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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24

We note that the League of Women Voters is going to make an effort to pro- cure legislative eapportionment at forth coming sessions. This is big task and one that can't be accomplished overnight. However, this is the time to launch such an undertaking in this state, for ac- cording to our constitution reapportion- ment of congressional or state senatorial districts may only take place at the leg islative session directly following decen- nial census. That would mean that only during the 1941 session of the General Assembly can Connecticut do anything about reapportionment. The more public-spirited groups interesting them selves in this, the more chance of get ting action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
Selected Poem
AMERICAN MORNING

AMERICAN MORNING Now cocks are growing on the valley lars And in the mist the slap of kitchen doors Marks where tall boys with milk pails on their
 arms
 Are going to the barn to help with chores Along the rivers edge with clankins bells Slow ghosts of cattle seek familiar trails Through willows drenched with dew, and meadow
 smells
 Come on the fog across the fence gate rails Far down the valley, through the wooded hollows The village stirs around its waking mills. A freight puffs somewhere in the mist and follows The winding river deeper into hills. The pale light grows and brightens; wood pros
 rouse,
 The farm boys whistle, turning out the cows.
 (CHARLES MALAM In the New York Sum-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24

We read recently that one of the main reasons that national defense prepara- tions are not moving as rapidly as is de- sired at Washington is the opposition from manufacturing interests. They aren't going to embark on any plant expansion schemes until they know what the governments going to do about new taxes. All of which should make both the government and the manufac- turers sit down together and work out means whereby national defense can really start humming down the tracks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24

care to do SO they can heave anchor and raise sail and away they go out on the bounding main. The coming of the tide has made the greatest difference possible. It has not only changed the appearance of everything, it has made action and adventure possible where only stagnation reigned before.
 And when the tide of God comes into mans life, the change is even more surprising. The soul of un- regenerated man is as desolate as a salt marsh at ebb tide; but when God sends the currents of His love up every stream and fills every little rivulet to overflowing, the boats can go bounding away to high adventure in the spirit of the Lord.
 All Rights Reserved-Babson
 Newspaper Syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
In Today's Mail

less attention, for the next few weeks at least, to the office of pres- ident, and little more to the var ious offices for congress, including United States senator, congressman from our disrtict, and congressman at-large.
 Fortunately, turned on the radio the other night to Hartford sta- tion just in time to hear Ely Gull bertson in a most interesting dis cussion of world affairs. He was be- ing interviewed over the air and he showed most convincing grasp of the situation and an outlook which I heartily approve.
 I have never met MT. Culbertson, but I know him well because he has been my teacher, my guide, and my solace sometimes in bridge, of which I am a devotee. I consider him to be one of Connecticut's outstanding citizens. We are going to have more and more democracy when men and women of MT Culbertson's talents and standing become interested in , going to congress.
 I am not a delegate so perhaps MT. Culbertson will never have the chance to get my vote, but am for him and I hope that the Democratic Convention is for him too. If that comes to pass. the people of Con- necticut will elect him as Congress man-at-large.
 Sincerely,
 A PATRIOT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
LOTS OF PEOPLE GOING TO FORGET TO CLEAN OUT
 CELLARS

August 2z, 194U. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 don't see how I'll be any better off having the city collect my ashes in tin cans and charging me for it in my tax bill instead of letting me handle it my own way. In fact it might be quite a nuisance and l don't think will like it.
 Now pay some fellow 10-cents or 15-cents a week to take it away. He comes in the cellar, takes it out, sweeps up a bit and brings the can back for me so I don't have to think about it at all. It will be quite bother for me to have to lug heavy can to the sidewalk and bring the empty one back. If I am sick or away or if I forget on the certain day fixed for collection I'm just out of luck with a dirty cellar
 My guess is that people will be forgetting lot. It will probably cost me as much or more to have the city do it and I won't get half the service I now get from Patsy who handles it for me and who makes an honest living for his family by hard work on dirty job. As fai as I am concerned I hope the City will "let well enough alone" and not butt into my private affairs as long as I keep my own yard and cellar clean.
 will B. Aginit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24

