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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
One More Toll-House

With the opening of the new parkway bridge across the Housatonic River this weekend Connecticut will be establish ing the second toll station along it's park wa system. It will not affect all of the motorists who plan to drive along the Merritt Parkway, to be sure, but it will hit good many of them. Most of the New Haven, Fairfield, and Litchfield County highways will permit motorist second dollhouse, but naturally through traffic will have to stop and pay twice.
 All of which is nothing new to most of us. We were warned and informed about the tolls that were going to be collected along Connecticut's superfine system of roads, stretching all the way across the state. So this new toll isn't actually surprise. But there is this to be said about it. Many people still believe that as newer sections of this route are thrown open to the motoring public the toll houses should be moved along with them. And that conception was originally &C., cepted by many who favored the toll idea.
 In short the Greenwich toll stop would pc HlOVeu edSIWdTu as the IOdu-LldkeIS pushed the path further into the state. And the construction of the Housatonic bridge is the first real step towards push ing the Wilbur L. Cross Parkway on its long jaunt towards the Massachusetts and Rhode Island state lines. Many feel that this toll stop should now be the only one along the route until it has ap- preached Hartford and another river crossing. But such procedure, we pre- sume, would hardly defray the cost of such tremendous project as this colos- sal roadway represents
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
Guards Are In

Fresh from their maneuvers in north ern New York Connecticut National Guardsmen won't get much relaxation after the camp routine. If all advices from Washington are correct President F. D. Roosevelt will not lose much time in ordering guardsmen everywhere on duty as provided in the recent bill passed by Congress and just signed by the Pres ident. The bill allows the President to order guardsmen on duty in any part of the United States or it's territorial posses sions.
 Not since the days just preceding our entrance into the World War has the National Guard been so stirred as it is right now. The preparations for de- parture for the Mexican border, with Waterbury units centering their efforts down around Nogales, will be completely dwarfed by whatever orders are forth coming in the next week or so. It is conceivable that guardsmen, those that are hel deligible for the continued service, will be on active duty somewhere by the middle of September and that's mere two weeks away.
 To the National Guard, then, in it's latest defense of flag and nation hearty salute!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

tend that they are of any value except for stark defense,
 The Alaska road might well be of the highest civilian value in addition to its defense worth. It would open up the northern reaches of British Columbia and the Yukon territory and make them accessible to the Canadian and American west coast. It would open Alaska to those who might not be able to afford steamer or airway fares, but who would make the trek via "tin-can" cavalcade.
 The road is one defense measure which could not possibly be construed as a threat to anybody. It unites a strong defense measure with a forward-looking civilian improvement. We'll, what are we waiting for?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

Closing of Fitch's Home in Noroton as a retreat for soldiers closes a long and eventful history. Fitchs Home first shel- tered Civil War soldiers back in 1866 when they had returned from the battle fields of the South. It provided shelter for veterans of Indian warfare, as well as the more recent Spanish-American and World Wars. It is entirely replaced now by a most modern institution up at Rocky Hill near Hartford, a far cry from the humble little home that was given the and which retained this donors name down through the years and coming of many more wars than that between the states
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
Open the Way to Alaska!

There is no longer any valid reason for delay - the building of the overland highway to Alaska should be started at once! For years this project has lan- guished. There were Canadian fears that United States influence might be too heavy along such highway = that it meant some sacrifice of sovereignty There were American fears that it meant dumping money into a project which would principally benefit Canada Neither fear means anything today. Canada and the United States have sub- merged all last lingering distrusts in mutual understanding of a mutual prob lem of defense. And the need for safe guarding Alaska by development as well as by military establishments is now clear.
 Well, what are we waiting for? The 1,200 miles of this highway would cost only around $14,000,000. It is hard to see how a more valuable defense asset could be acquired for the same amount. There need be no quibbling about the share of the two countries. Canada is very busy right now. Let the United States build the road, and settle later with the Canadians for their share. We can trust them to be fair.
 The engineers have studied the situa- ton. They say it is practicable. China's experience in supplying material for two years of an exhausting war by truck over long roads despite the bombers shows that the road has practical value. But more than that. Most money spent on preparedness has no value in enriching civilian life. You build shells and guns because you have to, but you do not pre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

