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Evening star., 1940-12-15
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Evening star., 1940-12-15
Sinfonietta Reveals
Promise in Debut
By ELENA DE SAYN

With serious program of classics,
the Washington Sinfonietta under
the direction of Van Lier Lanning
made its formal bow at the Inter-
Departmental Auditorium last night
and showed possibilities of prom
Using future. What the group has
accomplished since its consolidation,
in a comparatively short space of
time, deserves every encouragement
and commendation.
Judging from the choice Of COM
positions presented, Mr.. Lanning sets
Evening star., 1940-12-15

Crosse in D Minor" Weber's "1n-
vitation to the Waltz" and the
overture to "Oberon" by the same
Evening star., 1940-12-15

ADVERTISEMENT.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-12
Robber Plans To Send
Diamond To Actress

SANTA MONICA, Calf, Jan. II
- Up --Wendy Barrie, 27-year-old
+ actress, told police she strug
gled with a siX-foot burglar in her
home today but that, instead of rob.
bling her, he went away promising
to send her IAN unset diamond from
one of my jobs"
She said a hand over her nose
awakened her and she fought with
the man until he drew a pistol. She
related that he sat for 20 minutes
on her bed, telling how he had look
ed vainly in the house for jewelry
and of his exploits in Beverly Hills
homes, ''inoludins that of Richard
Barthelmess where he said he made
a s14,0 900 haul"
"'You've been so nice" Miss
Barrie quoted him as saying before
he departed. I'm going to get an
unset diamond from one of my jobs
and leave it in your mailbox for
vour'.'
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-12
VTELL Bill GOODBYE IS
@ :::: H.: ~: ==: %M1re BLIZZARD &:AH9

tor one minute that she gets NOR
out Of life than you do?"
Yes" she said at once She was
thinking of something of pride II
Ellen's voice, of serenity and con
tentment that emanated from her.
"Okay, you win. But if she does
she's got something you haven't
got"
She broke in on him, "Nicky
what'n you bet l couldn't do some
thing useful, give Gertrude the jit-
tiers and perhaps get a new tnrli
by working for say three
months . for good old charity?'
"A new golf club to my little mare
Betsy" he said promptly.
Settled" she told him seriously
That afternoon she took a sub
way for the first time in her life
She got out at Sheridan square and
called a cab. Take me to WilouSh'
by house on Henderson street. And
you'd better make it snappy,' she
told the driver. She was beginning
to think she might change he1
mind.
(To Be Continued
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-12

Whoa, girl, Fabienne thought
She'll get me if I'm not careful.
Once more she held out her hand
"Goodhye," she said. perhaps III
come again."
Nicky feigned sleep and utter 90
livion to the urchins who had gath
cred around his car and were In
specting it with the avid interest o.
a swarm of ants.
"Scram," Fablenne said amiahly
Come on, Nicky. Take me uptow.
and buy me lunch and a cocktail
"All over? Painful?'
mo" she said thou9htfully
Rather interesting. as a matter OF
fact. l found out l had an ances-
tress who really amounted to some
thing
you ought to be psycho-analyz-
ID. Fab he told her later. "Iouve
{ OF amounting to something on your
mind. And where does it get you?'
II don't know" She jabbed her
fork into her minced chicken and
toyed with it. But there must be
something back of it. So many
sensible people go in for il
Sometimes l wonder If they don't
get more of a kick out of life than
we DO"
"All right, I'll play Nicky light
ed a cigaret. "I1l point out things
and you give me the answers. Did
you have a good breakfast this
morning? A nice bath? Put on eN-
pensive, pretty clothes? Have you
not enjoyed a pleasant ride in a
comfortable car, the warmth
of the sunshine? Yes or no?'
Yes, to all OF them. Also. II
getting at whether l appre-
all those III nes, the answer
is still yes. But"
No butts, please. Take this Chap
man gal down at the Settlement
mouse. III bet she had a breakfast
that would make YOU SILVER, no
time for d cigaret, no lcisurely drive
down own under the sunshine. The
il-smelline subway for her.
She probably had to hathe in tepld
and get up when she lonscd
for sleep. Look what she spends the
day doing. The kind Of people she
has to associate with DO You think
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-12
SYNOPSIS

