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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13

While many Connecticut crops wealth cred the unfavorable spring and early summer, fruits will be below normal aver ages. A late spring and wet one may result in good growth later on, but it doesn't help orchardists one bit. Both peaches and apples will be fewer this year than year ago, but probably ahead Of ricane ruined good crop just as it was being harvested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
North Dakota is the eighth state to

North Dakota is the eighth state to adopt a constitutional amendment pre- venting use of funds raised through tax ation of automobiles and motorists for any purpose other than for highways. Diversion of such funds has become a common practice in many states, but in others there is growing sentiment against it. It can and often has led to abuses. We tax motor cars primarily to enable the state to maintain a highway system. There never has been sound reason ad- vanced for using any excess in such funds for any other purpose. And when the time ever comes that motor taxes are in excess of expenditures the only thing left to do is to lower the taxes and allow the motorist to benefit. We don't know if Connecticut will consider constitu tional amendment along these lines, but even if she doesn't her legislators should turn deaf ear to all pleas for di- version.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
BIZ GERRY DICK


 NEA Service Staff Correspondent
 Washington, Aug. 13.-The New Deals venture into the sugar busi- ness in Puerto Rico is bust. Tn 1896 the Puerto Rican Recon- struction Authority paid $4,O00,O 900 for sugar min and 10000 acres of cane land.
 Idea was to use this government owned sugar business as Q yard stick. Harold Ickes, PARA admins trator at that time, hoped to show how much privately owned sugar companies ought to pay in wages, and how much privately owned mills should charge growers for grinding cane.
 One cooperative was set up to operate the mill, 12 others to cul- tivate the cane land. Cooperative members, to be former sugar field workers, were to put up $5 as Q membership fee, but no capital. Out of their profits over a 20-year peril cd they were to pay 3 per cent ir- terest, and finally own the property on the inStallment plan
 Private operators who had suc- cessfully disregarded the law pro- hibiting anyone from owning more than 500 acres of land in Puerto Rico say the government-in-busi- ness plan failed to because Puerto Rican workers were afraid of any. thing that promised so much for nothing.
 PARA officials blame the feudal class system in Puerto Rico which made the colonos unwilling to ac- cept responsibility. j
 In 1889, when the sugar coop lost $55, 900, it became apparent the plan was 8 failure, whatever the reason.
 PARA is now working out 8 pro gram for selling land belonging to the sugar cooperative in 100-acre parcels, to individual natives who will cultivate it themselves. 30 TO l.
 OR 50-5O?
 Senator Sheridan Downey of Cali fornia got such a flood of mail on the conscription issue that he de- cided to tally the pros and cons.
 He found the ratio was about 30 to l against peacetime compulsory military training. That made him curious
 He selected 5000 names from the California voters registration list. To each of the 5000 he sent query on a return address postcard. Most of the chosen constituents replied, and tally of their answers showed half were for conscription and half against 1t.
 ANTI-NAZIS
 GLOOMY
 Anti-Nazi Germans here are get ting disheartening reports from ment in Germany. One such report says that few if any of the anti Nazi workers who fled to Holland, Belgium, Denmark and France will survive.
 The Gestapo arrives on the heels of the army in Nazi conquered countries, and Herr Himmler's men will find Hitler oppositionists out.
 The report goes on to say, Tt will take some time to build up new contacts with the underground movement inside Germany .. but even if the British are beaten, the anti-Nazi fight in Germany will continue. Just give us time, and do not hope to get regular information in the coming weeks. In the intoxi- cation of victory we cannot expect immediate success"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
Whats Your I.Q.?


 Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. The Tailwaggers' Association is 8 group devoted to the welfare of whom or what?
 2. Is Port wine fortified? 3. Have U. s. destroyers ever been named for civilians?
 {. What is the national anthem of Great Britain?
 s. Who wrote "All This and Heav- en Too?
 6. What does the motto of West Virginia, Montani Semper Liberi, mean?
 T. Which President of the United States was prominent in American relief work in Belgium during the World War7
 8. Which sort of tree grows from an acorn?
 g. The head of the new French Government is Marshal Petain, Pierre Laval, or Albert Lebrun? 10. With what prison are lettres de cachet associated?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13

