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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16
STATE

Coming to a close this evening at the air conditioned Warner Bros State tiieater is You're Not Sc Tough" with the Dead End Kids and the Little Tough Guys; also BoE Burns and Mischa Auer in Alias the Deacon"
 By special arrangement with War ner Brothers the State will present 8 prerelease engagement of "All This, And Heaven Too" starting to- morrow at no advance in prices.
 Based on the famous novel by Rachel Field and co-starring the screens two most dramatic stars, it is one of the very greatest pictures in the annals of the screen and perhaps the greatest.
 The film marks the momentous first meeting of Miss Davis and Boyer as a co-starring team. AL though the story Is an actual record of events which took place more than a hundred years ago 1t might have been written just to fit them So pleased was author Rachel Field with their performances that she wrote: T feel that the screen yer sion is not only the book as I wrote it but projection of the charac- ters themselves, heightened by the art of Miss Davis and MT. Boyer. Miss Davis is presented as Made moiselle Henriette Deluzy-Desportes and Charles Boyer as the Due de Praslin-protagonists in one of the most sensational scandals of all time a scandal that rocked two continents and was a contributing factor in helping a French king from his throne.
 Featured with the dynamic star are Jeffrey Lynn, as Henry Field. young American cleric who helps Henriette to rehabilitate herself, and Barbara O'Neil as the neurotic wild ly passionate wife of the Due.
 Rounding out the brilliant SUD- porting cast are Virginia Weilder Helen Westley, Walter Hampden, Henry Danueil, Harry Daveport and c host of other favorites.
 And for your further enjoyment the management will present Enemy Agent" a picture as vivid and timely as today's headlines. The picture shows G-Men in action as they fight to keep giant U. 8. airplane factories free of foreign spies. Featured in the cast gre Richard Cromwell Helen vinson. Robert Armstrong and Jack LaRue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16

It's small world When Al. Paris Waterbury Democrat printer sailed on the s. S. Wauketa from Bridgeport to New York last Saturday together with two pals Frank Bagley and George Trosky he little reckoned he'd meet another AL Paris. But that's just what hap pened Frank was trying get Waterburys Al to put on
 speciality dance the top deck of the boat and had just announced that AL Paris was about to offer per formance. couple dancing nearby approached Frank and the man inquired if he had said Al Paris. That's right" said Frank "There he is there,' pointing across the deck "No he isn't He's right here replied the stranger My names Al Paris and I'm from Spring field, Mass" There many introductons after that and the Waterbury and Springfield groups were to- gether throughout the entire trip Incidentally the Wa terbury trio invited to Bridgeport next month to the silver wedding anniversary of Albert Ross of Bridgeport production engineer of the General Electric in Bridgeport who with the Springfield couple. An amateur tees- cope collector Mr. Ross anxious to start correspond ence with Waterburans interested in his hobby, He re- sides at 57 Pasade Avenue, Bridgeport
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16

Hitler's way was the elevation of the Socialist leader, Leon Blum, to the premier ship of France. Blum, a French Jew, hated Hitler, his tenets, and all his works. But he was tied toIhis past, his promises.
 In 1886 Blum became leader of a popular front" government corl- priSed of left wingers of the Radical party, the Socialists, the Commun- ists, and number of fellow travel CTS. His victory was fore -shadowed by things that happened before the election.
 French labor had invented a new trick, later to be copied in America. Tn metallurgical plants more than 1,000,0 ,000 sat down. And metallurgy often spells cannon.
 Blum quickly settled the strike by promising enactment of remedial and social legislation. He kept his promises. There was little criticism of laws for old age, and sickness benefits; there was much support for laws enforcing collective bar- edAAulS.
 But two acts Blum passed struck well-night blow at French rearm- ament efforts.
 Just after Parliament voted funds to double Frances effective war strength, the Blum government put across a work week of 40 hours. At one blow that cut down the prospect of speedy production of big num- bers of airplanes.
 TANK SURPRISE"
 REMAINS PUZZLE
 Next Blum put into force the na- tionalization of all armament plants first tackling the aircraft factories The idea was that the government should own two-thirds of the stock in such plants and teh other third was to be retained by the owners This condition made for confusion and greatly aided in the slowing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16
No Passports In Or Out Of
 NoUa Scotia

