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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-28
200 Years OF The Jesuits

Yesterday was the 400th anniversary Of
the founding Of the Society Of Jesus by
ST. Ignatius of Loyola. Among the re-
ligious orders of the world the Jesuits hold
q preeminent place as scholars and teach
ers. Certainly in the history of the North
American continent they hold an import
ant place as discoveries and explorers.
We don't know what this New World
Would have done without its Jesuit mis-
sionaries. And today, even as then,
Jesuit missionaries are going forth to
convert and teach in the less civilized
parts of the world.
Courage was ever one of the foremost
qualities of the Jesuit. But it was not
the courage of the ignorant, but that
which comes with full training and the
dedication of life to the greater glory
of Cod. To this and countless young
men have dedicated their lives ever since
IgnatiuS gathered round him vigorous
young band of devoted followers pledged
to perform any duties they might be
called upon by the Pope. The Jesuits be-
came, thus, travellers to lands far and
near. Their zeal for expansion of teach
ing and preaching activities is still in
evidence 400 years after the founding.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-28
Views Of The Press

larger share in the government was
not given to them forthwith. The
truth of the matter Is that the
Union party itself simply gathered
in those random votes which fall
upon any voting machine in any
large election. The fact that they
used Governor Baldwin's name at
tracted the 1000 votes to the Union
party. 1t wasn't the Union party
that attracted the 1000 votes to
Baldwin.
In the election which the state Is
now facing. the Union party might
again be the decisive factor In o
very close vote. But again the
chances are that most Of the votes
which might 60 for Hurley on the
Union party would be attracted
there by accident merely because
Hurley's name was seen by the pros
pective voter. Hurley would have
gotten the vote In any case.
This small party business in brief.
Is q kind Of business which must be
studied q bit to be understood. There
are some persons so constituted that
they would much rather be yecog-
nised as the leaders Of the Union
party, @ virtually non-existant or
ganizaticn than to be workers IN the
ranks Of the very solid Republican
or Democrats parties.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-28
School For Escape

It has become almost automatic that
the reason for the startling successes OF
the German military machine has been
its coordination and effective pre-com-
bat training. Even so, it's bit of
surprise to find the Nazis actually
schooled soldiers in methods of escape
which they should use in the event OF
capture by the enemy. Internment
headquarters in Canada has found
number of prisoners in Canadian camps
were trained in lock picking, tunneling
and other ways of breaking out.
Authorities say the escape of one Eng
disappearing prisoner was possible only
because his fellows aided him by carrying
ground from a tunnel project around In
their pockets, scattering it around when
they wern't closely guarded. This train
ing for escape is just another indication
of the great lengths the Germans have
gone to in building up their war machine.
What remains incomprehensible to Amer
leans is how they convince soldier he
should event try to escape, once captured.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-28
Sound Apples, Regardless Of Size

Men who expected to be exempted
from military service because they are
only five feet tall can guess again. Lieu
tenants Colonel Charles B. Pruitt, medical
adviser to the selective service commit
tee, says the regular army's five feet, four
inch standard won't apply for prospec-
tive conscripts. More lenience will be
shown in both height and weight stand
ards than applies in army recruiting.
'We're going to take only Grade A apples,
because aftefa years training the apples
will be put in storage for five or 10 years."
Colonel Pruitt says.
The decision Is sound. Modern condi-
tons of war place no premium on height
OF weight. It Is enough that the con-
scripts be sturdy, capable OF standing up
under the rigorS Of outdoor lite and rea-
eonnble marches. TO continue with Col
nnel prultt's metaphor, you don't throw
d good apple away just because It's
Attic large or smaller than average.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-28

