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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20

Greatest offenders of dual job-holding in our state government have been Re publicans. Probably that is because Re publicans up to recent years held most of the elective jobs and consequently could do much as they pleased with the appointive ones. Since the Democrats have been making inroads into the cleo tive field here in Connecticut there hasn't been too much dual job holding, but enough to keep alive the fires of resent ment. They will certainly burn a bit brighter with the announcement that Assistant States Attorney Hugh M. AL corn, Jr., is slated to be elected Speaker of the House when the Legislature con- venes in January. MT. Alcorn is and has been at one and the same time affiliated with the legislative and judicial branches of our government This is not a fla grant case of job-holding, but an ordin- ary one Once we had an official who was legislator, on the Attorney Gen. erals staff, and in the court of his own town. The question today seems to be where the line should be drawn on job holding Should there be exemptions?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20

encounter men with worried look on their faces. They are worried not just because of business respon- abilities, but because they are con- tinually afraid that something will happen which will turn superiors against them, or powerful business associates, or will cause them in some way to lose face in the circles in which they move. Half the money spent today for keeping up with the Joneses is spent to save face. If the money is not spent, some one may get the impression that we are neither socially nor financially able to keep up with the procession.
 Face, face, face! This is the cry of little men, and little women also. Happy is the man who refuses to allow himself to be blackmailed by somebody else,s idea of the fitness of things. A sense of humor and a little courage will always drive such blackmailer from the house.
 All Rights Reserved -Babson News paper Syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
Can Pick and Choose

Judging by the reports flooding the Connecticut newspapers these days GOV ernor Raymond E. Baldwin won't have to worry about keeping the wolf away from his door after January when hlS Suc- cessor, Honorable Robert A. Hurley, will be inducted into office. He has many avenues of enterprise opened unto him in the days to follow. He could very easily return to the private practice ot law in Stratford or nearby Bridgeport, which would be the normal course of action for him.
 But several others are being opened up. One story has it that Governor Elect Hurley will nominate Governor Baldwin for Superior Court judgeshlp. There will be four vacancies to be filled on this bench during the early part of the Hurley regime. The New Haven Register started speculation on this sub iect with reliably reported story to the effect that either Governor Baldwin or Attorney General Francis A. Pallottl would fill one of the court vacancies in the coming year.
 But the Bridgeport Post just as stoutly claims that Governor Baldwin is in line for the post of national chairman of the Republican Party and that National Committeeman Samuel F. Pryor of Greenwich is exerting efforts in his be- half. On the other hand the Hartford Times says that the Baldwin boom for National Chairman will be thwarted by Senator Robert A. Taft's insistence upon his campaign manager, David s. Ingalls, of Cleveland, getting this job. All of which means that nothing is definite either way.
 Much depends upon what Governor Baldwin has planned for 1922. If he IS going to seek gubernatorial reelection then he certainly won't accept judge ship And he might not want the na- tional chairmanship for the same reason. But by the same token both are good jobs and if the governor were accused of looking longingly at either one or the other, who could blame him? Anyone who can step from the governors chair into a Superior Court judgeship or the national chairmanship of the Republican Party has pretty solid foundation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20

Too much praise can't be given the members of the local Police Department for the fine work they have been doing during the Christmas season. Too often the average person is quick to criticize the men who direct the flow of vehicular traffic and who watch the pedestrian crossing the streets. They find fault be- cause it doesn't move fast enough or they aren't given time enough to get across before onrushing cars. Men who are on their feet for long hours watch ing the antics of all kinds of drivers and all kinds of people and who still retain their patience are to be admired A cheery nod of recognition and kind word of praise go a long ways towards recompensing the boys in blue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20

Stern necessity compels us to
 find our way to maintain in-
 dependence and security among
 those who work the soil."
 One solution of this problem of- fered the committee, by Dr. Wal ter E. Packard of California, was government ownership of all farm land on the same basis as forest land. Land speculation has been a major factor in the failure of private ownership" Packard said.
 NOTE - One of the most inter- esting trends reported by Prof. Taylor was that the acquisition of farms is now rage" among busi- ness men, who in several mid- western cities are holding weekly farmer luncheons" to hear talks by farm management experts. Ac- cording to Taylor, the business men take up farming partly as a substitute for golf and partly "as safe place to invest funds". MERRY-GO-ROUND
 When Mrs. Roosevelt testified before the House committee on the migrant problem, Rep. Frank Os- mers of New Jersey couldn't keep his eyes off brilliant diamond ring she was wearino. O--- $ an authority on precious gems, and Mrs. Roosevel.'s Ing .s .-.i heirloom Defense Commis- sioner Edward R. Stettinius, feet 10 inches and very slim, is known to inmates as Little Sete" to distinguish him from his hus- kier older brother :. According to The Republican, monthly COP journal, thousands of letters have been received by Wendell Willkie and other party leaders urging them to change the name of the Republican Party"
 FEEDING EUROPE
 No British war time visitor has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20

