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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17

Circus Day in Waterbury has been an
occasion for much activity and gaiety for
many years past Waterbury was always
a great "circus town" We can recall
twenty-five and thirty years ago when
both Barnum and Bailey and the Ring
ling Brothers would play the city in the
same season. And there'd usually be a
big Wild West Show sandwiched in be-
tween them. No circus day was CON-
plete without the early-morning glimpse
of the show as it was unloaded from the
trains down along Freight Street Many
people enjoyed this and the spectacle OF
the great canvas rising up in the Golf
Lots as better than the actual perform
ances within the tents. The parade was
a feature of those early days. Too bad
that it had to be dropped because 1t was
a preview that attracted considerable at
tention and probably brought many peo-
pie into town just for that, but who
remained for the entire day after viewing
the wonders passing by.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17
Honeymoon Bridge

There is symbolism in the fact that
work is humming along merrily on both
sides of the Niagara river in replacing
the old Honeymoon Bridge" that col
lapsed in an ice-jam in 1898. Ever since
1859 there has been bridge across the
Niagara gorge at or near this point, link
ing Canada and the United States across
our friendly border The Falls View
Bridge honeymoon Bridge, the visitors
call it, carried more than 1900, 900 peo-
pie across the border in its last year.
The new Rainbow Bridge. (Which will
undoubtedly also be called Honeymoon
Bridge by the sentimentaI) is now well
under way. The foundations are being
built simultaneously on each side, the
bridge will meet in the middle to form
renewed symbol of the link between two
great countries. In the closer relations
which are certain to follow between Can
ada and the United States. Honeymoon
Bridge" may be fortunate symbol even
in its name.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17

try bought with money what Il wanted
from anybody.
What can be done? First, the most
careful effort to cultivate our trade with
such nations as remain free. Our trade
with South America Is increasing, and
should be further increased by study Of
every possibility of profitable import
from those countries so they can receive
dollars with which to buy our exports
Every possible shock-abSorber must be
devised to cushion the blow when the
war trade collapses, as it must when the
war ends, soon or late. And finally,
preparations must be made to meet the
competition of the bilateral or barter
trade system if, after the war, it threatens
to undermine our normal intercourse
with friendly neighbors. The day when
these trade matters could be relied on to
adjust themselves is passed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17
Following Good Example

Connecticut may have got the Jump on
other states In New England or along the
eastern seaboard in organizing its re-
sources for national defense or possible
war. Certainly the action of Governor
Raymond e. Baldwin in forming State
Defense Board and an official Cabinet
came with startling speed, but was at the
same time, reassuring. He has state
wide support in his plans and everyone
Of us will give cooperation to all efforts
towards a state modified for any and all
emergencies
Back in 1917 our wartime governor,
the late Marcus H. Holcomb, was SINH
larry aware of the serious situation and
had acted just as quickly and efficiently.
Even before war was declared military
census had been started. And we had
our State Council Of Defense. And we
had State Guard and Home Guard units.
No emergency arose in those hectic days,
but that Connecticut was just one step
In advance and prepared for the next one
to come. We believe that we can do the
same today II 1t Is necessary. ="
Our state officials are remaining calm
In the present crisis. They are arousing
no fears or creating no panic. At the
same time they are leaving nothing un-
done to prepare this state, q keystone in
our defense program, for what may come.
The citizenry Is prepared, too, for any
commands or requests that may be made
Of 1t. OF this we are very certain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17