Formation of triple alliance between
Germany, Italy, and Japan to protect
mutual interests in Europe and Asia
makes it imperative that this nation
move slowly through gathering events.
We are at crucial stage in our inter-
national relations with many coun-
tries. Unless we want to be precipitated
into the struggles now going on in Eu-
rope or Asia we must be willing, perhaps,
to make sacrifices as well as present
stern front.
There is no good reason why the United
States should back-water for this new al
lance, because it has existed in every
thing but fact for some time past. we
are not afraid of the consequences OF
further aid to Great Britain. But we must
not be overt in our actions; We must GER
tainly weigh the consequences OF further
aid to England very carefully and be pre-
pared, certainly, to defend ourselves ana
our interests.
We don't think that any sincere
American wants war right now or at
any time. We are peace-loving and wish
to remain so. Let's be red-blooded
Americans, too, offering our President
and our legislators at Washington every
bit of support and advice necessary.
Hysteria is out; sentiment can't be car
ried too far But as Americans we must
feel an obligation to oppose totalitarian
efforts that may in time infringe on our
own liberties and those of this CONT
nent.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-28

Among the many suppressions in Ger
many is the muzzling of the Catholic
Press, and an item in the current issue
of the Catholic Transcript tells us that
there is no longer Catholic Press in
Germany, which is sad state of affairs.
To Americans it has particularly appall-
ing sound because thus far there is free
press in this country, both Catholic and
Secular. The Catholic press in this coun-
try has become important because it is
truthful Readers will note how thor
ought it is in tracing the sources OF the
subject matter, whether it be news or
special articles. This country is fortu-
nate indeed that its press is not state
controlled. And with this fact in mind
it is of interest to know that 1900 facul-
ty members and students in Catholic
schools will meet at Marquette Univer-
sity next month to discuss "The Catholic
Press in the World Today.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-28

A Dublin correspondent writes that
Mr.. DeValera is certain that Ireland can
maintain their neutrality. This ques-
ton, the writer says, would not be un-
certain at all if it were not for partition.
Naturally there Is lack of arms, but
the premier feels that without partition
the country would be greatly strength
ened as to defense. Naturally there are
differences of opinion that it would be
a great day for Ireland if the six coun-
ties came over, or should we say, down.
The wonder is to many that so small a
country has two governments. DeValera
is a pretty r-sighted nan, and it is gen.
orally agreed that he is not extreme IN
his utterances. You might say this is
unimportant in the face of events that
are now transpiring but it is all rather
important to little country that wants
to maintain its neutrality.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-28
MIR. Willkie And The G. 0. P.

AS leader of the Republican Party Mr..
Willkie has failed to show any of the
great qualities claimed for him at the
Philadelphia convention. His campaign
has been series of vacillating strate-
gies. Through it all runs an undertone,
sometimes an overtone, of self-import-
ance that must cause his supporters 10
doubt their leader.
To begin with the Republican in Con-
gress can hardly give him their whole
hearted confidence. His cavilier attitude
in failing to consult them concerning
campaign plans was little less than
flattering. His prompt reputation OF
their vote in Congress on questions OF
national and international Importance
was amazing to the seasoned veterans
who had studied the questions. His ac-
tions prove that he regards their opinions
very lightly and that he will not tolerate
their advice or interference in statlng
party policy.
Mr.. Willkie seeked election as a NOM
inee of the Republican Party, but SO 40
these congressman They are or at least
thew should be Mr.. WILKES teammates.
Their careers are of Importance to them.
His utter indifference to their political
fate is a marvel of short-sightedness. He
needlessly and carelessly offends groups
of voters friendly to them. His remark
that the country does not want any more
Harvard men in Washington could not
help Republican congressman in New
England. It is all well enough to call
this courage 1t is not courage. It is not OF
even smart politics and it sounds Ill IN
The mouth of a national figure. No
group enjoys being held up to scorn.
In New York State the Republicans are
finding difficulty in securing a nominee
willing to be candidate for U: S. Sena-
tor on the ticket with Mr.. Willkie. They
may have to draft someone. A preSlden-
tial candidate should command at least
in his own state the friendship OF men
loyal enough to him to make drafting I'M
necessary.
The Republican Party does not seem TO
be too fortunate in it's choice OF leader.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-28