Henry Wallace in his Iowa State House speech were well received in the farm belt. It was good diplomacy. The Willkies oc- cupy the entire sixth floor of the Broadmoor Hotel for which they pay the very modest price of $107.60 per day. The thing that bothers those around Willkie most is that the campaign is a complete one-man show with Willkie running it in the same manner he handled the problems of Commonwealth and Southern. HENRY WALLACE WARDROBE
 For seven years Henry Wallace, with his tongue in his cheek, has studied the manners of polite society in the nations capital. He has acquired an extensive ward- robe which includes the proper costume for every occasion-from tennis match to 8 state funeral.
 But there is one item of gentle mans apparel which still has Henry puzzled. It is that waist band of Persian origin known as the cummerbund.
 Henry encountered 8 cummer- bund wearer at party given by Sumner Welles. He blinked twice and said:
 'Tn hot weather like this, I
 can't see the point of wearing .
 thing like that around your
 middle. But I must admit it
 looks pretty fancy; it makes you
 look like . Venetian gondolier."
 Note-The word cunamerbund derives from the Persian words kamar (loins) and band (fasten- ing).
 Copyright, 1920. by United Fea- fy,vo Cs,y1dfco$e YnnN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13

already been mentioned-taxes upon surplus and the regulations regard ing the rates of depreciation. A third remains in the necessity of cutting some of the red tape of the s. E. 0. now restricting the issue of new securities. This delays the investment of capital and wastes time and money. The regulations must be simplified and delay and expense materially lessened.
 Finally, let us remember that unity of spirit and purpose are all import ant. If we can keep constantly be- fore us that we are defending our way of life and our will to live under a free democracy and free enterprise, we will go forward rapidly and with out faltering.
 These are the obvious things those dictator would do first If he seized the power. Why not do them ourselves in our own demo- cratic way?
 CONNECTICUT ECONOMIC
 COUNCIL
 By: Howell Cheney, Treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13

e. What is the origin of the term Crocodile tears" for pretended grief?
 A. About 1,4O0, British writer named Vaudeville claimed that the crocodile enticed its victims by its heart-rending moans, and hypocriti- cally shed tears while eating them up.
 @. How many assembly plants has the Ford Motor co. in the United States?
 A. Of 34 plants, 3l are equipped for assembling, although only about fifteen are now actually operating.
 Q. Are patents still granted for medicineS2
 A. Rarely. Usually the best way to protect medicinal compound is by adopting distinctive trademark and registering it with the Patent Office, thus keeping the ingredients secret as far as the Pure Food and Drug Law allows.
 If you want . copy of the book let weight Control, send to The Waterbury Democrats Washing ton Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street,
 Washington, D. 0. Enclose four cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13

the 13 correspondents who accom- panied Willkie from Colorado Springs to Des Moines, 10 of them believed Willkie VIII be elected. They all appeared to have fallen under the influence of his charm with the exception possibly of Tom Stokes, ,ScrippS-Howard Newspaper Alliance; John O'Don- nell, New York Daily News; and Bill Ardery of the Associated Press .. Although several others said they were not completely sold on him personally, at least 10 believe that he will win in Mo- vember.
 Most popular member of the Willxie encourage is Mitchell Davenport, whose ability to think rapidly and coherently has made a deep imprint upon newsmen. He seems to be the only adviser who has Willkie's ear, most of the others seeming to be figureheads. .. When John Hamilton and Joe Martin left Willkie to depart for the East, the candidate was sitting on the patio talking to correspondents. Without rising from his chair he waved goodbye and said: "Awfully glad you fellows drop ped in." Then he picked up the trend of his conversation with the neWSmen.
 Willkie's reception on the State House steps at Des Moines after his farm conference was disap- pointing to his enthusiasts. [. One interesting development was Oren Roots ability to handle the factionalism which sprang up among the Iowa Willkie-for- President groups. He sruothered 1t out with suave ability. [. Willkie,s kind remarks about
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
Selected Poem
INSIDE STUFF ON THE GOOD OLD
 SUMMER TIME