For instance, the General Tire and Rubber company in Akron, Ohio, has received rush orders from the Dunlop Rubber com pany in Canada for tire moulds. Tire moulds are used in the in- stallation of new factory equip ment, and the fact that Dunlop is ordering them indicates that Dunlop plant in England has been bee seriously bombed. Also the British are placing large orders of tires, further evidence that the Dunlop plant n England has been put out of business.
 Evidence like this points to Bri- tish suffering. It is not very encouraging to contemplate, but when Rotterdam was bombed little word of the actual damage leaked out until news came of the Dutch surrender.
 British censors obviously do not want to admit the details
 of England's desperate plight. But the fact remains that if Willkie and Roosevelt are right that the British fleet is the first line of American defense, any U, s. aid to bolster that defense should not be too long in com ing.
 NOTE = U. s. observers in England are under a double han dicap in reporting bombing raid damage. First, they are allowed to see only certain things. Sec ond, they cannot report very fully to the State. War and Navy De- partments without disclosing con- fidential information to the Nazis. Every American diplomat now as- sumes (and quite rightly that all his cables and radio messages to the State Department are picked up en route, decoded, and sent to one side or the other. Thus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24

U. s. diplomats don't like to be indirectly letting the Germans know what success they have had and what objectives they have hit in England.
 NEW CABINET JOB
 The name of Claude w. Wickard as Secretary of Agriculture was picked out of pool that had four other names in jt-CheSter Davis, M. L. Wilson, Marvin Jones and Clarence Poe.
 Davis stood high because of his former expereiIlce as AAA Ad- ministrator; Wilson because he was formerly Under Secretary and is warm personal friend of Wall lace; Congressman Jones because of his knowiedge of farm prob lens as head of the Agriculture Committee of the House; and Poe as editor of the Progressive Farmer.
 In the last consideration, two things weighed the scales in favor of Wickard = he is a dirt farmer and he comes from h. diana = Willkie's home state.
 An official of the Department, explaining Wickard's selection, said: 'The farmers choice for Secretary of Agriculture is never a desk man, an executive, a chair warmer. He wants a man in that job who has done his days work-day after day-ip the fields, and knows the sweat of hard work. In short, he wants a dirt farmer"
 When it was suggested that Wickard was not known through out the country, this official came back with the real pay-off in the case: But he's known in INDI- ANAL"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
ELY CULBERTSoN LOOKS GOOD TO WRITER OF THIS LETTER
 FOR CONGRESS
Pennington, Conn, Aug. 23. l940.

Pennington, Conn,
 Aug. g. l940. Editor, Waterbury Democrat: We hear a good deal about the campaign for the election of Pres- ident, but as so often is the case, most of the politicians and the peo- pie too, give only leftover atten- ton to the election of members of Congress.
 The best president who ever lived -and think We have just that right now-can't do the right kind of job unless we. the people, give him good congress. So I am in favor of paying a little
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
Daily Almanac

Moon rises l1:O3 p. m. daylight time)
 Sun rises 6:15 @. m; sets 7:3S p. m. (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 AbCs;t> the middle of. September should find stSNtouching sections of Connecticut lightly. Theie doesn't seem to be any indiea- ton. though, that the month will be excep- tionaily chilly. but there are reasons to be- lIeve it may be warmer than usual.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
In Difficult Position

In accepting the honor of placing the name of Dr. Wilbur l.. Gross Tn nomina- fjon at the Democratic State Convention r, New Haven today Mayor Vincent Scully ehowed considerably more courage and ss,, strsngfh of conviction than many : more experienced and older political Ss1.re in Connecticut. He might easily Seve refused to make the nominating srnech ..a.sS and been perfectly justified for snv number of reasons. He could nave
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24