the MIRA, and who ran it into
the ground.
AS young Courtlandt Barnes,
son-in-law Of Ruth Hanna Nc
Cormick Sirnms, once bluntly ex-
pressed 1t: Through this Defense
Commission we plan to win back
all the things Roosevelt took away
from us in the early days Of the
New Deal"
And Judging by the personnel
Of the Defense Commission, they
have q pretty good chance. Most
of the members have spent their
lives working for the business
firms which now are producing
goods for the national defense.
For instance, Robert E. Wilson,
head Of Pan American Petroleum,
q subsidiary Of Standard Oil TIM
DIANA, is the Defense Commits
sion's adviser on Oil. And the
commission has recommended Wig
orously against the Justice De-
partment's prosecuting the oil
companies.
Aso Joseph Rovensky, vice presi-
dent Of the Chase National Bank
and a director of Patino tin mines,
is serving on the commission at q
time when 1t wants to buy and
smelt large quantities of tin. And
perhaps by pure coincidence, the
Defense Commission has maneuv-
cred to swing the U. s. tin deal
to Patino. despite efforts by the
State Department In the oppos-
lite direction.
These are able men and their
experience is essential for ma
tional defense. However, their
slant Is pro-business rather than
pr0-public. For instance, the
government is paying cash to
certain companies to build air.
plane and munitions plants; also
paying for the machinery inside
them. Certain National De-
Tense Commissioners contend
that after the emergency Is
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-28

ably filthy. garlanded sacred cows
thronged the streets, priests and
temple women dedicated to vileness
were to be seen everywhere, disease
lurked in every building from hut to
castle. Not single person Of her
own race stood beside this brave wo-
man as she carried on her medical
practice in that great city.
Yet the people called her "the
holy one" and an army Of ten thou
sand men could not have made her
safer than she was every day In that
city OF frightfulness ard violence.
Even the wretchedest specimens OF
humanity knew goodness when they
looked upon II. Here, they reasoned
70 themselves, was something above
the human. Here the God who made
all was ct work IN q human soul re-
pairing the vessels Of Ills spirit
which ain had Ahattered.
These people are my people," she
always said with pride. and from .
grateful city came back this declar-
alton. "ghe N the holy one"
All Rights Reserved -flnhson
Newspaper eynfior,e
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-28
THE STEUBEN SOCIETY TAKES
ITS STAND

The voice Of the Germany Of old,
Of Americans Of German blood,
which the United States has been
waiting to hear, spoke clearly at
the national council meeting Of the
Steuben Society Of America. It
spoke for American preparedness
for defense, in favor of the destroy
er-naval base deal, against foreign
propaganda, against entangling all
liances with foreign nations, and in
strong support Of the draft Of Amer
lean manpower.
At almost the same time, another
voice calling itself the German
American Bund told Congress by
kilograms that the draft bill was a
declaration Of civil war against all
Qerman-Americans. That voice
Americans don't want to hear any
more. 1t is not the true voice Of
Americans Of German blood.
The Steuben Society stands faith
full to the German american whose
name 1t honors-General Steuben,
the German soldier who taught dis
cipiine and organization to the army
which under George Washington's
command made America free. That
spirit win keep 1t free.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-28

over, private industry should
have the right to buy these
plants from the government.
However, the War and, Navy
Departments contend that they
may need the pants for another
emergency that they cannot af-
. ford, next time, to be caught short
handed. Therefore, they want
the Government, rather than
business, to have the first option
regarding the disposition of the
plants.
In this dispute, Bill Knudsen's
word Is important. More and
more, recently, it has been thrown
against industry which he once
ruled, and with the New Deal
which he once opposed.
MORGENTHAU'S ADVICE
Henry Morgenthau had a talk
with Knudsen not long ago re-
garding the big business Hobbies
which operate with such smooth
ness in Washington.
'The more you've been around
here, BILL" said the Secretary Of
the Treasury, "the more you'll
find that If these pressue groups
once get you on the run there's
no stopping them. They'll push
you farther and further, and get
more and more out Of you. The
only thing they understand is a
flat NO and at the very
start
So Bill Knudsen is getting to
be NO man when it comes too
business pressure inside the Ma
tional Defense Commission. And
his philosophy regarding his adopt
ed country, as he expresses it, is:
America has done q lot for
me and have American grand
children. / am working for
America and for them"
Copyright, 1910, by United
Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-28
Selected Poem
THE MAKING OF THE FLAG