(Al Graham in the New York Sun) Let the papers tell
 of a torrid spell
 and I loudly yell That's fine!" Let the heat waves come! for I'm never glum
 when the glass hits ninety-nine. Oh, love the days
 when the solar rays
 make the hottest news seem trite, When thirst won't slake and the salt won't shake and there's No Relief In Sight; And fail to see
 for the life of me
 why the weather makes us grouse, Why the heat provokes ... Q'm an usher, folks, in an ice-cooled movie houseD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
Questions 4 andAnsw,ers
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 RncIose c tl'reo~csns clamp eos reply when addressing any quess ti1n Of fact Or lnfsEmation Co tho Waterbury Dsmocrnt's Service Bu- rean at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot b given, nor can extended research be un- taken. Be sure an mail b ad. Areasea to The WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU. 1013 Thirteenth Street. Washington. D. c. \
 THE EDITOR. Q. Who played the role of "Geoff" in 'The Ghost Breakers" and the part of the college instructor tn ''Winter Carnival?
 A. Richard Carlson played both roles.
 e. How many men were register ed in the United States in the draft during the World War, and how many were discharged from the draft?
 A. Registrations numbered 2S,- 908,576, and 250,240 were discharged after being called.
 e. What is the area and populn- ton of the Philippine Islands2
 A. Area 1l440O squares miles; population, 15,984 PAT.
 Q. What public utilities are most commonly owned by American cit- ieS2
 A. Water works, sewage disposal plants, cemeteries, airports, and au- ditoriums. Nearly a per cent of the cities with more than 5000 popula- tion own their waterworks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 1:57 a. m daylight time). Sun rises 5:59 a. m.; sets 7:54 p. m. (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Every summer seems Co develop dry spell or drought, some areas suffering worse than others. Right now most of New Eng land is in the midst of such a period with the inevitable openings of the heavens in veritables deluge to come.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13

lated Cnen Qe- passing acts of moral turpitude. Lust told how many he had destroyed, and in t e m p e rance boasted of the legions whom he had drawn down
 into an early grave. Dishon- esty and gam
 bling, cruelty and ambition all arnSe in tlIrn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
Current Comment

Newspaper advertising is the back bone of business. Arthur L. Scaife, General Electric sales chief.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
Washington Merry-Go-Rou
DREW PIE AR s ON
 ROBERT s. ALLEN

opposition
 
  romaI walks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, "She Is going on seventeen; say, "She is six- teen years and-months"; or, "She is approaching her seventeenth birthday"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
National Spotlight

While Bruce Cation vacations. other members of the NEA Berv- Ice Washington stan pinch his for him
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS. D. D.
A FAMILIAR WINNER

The story IS told that the demons were once gathered together in con- clave to determine which one had done the most to corrupt mankind.
 One by one they arose and re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13

By: Howell Cheney. Treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13

Copyright, 1s40. by United Fea- ture Syndicate, Inc)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13

e. What Is the area and popula- ton of the Philippine Islands9
 A. Area 114,40O squares miles; population, 15,9S4, PAT.
Evening star., 1940-05-08
Bedtime Stories,
By THORNTON w. BURGESS.

~ AAAOAsA> = OAs We DAAzoos
Unc' Billy Possum came proudly
down the Lone Little Path through
the Green Forest toward the big
hollow tree, which he had made his
home. Peter Rabbit was the first
to see him coming. Peter hurried
to meet him, for you know that
Peter had prepared q surprise party
to greet Unc' Billy and his family.
When Unc' Billy Possum saw
all the little meadow and forest
people gathered there to greet him
and all the good things they had
brought to eat he was as surprised
as Peter had hoped he would be.
But Unc' Billy didn't show it. Oh,
my, mol, Unc' Billy never lets on
that he is surprised at anything
he just grinned and grinned, as
only Unc' Billy Bossum can grin.
What you-alls doin' at NAH hol-
how tree?" demanded Unc' Billy
grinning more broadly than ever.
"It's a surprise party for you and
your family" said Peter Rabbit.
I'VE though that Mrs. Possum and
the children would be hungry, SO
every one has brought something to
eat. We want you to know how
Evening star., 1940-05-08

much we think Of you and how
glad we are that you are going to
stay here in. the Green Forest. I
hope you will like the surprise
party"
Unc' Billy made a very low bow.
"Ah certainly am obliged to you
ais for such right smart welcome
to NAH family" said Unc' Billy.
"Ah reckon we-alls are going to
stay right here in the Green Forest
because you-alls have made it so
pleasant"
Now all this time every one had
been looking for Unc' BiIly,s fam
ily. and Danny Meadow Mouse
Evening star., 1940-05-08