between General Corbin and Don- aid Nelson has saved the gov- ernment money. By placing rain- coat orders with factories at a time when they were slack, the two officials got the lowest price the Army has had to pay in many years.
 SUPREME COURT VACATIONS
 Justice Hugo Black is the only member of the Supreme Court who remained in the Capital through out the summer. He divides his time between reading breifs of pending cases and working in the large garden of his home across the Potomac in Alexandria, Va. Chief Justice Hughes Is va cationing in the Canadian Rockies at Jasper Park, Alberta. From there he will go to Skytop, Pa, for few weeks and then will visit his son, Charles Evans, Jr., New York attorney, before returning to Washington Three Court members spent their vacations as they have for many years, Justice Roberts on his Pennsylvania farm, Justice Stone on Isle-au-Haute off the coast of Maine, and Jus tice Frankfurter at Chatham, on the Massachusetts coast Jus- tice Reed is putting in the sum- mer at a cottage on Long Island Acrid af1ti-New Deal Justice McReynolds is enjoying the lux uries of the sumptuous summer estate of wealthy, socialite Mrs. Jacob L. Loose at Sea Rocks, Gloucester, Mass. Justice Frank Murphy has been resting at Har- bor' City, Mich, and Justice Doug las, "baby" member of the Court, is fishing in Washington.
 ALL OR NOTHING
 Reason for Roosevelt's request to Congress for special legislation permitting Jesse Jones to be both Loan Administrator and Secretary of Commerce was that this was the only condition on which the willy. Texan would accept the cabi- net post.
 It was also the reason for that unusual White House announce
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
A congressional committee recently

A congressional committee recently urged that federal funds be withheld from those states which are passing laws tending towards an isolationist policy with regard to highway transportation. A few years back it was common practice for states to retaliate against adjoining ones by imposing some sort of restric- tion on motor vehicles crossing the state line. It might be in a high gasoline tax or prohibitive laws against operation of interstate trucks, etc. But at any rate sound common-sense prevailed upon many states to get together to work out a reciprocal program of laws governing operation of motor vehicles and trucks with the result that most states get along side by side without any serious difficult ties. But not all. There are many re- strictions on the free passage of trucks that literally "Balkanize' some states. Withdrawal of federal funds for future highway development in those would certainly curb this tendency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
JOHN Q. WONDERS

John 0. Citizen reads in his paper that the State department is wor- ried over the chance that, with Hol- land under the heel ot Hitler, Japan may seize the favorable moment to grab the Dutch East Indies. John may wonder what it has to do with America, seeing the islands are such a minor market for American goods and so very far away.
 John o. may not know it, but some of the things he uses most often come-in part, at least-from the Dutch East Indies.
 The last figurse issued on this by | the Department of Commerce are for 1888. America imported from the Dutch East Indies 4,245 ,000 pounds of rattan, 1,156000 pounds of citronella oil and 1,343, ,000 pounds of cinchona bark from which quin- nine is procured.
 Crude rubber is one of the most important of all American imports. We imported 223, ,699 900 pounds from the islands, this being 262 per cent of the total for America.
 Unless you are in certain lines of business you probably never heard of kapok and jelutong. Kapok is the thing mattresses, pillows and cushions are often stuffed with, and 80 per cent comes from these h. dies.
 Je1utong is mixed with chicle in the making of chewing gum. More than one-third comes from the h. dies.
 Many a grocer sells blendid cof- fee which is called a mixture of Mocha and Java.
 Java is from the Dutch Indies to the tune of 1S,0oO,OoO pounds. The Dutch East Indies supply one-quar- ter of the tea drunk in America, ranking nextx to Ceylon and ahead of India and Japan.
 The Indies have almost mono poly in pepper used in America, supplying 49,000,000 pounds out of 52, 100000. Nutmeg and mace also come largely from there. The Indies supply almost all the tapioca.
 Finally, the Indies sent America 7,5700O0 straw hats in 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
Current Comment

Civilization is something we can keep T omatter what the leadership of the world may be. --Dr. Charles Morrson, editor the Christian Century.
 