THE MAKING OF THE FLAG
BY Josephine Libby Cross in the Boston Post
quiet home, quiet street,
A needle and thread,
A scissors and square OF blue,
Some strips of white and red;
A slender hand that deity stitched
The shining stars across,
Twas thus the flag Of liberty
Was made by Betsy Ross.
Though Father Time has worn to rags
The ermine robes of kings,
And left the guns Of wdar to rust
Mongst unforgotten things;
Though crowns and sceptres at his touch
Have turned to dust and dross,
Still not a broken stitch has marred
The work of Betsy Ross
In ancient halls and humble homes
Today its colors wave,
The shelter Of the worlds oppressed,
The beacon Of the brave.
Let glory Of Our Nations shield
Amongst the stars ernboss
The thread the needle, and the name
And fame Of Betsy Ross.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-28

/. Are there wild lions In Sibe-
ria?
2. Should q visit Of coincidence be
returned2
8. Which canal connects the
North Sea with the Baltic?
4. What is the minimum age fol
United States Senators?
5. What was the nickname OF Ed.
ward, son of Edward III Of Eng
land?
6. Is white clothing cooler thar
black in the direct rays OF the SUM-
z. During the administration Of
President Roosevelt has the farm
population Of the q. 8. increased or
decreased?
8. what is the score Of Q forfeit
ed game in football?
8. Are foreign Ambassadors and
Ministers to the United States sub
ject to our laws?
10. What disease Is called st. AM
thongs fire?
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-28
UNION PARTY PLANS
bridgeport Telegram)

The Union party In Connecticut
this year has endorsed Robert A.
Hurley for the governorship. Two
years ago It endorsed Raymond q.
Baldwin. At the time Of the en-
dofsement. little attention Yves paid
10 Il but when the votes were
counted and II was discovered that
something over 2,o0O votes had been
cast for Governor Baldwin on the
Union ticket, and that this was
practically the margin by which he
had defeated Or. Cross for governoE
.-the Union party vote grew 70 as
toniahing significance.
Apparently tho leaders ef that
party wore mitch miffed because 3
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-28
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 3:ll q. m. daylight time).
sun rises e:46 q. m; sets e:l0 p. m. day
light time).
All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes
after sunset
Daylight saving time comes 70 an end
tonight after the customary summer dura-
ton. Many people are glad 70 SEQ II go:
others regret the change: Btlll more are
period, though, should include months like
April and October, essential ones IN the
growing and harvesting seasons.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-28

~-~~bO~
Of the farm problem.
Oficials Of. the Federal Surplus
Commodities Corporation, which
is in charge Of the stamp plan,
figure it this way:
The American farmer has lost
an export market worth $500, 000,-
000 because Of the war. But he
would gain market worth con-
siderably over a billion If all the
people Of the United States were
able to buy as much food as q
family with an income of 500 a
month normally buys. !
FSCC AIDS
RELIEFERS
The plain FsCC figures tell the
story.
Right now the food stamp plan
is operating in 1874 communities
and is serving some 100000 per-
sons. Under present plans, it will
soon be in operation in 200 cities
and will be serving 100000.
So far with one minor excep-
tion) only people certified as eligi-
BILE for public relief can particle
pate in the stamp plan. The $780,
600 who will be taken care Of
when the present program reaches
its maximum will constitute about
one-fourth Of the total eligible.
Since experience has shown only
about three-fourthS Of those eligible
actually take advantage of the food
stamps, the estimate is that to serve
all the relief families in the corn-
try the stamp plan would have to
be expanded to accommodate some
100000 people.
In addition to this group, the
FSCC people figure there are
about 100000 people in the ma
ton, not on relief or eligible for
1t, who are in the extreme low
income bracket.
STAMP PLAN
ONLY STOP-GAP
For about a year, now FSCC
has been experimenting along that
line = in Shawnee, Okla, where the
food stamps have been made avail
able to all families whose total in
come is under $40 a week. The
Shawnee experiment has demon
strated that a huge number Of head
aches would be involved In any gen.
eral extension of the plan to low
income groups; family incomes duct-
uate considerably In that bracket,
and a terrific amount of case work
Is necessary.
FSCC has good deal Of eIridence
! to show that rnalnutrition due to
lack of sufficient food in the de-
preston years is a genuine defense
problem. A letter from an army re-
cruiting officer to Milo Perkins, head
of FSCC, is cited: this officer told
of a test enlistment campaign in
a large city recently, in which rs
per cent Of the recruits were re-
jecetd for physical defects, with
more than half Of those rejected
showing under weight.
Nevertheless, there is no pres
ent indication the stamp plan will
be expanded as a defense measure.
On the contrary, there is good
chance that it may even be cut
down somewhat in certain local
tiles as a result Of the defense pro-
gram. That figures out like this:
If the defense program causes a
great deal of unemployment, as it
apparently will, the number Of
relief and low-income families
will decline. AS that number de-
clines, it will be possible to spread
the stamp plan thinner. The Ag-
riculture Department has always
looked on it as a stop-gap depres-
sion remedy which could and
should be curtailed as soon as in
dustrial recovery really takes hold.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-28