American citizens vacation ing to Canada are NOT re- quired to have passports to go IN or OUT of the country.
 However. according to pres ent regulations of the State Department in Washington and the United States Immi- grafton and Naturalization Service, American citizens re- turning home will be requested to present ONE of the follow ing documents to United States Immigration officers at the border to verify their Amer ican citizenship, which has al- ways been more or less in or- der. v
 (1) Birth certificate.
 (2) Baptismal certificate.
 (3) Affidavit sworn to be- fore a notary by two persons stating birthplace and birth date 6f traveller.
 (4) Voters registration card.
 (5) Naturalization certifi- icates.
 (6) old passport.
 (7). Tax bills, or similar pa- pcrs..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16

down process.
 Blum fell from the premiership in August, 1938, and was succeeded by Daladier, who, like Chamberlain, failed to put drive into war prep aration. When Paul Reynaud was called, it was again too late.
 Blame for too-great faith in the Maginot Line rests with both cabi- net and military leaders, but the matter of the German tank "sur- prise" is puzzle of puzzles.
 When the Nazis smashed the Maginot Line, one of their most po- tent weapons was the 70-ton tank. It is believed they got thees tanks when they grabbed, Czechoslovakia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16
NAMES IN RAID
 BELIEVED PHONEY
Alleged Waterbury Men to Face Trial in Meriden
 Monday Morning

Six men out of 40 arrested in a gambling raid in Meriden early Sunday gave Waterbury addresses when arraigned in court yesterday The cases were continued until next Monday.
 The Waterbury names. none of which coincided with tn ecity direc- tory, are John Riley, 28, Grand ave- nue; John Cater, B, 28 Bank street; Frank Russo, 37, 725 North Main street; Frank Rulli, "A, of 105 Cher " street; Carlo Carrillo, 38 of 35 Walnut street; and Joseph Rynaldo of IF River street.
 The raid was conducted by Meri- den police led by Detective Cap- tain Walter L. Kurcon,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16

Clipped and pasted |. Many thanx for the num- splendid offers of pianos sought through the Tow CT for the use of Fulton Park pavilion last week Tall Tower readers quick to answer the appeal and we pass along tonight great big bundle of wewishes for such cooperation John Coyle is just home from a trip to New York and Atlantic City. In his party was Lieutenant and Mrs. James Barry and family No more tickled over the happy announcement of Smith than "Joe" Donahue likeable secretary of the popular Fifth District representative Joe could hard ly restrain himself when he conveyed the glad tdings at noon Saturday. Congrats to the proud poppa and momma on their first-born, handsome son. from all reports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16

Purely personal MT. and Mrs. Frank Santalu- cia of Highland avenue receiving their mail for Britt, well known telephone company employees, honored recently by their many friends Gpon com pleting 30 and S5 years, respectively with the con- Adams of Milford well-knOwn in Waterbury, is wis iting in New Britain this month !. . Joan Adams of Milford is spending her vacation in Waterbury with Mrs. Mary johns Joan is we'll known in Bridgeport radio amateur circles juvenile dancer . Tommy Byrne is enjoying wellearned vacation at his home this week Al Mas0ne visited in New York recently MT. and Mrs. John Lindsey were recent visitors with his folks in Medford, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16
PARISH TO SEEK
 CREDIT CHARTER

James Moran, a teacher at Wilby high school, will act as temporary chairman, assisted by Francis Ashe as secretary and treasurer, at the Credit Union Study club meeting of the Immaculate Conception parish this evening at 8:30 o'clock in the basement of the church. Applica- ton will he made at this time for A federal credit union charter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16
Some stuff, kids When it comes to many miles

Some stuff kids When it comes to many miles of motoring hand to young Milton Vincent and Tom mic Howard for consistent driving Last week va cation the local lads and they proceeded to cov CT a lot of territory in their station wagon Leaving home they struck across New York State to Bing- hampton. From there they went to Buffalo and Ma gara Falls Then up the St. Lawrence to Alexandria Bay and the Thousand Islands Back across New York and Lake Champlain to Burlington. Vt From Vermont to New Hampshire and Maine where they visited Augusta and Old Orchard Beach All In all their trip covered 1000 miles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16

arv c Sted, a buyer from New Milford will probably drive over and make a bid. The far- nier will accept, and new frocks for the ladies of his household will be in order. Tobacco is 8 mighty impor- tant crop in Connecticut, al- most as iinpor- tant as milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16
A. M. E. ZION CHURCH
 ELECTIONS WED.

