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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
In Today's Mail

Catholic" in Today's Mail, Water. bury Democrat, March l, l940).
 Gave you a good hole to bury yourself in Sam.
 I am going to dig 1t a little deeper and then cover 1t so that you will never chirp anymore.
 You will find the following in the Tablet" the Catholic organ of the Brooklyn, N. Y. diocese (Feb. 17 l940, page 8).
 "Stirring Up Things"
 Dear Sir: May inform Rev. J. E. Bichler that am also a reader of the Tablet" that week. ly paper, the greatness of which is lauded wide and far and is core. lative of the greatness of the Brooklyn Diocese and of the great Bishop.
 May I also tell Rev. J. E. Bich- Ter that my very personal reason for esteeming the Tablet" is pre- cisely the weekly Printing of Father Coughlin's Sunday Ad- dresses. To me this shows prin- SAp4CS SAAAA dOOC4S SOAOAs 0NCCCooS true value and real merit are but the necessary results of this quail ity of being principled, of having strong character. The trouble with so many persons today and this applies as well to papers and peril odicals-is that colorless, wishy- washy, compromising attitude in mo ttoy. yNort iV, lynn fa nY1r rSI, cfio n fabric, be it political, social or even purely religious. have no doubt but that the Tablet will always have the courage to defend the Principles which Father Coughlin upholds, which after all, are the Principles of the Master, and Promulgated fearleSsly by the Pope. No unbiased reader of the Tablet or of Social Justice or Listeners of Father Coughlin's broadcasts can reasonably object to any of the Radio Priests speeches, for they are Fearless Truths and Undeniable Facts based on cur Christian rights, duties and principles.
 That Father Coughlin is always stirring ID some ruinpus' is the false opinion of persons and newspapers that either hate the truth or hate to be reused from their lethaTgy, or are c0Wardly eomprOmisers who rather take their stand with the accusing Pharisees than with their Suffer ing Master on the Cross. Father C0ughlin Is however, always staF- ring up something.
 He does stir up the apathy Of many persons and papers. Would that his stirring up" could be 60 strong, 90 vehement, SO thunder Ous, that even Father Biehler would banieh his fears Of entaps glements, SO that he k0o would take this stand I0O% with The Tablet afd with the lladie Priest in tbeiT battles for Q Christian Front, against Atheism and C0llas lnunism and international FAekes taafs and money lords, that ctr Christian end American heyitasAs mey not perish from the eartilF
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
Old Newspapers Life-Savers

The reporter tears the last sheet of paper out of his typewriter just before his newspaper goes to press and says, sThat's that" The circulation man losses the last bundle on truck and tnurmurs, "That's the end of that" You finish reading your home edition, pile it with the rest of the papers on the base ment stairs and sigh, Finished with that one" But are you? What did you wrap your lunch in today? What did you spread over the floor when you painted the ceiling last night? How did you carry that pair of shoes to the cobbler? What are you using to stuff up that hole in the window until you get around to repairing 1t?
 The average life of your newspaper may be far more fascinating than you imagine. It may take circuitous route before it gets into the hands of the old paper dealer. It may participate in the drama of the beginning and the end Of life itself For example, when someone In the poorer sections of the city calls the Chicago Maternity Center and asks for doctor to make delivery, the caller IS instructed, among other things, to collect SOme newspapers. Wueu q PllyolCAdAA oAAo his nurse arrive, they spread the papers over the furniture in the expectant mothers room because they are usually the cleaneSt coverings available.
 Surgical instruments are often laid on newspapers just after they have been sterilized. Food is spread out on news papers at picnics and pantry shelves are sometimes lined with printed sheets. If a rainstorm comes up suddenly, you're as likely as not to whip out the paper you're carrying and save your bonnet from fatal abusing. Papers are pub lished to be read, of course. But editors don't mind if you feel like using old copies to paper the kitchen. They don't care what you do with them after you've read them. As matter of fact, you'd feel pretty lost if you couldn't find newspaper to wrap up the jar of pickled peaches you're about to send over to grandma.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
No More BarnacIes

They have developed new kind of paint for ocean-going vessels that will very likely do away with barnacleS - which is probably Good Thing. Sea-far- ing men have never felt very kindly toward barnacles. The persistent crusta- ceans have a most annoying habit of hanging onto the hulls of boats and go- ing along just for the ride-all of which wouldn't be so bad if they didn't cut down the speed of the vessel.
 But to people who have never been any closer to the high seas than the park lagoon, this promised development is just little saddening. Barnacles and tough first mates are part of the stock in-trade of sea romance. Never having met barnacle personally, the average landlubber regards it as an integral part of his marine lore. Yet, if this new parma cle-less solution makes sailors happier, stay-at-homes can scarcely complain in their own selfish interests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
The Great Seabiscuit