1. Royal jelly is the food of the larvae of queen bees, kind of marmalade used by royalty, or lubricant?
 2. What is the name of Thomas Jefferson's estate?
 3. Which Vice President of the U. s. was tried for treason?
 4. Name the reputed authors of the first four books of the New Testament.
 5. The sun will be directly eSer the equator next September. When was it in that position lastr
 6. Why can't the Territories and the District of Columbia vote for Presidents?
 T. Winner of the 1889 Pimlico Special horse race was CHALLE- DON, SEABISCUIT or KAYAK II?
 8. Has the whole eye of human being ever been transplanted?
 g. Where is Mandalay?
 10. Do drowning persons always rise three times before sinking?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24

d440 No1 5So oAAS' little Skifs lie fiat down in the o o 2 e, and it looks as if they would lie there until they rot.
 But when the tide begins to run in, the whole picture changes. The beau tifu ] water of the sea covers up the muddy flats. The boats are hoated again. and if their own e r S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
Current Comment

The first declaration of war was made by Mussolini in 1922 against the Italian nation whose freedom and happiness he destroyed-Luigi Antonini, New York chairman, American Labor party.
 After all, we have a navy. Some people seem to forget it.-Winston Churchill, British prime minister.
 It is my experience that the American Legionnaires talk less about war and have less anxiety and more confidence than most other people.--Dr. Irving S. Cutter, Chicago physician.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
SPEECH TRAINING FOR WILLKIE?

Wendell Willkie will make few formal speeches, possibly not more than half a dozen between now and November. But he will make more rear platform speeches than any candidate in history if present plans are followed. He'll start southwest after his next speech in Kansas, then head northward along the west coast, eventually getting around to every corner of the country.
 Party strategists are undecided whether to turn a speech expert loose on Willkie, or let him slur a sentence now and then au natural. Some of them think the average voter who splits an occasion n- finitive himself feels closer to a candidate whose grammar and dic- tion aren't always letter-perfect.
 Senators Bridges, Vandenberg and Taft will sit on the speakers bench, and be called out to help complete team play in their own states. Plans are to send Tom Dewey to the big cities where machine" politics must be reckoned with.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
BY MILTON BRONNER

BY MILTON BRONNER CNEA Service Stan COrrespOndentl
 Washington, Aug. 23.-Maybe Congress isn't as bold as the British Parliament. Maybe American busi- neSsmen, not confronted by actual war, are not as amenable as British moustrialists.
 At any rate, Congress and busi- ness are at loggerheads over an ex- cess profits tax on defense materials which is far less drastic than that in effect in Britain.
 The levy originally proposed in the House was anywhere from 25 to 40 per cent on profits in excess of those earned in an earlier basic period. It was proposed that this earnings credit should be computed by taking three of the four years 1936-39 inclusive.
 But now the Ways and Means Committee suggests companies should compute their earnings by taking all figures for the years 1936-39 inclusive and divide by four. Deficit years would be treated as if the firm broke even.
 BRITAIN'S TAX
 100 PER CENT
 In Great Britain last June the Chancellor of the Exchequer pre- scented (. bill levying a tax of 100 per cent on all profits greater than those earned in so-called standard years-mainly the three years be- fore the war.
 Provision was made for specific cases where this tax would have worked genuine hardship. Where companies could show very small previous earnings, they were grant, ed the right to from to per cent profit on invested capital before the excess profits levy was imposed.
 The House Ways and Means Committee is considering 8 similar plan, allowing a to 6 per cent profit on investment before levying the war profits tax. Virtually no firms in Britain re- fused to accept war work. Grim necessity and patriotism ruled. But if they had refused, it is probable the Churchill government would have found ways of compelling them to conform.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
Washington Merry-Go-Round
DREW PEAR S O N
 ROBERT s. ALLEN

 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24

In Germany, all military aircraft, regardless of cruising range. are equipped with two-way radio com- munications apparatus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24