except perhaps, II 1t comes under
that heading, speedy adjourn
ment.
HOOVER LAST HOPE
OF PEACE GROUPS
Which has an interesting effect
on the coming presidential cam
paign.
1t means that the hopes OF the
organized peace groups-the real
ones, not the fellow traveller, stooge
outf1ts-are now pretty largely CEN
tered on the person of one man:
former President Herbert Hoover.
Frederick Libby, head Of the Ma
tional Council for the Prevention
Of War, remarks that everything
hinges on the attitude Of the Re.
publican party. II they don't take
an unequivocal stand against Our
involvement, the President will have
an easy part In taking us step by
step toward war"
And Of the leading Republicans,
the only one the peace groups are
really counting on to fight for such
a stand at Philadelphia Is Mr..
Hoover.
PACIFISTs sHUN
COMMUNIST faint
Now, incidentally, is a good time
to get set straight on who the real,
time tested peace groups really are.
Joined in the current program for
non reinforcement are the following:
The National Council for the
Prevention of War, which has been
In existence for Is years; the Wo-
mems International League for
Peace and Freedom, which was
founded by Jane Adams In the last
war; the Fellowship Of Reconcilia-
ton, organized In 1915; World
Peaceways, businessmen's group
which works via magazine adver-
tisements; and the Youth Commit
tee Against War, made UP Of organi-
cations which seeded from the
American Youth Congress when the
Communist direction Of that body
became clear.
Mr.. Libby asserts bluntly that
none Of our organizations has any
Communist affiliations whatever"
and no one familiar with the WASH
ir1gton scene would argue the point
with him.
PEACE HOPES FACE
ROUGH ROAD
This bloc has a none. too-rosy Job
on Its hands. Primary aim Is to
get an anti-war declaration In the
Republican platform. Next Is the
business Of raising funds for a ma
tion-wide campaign "a business
likely TO be beset by some difficulties.
Signs of the times were evident q
few days ago, when the bloc held
mass meeting In Washington. It
drew a healthy representation of
delegates from all over the nation;
but among the speakers on Its pro-
gram the Senate isolationists were
conspicuous by their absence. Only
senator TO speak, In fact, was
Wheeler of Montana, never one Of
the bitter-enders.
Even more ominous was the fact
that q fellow traveller outfit elected
to hold gathering Of Its own here
OH the same weekend and
the Washington papers tended TO
lump the two together.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17
STOPPING HITLER ONLY
SMALL PART OF MONUMEN-
TAI TASK CONFRONT.
ING AMERICA

New London, Conn.,, June IA, 1910.
Editor Of The Democrat:
Hitler Is only a symptom. What,
then Is the cure?
Is II Hitler's defeat In war? No.
That would leave the disease uii-
cured.
But, suppose Hitler wins the war?
That would make the disease worse,
possibly prolonging 1t indefinitely.
What Is "the disease?' An i'm.
portant aspect Of II Is international
anarchy.
Can it really ever be cured' Un.
doubtedly.
How soon? Possibly at the end
OF the present war.
How can 1t be cured? BY pre-
venting O decisive victory In this
war.
What steps should the United
States take toward this end? It
should: "a rapidly increase Its ef.
fective military strength; (O en-
large It's neutral cooperation with
the Allies, toward rescuing them
from imminent defeat; and (O pro.
pose and support plans for a world
federation.
Gould Hitler be trusted In world
federation? Probably he would be
one Of its less Trustworthy members,
but he might be restrained, not
only by federal force but by Ger
many's contentment.
What In Germany's past suggests
that she might become contented
with anything less than world en-
pire? Bisrnarck's careful upholding
Of the status quo after Prussia had
beaten France In 1870.
But do not Mein Karnpf and Hit
lerism In general, definitely aim at
world empire? As en- irlspirational
program, yes, but subject to expedi.
ent modification: Just as the recent
Maxi treaty with Russia denied Hit
ler's supposedly undying fury against
Communism.
Is It rational to hope for eventual
reconcilement among the present
theological rivals: Democracy. Naz-
Ism. and Communism? Yes: II such
reconcilement Is sincerely sought
BY citizens honestly enlightened
about the weaknesses Of their own
systems and the strong points Of
the systems Of their enemies.
Can any good thing come out OF
Nazism or Communism Yes: as
social supplements TO Democracy.
and as anti-toxins 10 Democracy's
most dangerous disease. PIutocracy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17

DO not such reasonings as these
tend to hinder the urgent work Of
arousing the American people to
defend themselves against the dead
~ periis Of attack by the dictators?
Not unless the citizens Of the United
States are really UNFIT for Democ-
racy. Dictatorship's preparation for
war consists In getting Its people
drunk with propaganda; but Democ-
racy should aim to sober Its people
with many -sided truth.
Perhaps the people Of the United
States are really unfit for Democ-
racy. What then? Those who are
convinced that the people Of the
United states are really unfit for
Democracy should very naturally
wish that the allegedly more EN-
Gent methods Of Hitler and Stain
and Mussolini be applied in the
United States. Those who still be-
lieve In Democracy will wish to
leave the decisions on policy to an
enlightened electorate, copying only
certain aspects Of dictatorial EN-
cheney In carrying out these policies.
Was It not our timely aid for the
Allies-in the First World War that
saved Democracy from destruction
by German "Kultur?" Possibly so;
but by withdrawing from the fol-
lowing peace settlement we made 1t
certain that Democracy would soon
again have 10 fight for It's life all
over the world. The lesson Of 1914
1919 seems to be that TO "stop Hit
Ter Nowl" Is only a small part Of
our Job.
HENRY w. LAWRENCE,
Professor OF History and Govern
ment, Connecticut College. New
London, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17
A Thought for Today
The Worlds Loss