Anyone who listened to the broadcast of the Santa Anita Handicap last Satur- day evening must have thrilled to the per formance of that great thoroughbred, Seabiscuit. It was the most important race of his long career. And down the home-stretch this mighty little runner galloped into commanding lead that held off even the terrific drive finish of his own Stable-mate, Kayak II. There couldn't have been a single person in the crowd that didn't get excited over this victory.
 Seabiscuit set turf history on Saturday. His earnings as race-horSe passed the $4OO,OOO. He surpassed the previous rec ord set by Sun Beau; he may still go on to set up record that probably will with stand assault for many years to come. Of course there is the chance that SeabiScuit will be retired now that he has really ac- complished the goal of his owner, c. H. Howard But if he keeps running and he seems right now to be as fit as the day when he trimmed War Admiral in special race there is no reason why he shouldn't go right on winning.
 Saturdays win was also notable for the fact that Seabiscuit attained the honor he long had sought. Twice before this horse went to the post for the Santa Anita Han dicap the favorite. And twice he was nosed out of the winners circle. Worse than that Seabiscuit revealed bad legs year or so ago; he also broke down; he was retired to stud for short period. They say the competition Saturday wasn't too high class. It was high class enough to force Seabiscuit to set track record for the distance.
 Seabiscuit can truthfully go down in the annals along with such turf immortals as Man of War and others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

Waterbury has experienced many severe storms of recent years, memorable ones. They can be recalled one by one. But no sleet storm of recent years has done the damage or caused the confusion as that which we had here yesterday. In the history of local utilities they report no storm of this type as damaging. Sev- eral winters ago there was a bad sleet storm of shorter duration which did an immense amount of damage to trees. And shortly after the end of the World War there was a December sleet and snow storm that was one of the worst to strike Connecticut. Trolley service here was dis rupted for days by fallen wires, trees across the tracks and wires, and lack of power The snow accompanying this storm was also very heavy Now in the short space of few years we've had bliz. zards, hurricane, and hail-storm of tremendous proportions. Whats left?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

The next session of the Legislature is going to play an important part in the construction of the Wilbur L. Cross Park way, according to State Highway Con- missioner William J. Cox. In other words the financing of this route must be de- vised in such way that it can be pushed along rapidly and as soon as the state has acquired the necessary rights of way along the proposed line of travel. Funds for the Merritt Parkway are on hand, of course, but all that is provided now for the Cross Parkway is the money being taken in at the toll stations down near Greenwich This should be consider able sum by 1941, though.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

I would not waste the valuable space of the Waterbury Democrat or my time to answer Sam, only for the unhonest remarks he made about Social Justice" Magazine and Father Coughlin. He calls it "A Vaguely Described Social Justice which contains column not fit to be printed"
 May I quote Msgr. Fulton J. Sheen from an Editorial from the Franciscan Herald" reprinted in Social Justice" Dec. 25, 1889.
 Moral: Catholics, even so called big shots, can have the wool pulled over their eyes, with Propaganda coming out in bigger and bigger doses, let us choose our source of information with a critical eye. We recommend Father Coughlin Social Justice"
 Social Justice" Magazine in four years, enjoys a paid circulation of over one million copies. In its pages you will find column written by such celebrated persons as Bernard J. O'Conner, Dr. J. S. Barnes European correspondent for Social Justice" Rev. Dr. E. Lodge Curran President Catholic Truth Society; Robert H. Hemphill, Prof. Horace A. Frommelt, Ben Marcin. and Hilaire Belloc. Not to mention the articles you will find in its pages by priests and archbishops. Also page for our senators and congressman. Do you think that any of the above mentioned persons produce columns not fit to be printed? (How about 8 little truth the next time Sam.)
 Your attack on Father Coughlin is pretty cheap. Sam asks God to save the Catholics from Coughlin- ism, Why should any true American Jew or Gentle fear Father Cough lin2 First he is l00% American.
 Father Coughlln is begging Mir, Dies to go to Royal Oak, and inc yegtigate him, he even offered to pay all expense (Eee Social Justice Aug. 2B. I93D). Mr. Dies has refused, Srha committee emphasized that ' has no evidence that would link Father C0ugblin with the subject matter Of the Inquiry UnAmeFiean and BubVeFsiye Activities sGee Was lerbury Democrat, peb. %, iel0.
 "fhe Constitution Of the V, z, says in Article 1, Zee, 6 Part bi Congress shalt have the power to coin money and regulate lbe value iheree!, and 0g foreign eoin, Today congTfhs d0ef not have ihat poser, It b in ihe hands of the Federal lieseTye Bank. prlyaiely owned insliinii0nD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

It will be recalled that the President announced the Welles trip on Friday morning. Secre- tary Hull immediately thereafter issued a statement of his own that he had begun conversations with neutral governments" on the problems of trade and disarma- ment sure to follow the war. There was no indication who the "neutrals" were, and the inquires of mystified newsmen were rAet with a wall of silence which has continued to this day.
 The reason no names were given out was that the conversations" had begun only that morning, and the only neutral contacted was Argentina. The manner in which this was done is revealing of the "blitz" character of the whole peace venture.
 Argentine Ambassador Espil had an appointment that morning with Sumner Welles. When Espil
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