THE CHARACTERS:
FABIENNE SEYMOUR, rich, young
and beautiful.
NICKY BARTLETT, wealthy and IN
love with Fabienne.
YESTERDAY: More out of curlosl-
ty than anything else, Fablenne
goes to Willoughby house WIN
Nicky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20

merely been shifted from one field to another; they have been given addi- ti0nal duties while their chores as house wives remain the same.
 War in the modern style is really fought at home. It is far behind the lines where material must be- produced for armies, where food must be processed and apportioned, where clothes must be made, where morale must be maintained. The moment a national economy wavers in wartime, a nation is lost. The mass of people never really wants war. It is caught up in the parade and finds no escape. It is willing to turn the tables on it's leaders whenever a campaign be- comes shaky. Whenever war hits these days, everyone is in it = from the oldest patriarch down. And a bomb dropped from the sky has no more respect for lady than it has for 10-Story building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
Not Candidate Maker

The Hartford Times is quick to correct us that it is not interested in building political candidates into public office holders Last week The Democrat com mented on The Times earlier mention of Judge Origen s. Seymour of Litchfield as a gubernatorial candidate in Democratic ranks, saying that The Hartford Times is advancing it's own candidate for the Dem- ocrats in the gubernatorial race this year. ...
 And further on "it remains to be seen whether or not The Times can make force of him in the campaign that is to come this year. :" To which responds the Hartford paper: "The Times is not endeavoring to make force of any can didate for any nomination. |. :. The Times would be glad to support any of several gentlemen who have been mentioned for governor. It has no candidate of its own to urge for that or for any other office. This newspaper is not in the Richelieu business. ;"
 We'd hardly accuse The Times of being in the Richelieu business" even if it were actively supporting the candidacy of a lone seeker for the Democratic nomina- tion for governor Newspapers often serve good purpose in singling out in- dividuals who might easily be overlooked as potential rulers of this fair land of ours without sacrificing their own independ- ence or becoming the Spearhead of political organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
Freedom Must Be Guarded

Despite assurances by government off cials at odd moments since the European war began, the American press would not be permitted to go on unchecked If this country ever became involved in war, Professor Harold L. Cross of Columbia University and special counsel to the American Publishers Association, pre- dicted recently.
 Professor Cross contended that emer- gencies, even those as great as war itself, do not justify curtailment of press free dom; that the very liberty a under at whlea during an emergency. It is unlikely that any section of the press would turn to treason during war involving this coun- try. Freedom of the press remains a precious American heritage. The United States can never afford to dispense with it, even temporarily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
Playing for Fun

At Union College, in Barbourville, Ky, they're trying a new system of athletics. They're learning to play for fun. As far as possible, financial aspects have been removed from Union College sports. Ad- mission to all football and basketball games played at home is free. Athletic scholarships are no longer awarded. President Conway Boatman is looking ahead to the day when the school will build stadium with no fence around it.
 The result, Dr. Boatman reported, is a new spirit of sport. better scholarship among participants. And the football team last year didn't do so badly: it won three, lost three and tied one. Many larger institutions might profitably study this new plan. With commercialisln rear ing it's head throughout the realm of col lege athletics, football and basketball cease to be games and become deadly business instead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
Women Do Their Bit

