestigating, refiecting, and, in reach- ing judgment, considering the common good.
 The election ahead is a free elec- ton. The third term is an issue Both sides of the question have been, are being, will continue to be, put before the people. The decision rests with them. In this matter, as in every political matter. the Church puts no pressure on those of the electorate who are Catholics.
 Like other citizens, churchmen have their opinions on the third term. Some are on one side; some on the other. They have every right to their views: this is the citizens privilege. Whether or not they have every right to publicize their views in any manner whatsoever, Is something else again. Ecclesiastical prestige can be misused in uneccles- iastical fields.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31

1. Name the orchestra leader from whom Lana Turner recently obtained divorce?
 ?. Do statistics support the claim that rain on St. Swithin's Day (July 15) indicates that it will rain 40 days following?
 3. Did general officers of the Union forces in the Civil War wear cooked hats or the sombrero type?
 4. Coyote State" is the nickname of which State?
 5. Which American patriotic song is sung to the tune of God Save the King?
 6. How many dimensions has a line?
 7.An adage is a weapon, kind of ax or proverb?
 8. Which of the following are Ma sons: President Roosevelt, Frank Knox, General Pershing?
 g. Which State bounds Iowa on the north?
 10. Name the Viennese composer who was called "the waltz king?
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roads than the party chieftains suppose.
 California was listed as a sure Roosevelt bet at the start, but it has been held to be bit less of a sure thing lately. Senator Hiram Johnson's triumphal sweep of both party primaries and his strong speech in favor of Wendell Willkie have tempered Democratic enthus- iasm. Democratic congressman are facing stronger opposition than they'd figured.
 On the other side is the fact that although California has two strong ly isolationist senators, the Demo- cratic senator-Sheridan Downey- has come out for Roosevelt. In ad- dition, California is acutely alive to the Japanese situation. To sum up: while the Republi- cans are still hopeful, a Willkie victory in California would be a genuine upset.
 McNARY MAY
 WIN OREGON
 1 Oregon offers Republicans their best hopes in the far west. Demo- crats publicly predict clean sweep of the whole coast; privately, they admit that Oregan could go Re- publican. Senator McNary, Willkie,s running mate, is highly popular there.
 Washington looks safe for Roose- velt. Congressman Mon Wallgren, Democratic candidate for the Sem ate, is getting plenty of opposition from the Republican candidate, ex- Legion Commander stephen Chad wick
 Away from the coast, most ex- perts foresee Democratic victories in Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico and Montana. In the latter state Senator Burton K. Wheeler, isolationiSt leader, is running for reelection and is doped to win. He has opposed the Roose- welt foreign policy strongly but has refused to come out openly against the President. He is opposed by E. K. Cheadle, Jr., former Republican state chairman.
 Colorado is more doubtful. Both of the states senators are Demo- crats, but both have been pretty well off of the New Deal reserva- tion Senator Edwin Johnson as an isolationist, and Senator Ava Adams as critic of the admins tration's spending policies.
 POWER ISSUE
 IS IMPORTANT
 There are several reasons for the New Deals unquestioned strength in the far west. One is the tradi- tion of political 1i bera ism" throughout the entire region. An other is the fact that enormous sums have been spent on power and reclamation. projects = notably, of course, in the Grand Coulee and Bonneville projects in the Columbia basin. Public power is popular out there, and Willkie'S utilities past has unquestionably hurt him.
 Balancing all of this-to an un- known extent--is the innate lso- lationist sentiment common to the west. It is somewhat tempered by the fact that the west is closer to Japan than the rest of the country. But many of the strongest isola- tionists in Congress hail from the west, and unoer the surface this issue may be taking more votes from Roosevelt than the polls have disclosed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
Questions
 and Answers
BY rREDERIO Rl. KERBY

BY FREDERIC e. KERRY
 Enclose three cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton of fact or information tO the Waterbury Democrats iervice Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given. nor can extended research be un- taken. Be sure all mail ts ad- dressed to The WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BC- REAU. 101s Thirteenth Street. Washington. D. c.
 THE EDITOR
 @. What is the best conductor of electricity?
 A. Silver, and copper is next, and for economic reasons is used almost exclusively for electric conductors.
 e., Which commercial tree species are grown in Alaska?
 A. Western hemlock. Sitka spruce Western red cedar, Alaska (yellow) cedar and birch. Q. What does type-high mean in printing2
 A. Exactly as high as type, usual- ly O.9186 inch.
 @. Are employers of fewer than five workers exempt from the Fed eral Wage Hour law?
 A. An employer must comply even if he has only one employee, pro- vided he is engaged in business that is covered by the law.
 @. Where is the Grover Cleve- land Museum and is it open to the public?
 A. Caldwell, N. J. It is open to the public.
 @. Is the quotation, "Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast or is it "beast?"
 A. 'To soothe the savage beast" It is from James Brannston's Man of Taste" Q. How can old glue be removed from wood?
 A. Vinegar applied vigorously with an old toothbrush often will TO it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31