The capitulation of Paris was a blow
and shock to the entire world, perhaps
ever more so than the surrender Of the
French armies today. Berlin could
crumble into the Spree tomorrow and no.
body but Germans would feel any sense
of loss But with Paris fallen and in
danger of destruction the world feels the
blow for Paris belongs not only to the
French, but to all the world. In one sense
1t means more to the world than 1t does
to the French.
This may prove to be its salvation.
Paris has always been free. Even after
former attacks and captures by invaders
Paris always returned to its place of pre-
eminence among world capitals. 1t never
was subjugated to any captors will for
long. It has constantly retained its free
dom to think as one pleases, to talk as
one pleases, to dress as one pleases. It
meant children in bright, fresh Sunday
clothes in the Luxembourg Gardens and
simple people picnicking on the banks Of
and art and students from the ends Of
the earth, free to discuss and to learn.
A, Paris under Nazi domination cannot
long survive for it is not adapted to such
influences and never would remain con-
tent under such bonds as this mode of
existence presupposes. No, the fall of
France If It is to bring about the destruc-
ton Of Paris, not necessarily physical,
cannot be regarded with cynical eyes nor
with eyes that envision a bright future
under new life Such condition would
never be conducive to world peace; it
would mean an endless chain of bicker-
jngs and fights. A whole civilization
In tempest-tossed today with Paris. But
IL will not, 1t must not sink.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17

There's something exciting about the
cry of the circus barker He uncon-
sciously gets tone into his voice that
holds everyone, even the most blase in
dividual. The smell of the animal tent
offends some, but to others it's just part
of the color and glamour that they step
into once year. Most people like the
circus year after year no matter how good
or bad it may be- But the variety Of the
performance is so great today that no
one can really say he or she failed to get
a good show for the money paid out. If
anything lives up to the title of Great
est Show On Earth" it's this one playing
Waterbury tomorrow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17
Trade Doors Closing

Italy has pushed still tighter the door
that Is closing on international trade. BY
canceling all permits for importations,
and all permits for acquiring foreign cur
rency to pay for imports, she places her.
self on the barter basis, which means the
death Of free international trade. When
Norway was invaded, the United States
normal foreign trade took another drop.
April figures showed total somewhat
above the year before, but far more than
the amount of the increase was due to
war exports. Normal trade had fallen
badly. The occupation of Belgium and
the Netherlands, of course, took another
heavy hack at normal American foreign
trade, and now Italy, even before enter
ing the war, withdraws from commercial
intercourse with the world.
It Is true that foreign orders for war
material are increasing, and IL the war
should be prolonged, they will continue
10 increase, perhaps even to a point where
they might create the semblance of boon.
But the important thing to remember
is that normal trade is being DESTROYED.
As long as Norway, Belgium, Holland,
Poland, and Czechoslovakia remain un-
der the German thumb, they will never
resume their place in the international
trade picture. This means that, should
the Germans win, foreign trade of the
future will wear q different face than It
wore In 1929 B. B. Before Blitzkrieg).
There will be less interchange OF goods,
and what there Is, insofar as the totali-
tarians can control 1t, win be on bar
Ter basis between two countries, instead
% On the Tree basis wherein eacn coun-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17

The Passion Play of Oberammergau is
definitely postponed for 1940 The 800
year-old tradition must be forgotten SO
that the war may continue. incidentally
this is only the second time in its long
span that war has caused postpone
rnent Of the decennial performance Back
in 1870 the Passion Play couldn't be given
because Of the Franco Prussian War. To-
day many of the characters are fighting
along the German battle lines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17

slightest excuse by showing It's
intention to play strong hand
In the Orient, he pointed out,
they would holler about he Ad-
miDistration dragging them into
war.
Behind the scenes, however, he
said that the Administration had
been working to prepare public
opinion for the time when 1t could
bring Its two-fisted diplomacy out
In the open. When that time came,
1t wanted Its policy backed by
public pinion, and also by a strong
navy In the Pacific.
with the departure Of Clar-
ence Gauss as first u. s. Min
lister to Australia, Mr.. Hulrs
advisers believe that time has
now come.
NOTE - Gauss Is taking with
him John Minter, State Depart
ment's able expert OH Australian
affairs. BY special action Of Con-
gress Minter was transferred to
the foreign service In order to be
first secretary of the new legation.
LOT OF OLD WOMEN
Senator Hattie Caraway never
issues statements and rarely saws
air" on the Senate floor. But those
who know the quiet little lady
from Arkansas appreciate that be-
hind her demure exterior is one
Of the most pungent wits In Con-
gress.
She demonstrated this the other
day when several colleagues con-
graduated her on becoming a
grandmother.
THANK you," replied Mrs. Car
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17
Selected Poem
I'M A RICH MAN
tBy Arthur M. Jefrries in the Boston Post,