 During the past generation the American people have developed a abhit of excessive use of motor cars. -Dr. Paul D. White, heart spec ctalist. urging that people walk mere.
 Speedy completion of the Ale American highway should be an inc tesral part of plans for defense of America.
 -Thomas P. Henry. president American Automobile Association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

The Saugatuck Valley dam, which year or so ago provided the impetus for the famous Saugatuck Valley war is ex- pected to be ready in 1941. The huge reservoir it will form will start filling up on January l, 1922, according to present plans. Already the section to be flooded is acquiring desolate appearance. Saul gatuck Valley residents will long recall the strenuous battle they put up to retain their homes and firesides, all in vain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
Whats Your I. O.!
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.

1. Is there any food that espe- cially nourishes only the brain?
 2. Are bats blind?
 3. What is the royal color of England?
 4. Who wrote the Americans Creed?
 5. Which of the three principal islands of the Virgin Islands of the United States St. Croix, St. Thom- as or St. John, is largest?
 6. Does the Constitution of the United States guarantee to every citizen o1 the United States who is over 21 years of age or more, the right to vote?
 T. Which race horse won the Arr lington Classic in 1940?
 8. Name the fifth largest city in the United States?
 g. Where is Johannesburg?
 10. Did Germany conclude 8 treaty of peace or an armistice with France?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
VOTERS LABELS
(Hartford Times)

A fresh counting of the Hartford
 caucus lists discloses the fact that
 there are, in round numbers, 31, ,000
 registered Democrats, 21,000 regis
 tered Republicans and 19000 unreg- istered voters, in a total electorate
 of 72,000.
 At 8 glance, then, Hartford is a Democratic city, if it is to be called by any political label at all. But
 the 19,000 unregistered, profeSsedly
 independent, voters easily hold the balance of power and can turn any election into either a Democratic or Republican victory.
 The presence of such large bloc of independent votes is a whole some thing for the body polite. It means that candidates for office have to persuade the free-to- choose voters in order to win an election. Thus the issues of a cam paign are likely to receive come at- tention without regard to partisan basis.
 But even the independent voters cannot save city if the party con- ventions do not give them anything to choose between. If party organ izations insist upon running politi- cal hacks for the important offices, election day cannot make much dif- ference in future standards of mu- nicipal administration no matter who is elected.
 It is, therefore, not enough mere ly to be an independent voter on election day. Quite as important is the citizens participation in party primaries and caucusejs. There he helps to place the right candidates on the ticket. To get good candidates on the ticket Is exc tremely important. If both parties do 1t. good government will be had irrespective of the election out- come. If only one party presents vel qualified, honest nominees, the | voters will have c choice. in which | event the independent voters, they are registered or not, | are most likely to turn the scales !
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

because religion is healthier and more normal in church enthusias- tically missionary than it is in a church opposed to missions. Some people find it hard to realize that Jesus Christ was given to the world. They read John 3:15 as follows: God so loved America that He gave His only begotten Son. The Bible says, God so loved the world that he gave his only Son.
 If the religion of Jesus Christ was not meant for everybody it is of no value to anybody. The nation or the race which tries to appropriate the Almighty as it's private property shrivels up and dies.
 All rights reserved-Babson News
 paper Syndicate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
ANOTHER CRASH FINDING
(New Britain Herald)