Those who have made habit of check ing up on the weather know that Wednes- day slight rainfall was the very first that we had enjoyed for the month. There was one suggestion of rain previously dur ing the month, but it was not enough to talk about. September, likewise, was dry month. November or December, con- sequently, should bring plenty of mois- tIre either in rain or snow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31

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 w ard Beecher was a n o t e d evangelist in his day, and he of t e n astonished people by the advice he gave t h e m. A f t e T som e of his tremendous ex- hortations, peo- pie would come forward, con- f s Si ng their cine and hn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
Current Comment

I was born in Hungary and was brought to this country when was year old. know of no other country but this, and don't want to know of any.
 Frank Dobrozsi. president. Ameri-
 can Citizens Club, Middletown,
 Q.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 5:43 D. m.
 Sun rises 6:20 a. m.; sets 4:50 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 A new moon occurred yesterday just a few minutes after 5 p. m. This change of phase is indicative of generally fair weather for the next week or so. The change came with the first rain of any consequence that Connecticut has had all during October.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
Selected Poem
SUMMERS END

SUMMERS END sobert P Tristram Coffin in the New York Times) The thin October moon has frost Upon it's whetted edge, The last sound of the day fades but Along the wild geese's wedge. Suddenly the silence is Conscious, close, entire; In all the night no insect plucks His slender, vital wire. So whole stiffness now as this Proves the Summers end, Time now for wooden world A fire, and friend.
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hold s econd in loyalty and de- pendability to only the solid s ou t h, but the west isn't quite that secure in actual fact.
 There are plen- ty of weak spots in the W e st ern front, and the two great i'm ponder- ables of the cam paign = the war issue and the third term ques- tion-m ay have made deeper in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31

@. When a soldier speaks of a brass hat" is he referring to a metal helmet?
 A. No; he refers to a general staff officer; the name being derived from the ornamental gold braid on the officers cap.
 e. How did the phrase about taking thing with grain of salt" originate?
 A. It is said that the Roman general Pompey used to add pinch of salt to a suspected drink as an antidote to any poison it might contain.
 @. Did President Hoover give his approval to the distribution of flour by the American Red Cross to the unemployed?
 A. Yes; he signed the Joint Re- solution passed by Congress in 1882.
 e. Name the Presidents whose portraits are on United States paper money.
 A. Washington on $1 bills; Jeffer- son, on g; Lincoln on $5; Jackson on $20; Grant on $50; Mckinley on $500 Cleveland on 5000; and Madi- son on $10,000.
 @. Why was the old Madison Square Garden in New York City demolished?
 A. To make room for the New York Life Insurance Building.
 If you want copy of the book let FAMOUS AUTHORS" send to The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth Street, Washington, D. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
A Thought for Today

But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; for they defiIe the man.-Matthew 15:18
 Think all you speak, but not all you think Thoughts are your own; your words are not so.- Delany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31

talk cheerful and comfortin'. It shows he's in good health" All Rights Reserved Bahson News
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Washington Merry-G Go-Round
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
SOUND HEALTH HELPS SOUND
 RELIGION
By EARL L. DOUGLASS. D. D.

Most people do not think about their sins, but there is, on the other hand, type of person who is con- tinually plagued by an abnormal and entirely unjustified sense of sin.
 Lyman Beecher, father of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31

ToDAY's COMMON ERROR Phenomena" is plural; the singular form is "phenOme- nOn."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
What's Your I. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
By BRuCE CAPTION

By BRUCE CATION Waterbury Democrat Washington
 Correspondent
 Washington, Oct. 31-Democratic leaders in Washington have almost got to the point where they speak of the far west as a party strong
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 Spotlight
Democrats Feel Sure Of Victory In The West

This is the first of three sec- tiOnal pre-eIectiOn rOundups. Suc- ceeding columns will cover the midwest and the east.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31

The other day Postmaster Gen. eral Frank Walker called at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-20