The Mount Olive A. M. E. Zion church will hold an important mem berShip meeting at. 8:30 o'clock to- morrow evening with Rev. s. w. Weller, pastor, presiding. MT. Weller has named officers of the boards and auxiliaries for election by the par- ishioners. This meeting will open the work of the conference here for l94O-4l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16
DEMOCRAT WOMEN PLAN CARD PARTY

A delegation from the Waterbury Women's Democratic club will at- tend a meeting of the New Haven County Federation of Democratic Women's clubs at Seymour Thurs day afternoon. The guest speaker will be Robert Austin, director of the Waterbury office of the Social Se- curity board.
 The local club met at The Elton last night, and made plans for a card party. No definite date was selected. Mrs. Henry A. Hayden, pre- sided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16

In Sundays Hartford Courant, a group of social -muddled citizens headed by one Odell Shepard, ex- press their opinion about cOridi- tions among negro workers con- cerned with the cultivation of tobacco. These well-meaning but ill-informed folk claim that work CTS who receive about SIS a week for field work are underpaid {. One may we'll ask, have MT. Shep- ard and his followers ever worked at having on good, substantial Yankee farmstead? That work is too hard for negroes. Only the toughest whites can stand 1t. The wages are, as rule, about thirty dollars per month.
 As for the seven-day week that excites the horror of our Hartford neighbors, every dairy farm oper- ates through the year on that schedule, because Nature does business on a clock around basis. Tobacco growers have to push their help through only a part of the year. Dairymen work the year around, and like it. Nobody ever hears any yelps from the hired man on a dairy farm who often has a room over the woodshed, a mail order catalog for his litera- ture, and only the rainy days for recreation.
 Professor Shepard recently claimed space as an authority" on the folkways and mores of Con- necticut Yankees. He should know enough about the state. even now, to avoid worrying about necessary long hours in our limited tobacco belt. Hay fields are hotter and far dustier than tobacco patches.
 While discussing social gains, the other day, neighbor came in with a communication from one of those over-stuffed femmes who have lately won transient glory as directors and supervisors for w. P. A. This letter requested our neighbor to sign and take an oath to document stating that he was not Communist. GAS if a Com- munist would survive in a commit nity where our folks kicked out the German American Bund.)
 "Gosh!" the man said. q ain't even offered a job on w. P. A. and here comes letter askin' me to declare I'm an American. Why don't they clean up their own nest before they start working on out siders?" (Of course, there was no answer to that.)
 When Henry Mccarthy con- plained about the Beacon Falls rubber shop selling goods at retail and then coming around to honor able small town merchants and asking for business, he was just about two or three years ahead of the average representative of Big Business. At Atlantic City the other day, Wm. J. Cheyney, vice. president of the National Retail Furniture Association, took fall out of the manufacturers. black ened a few eyes, and shocked the Aunt Nellies with a statement that more than a billion and half dollars in cash is lost to retailers every year by curbstone brokers and by the competition of manu- lecturers who unfairly sell goods at retail. Henry says, Watch the chisler who can get it for you at wholesale" Mir. Cheyney must have heard our man because he says the same thing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16

Heard in passing The handsome trophy that the K of C. is presenting to the Blessed Sacrament C. O. debating team put display in J. Johnsons store to be awarded the debaters the winning and up teams. Dr. Daniel Savers is building home on Eastfed Road right opposite the handsome residence of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Burke. George and David Tracy, of Mr. and Mrs George H. Tracy of Sunset Avenue, are visiting in Philadelphia this month native, in town last week. . Mrs Katherine Shea has opened shop at 110 Grand Street amid wewishes of many local friends Bill Drsco is working hard for the of the lawn party to be given for the benefit of St. Anthonys Church, Prospect, at MT and Mrs "Joe" Lawlor's home on the Union CityProspect road. ...
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16
10000 SICNERS
 BY AUG. 5 ASKED