@. Who was the author of the resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution that a referen- dunn must be held before war can be declared?
 A. Representative Louis Ludlow of Indiana.
 o. What happens to American born children of aliens who entered the United States illegally and are deported?
 A. Tie parent may take them with them, but II the parent IS un- able to pay for their transporta- tion, the children are put in in- stitutions or homes where they will be cared for. American-born chil- dren cannot be deported.
 Q. How long do chameleons live?
 A. The U. s. Bureau of Biological Survey says that no definite infor- nation is available regarding their span of life under natural condi- tions. The length of life in con- finement depends largely on their surroundings and proper care. Many captive chameleons starve or die from thirst. Specimens at the Ma tional Geological Park live at least 10 months.
 O. When and under what circum- stances did Henry Ford receive a medal from the German govern ment?
 A. On the occasion of his 18th birthday, July 30, 1888, at Detroit, he was presented with the Grand Cross of the German Eagle on be- half of the German government. The presentation was made by Karl Kapp, German consul at Cleveland, assisted ty Fritz Heller. German consular representative in Detroit The brief citation expressed the pleasure of Chancellor Hitler in awarding the cross, in recognition of MT. Ford's accomplishment in mak- ing automobiles available to the masses.
 If you want a copy of the book L-A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
DRAFT DEBATE DRAWS CROWD

Senate conscription debate con- tinues sell-out performance. The air-cooled capitol hangs out it's S. R. O. sign every morning half an hour after the Senate convenes; guards restrain tourists at street floor level, take them up to the gallery 10 or 20 at time, as seats become available.
 
 Busiest man in Washington is Representative Joe Martin, Will kie campaign manager From until noon he sees callers at the office of the Republican National Commit tee; from midday until the House adjourns, he devotes himself to his job as minority floor leader. After that appointments crowd his sched- ule right up to Il o'clock, Joe's bed time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, "If he were not so unreliable, he would have re- ceived an increase in pay; instead say, 'If he had not been so unreliable, he would have." etc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
Whats Your l. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS. D. D.

THE TIDE COMES IN
 A tide-water marsh when the tide has ebbed presents a desolate pie ture. Everywhere there is oozy slime and ill-smelling mud. Boats
 ond harUoS and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24

If you want copy of the book let Presidential Candidates = I940", send to The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washing ton, D. c. Enclose four cents in postage.
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Questions 
RY CREDERIo M. KERBY

Enclose a three-cent atamh eoe reply when addressing any ques- ton of fact or information @ tho Waterbury Democrats Service Ba- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be gsvem. nor can extended research be uD- . taken. Be sure an mail is ad- dressed to The WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU. REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street. Washington. D. c.
 THE EDITOR.
 @. What is the full name and age of John D. M. Hamilton, former chairman of the Republican na- tional committee?
 A. John Daniel Miller Hamilton, born in Fort Madison. Iowa, March 2, 1892.
 o. Please state the location, length and width of the Snake river. A. It is a swift-fiowing river, approximately 100 miles long that flows through canyon in Wyom- ing. The width varies from 100 to 500 feet.
 e. For what Roman Catholic or- der of priesthood does s. J. stand?
 A. Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
 o. What is atomic weightS
 A. The estimated weight of. an element compared with that of an atom of oxygen, taken as 16.
 @. Where, when and by whom was the opera La Boheme" first produced?
 A. It was composed by Puccini, and was produced first February 1, 1896, at the Teatro Regio, Turin, Italy.
 0. Is it possible for a college graduate to take a six weeks train. ing course sponsored by the U. s. Army, and obtain a commission in the Reserves?
 A. To be commissioned the man must have attended an approved school or college and received mili- tary training during his academic curse over four-year period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24

0. What Is atomic weight2
 A. The estimated weight of. an element compared with that of an atom of oxygen, taken as 16.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
National Spotlight

While Bruce Cation vacations, members of NEA Services Wash
 ington bureau pinch-hit for him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
THE EDITOR

o. For what Roman Catholic or- der of priesthood does s. J. stand?
 A. Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24

o. Where, when and by whom was the opera La Boheme" first produced?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24