(By Arthur M. Jeffries in the Boston Post)
I'VE no money but I've health,
I'VE got something more than wealth;
have clothing: have food;
IN the cellar lots Of wood,
wife and child; home, task,
In the sunshine time TO bask.
I've got eyes to see the flowers;
rejoice in Heavens sflowers;
Hearing Is as good as new,
And sit in Mothers pew.
have hands to work a bit,
And good feet to take me to 1t;
Though play no instrument
Music furnishes enjoyment,
Singing on old hymn or song
keep cheerful all day long.
Rich men eat three meals day,
That's no more than can say:
They're anxious about business deals
While Just work and earn my meals
Investments do not worry me
rent house for twenty three,
The income tax may prove pest
But not to me, 1t lets me rest.
rise each day at half-past seven,
Enjoy each hour until eleven;
20 to bed with Nov lay me"
One day I'll wake up in glory
say I'm richl who can dispute It?
My wealth is great; who can compute 1t?
A lot Of it's Intangible,
But all the more reliable,
e unseen things are real to me
invisible reality.
Pity the poor richl say,
I'm one Of the rich poor today
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17

away, II am now the first and
only grandmother In the Sem
ate" And then with q mischiev-
GUS smile she added, But there
are some others who act that
way"
NLRB AMENDMENTS
Passage by the House Of the
Smith amendments scuttling the
National Labor Relations Board
was a sham battle. The bill hasn't
any more chance OF getting
through the Senate than a snow
ball In Death Valley.
If the House had passed the
moderate amendments sponsored
by Mrs. Mary Norton, chairman
Of the Labor Committee, there
would have been q fair likelihood
Of the Senate Labor Committee
considering them. But the drastic
Smith bill Is poison to a majority
of this committee, which Is among
the most liberal on Capitol Hill.
Also playing an important role
In the committees hostility was
AFL President Green's somersault
on the amendments. When intro
duced In March, he scathingly
denounced them as a obstructive
blow at vital fundamental prin.
ciples." But In the midst Of the
House fight he reversed himself
and came out for the amedments
II revised In a few minor details.
Green's standing with the SEN
ate committee never was weighty,
and his rnaneuver on the Smith
bill didn't help. Privately, commit.
&c members express indignation at
his fiip-fiop.
NAZI PROPAGANDA
Federal authorities are saying
nothing about 1t, but they suspect
German corisuls as the secret
source Of much Nazi propaganda
In this country. A number Of con-
sulateS arc Under close strveil-
lance and there shortly may be
some forced explosions.
Samples Of this propaganda have
been forwarded to the FBI and
Postal inspectors from indignant
citizens III all parts Of the coun-
try. Two striking things about 1t
are that obviously 1t stems from
a common source, also that II 10
both anti-Ally and pacifistic.
Judging from the scale on which
the propaganda Is being con-
Quoted, obviously 1t Is costing q
lot Of money. Practically all of the
literature is sent In typed enve-
lopes under Scent postage.
One example Is O piece Of lit
erature widely mailed from OF.
Louis. Printed on q long sheet Of
paper, Of a size not generally used
In this country, the article Is
headed ut II NOT my war!" II
caustically Assails France and
England and winds UP by demand.
ing that "America mind her own
business and keep her powder
dry"
Let her apply the Monroe
Doctrine both ways" this anony.
nous letter declares, "and tell
the world, especially Canada,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17
STAY OUT OF WAR
IT'S NOT ONE OF
OUR MAKING

Editor: The Waterbury Democrat:
Last March the Emporia Gazette
said In an editorial: "Tf the Amer
lean people even remotely suspected
that Franklin Roosevelt is trying to
drag the United States into the war
on any pretext he will be
showed under a million miles with
the Of Test Of the voters. This coun-
try does not want war for any
cause, under any flag. for any rea-
son they say they are fighting
our fight, all right--let 'em fight.
But until war comes 10 our shores
we will confine our activities to
three cheers. some volunteer SUBJ
scriptions, maybe few volunteers,
some ambulances, and q shipload Of
food nov and then. For after all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17