Washington, March 18. = More than 5000. Catholic elementary schools throughout the United States cooperated with the commis- sion on American citizenship of the Catholic University of America re- gently, in the presentation of a dramatic sketch based upon Wash ington's reply to the address pre- sented to him by the Catholics of the young nation in 1790.
 Written especially by the Commis- sion on American Citizenship for ''The Young Catholic Messenger" !" weekly publication which goes to most of the Catholic schools in this country, the play was a part of the university's program for the build- ing of American citizenship.
 Long believed lost, the original of the Washington Reply given on March 12, 1790, to Charles Carroll and Thomas FitzSimons, signers of the Declaration of Independence, and several of their fellow-Catho- lies, was found in the archives of the Archdiocese of Baltimore in 1866 by the famous Catholic Historian, Dr. John Gilmary Shea. He had it photographed and returned to the archives, but it became misplaced, and was but lately found by the Rev. Dr. Paul Hanley Furfey, As soiate Professor of Sociology at The Catholic University.
 In many instances, schools poined forces to make the play 8 commit nity affair. The boys of St. Aloysius High School and the girls from St. Francis Xavier's Academy, both in Vicksburg, Miss, cooperated in pre- senting the drama of "Washington's $ Answer" as broadcast over local station WQBC. The principal of the Academy asked for more plays which could be used by girls alone; but added, We cannot complain of lack of cooperation from the boys school when it is needed"
 At Charleston, W. Va, the seventh grade of Sacred Heart School pre- sented the play before their parents WILL Wl1OlA ~ }AoNAS ~ AAAs'
 ninth grade pupils of the Immacu- late Conception Schocol in Wester- ly, R. l., added a pageant of Boy and Girl Scouts from the parish troops, and their combined efforts brought newspaper attention in the local and Providence papers.
 Several cities, among them Endi- colt, N. r., extended the cast of children who took the parst of the Presidents young neighbors to in- clude the entire schocol. The Fresh men of St. Joseph's Academy in Ma lone, N. Y, gave the play before the entire student body as if 1t were a radio broadcast.
 The seventh and eighth grades of Sacred Heart School, Morrilton, Ark, enacted the play before the schocol as part of the work of their Catholic Action Club" They charged fee of two cents in order to raise five dollars to ransom a pagan baby; and not only achieved
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-20

NEXT: On the ruins of Rome's Republic rose it's mighty emperOrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-20

"proletariat" and just as in our modern towns, when there was not any room left for the rapidly in- creasing numbers of the unwanted multitudes, the houses began to shoot up in the air and unscrup- ulous contractors erected shoddy tenement houses, six and seven stories high, to take care of the ever increasing masses of super fluous humanity.
 The old Rome had been essen- tially a peasant state and her wars had been fought by sturdy boys from the farms, who being in- nured against every sort of phys ical hardship had easily been able to overcome the difficulties of their endles campaigns amidst the track les jungles of northern Europe and across the scorching deserts of Africa. .,. -..
 But the children of the prpfes-
 siOnal proletariat, brought up on
 the dole lacked all the physical
 ical qualities necessary for that
 sort of pioneering, and insthe end, Rome had gone to pieces for lack
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of suitable recruits.

of suitable recruits.
 Her rulers had thereupon been obliged to hire mercenaries from among those wild Teutonic tribes who until then had never been al- lowed to set foot on Roman terri tory. >t,
 And those hirelings, as soon as they had lost their awe before the very name of "Unconquerable Rome" and had sensed the inherent weakness of the government which employed them, had quite naturally refused to be treated any longer as subject racesp and had insisted that they be recognized as full fledged citizens.
 That accounts for the claim of St. Paul that as a Roman citizen he had right to bring his case before a Roman tribunal.
 Many people, if ever they give the matter a second thought, wonder how Jewish tentmaker from the Asiatic city of Tarsus could possibly claim Roman citizenship. It was really very simple. Either
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-20
B'nai B rith Plans
 Grand Lodge Session
SSt Annual Convention to Take Place in Boston May lO-I3Three on Waterbury Delegation

An unusually large delegation Is expected to represent this city at this district convention, and to participate in the convention pro- ceedings. This is the first time for many years that Boston will be the host city, and the metropolitan Boston lodges and auxiliaries .ex- tend a cordial invitation to visit Boston during the May 10-1S week end,
 The convention deliberations will include reports and discussions on the various projects and activities of the extensive B'nai B'rith pro- gram carried on by over 135,0O0 members of the B'nai B'rith lodges and auixiliaries throughout the United States. The extent of its work on anti defamation and de- fense, youth. training, social serv- ice, Americanism, vocational guid- ance, disqualification, old-age and orphan homes, and assistance to refugees arriving in this country will be presented in a series of symposiums and forums.
 Elaborate preparations are being made by the convention committee for a program that will be equally as outstanding and inspiring as it will be entertaining and festive. Nationally eminent speakers will grace the platform and these out standing dignitaries will present addresses of vital significance to the B'nai B'rith movement.
 Judge Cohen Chairman The convention committee is headed by Judge A. K. Cohen, hon. orary chairman; Benjamin,J. Shool- man, chairman; Arthur Seserman secretary, and Quincy I. Abrams treasurer. Honorary vice-chairmen are Louis E. Kirstein, Judge A. E. Pinanski, Judge Jacob J. Kaplan, Solomon AgooS, Carl Dreyfus, Cas- per M. Grosberg, Arthur D. Katzen- berg, Sidney Rabinovitz, Henry Penn, Felix Vorenberg, and Max E. Wyzanski.
 Convention headquarters have been established at 333 Washington Street, room 348, Boston.
 Representing the Melchezedek Lodge and Auxiliary of Waterbury on the Convention Committee are:
 Bernard Fucker, Lawrence J. Matzkin and Archie Mintz.