War is no longer mans game. Men still march onto battlefields and fire guns and fly planes - but that's about as far as their exclusive rights to war go these days. In this era of mechanical and tech nological warfare, the battle is only the manifestation of the real war work car ried on at home. The present responsi- bilities shouldered by the distaff portion of the population in both France and Bri- tain far exceed those carried by women in the struggle of 1914-18; although, even then, war had ceased to be job for sol diers alone.
 Before the World War, there were only 30 women to every 100 men employed in England. In 1918, female workers had picked up so many jobs left by soldiers that the ratio had risen to 56 women per 100 men. Last year, England had 42 women for every 100 men workers. It is estimated that when the war gets into full swing and men now in factories are called to the colors, there will be 85 women for every 100 men working in England. Of the 9, 2,636, ,OO0 jobs, 1O,449,O0O will be filled by demale workers.
 France today has 28O,OOO women work CTS busy in its munitions industry. Many of them are wives of soldiers who never before had job, but who have taken oyer their husbands places in the factor ies. Some are dressmakers and Seam- stresses, and others have been garnered from industries that have suffered from decreased activity as result of the war; Wherever possible, France is working wives only half a day to permit them to spend the remaining time caring for their These women have not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
. HlGHLIGHTS FROM
 LATEST BOOKS
How Mencken's Father
 Smashed Baltimore Strike

H. L. Mencken had a boyhood about
 as exciting-n0 more no less
 as that enjoyed by most Amer
 ican males. He has written an
 engaging book on his first 12
 years in Baltimore, describing,
 amog other things, his first
 venture into the newspaper bus
 mess, his days in a school run
 by Germans, his family life
 and especially his father. One
 of the happiest of Happy Days
 (KnOpf: $2.75) apparently was
 the one on which elder Mencken
 wrecked the cigarmakers' strike
 in Baltimore about 1889. The
 incident Is excerpted here:
 The union had war fund, but the best 1t could offer was free tickets to Philadelphia, which then had so many shops that 1t was known as the Cigarmakers' Heaven.
 When my fathers spies report ed that dozen or more of casual workers at the trade whose pres ence in Baltimore hampered the strike were being shipped to Philadelphia every day the in- spiration for his museum piece seized him. If g board and a set of cutting tools made cigar maker, why not washion a whole regiment of them out of the aban- doned boards and tools in the cellar? To get the men was easy. .. The agent started them off, and in an hour they were all aboard a train for Philadelphia, each with a ticket in his hand that had cost the union $1.85, and a quarter for refreshments en route. In the course of the next few weeks at least 1000 poor buns were run through the mill. Finally, the spies brought news that it could go on for but one day more. My father always fingered over this part of the stary. The union was now wrecked, but how could the fiends in human form in charge of it be made to understand clearly how 1t had been wrecked, and by whom?
 He sent his agents down to Pratt street wharf to round up a dozen one-armed men, outfitted them with the usual boards and tools, and had them marched to union headquarters. The instant they got there the fiends tumbled to the trick that had been played on them. With low cries of dis may, they gathered up the few dollars remaining, rushed to the Baltimore and Ohio depot and fled to Philadelphia themselves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
TOSS UP WHETHER HITLER OR
 CHAMBERLAIN's MOST TO @ Z BLAME FOR WAR.

j. ", M Naugatuck, Conn
 ns y Feb. 17, 1940. Editor of the Democrat:
 The foreign policy of Great Bri- tain called for the sacrifice of the independence of Austria, Czecho- slovakia, Poland, and now Finland. Each of these in its turn was made promises and betrayed so that Brit ish interests could be furthered. Britain has always aided aggression where 1t dovetailed with British aims. It has been an accomplice in all the crimes of aggression, and also helped to make Hitler what he is now. It has created all the con- ditions that brought about this year.
 Neither the Poles, the Czechs, the. Aistrians, or the Germans, can ex- pect anything from Great Britain. Poland was lost because its foreign policy swung alternately from one betrayer to the other, from Eng land to Germany. The Polish gov- ernment took part in the schemes matched by one and the other. Po- had lost her independence, the Pol- isin people their freedom.
 It's toss up as to who Is more responsible Hitler or Chamberlain. Could the crmies of the first be possible without the help of the second? We Americans regardless of what origin we are, however strong our grief for the misfortunes of those countries, should keep our country. from entanglement.
 Yours truly,
 "POLISH-AAdERICAN".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
In Today's Mail