II the Germans cut he umbil-
ical cord between London and
Canberra, the United States will
be drawn closer to Australia in
the common cause OF defending
the Pacific.
Gauss Is the man who sat on
the hot spot In Shanghai, as Con-
sui General and also Counselor Of
Embassy, during the Japanese In
vasion and subsequent conflicts.
Australis's great fear Is Japan,
and he knows the country init
rnately.
Gauss Is o diplomat who never
wore spats, nor Haunted college
diploma. He quit school at 16 to
become q court reporter, took tes-
timony at congressional hearings.
After he Joined the State De-
partment he studied nights to
make up for lost schooling.
U. s. PACIFISTS
Once when in Washington on
leave, Gauss was III the Office of
the Secretary Of state when late
newspaper came TO Mr.. Hull's
desk. bearing the banner head
line: ~. 3. DEFIES JAPAN
This was at the height Of the
Chinese Japanese war, through
the maze OF which the United
States was steering a difi1cult
course. So when Mr.. Hull saw the
headline, he blew up.
He exclaimed that the Admin.
istration had been trying to
soft-pedal that kind Of news for
twO years, a. q concession 70
the strong paciflst elements In
the country. II the state dc.
partment should give them the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 1895 q. m. daylight time).
sun rises 5:l0 a. m; sets 8.26 p. m. tday-
light time).
All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes
after sunset.
Mid-June finds a terrible rush by Mother
Nature to keep pace with an advancing sea-
son while summer does not peeir ofacially
for few more days. actually the season we
regard as summer should come IN during
May. In this region II has been miserably
late for long period past.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17

BIZ ERBDGMAC ~ 8BkD1
Enclsss . tirsO.esnt stamp Cor
reply when addresslmg any guess
tion Of fact or imfurmnGlon % the
Waterbury DemecFutS Service Gu-
ruau at Washington. Legal and
medical advice cannot be given.
nor can extended research Be IN.
taken BE sure al mall 10 ad-
dressed % The WATERBURY
DEMOCRATS SERVICE DU.
REAU, Iol3 ThiFteentb street.
TIE EDITOR
Q. What m la azine published
Brother Orchid" by Richard Con-
nell?
A. Golfers for May 81, 1888,
Volume 10l.
@. When did the Netherlands &c.
quire the Netherlands East Indies?
A. In 1898, after the dissolution
Of the Dutch East India company.
@. How many tourist camps arc
there In the United States?
A. The estimate Is about 26,0C.
Q. Did the United States pay rent
for the backgrounds and trenches
occupied by American troop; in
France during the World war?
A. The U. 8. army paid compen-
sation to French peasants and land
owners for quarters, and grounds
occupied for supply bases and admin.
istration headquarters. No cornpen-
sation was paid for ground on which
fighting took place.
Q. Names the units Of currency In
the principal Latin American coun.
tries.
A. Argentina, paper peso; Bolivia
Boliviano; Brazil. milreis: Chile
gold peso; Colombia, peso; Costs
Rico, colon; Cuba, peso; Dominican
Republic. peso; Ecuador, sucre;
Gautemala, quetzal; Haiti. gourde;
Honduras, lempira; Mexico, peso;
Nicaragua, gold cordoba; Panama
balboa; Paraguay, gold peso; Peru,
sol; Ell Salvador, colon: Uruguay,
peso; Venezuela, bolivar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17

mas Iaucn OUT OF
The once-powerful
lsolationist block
In Congress.
Unless WASH
ington has mis-.
read all the signs,
public sentiment
is solidly behind
the Hitler
move. Short Of an
actual declaration
OF war, the Presi-
dent can get from
Q on greSS just
q bout what he
wants in the way
Of aid TO England
Ard I.annn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17

ago, the father Of q son who Is also
q great American Eternal vigil
lance Is the price Of liberty. Too
many Of Us have been asleep. Those
however, who are exciting us and
trying to scare US into the war, may
not yet realize what they are doing,
for nothing could be more effective
to wake the people up. That is not
what they want, but that Is what Is
needed to bring the American peo-
pie to full realization Of their re-
probabilities to make our nation o
republic In fact. as well as in
theory.
Waterbury, Conn.
June Is, 1910.