Mrs. Possum. She looked so much
like Unc' Billy that Johnny Chuck
giggled right out loud. Her gown
was just as thin and just as
rumpled as Unc' Billy's old suit.
Her face was just as sharp and Just
as crafty as Unc' Billy's. But while
Unc' Billy was grinning old Mrs.
Possum had never a smile; in fact,
Mrs. Possum looked cross. She
looked so cross that Peter Rabbit
forgot all the nice things he had
planned to say to her. You see, old
Mrs. Possum had had q long jour-
ney, for she came all the way from
"Or Vtrgtnny" and she was tired.
Evening star., 1940-05-08

could hold his curiosity no longer.
"But where is your family, Unc'
Billy?" he interrupted.
Unc' Billy grinned even more
broadly than he had before. "Ah
done left 'em back a piece so as to
see if the road was clear. Ahu go
and fetch them"
So Unc' Billy turned back along
the Lone Little Path, hurrying as
fast as he could 60, and everybody
gathered close around his hollow
tree and watched to see his family
arrive. Pretty soon they saw him
coming back down the Lone Little
Path. and behind him came old
Evening star., 1940-05-08
By Fronk Beck
By WiIIord
By Mormon Marsh
By Bud Fisher

Possum likes better than fresh eggs,
and this big goose egg made her
smile in spite OF herself. She lust
couldn't help it.
Its fresh, and there are more
where that came FROM" said Jimmy
Skunk. I certainly do hope you
VIII hke the Green Forest, Mrs.
Possum. May I ask where your
family is?"
Oid Mrs. Possum's smile broad
ened into a grin just like Unc'
Buys, and her sharp little. eyes
twinkled.
Certainly, sab; they are In my
pocket" said she.
Evening star., 1940-05-08
By Edgar Rice Burrouohs

The fact Is, old Mrs. Possuln had
not wanted to come at all.
Now, every one had thought that
Unc' Billy Possum had a big family,
and when they saw no one but old
Mrs. Possum looking so cross they
didn't know what to make Of 1t,
but every one was too polite to
ask any questions. Each came up
In turn and was introduced by Unc'
Billy. Mrs Possum just grunted to
each one until Jimmy Skunk came
along. Jimmy Skunk brought q
big goose egg and offered 1t to Mrs.
Possum with very low bow. There
u nothing In the world that Mrs.
Evening star., 1940-05-08
Winning Contract

BY THE FOUR ACES.
Mailer, Oswald Jacoby. Howard
schenken. worlds leading teem-of-
sSu .a: ns:ntUss sv.rs e e.r a .':sR :ssem nn Il
existence)
Not the Best Play
Here Is one of those so-called
hard luck" hands that should have
been made on proper play.
South, dealer.
Both sides vulnerable.
"A
VAK2
oKJ94
487632
AoJse42 N AKlos7
o5 va Qsl0s62
%KJ9 &l054
VQJ1oss5
OATS
&AQ
The bidding:
South. West. North. East.
l10 IA "a "A
50 Pass Pass Pass
The opening lead of the queen Of
spades was won by dummy's ace. De-
clarer now played the ace and deuce
OF hearts, trumped his second spade
IN dummy, came back to his own
hand with the ace of diamonds, drew
trumps and now played a low dia-
mond toward dummy. West showed
out, the nine was played from dunn
my, East won with the ten and
promptly led low club. South now
was forced to take that flnesse,
which lost also, and the hand was
set one trick.
The correct play on the hand
would have been to attack the clubs
Immediately, without even bother
ing to flnesse. With four entries to
dummy, the fifth club could have
been set up provided that suit did
not break worse than AZ. And even
II clubs had broken 5-1, the dia-
mond flnesse would remain as a last
resort.
\ + X \
Yesterday you were David Bruce
Burnstone's partner, both sides were
vulnerable and you held:
Ak
VQ10xxx
0 10xxx
&Jxx
The bidding:
Burnstone. Jacoby. You. Schenken.
INT Pass. CD
Answer-Pass. Any takeout Of a
no trump should be constructive and
show at least fair hand. Thus If
you bid two hearts, partner will rebid
and you will get into trouble.
Score 100 per cent for pass; moth
ing for two hearts.
Question No. AL.
Both sides are vulnerable and you
have 80 on score. Oswald Jacoby is
your partner and you hold:
AAQxx
2Jx
KJ10xx
&Qx
The bidding:
Jacoby. Maier. You. Schenken.
ID Pass. CD
What do you bid? Answer to-
morrow
released by the Bell Syndicate, Incl
Evening star., 1940-05-08
JOLLY POLLY