@. What was the Alpha test in the U. s. Army during World War I?
 A. A psychological test to de- termine roughly the mental capaci- ties of soldiers able to speak and read English. It consisted of 212 questions which were answered by checking, underlining and crossing out.
 @. Can ordinary printing inks be used in silk screen printing?
 A. Yes, although silk screen printing is generally done with paints. Colors ground in oil are ad- visable, or japan colors if retarded with mixture of nnseed oil and varnish and a little kerosene. Straight japan colors will clog. Or dinary dull or velvet-finish wall paint will do, if allowed to stand overnight and the. oil is removed from the top and a little Autograph varnish added.
 If you want . copy of the book. let "BUDGETING HOUSEHOLD ACCOUNTS" send to The Water bury Democrats Washington Bureau 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington. D. c. Enclose ten cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20

Apparently the writers on the Water bury Republican-American who have been deriving much amusement from the Sen ator Culhane "Victory Dinner for Gov ernor-elect Robert A. Hurley overlooked one Hurley remark Tuesday night that was significant It was his statement that he hoped to pe back in the fall for another testimonial dinner-this one for our own Mayor, Honorable Vincent Scully Evidently the new governor sees no nipples on the political pond of our chief executive, at least during the year to come
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20

scored 8 bigger personal triumph than slender, scholarly Sir Walter Citrine, secretary of the British Trade Union Congress, who came to the United States to address the AFL convention in New Or leans. Lest anything he said be construed as propaganda, Sir Walter has aSSiduouSly avoided discussing the war.
 At a private gathering, however, labor friends drew him out on Herbert Hoover's proposal to send food to Nazi-occupied Eu- rope. Questioned about Britain's refusal to lift the blockade for this purpose, Sir Walter studied for moment and then answered with this story:
 Several months ago the British permitted cargo of South Amer ican wheat to pass through the blockade to France. The wheat re- mained in France and was made into bread, but the Nazis seized an equal supply of potatoes from the French food reserve and shipped it. to Germany. There the potatoes were converted into al- cohol which was used as solvent in the manufacture of smokeless powder for the German army.
 'eYou see," explained Sir Wall ter, "even when they don't seize them outright, the Nazis make sure they benefit in some way from supplies sent to the oc- cupied countries. We never know when a carload of food that gets through the blockade is coming back at us in the form of bull let's"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20

in 8 war ito save democracy" but I may. MT. White has probably never taken part in war games, but have, and have often wondered, as I lay in the darkness, within the vicinity of Potsdam, N. J., just what would happen to my buddis lying there about me, if the war games were to be actual warfare instead. I mean those who had Stovepipes instead of trench mortars, I mean those who had to pretend they were manning machine guns, but had a 1903 Springfield rifle with cloth at tached to 1t instead! What good would a machine gun in Britain do to these men 5000 miles away from that machine gun?
 When MT. Kimball wishes to com- pare the transporting of American soldiers in 1918 to a comparable adventure by MT. Hitler, he should remember that our troops were landing on friendly soil, not on that of a hostile nation, as Adolph's boys would be doing in case they decided to share American hospitality with our citizens.
 Lastly, may I say that anyone who sincerely believes that our coun- try'S future lies in the outcome of this struggle between two imperialis- tic forces, should make it his duty to go to Europe. and fight with the power in question, not stay behind the protective waves of 5000 miles of ocean and try to propagandize 8 people whose interest lies in its pur- suit of peaceful policies and con- structive government.
 Yours sincerely,
 LESTER LOISEAU,
 Chairman, The Committee for the
 Preservation of Americanism.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20

are more than a little worried d about the fu- ture of h i S pending irves- tigation n t o U. s. industl-y's foreign tie-ups.
 Unomci a l l y, and sub = rosa, the department is awfully anx- ious to have that investiga- tion pushed. It is conv inc e q that, A. thOrOllph
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 10:55 D. m.
 Sun rises 7:13 a. m.; sets 427 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Tomorrow is called the shortest day of the year, due to the fact that the winter Solstice occurs then. This change officially comes at 6:55 D. m and many weather prophets watch the weather variations around such changes to guide them throughout the remaining sea- son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
EUROPEAN WAR NOT OURS CLAIMS OPPONENT OF AID
 TO THE ALLIES CAUSE.
5l East Liberty St., Waterbury. Conn,
 Dec 18. 1Q4O