glorious death on the battlefield in- stead, to MT. Lewis, whose sole ob- jective is to see that all able bodied men and women have the chance to g decent job?
 The A. Y. o. has been branded a Communist-controlled organization. Well, if Communism means that America should be kept out of war, and that American youth should be kept out of war, and that Aneri- can youth should be given the right to normal, self-respecting life, well, 1t can't be too badl
 As 1t happens, however, the A. Y. c. is a cross section of all American young people. It represents relig- ious, student, political, farmer, city, white, negro groups. It is a preview of our future citizens.
 Why, in decency,s name, must we fight for the youth program of $5000OO, 900? Why should we have to appeal, demand, criticize, hunger fer 1t? The great father in Wash ington overlooks iis as he smiles to Finland. Are we then, we who are young America, just good for cai- non fodder? I'd like to know.
 AMERICAN YOUTH" s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20

came, brought his papers and his experts, and began serious discuss sion. The meeting did not break up until 9:30 p. m.
 Another meeting was held on Sunday, and third on Monday. On Tuesday, the agreement was signed.
 Aranha packed his bags and went home, leaving the Argentines breathless.
 WELLES' WILD HORSES
 There is a stable of horses at Oxon Hill, Maryland, which will get @ long rest from the absence abroad of the Under Secretary of State. Sumner Welles is an in- dustrious and indefatigable horse man, riding every morning before breakfast, and riding hard. | One morning, shortly before his departure, he found that his own horses were hOrs de combat and he called for MT. Welles' horse instead. He took a hard ride over the trials of his estate, breakfasted and went off to work.
 Down came Mrs. Welles, for a gentle ride on her steed, only to find him all of a father, unfit for further effort.
 This was not the first time that her husband had practiced such transgression. Mrs. Welles be- thought herself of the Good Neighbor policy and determined to invoke something like g non- aggression pact for the future. Copyright. 1940, by United Feature
 Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20

sitate annual appropriations, while pay rolls and purchase of supplies will mean increased revenue for the state. Another great project. which is part of a general plan for nat ional defense, is to build a 2,0O0 mile highway from the State of Washr ington to the interior of Alaska, It would be carried through jointly by the United States and Canada,
 and aside from it's military i'm portance, would greatly benefit the territory through which 1t would pass, some of which has not yet been explored. Naval bases are to be installed at Sitka and Kodiak. All these large-scale permanent en- terprises will be co-ordinatedl to re- pei possible enemy attack, with the result that when they are completed Alaska will be one of the worlds most strongly defended positions. T looks as if better times are ahead for Alaska. ~e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
Whats our I. Q.;

Can you answer seven of
 these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers. 4 1. Into which sea does the Dam ube River empty? {. 2. Name the President of Finland 8. Tn units of length, how many links are in one chain? E 4. which State in the U. s. is named for the brother of Charles II? s. The compression of an auto mobile motor can be employed aa g shock absorber, brake or self. starter?
 6. With what sport is Mime. s, Mathieu associated? , < T. Name the first D. s. Secretary of the Treasury. | 6. For which State is "Peninsula State" a nickname?
 g. Who recently took over com mand of the United States Fleet?
 10. Into what body of water does the scioto River empty? 4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
Britain Is Sorry-So What?