In absolving a surviving driver in Cheshire from blame for two deaths that occurred as the result of 6 crash at 4:30 a. m. in Cheshire re- gently, Coroner William B. Hennessy of Waterbury delved down deeply into the causes of so many acci- dents. From his finding we are led to assume that the drivers of both cars were equally negligent-one was travelling AS miles an hour without lights and the other 65 miles an hour with dim lights due to a rundown battery. Tn other words, both cars were deficient in the important matter of headlights, but in spite of this were being driven lively.
 It is not impossible for a prudent driver to meet with an accident caused by an imprudent driver he may meet: but it is far more diffl- cult than when an imprudent driver meets another of the same stripe. Disaster then is almost certain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
tions in income will be slight.

tions in income will be slight.
 Listen: That certain prejudice against having a prison in this vi- cinity has given way to q feeling of pride. Danbury is proud of being the seat of such complete humane establishment"
 Perhaps Meriden has been slight ing the advantage of having state institutions within our midst. And Middletown hasn't been saying enough about the hospital, while centering attention on a college.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

ment that Jones had been offered Harry Hopkins Job but still was undecided about taking it.
 Jones has long been anxious to drape 8 cabinet mantle around his broad shoulders, and put on a tremendous undercover drive to land the Treasury port folio before it went to Mor- genthau. But Jesse wasn't so eager for the title of secretary to be willing to swap it for the vast power he wields as Federal Loan Administrator.
 No one knows better than he that as 8 result of the govern ment reorganization last spring, the Commerce Department is pretty much an ornate but empty shell. Also, no ene knows better that there are plenty of Admin istration insiders who would love to ditch him as Loan Administra- tor.
 This is because of his tight listed, banker minded policies. Only few weeks ago he claShed with the Defense Commission, re- fusing to make loans to expand industrial production for defense purposes-although this is the Presidents fixed policy and Con- gress passed special legislation for the purpose.
 As Secretary of Commerce, Jones would have fancy title but no real power. Much as he loves titles, Jesse loves power more. So suspecting a secret scheme to kick him upstairs, he refused to budge unless he also was able to hold on to the multi billion dollar Loan Administra- ton moncybags as we'll:
 NOTE = Reason Roosevelt was forced to give in is that Jones is the most powerful one-mar lobby on Capitol Hill. He can get any, thing he wants out of Congress and has been doing a magnificent job for Roosevelt is getting cer- tain key appropriations passed.
 Copyright, 1940, by United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
Selected Poem
THE FLAME

Marjorie Leichner in the Poets Column
 Hartford CouranO A sudden-surging quickly swelling gust Of unexpected August evening breeze, Turns the campfire embers from dull rust, Reblazng them and lacquering the trees With bright vermilion that enclose this place A million, streaking, flaming, golden sparks Rush skyward, up and up, to heavens gate, As here we sit within the countless darks The fire-shadows make and speak of fate. And of our love that greatly fills our days O, have sought and have found so many Memories; yet what you said this night Must lord them all. offered you penny For thoughts, watching me in fiame-red light: And you said, "All that is good is in your face" "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
DANBURY IS PROUD
(Meriden Jolirnal)

Danburys first reaction to the location of q federal prison near It's famous Candlewood Lake was one of dismay. There seems to have been e sreat change in public sen- timent since the completion of the Correctional Institution.
 "1t is an asset" proclaims the News. while smacking its chops. fig- !Iratively. over a payroll running to e2i4,0oo . year.
 Such . payroll. soliliquizes the editor, Is on asset equal to that of . small manufacturing establlsh- ment, with advantage that iiuctua-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
Questions .andAnswers
RY ERKDEREo M. KKRBY


 Enclose three-cens stamp for reply when addressing any aues- ti0n of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bus reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given. nor can extended research be un- taken. Be sure an mail is ad- dressed to The WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street Washington. D. c.
 @. Name the president and vicl presidents of the American Red Cross.
 A. Franklin D. Roosevelt Is presi. dent, and the vice presidents are Charles Evans Hughes and Herbert Hoover.
 @. Is there a difference between 8 closed shop and a union shop in labor relations?
 A. Yes; under the closed shop only members of the union may be hired; under the union shop the employer may select any employe, union or non-union but the new er1ploye must join the union within a speci- fled time and remain a member in good standing during his employ ment.
 @. How can I get a record of my birth and age to comply with conn., pany rules, when no birth records exist and my parents and relatives are dead?
 A. Frequently the information concerning place, month and year of birth may be obtained from the Census Bureau records. The proper application blank will be sent upon request accompanied by stamped, addressed enve1op to the Wa terbury Democrat Service Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Washington, D. C.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