The Waterbury unit of the Com. mittee to Defend America by Aid ing the Allies has begun campaign to secure 10000 signatures by Aug ust 5.
 Plans for circulating the petitions were made at a meeting held yes- terday at the home of Miss Betty White of Middlebury.
 A meeting of the petition conn mittee will be held Monday at the units Waterbury headquarters. l9C Grand street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16
TN DEMON RUAf's CLUTCHES

Alan MoWbray brings about the downfall -almost--of Richard Croin. well by plying him with demon rum. It's all very side-spllttlng to audi. eFeea. howeyeF. for t happens ln the hilarious ceznedy. RK0b "The VII. ialn stu Pursued Her."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16
IN THE CLEAR

Summer now is in the clear Since St. Swithin's day was here. The day was warm and passing fair, Just a hint of breeze in the air. Craning the neck the sky showed blue, At nightfall there were stars and a moor i>' St. Swithin's day tells the tale And when it rains comes the wall; But yesterday no drops did fall, Just good sunshine over all Summer now is in the clear For forty days, so we hear. But just suppose 1t rains some day, What will we to St. Swithin sav2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16
. ANSWERS TO
 CRANlUMc CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page.

QueStiOnS on COmAc FaSes
 1. (a) Agra, India; (b) Paris; Co near Gizeh, Egypt; (d) Rome; Gel Athens.
 2. Started in 1848, work on the Washington Monument lapsed for a time, and the capstone was not laid until 1884. The obelisk was opened to the public in 1888.
 3. Michelangelo.
 4. Faneuil Hall, Boston.
 5. The White House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16

They were probably products of the Skoda works.
 Now when Czechoslovakia was a free republic, 1t was military ally of France. French attaches in Prague must have known all about the tanks.
 Yet the French had no guns de- signed to smash the tanks when Hitler started through their de- lenses. Only later they found the famous 75's were effective against them.
 By then 1t was too late. All vital points ip northern France were in German hands. The debacle had be- gun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16
IN MEMORIAM To Francis Buddy Carroll

So full of worldly mischief,
 So tinglingly alive, With every added virtue,
 This chap of three times five. Cut down in playtime hour,
 Cut down in his tender youth, Like the blasted bud of flower
 Which never unfolded its truth. Tis hard to understand
 The working of His way , .T1s hard to understand
 Just why he went today. But one thing we know that's sure, The Saviour up above. Will keep him safe-secure- That darling boy we love.
 -MaTy Elizabeth Lynagh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16
Hitler's Secret Weapon Is---BRAINS
British Know Now They Oppose A Smart, Hard Working Enemy; French Found It Out Too Late
BY MILTON BRONNER NEA Service stan Correspondent

Hiters discovered
 bitter confession enclosed wisecfAck just before eft London
 Ionsde imperial general
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16
SOUTH BRITAIN BRIEFS
BY BILL GARRIGUs

BY BILL GAltBIGUb
 Beside the Shepaug. just south of Roxbury Station, is a field of tobacco raised in the old-fash- toned way. When the crop is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16

MAUREENS CONTRACT Maureen o'sullivan has signed 6 new long term contract with Metro Goldwyn- Mayer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16

Since we are guiding the dear public in almost everything 1t does, why not start an educational pro-
 gram to make manufacturers aware of the dangers of competing with their best customers? Such a program would cost less than cir-
 culating w. F. A. forms asking real Americans to swear that they are not Communists, and it would do more lasting good. We congrat-
 ulate Henry Mccarthy for being so far ahead of the rest of the world, and for speaking the truth.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-07-18