According to report from London, British diplomats are beginning to won der whether the United States is really as mad as it sounds about the delay lm- posed on American mails and shipments bv British authorities. It seems England depended a good deal on the bark being more frightful than the bite. They felt that the United States could be pushed around little before things got too serl- ous. Now there is some concern as to how close the United States has been driven to biting, nice big chunk out or British prestige.
 England is worried, and perhaps, little sorry. But she's started something now. and she can't gracefully call off the bloodhounds without losing face, an ln- ternational commodity more talked about these days than rates of exchange. so, from unofficial sources (which are as close to being official as Britain dares to bel come suggestions and reasons, ex- blaming why American vessels nave been held up so long. To the United states the reasons are unimpressive Uncle sam is not convinced. The whole business looks phony to him. And why shouldn't it?
 Britain's own shipping industry needed help the moment war broke out. It was imperative that the merchant fleet be maintained on profitable basis, and to do so, boats must carry full cargoes. The suggestion has been made before that Eng land engaged in bit of 2 conspiracy With her shipping interests. It has been whis- pered that England agreed to stop Ameri- can merchantmen for unreasonable per- iods while British boat representatives passed the word among American ship perS that service would be much better on boats flying the Union Jack.
 That's one version. It may not be an accurate explanation. Official Britain would say it's ridiculous. But perhaps it's not nearly as absurd and insincere as the reasons advanced for stopping American ships and holding them longer than other boats are held; or for delving into Ameri- can mail pouches. Americans don't like to have anyone else reading their mail. They're rather sensitive about that. We wouldn't like it a bit if Nazi sea raiders opened mail pouches destined for other countries We like it no better if Britain does 1t. .
 It is not preposterous for the United States to demand simple rights, even dur ing wartime. We didn't start the war, and we want as little of it as possible. We are willing to stay out of the way of belligerents as far as such course is req sonable. We have already put up with discomforts and inconvenienceS for which we are not responsible. But there is a limit to how much the United States can take = especially from nation that pre- sumes upon our natural sympathy to take unfair advantage. If nothing more, the United States is entitled to the same kind of rights as other neutral nations. More than that, we don't expect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
ARE OUR AMERICAN YOUTH JUST GOOD ENOUGH FOR
 CANNON FODDER?

Editor of the Democrat:
 The American Youth Congress has been given 6 great deal of publicity in the press lately. As 8 young Am- erican. I think they've done all
 After all. what is more natural than to want to live a useful and comfortable life? There are too many millions of young Americans today who cannot find johs. who cannot continue their studies, who are thrown upon an apparently un- sympathetic world. Can we honest ly blame them for turning from Mir, Roosevelt who has just cut the youth bl4dget, and who oKeEs q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
Current Comment

I do not think we can abandon neutrality without ultimately be- coming involved in the fighting it. self.
 Senator Ernest Lundeen (F.-L. Minn.)
 We must, as a united people, keep ablaze on this continent the flames of human liberty, of reason, of de- mOcracy and of fair play as living things to be preserved for the bet ter world that is to come. President Roosevelt, in annual message to Congress.
 We know that the darkness that has fallen on the world may become almost unbearable, but at the same time, we cling to any, thing that gives rise to some hope. Premier Dirk Jan De Geer, of the Netherlands.
 never saw a more brotherly, af- fectionate greeting in my life. Speaker William B. Bankhead, describing meeting between Pres ident and Vice President Garner. No one would be quite human who failed to feel a thrill on be- coming secretary of the navy of the United States.
 Charles Edison. upon being ap- pointed secretary of the navy.
 
 No lawyer can even approach this maze of laws relating to veterans without becoming hope lessly confused.
 -Cornelius H. Bun, general colfn- sel. American Veterans Associa- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20

left hand. They come from line to line as he reads down the page. He uses his right hand to grasp the rostrunl. In preparation for the forthcoming congressional primaries, the Townsendites have set up a special committee to pass on all candidates. Head of the body is Dr. Francis Townsend. Other members are his young son, Robert, and L. w. Jeffrey, vice. president of the movement. Asked to allow her name to be ueSd as sponsor of a negro con- cert in Washington, Mrs. Burton K. Wheeler, wife of the Montana
 Senator, snapped, Don't you know better than to ask 8 thing like that in Q presidential year?"; and hung up.
 BRAZILIAN DIPLOMACY
 For seven years, trade agree- Ine1t discussions were held, off and on, between the United States and Argentina. Finally they broke down. Last month, Argentina sign- ed a trade agreement with Brazil after discussion lasting exactly three days.
 The high power behind these discussions was furnished by Bra- zilian Foreign Minister Oswaldo Aranha, great friend of the U. s. A. and former Ambassador to Washington. Aranha went to Buenos Aires, and suggested that conversations begin immediately. It was Saturday and midsummer in the Argentine capital.
 But Argentine officials, sup posing the initial meeting would be only a polite preliminary, set the time for five o'clock. Aranha