IO QO, dLU IIld I sending m e n and money to foreign lands in missionary en- deavor is one of the surest ways to i'm p o verish and weaken the home church.
 But experience proves otherwise. Tn e strongest churches a r e m i s S i o n a ry churches. The reason for this is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 3:1e a. m. (daylight time).
 Sun rises 6:i6 a. In.: sets 7:26 p. In (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 August has been one Of the most contra dictory months of the year 50 far. It has given Us our hottest weather, naturally. for we expect 1t now. but on the other hand 1t has also produced frosts which aren't ex- pected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
Views of The Press

on the side of good government.
 Every voter, while preserving in- dependence of mind, should be reg iStered on one of the party caucus lists and take part in the nomin- ating activities as well as cast an intelligent vote on election day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS. D. D
WHY FOREIGN MISSIONS?

WHY FOREIGN MISSIONS?
 T don't believe in foreign mis- sions."
 How often we hear people make this declaration. They maintain that if the church will take care of its work at home it will have enough
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
By MILTON BRONNER NEA Washington Staff COrre-
 spondent

Washington, Aug. 30- Senator Wheeler's revelation that British Sir George Paish told him Sir George got America into the last war and was going to get her into this one, has focused new attention on the propaganda situation.
 The foreign-agent register at the State department reveals, of course, only those agents who have been candid enough to set down in &C., cordance with law the fact that country.
 But it is interesting to note that of some 400 now registered, by far the largest number, 104, represent the United Kingdom.
 Japan has 49; Spain, IS; Russia IT; Germany, IT; and so on. There is some wondering about the status of those registered to countries whose present status is now in doubt France, 38; Holland, IA; Nor way, 10; Denmark, g; Hungary, 6; Czechoslovakia, T; Belgium, 2; Pol and, 10, and so on.
 Just what sort of activities these people are conducting, and on whose behalf, it is hard to say.
 Sir George Paish, who has seen fit to lobby among American sena- tors on American foreign policy, does not represent his government, Brit ain asserts, and Sir George has not seen fit to register as a foreign agent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
TODAY's COMMON ERROR Do not say, "The audience
 clapped its hands enthusias- tically';; instead say, "clap-
 ped their hands"

@. What words in the English lan- guage end in-douS?
 A. Hazardous, horrendous, jeo- pardous, stupendouS, and tremend- ous.
 @. How old is William s. Knudsen, and where was he born?
 A. He was born in Denmark, March 25, 1879.
 @. Is there book on the evangel- istic sects in this country?
 A. 'The Small Scots in America" by Elmer T. Clark, Cokesbury Press. Nashville, Tenn, covers the subject.
 o. How do sea snakes breathe un- der water?
 A. They come regularly to the surface for air. Their methods of breathing are much like those of marine turtles, enabling them to re- main under the surface for a con- siderable time. They are as much at home in the sea as fish and fre- quently are seen a thousand miles from shore. They are able to re- main under the surface for a long time, possibly for hours, owing to their ability literally to swallow and eject water, in easy, rhythmic fash- ion, which seems to provide them with enough oxygen from the water itself to "aerate" the blood.
 If you want copy of the book let Presidential Elections Packet" send to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose four cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
A Thought for Today

wise man feareth, and departeht from evil: but the fool rageth, and is cOnfident.-PrOverbs l4:16.
 Good men have the fewest fears-He who fears to do wrong has but one great fear; he has thousand who has overcome it.-Bovee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
Washington Merry-G Go-Round
DREW PEAR S o N
 ROBERT s. ALLEN

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