A Little Chat on Etiquette
BY JOS. ]. FRISCH.
T. B. Fit is not necessary, on
taking leave, to say good-by to
every one Of a large group Of people
Evening star., 1940-05-08

David Bruce Burnstone. Merwin D.,
Maze, Oswald Jacohy. Howard
four, inventors Of the system that
has beaten every other system in
existence.)
Evening star., 1940-05-08

to whom one has been introduced
earlier in the evening. One says
good-by only to those who happen
to be near or who happen to be
looking in ones direction at the
time of parting.
Evening star., 1940-05-08

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Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-29
Influenza Spread
Has Not Reached
Valley, Is Report
Schools Elsewhere Feel
Mild Epidemic; Coast
Areas Hardest Hit

A mild type of influenza,
which closed schools in north
ern California and threaten
ed to close high schools III
San Diego, apparently had
not spread to Imperial Valley Fri
day, according to Ell Centre high
school officials.
Fifty students were absent from
Ell Centre high school Thursday,
according to reports from Don Ket-
chen, vice principal Half of the alb
sences were believed to have been
caused by colds and influenza. Ket-
chen reported the number of absen-
tees was not unusual for this time
of year.
More than 1000 cases were report
ed in San Francisco Friday, but
no deaths were noted. One hun
dred three cases were reported at
University of California.
More than 200 students of $50
were absent from Placerville schools
and $50 students of $3.50 at San
Diego high were i'll. Consolidated
Aircraft corporation of San Diego
reported TOO of its $4,000 employees
were on sick leave with influenza
or colds.
Health officials throughout the
state emphasized that the type of
influenza was far milder than that
which caused the serious worldwide
epidemic in 1918.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-29

committee, the White House and
agencies dealing with anti-espion-
age and anti-sabotage work such
as the Federal Bureau of Investi-
cation, the justice and state de-
partmentS
I have no statement to make, =
Dies said as he left the presidents
office. "If the president wants tC
make @ statement it is agreeable to
me-"
lie was asked what his plans were
for the committee in the next con-
gless, and said:
L am going to do the job that
congress gave me-"
Cornered again by reporters be-
fore he LETT the White House
grounds, Dies said that as far as
he was concerned the conference
was satisfactory" He was asked
whether there might be any change
in his program for the committee
as result OF the conference. Dies
replied that there was no intima-
ton of any change"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-29
Valley Pledges
$1,000 for Greek
War Relief Fund

Forty-six Imperial Valley citizens,
sympathetic with the cause of en-
battled Greece, had pledged $1,000
for Greek War Relief Friday fol-
lowing a conference in Ell Centre
Thursday night.
This was the opening gun in a
campaign that will bring valleywide
funds solicitation.
At the meeting, held in the Eagles
hall, the following chairmen were
named:
George Polos of Calexico, general
chairman; John zenos, Holtville
chairman; William Psaros, Brawley
chairman; Calex Stamis, Calipatria-
inland chairman; Mrs. N. A. Con-
tos, Ell Centro chairman.
The Ell Centre committee was:
Mrs. Contos, Chris Stergion, Sam
Levant, N. A. Contos, Angelo Staffis,
Mrs. Peter Shenas, Mrs. j. Karam-
bios and Mrs. George Paskle.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-29
BrowIey 'BuIlfisht' Stirs
Up Statewide Protests

BRAWLEY, Nov. 29.-"Bullfight
at the Brawley fiesta Saturday
night?" "Whadda va mean
bullfight?" "Bullfights are
Illegal Stop that bullfight!"
Governor Olson, District Attorney
Elmer Heald and Chief of Police
Lon Cromer of Brawley were be-
seiged by angry protests Friday as
the annual Mexican fiesta began
and things wound up for the climax
III the bullfight Saturday night.