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 One factor in making Chase Kim balls attack on Senator Danaher's speech of December IS interesting. was the contrast in the motives for the viewpoints put forth by these two opponents. MT. Danaher is the representative of the citizens of Con- necticut to government which was established when our forefathers be- came no longer desirous of the privilege of living under the low ing care of British democracy" MT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20

ton wastes hall Ii ts resources in |war and takes an endless toll of life just to save |the face of some
 polite ian W h o started the trouble. There is all too much face saving in business. T h e higher on e goes lin business circles
 the more does he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
Selected Poem
THoRNs IN WINTER

Ward Wresbach in the New York Sun The thorns get sharper,
 Bare and hard, After no roses
 Are left to guard. The leaves that hid them
 Drift-and bare Many unseen
 When the rose was there. And what is the reason
 For them to stay2 ... When beauty they guarded
 Has gone away Unless this season Makes them more sure Roses-our need for them
 Must endurel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
Current Comment

It is my ambition to make rela- tions between the United States and Mexico better than they have ever been.- Manuel Avila Camacho, Mex ican president-elect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
A Thought for Today

For whosoever shall give you cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verify say unto yOu he shall not lose his reward.--Mark 9:4l.
  An effort made for the happiness of others lifts above ourselves.-L. M Child.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
Washington Merry-Go-Round
DREW PIE A R s o N
 ROBERT S. ALLEN

lot written
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
FACE SAVING
By EARL L. DOUGLASS. D. D.

Frequently we are told that some one had to do a certain thing in order to have his face. In diplomatic procedure face saving has been de- veloped into an art. Many na-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, "It is me-; because
 the substantive completing a finite verb is in the nOm- inative case; she, they we as, 'It is we that you accuse"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
What Your I. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.

l. Name the motion picture star, now dead, who played the leading male role in the silent picture, 'The Sea Hawk"
 2. Does heavy cannonading and bombing in military operations in. fiuence the amount of rainfall?
 3. What type airplane is the German "Stuka"?
 4. Who composed the opera "Cav- alleria Rusticana"?
 5. Name the three grand divisions of the federal government.
 6. Does each star in our flag offi- cially represent particular state of the Union?
 2. On account of an early man. ual vocation, Abraham Lincoln was given the sobriquet - -?
 8. Mother" Jones was a promi- nent labor leader, sponsor of "Moth- CTS Day" or woman suffragist?
 g. Are Canadians required to have passports to come to the United States?
 10. Who said "A horse is a vain thing for safety"?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20

0FWCS O&CsOn probe Of trade and patent agreements between big German and American industrial ists would reveal some surprising facts, and it figures Senate committee is best fitted to do the job.
 But Wheeler's committee won't get going until after the first of the year. In his absence the Dies committee has begun to show an interest in the same sub ject. Now the Justice people are afraid Dies might steal the whole show. They figure Wheeler would do a f1rst-rate job and that Dies probably wouldn't-but that Dies work would spoil things for Wheeler.
 Wheeler himself apparently isn't worried. He is said to feel that there's no good reason why Dies shouldn't look into this subject if he wants to. Also, he doesn't share Justices distrust of the rangy Texan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
National Spotlight
BY BRUCE CAPTION Waterbury Democrat Washington
 Correspondent

Washington. Dec. 20.-While Sem ator Burton K. Wheeler suns him. self on a liner in the Pacific. cer- tain Department of Justice officials
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
Questions
 and Answers
DUR QUESTIONS ANsWERED

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED The Waterbury Democrat SsFyics Bureau will ansWer for you free any question of fact or inf0rma- ton, not involving extensiVe re search. Write your question clear ly, sign name and address, enc close a three cent postage stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot be given. Address The Waterbury Democrats Washington Service Bureau, 1913 18th Street, Wash- ington, D. 0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20

o. When and from what cause did Evangeline Adams die? Where Is she buried?
 A. She died November 10, 1882, of heart disease in her studio apart ment in Carnegie Hall at the age of 59. Funeral services were held at the Church of The TransfiguratiOn and she was buried in Woodlawn cemetery.
 e.. Are there any street railways in the Soviet Union?
 A. Eighty-four cities in the Sov- jet Union had street car service on January 1, 1940, compared with 34 in 1917. Other kinds of transporta- ton such as busses, taxicabs. and trackless trolleys, have also been in- stituted to supplement street cars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
MEDICAL PLANS
 | MOVING AHEAD