With the appointment of two Re-
publicans on the cabinet and the
nomination by Republicans of a
former Democrat as their candidate
for the presidency, it begins to ap-
pear that party lines are disappear
ing, at least as far as Democrat and
Republican goes. The old issues of
protective tariff and the Civil War,
which furnished the theme and the
inspiration for the Republican party
for years have disappeared as is
sues. The Democrats have become
known as the party of social re-
forms, as New Dealers, as support
erS of new philosophy of govern
ment. The issue came out at time
when many people elsewhere in the
world were shaking loose the
shackles of conservatism by upris-
mgs and rebellions. The issue of
social reform has come to stay for
some time. Whatever party gets
into power few of the social gains
are going to be given up. No party
could be successful in getting into
power on a platform that would ad-
vocate the giving up of the social
gains Of the last six or seven years.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-07-18

looked very prospective with the
yield expecting to be from Is to q
bushels to the acre for the winter
wheat. Among the ranchers hav-
ing the best yields were j. r. How
ard, Hover, the Anon Brothers and
Carl Williams.
Phillip Shireman Of Richland
left for Waitsburg, where he attend
ed to remain during the summer
months.
r. D. WaShburn, one of the cleo
tricians in the employ of the Ken
newick-Pasco Power company, was
off duty for several days due to the
running Of a nail into his foot
while at work and blood poisoning
was setting in.
The following officers were in
stalled into the Women of Wood
craft, Mrs. Chas. Conway, Mrs. A.
Kolb, Mrs. F. M. Crosby, Mrs. VIM.
Smalley, Mrs. c. E. Cox and Mrs. F.
F. Beste.
Miss Louise Gravenslund left for
Stanfield, Oregon accompanied by
Mrs. McLane.
VIM. johnson was the guest of
his brother, L. E. johnson and ex-
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-07-18
THIRTY YEARS AGo-I920

Twenty-Five families on tn {
South Highlands were to receive
free mail delivery service with the
extension of the mail route. II. p
Cranmer was the mail carrier fol
this route.
| Miss Evalyn Yedica of Richland
was leaving with the Mclaughlin
girls to spend vacation at Cotton
wood, Idaho.
E. r. Carnahan was enjoying a
vacation OH the sound.
Miss Florence Oliver returned
from a three weeks visit in Seattle.
Miss Elizabeth Owen spent the
week visiting in Yakima.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. v. Wysong had
purchased a home in Kennewick
and had moved here from district 9.
The Kernewick-R ichland baseball
team led in a victory over Grand
view by a score of 9 to 2. Ross Will
lsey led the days batting with five
hits.
Mrs. Chas. Lum, who had been
on the sick list for the past two
weeks was somewhat improved.
Mrs. j. Hill underwent a ton
sillectomy in Walla Walla.
Announcements had been made
of the marriage of Miss Effie Oliver
to VIM. T. Tabor at Tucson, Arizona.
They enjoyed a wedding trip to the
Grand Canyon.
Raymond Gilcrest came down
from Yakima to spend the weekend
with his parents here.
Little Jay Chatterton of Portland
received severe electrical burns
while visiting on his uncle, j. II.
Martins ranch, near Richland.
MIR. and Mrs. j. w. Glassner of |
East Kennewick had sold their
place to Mr.. Bronlow of Selah.
THIRTY YEARS AGO-l9I0
The Horse Heaven wheat crop
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-07-18
AS long as the threat of 5itleris,

AS long as the threat of Hitlerisn1
exists in the world the only free
country will be the country that is
strong enough to defend itself
against invasion from outside and
decentralization from within. We are
strong in material resources. No
nation in all history has been so
strong or resourceful or has attain
ed such a high standard of living.
Our industrial plants with their as
sembly lines and marvellous machine
tools are the finest in all of his
tory. We are great in the material
things of defense. Two dangers lie
ahead that our industrial resources,
great as they are, cannot protect us
against. One of these is the danger
from foreign isms and those invis-
lble forces concerned with the tear
ing down of our form of govern
ment. The other is the danger that
this people, because of this abund-
ance and security may become soft
and indifferent and selfish and less
alert. Once this dry rot gets into the
heart of nation it loses it's sturd-
mess and ruggedness and becomes
an easy prey to the promoters of
foreign dsms. It is a sad commen-
AIRY on humanity, civilized human
ty, especially that the greater the
security and ease and abundance it |
enjoys the more critical and less
content it becomes. Abundance it |
Gems, robs people of the sense of |
;ratitude, and when a people ceases
o be grateful for its blessings, it
S on perilous road. The return of
ratitude from selfishness and in
Inference is only accomplished thru
reat trial and much sacrifice.