A. It was composed by Puccini, and was produced first February l, 1896, at the Teatro Regio, Turin, Italy.
Evening star., 1940-05-26

the rims. There are specially prepared
nail shampoos, creamy liquids with an
oily content for bleaching nail tips,
removing stains and softening cuticle.
One of these shampoos comes with a
rubber scrubbing sponge, bristling with
tiny teeth that dig out CRIME and also
shred off cuticle Lemon juice. mixed
with sugar, is a simple home aid that
acts as combined bleach and abrasive
for removing discolorations If con-
stant smoking leaves stubborn tan,
there are special nicotine removers
which help to efface it.
A whitening pencil, tube cream or
cream-treated strings used under the
nails gives them the bone-whiteness
that makes them look immaculate.
Many doctors put their nails in wrap
pers of colorless polish to clinch that
Evening star., 1940-05-26

look of surgical cleanliness. One that is
popular with them is waxy dressing
that goes on the nails in tough, trans
parent film which many women use
under their colored lacquers for extra
protection.
There are implement kits for men
as masculine looking as their wallets
or tobacco pouches which will give
them their essential manicure tools
and encourage them to tidy up their
nails. One is a upper closed case in
black or blond grained leather, resem
bling tobacco pouch. which stocks
flexible steel file, clippers, scissors.
pointed nail cleaner and cuticle pusher,
orange stick, tweezers and emery
boards. Other cases of black and
brown grained leather, similarly out
fitted, look like snap-fastened wallets.
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the nails that resist soap and water,
give him nail brush, such as profess
sional manicurists use, and let him
dip it in full strength peroxide or pow
dered pumice and probe gently under
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control. But let him use the clippers or
manicure scissors to nip out hangnails
and callouses. These yield more easily
after the nails are soaked.
If there are stains under the tips of
Evening star., 1940-05-26
MANICURE: MAN-STYLE
Sometimes he will, but
often he won't go to a
manicurist here's
what he can do at home
% %hst1z Blythe
|" HE American male is gradually
overcoming his suspicion that a

overcoming his suspicion that
good manicure smacks of effeml-
macy. Though he is still rightfully
proud of hands that build bridges,
erect buildings, tinker with automo-
biles, dig in gardens or carpenter in the
basement, he is less keen than he used
TO be to have his nails exhibit signs of
viriie toll
The manicure, however, is still a
phase of masculine good grooming on
which women often have to bring
pressure to bear. The man who gets
his nails done regularly at his barber
shop has probably yielded to wife's
or mothers insistence. The one who
still balks at a professional manicure
will usually succumb to persuasion to
give himself good manicure at home,
if supplied with necessary tools and
few pointers in technique.
So here are some tips from pro-
fessional manicurist. She says that viz
tually every patron in the barbershop
of New York's Commodore Hotel has
a manicure with his shave, shampoo
and shine. and among them are Post
master General James A. Farley and
such men from Americas business
Who's Who as Colby M. Chester,
]. Herbert Todd. James A. Farrell,
Jr., r. D. Starbuck. Martin ]. Aiger,
c. J. Brister, William N. Enstrom,
Philip d. Reed and Rex Cole.
Give Him the Tools
OIVE man his own manicure tools,
and show him how to use them, is her
advice. The essentials are file, an
orange stick and pair of clippers
= There are other important aids, how
ever, to improve the appearance of his
nails.
Show him how to file his nails into
shapely ovals, and discourage him
from pairing them down to the quick.
Where mans fingers are short and
blunt, he needs little more length in
nails, but they should not be pointed.
only curved to the shape OF his fingers
and not filed too close to the sides.
This causes nails to break and en-
courages hangnalls.
Urge him to soak his nails in warm,
soapy water and to put a grease SOL
vent soap in the bowl if the rims of his
nails are blackened by oil. Give him an
orange stick with a grooved rubber
hood over the hool to push back the
cutiCle and loosen the soil under the
tips. This kind of stick appeals to a
man because it does not have to be
wrapped with cotton, and the rubber
tip is flexible and will not bruise the
tender base of the nail. Discourage his
cutting the cutiCle, no matter how
overgrown or tough. Frequent use OF
the orange stick. or daily pushing on
the cuticle with a towel as he dries his
hands will eventually keep it under
Evening star., 1940-05-26
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