 MEDICAL PLANS
 MOVING AHEAD
 Specialized medicine" has been a very hot potato politically for a long time. That is why those interested are watching closely developments in at least two States-Michigan and Ohio. Legislatures there are passing laws enabling medical serv- ice plans to be set up. Members would pay weekly fee into fund, being then entitled to medical and surgical services at need.
 This plan, which has support of state and local academies of medi- cine, is entirely voluntary and therefore is not in any sense "so- cialized medicine" but is similar to plans for providing hospitaliza- tion under the same terms which have proved popular in many places.
 While it would not solve the problem of medical care for the lowest bracket income group, the proposed plans are expected to be boon for small-income groups, and may serve to reduce the agi- tation for "socialized" instead of cooperative" medical care.
 Apparently, Vice President Elect Wallace need to polish up his Spanish little more. Wash ingtOnians who attended the Avila CamachO inaugural re- port that while Wallace valiant Iy talked Spanish to Mexico's
 new president. the services of AviIa Amach0's interpreter had to be called on frequently. They don't report that mali
 ciously. Wallace made fine iln- pression. they say, and was liked |. by the MexlcanS first rate.
 ''NO MORE
 NO LESS"
 The recent influenza scare on the west coast led federal health officer to reminisce sadly about the 1918 epidemic, when he was put in charge of influenza control meas ures in New England city. We did everything in the book," he said. "We closed the churches and the schools and the movies. I'm not sure but what we even closed the saloons. As fast as anybody came down with it, we isolated him promptly. We had people wearing masks, and so on. But you know, I honestly don't believe it all did ope c
 If we hadn't been there at all, I think they'd have had just ex- actly as much flu as they did have-no more, and no 4ess."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20

Copyright. 1940, by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-27
REDS, EAGLES CLASH
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY

Ne Haven, Feb. 27-Having picked
up two points on the eastern-div-
ision- leading Providence Reds as the
Rhode Islanders lost to Hershey
Sunday while the New Haven Eagles
defeated indianapolis, the locals
face the Reds here on Wednesday
night at the Arena in the first OF
two "four-point" games.
Providence leads New Haven by
six points, but as these teams meet
here Wednesday, and again on
Thursday at Providence, New Haven
can cut down that margin. The
Eagles play four games this week to
three for the Reds, meeting Hershey
here on Sunday night, and the In
dams at Springfield on Saturday.
Claude Bourne, regular goalie, will
be back in uniform, the Birds are
once again at full strength, Sammy
McNGanus, star center, having re-
covered fro ma cold.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-27
IDEMARET TAKES
$1,000 GOLF PRIZE

New Orleans, Feb. 2T-(UP)-rwo
successive tournament victories have
made Jimmy Demaret Of Houston.
Tex, the leading money winner on
the winter professional golfing cir
cult. ~ +.
Demaret, winner of the western
Open, won the third annual $1O,-
600 New Orleans open tournament
late yesterday with a four under
par So for the fourth round and an
aggregate OF 286. !.
The $1,000 first prize in the New
Orleans Open brought his earnings
in eight tournaments this year to
$5,377. 81
Ralph Guldahl of Chicago mar
rowly missed a tie with Remoret.
He went to the 18th green needing
only to sink a 12-foot putt to tie.
The ball stopped on the edge OF
the cup and Guldahl wound UP a
three-way tie for second place with
Harold (Jug) McSpaden Of Winches-
ter, Mass, and Sam Snead of Shaw
e-on-Delaware, Pa, with an ag-
gregate of 287.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-27

nshington Park
To- HaOe Tourney

The segenth annual state
wide amateur Basketball tour
namsnt,. won last year By
Frank Cecere's New Britain
Furriers, WI be held at the
Washington Park Community
House gym beginning Tuesday
evening, March ~, II was am
nounced this morning By
George 4. Dillon who has con-
Quoted the past six yearly
events at various courts In the
city. u ~
The Hartford Swedish Luth-
Grams finished second to the
Furrier last year and the Wa.
terbury Cadets COPIED the con-
ISOLATION prize. All three are
expected to be entered in this
years competition. Entries win
not be accepted after Thursday,
March IA.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-27
Down The Drives With The Elks

with the close Of the bowling sea
son only four weeks away, we are
going to see o spirited fight for
leadership In both leagues, but the
contest in the National League will
be humdinger from present indt-
cations.
Johnny Spadara's Crew are moy-
ing, nearer and neare rthe champ
ionship In the American loop, after
earning an even break with Joe Null
ville's Renders last week
Jack Rayons Millwrights are con-
tinuing their drive for leadership In
the American loop, pinning q four
game defeat on 4 Jim Courtneys
Butchers.
Chris Harmon,s Hillies broke
hack in the win column by taking
three games from pr. Cotterio's
team.
Carl Golden and Or. Uric Dionne
were the sparkplugs Of Joe Harpin's
Haberdashers In their three game
ro,It Of Jack Iolian's Five Jays.
BIN StantOn's Wreclking Crew liv-'
ed I'm to their reputation holding
Tony Pepe's Squad to an even break
ana affecting tle for third place
IN the National League with Emil
MascOl0's Beer Barons.
Connie Larson's Norsemen We're
the, latest victims Of DR.. Leollard's
team which is making q strenuous
drive for hcilors In the American