on an ISSUE the
Department Of
Agriculture has
been hammer.
ing at for years.
Whole point
Of the famous
food stamp plan
which is cost
ing the govern
ment TO u n d
s o 90 0 90 0 o
this year is
that this lower
thirds inability
to buy all the
food it needs is
a major cause
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-28
HHrCH-HTKERs
(Boston POST

Those persons who pick UP hitch
mixers may learn lesson from the
experience Of the woman who gave
4 man q lift only to be made TO dis
robe and be robbed Of her clothing.
IEitch-hiking Il = practice that
should not be tolerated. However,
motorists with good intentions feel
that they ere doing q good deed
when they give these nolnads Of the
road q lift. Hut most Of them even
tnnily have cause 10 regret II. Yhe
experience az The woman omtorist
e but "a example.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-28

alone in one of
the great temple
cities, was car
rying on h e r
work as she had
carried it on for
years. Her sur
roundings were
such as to rem
der 1t almost
impossible for
an Am eric an
woman of re-
hnement to re-
main. The city
NJ az fvffiaeNrih.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-28

81 billion dollars In 1928 to about
80 billion dollars In 1888.
Q. How many States restrict the
number Of terms their Governors
can serve and how many are with
out restrictions?
A. Twelve tates-Alabama Flor
ida, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey
New Mexico North Carolina Penn
sylvania and Virginia restrict the
Governor to one term. Three States,
Delaware, Oregon and Georgia re-
strict to two consecutive terms.
Election to more than three con-
secutive terms is prohibited In Ten
nessee. The other States have no
restriction.
@. Was England separated from
the continent before man Inhabited
the earth?
A. The separation is believed to
have occurred within the human
period, but In prehistoric times.
@. Do lakes and rivers freeze
solid?
A. When the water on the sur
face of q lake or river cools, 1t con-
tracts, and becomes heavier than
the warmer water beneath, and
sinks. This causes the warmer water
to rise, and the process Is repeated,
causing q circulation which contin-
ues until all the water has a tenn
perature of degrees G. At that
point II the cooling continues, the
surface water expands and remains
on top, being lighter than the wa
ter beneath. This frozen upper lay
er protects the remaining water
from the cold air, and stops the cir
culation. II the circulation did con-
tinue, the whole body Of water
would finally freeze from top to
bottom, which would destroy aquatic
life and profoundly affect climate.
@. How long did it take ox-drawn
covered wagons to cross the conti-
nent In 1849? How was the mall
transported to the west coast?
A. It is said to have taken 1872
days for the covered wagons, but
records indicate that the regular
mail between New York and San
Francisco was transported by ship
to the Isthmus Of Panama, over
land across the Isthmus, and by ship
to San Francisco, in about thirty
five days. The Overland Mail Route
was inaugurated In 1858.
II you want copy Of the book
let, YOUR DOG AND CAT" send
to The Waterbury Democrats
Washington Bureau, 1918 Thir-
teenth Street, Washington, d. c.
Enclose four cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-28

In time of war the morale must be kept
up, and it is generally observed that fash
ions become elaborate if not ornate. Wo-
men are wearing the brightest OF the
bright, and now the men are going 10
compete, and will wear jewelled sprays
on the lapel.