This has been an exceedingly long win ter for Waterbury. This is mainly due to the fact that it didn't actually start until after Christmas. Then there was long spell of real cold weather. February brought us all our snow - snow which has fingered long in our midst. March, ordinarily breather month has con- tinued the unpleasantness. It'll be quite few days now before spring can break through the ice-crust.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

national committee post and devote his time to settling local party squabbles. He recently told a caller, "The only job I want is speaker of the House." ana he means it. He'll get that job if the Republicans get majority in the next congress, and he is working hard toward that end.
 Meanwhile, the odd fact is that Martin is working harder to keep from getting delegates than some of the aVowed candidates are work ing to get them. He is immensely popular with party workers; during the recent national committee meet ing in Washington, party leaders in several states offered to climb on his band-wagon and urged him to let his name be entered in their presidential primaries.
 Martin turned down all offers on the ground that he hasn't got any band-wagon.
 Nevertheless, while he is sincere in saying he is not a candidate, 1t is also true that some effective work is being done in his behalf by self appointed group of friendly Repub- lican congressman. These men for weeks have quietly been contacting Republican leaders around the country and putting in a good word for Joe"
 They are not asking for dele- gates or for first-ball0t votes; just trying to make sure that if the leading contenders kill each other off and the convention looks for a dark horse, there'll be plenty of influential delegates present ready to go for Martin.
 Like Martin himself, the members of this unofficial committee have actually had more trouble turning down offers of support than getting them. What they will do between now and convention time depends partly, however, on what happens to the avowed candidates.
 
 The point of 1t all is that while Martin is not a candidate, he can't be overlooked; and it might be well to remember that he is close to the 1886 nominee. Ali M. Landon. He managed the Landon floor fight at the 1886 convention and ran his eastern campaign.
 If it were left to Republican members of the House to name candidate, Martin would win hands down-n0t only because they like him, but because they admire his ability.
 He became floor leader less than two years ago, when Republican strength in Congress was weak and dispirited. Tn no time he had welded it into an effective opposition which routed the stronger Democrats sur- prisingly often because it was so ably disciplined and led.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

When Andrew Jackson was Presi- dent of the U. S. he gave the Con- trol of Money back to Congress. The U. s. was completely out of debt during his administration, and had surplus of 10 million dollars, which Jackson equally divided to the 48 states. After Jackson went out of office the money control went back to the bankers, today the country is 45 billion dollars in debt. Would you call Father Coughlin UnAmerican for wanting the con- trol of money back to Congress where it belongs.
 Father Coughlin fought for the soldiers bonus and won.
 Father Coughlin fought to keep us out of the World Court. George Washington's no foreign entangle- ments). How many denounced Sol Blooms (Rep. N. Y) debunking of George Washington (See Wat. Dem. Feb. 9, 1940). Father Coughlin praised Washington and said that his birthday should be a national holiday.
 Father Coughlin is the best friend of Labor, for over 10 years he has been preaching "A Living Annual Wage" of $l,800 year for the head of every family. Thank God some very large companies are at last paying the annual wage. Proctor & Gamble soap makers. guarantee 48 weeks a year Mum Bush Shoe Go. guarantee 50 weeks a year, some of the others are Endicott-Johnson Shoe Co. N. Y., Quaker Oats Co.,. Philadelphia and Hormel Packing Go. Minn. lSee Waterbury Demo- crat. January 24. iD40).
 The Building Trades are going to vote on the annual wage, 1t will in- clude one million workers (Eee Democrat. Feb. IS, I04O.
 Father C0ughltn for years has been fighting Communication the greatest menace to the world today. lWinehell did not start until Hitler tied up with 6talin.)
 Father Coughlin is still fighting to keep the y, 2, out Of var. to pres vent the slaughter of American youth fof your age Sam, are you bllshing with khane7)
 Father c0nghlin is the best friend Of the Religious Jew (eee Father c0ughliD's book "Anl [ Aililseelnlsev Page 34 sent free on request to WalBer Cenghlil(, Father C0aghIin ls aHainst Atheist Jews and Gentle, ffsee EathsF Wahegs beck, 'ilulefs of llilasla1 esnt fee 0n reqnnst to pafher C0neblin,l
 As foT MffT. Ryan, Bishop ehell an1 Rev D. Maurice eheebr, "A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
Selected Poem
SKATING ON THE OLD POND

(By Herbert Durrell Smart in the Boston Post) Sitting by the fireplace, in reverie,
 look back on still, cold night Cherished in memory, long ago,
 Capturing up a scene of delight. The boys and girls on the frozen pond,
 Their shadows in silhouette, And the moon beaming overhead,
 can see in fancy yet That was in the days of the old rocker" skate, When skates were screwed to the shoe, Before clamps were invented to hold them on, And modern improvements were few The hole in the heel, where the skate screwed on, Was often filled with grit; And tough was the job of cleaning it out
 So the skate would properly it. Still, many happy hours were spent
 Among the friends we sought, Skating to and fro, with the moon riding high Ger that picturesque old spot And look back on those merry scenes
 With maidens cheeks aglow, In memorys picture see them all
 My playmates of long ago. 4. It is summer. The ice is gone from the pond, And winds fieck the shore with foam: My head is in Whirl looking for the girl
 skated with back home Overhead the silvery moon still beams,
 ond the boats the pond glide OCT, And long ago mocking echoes are heard
 Round that hallowed spot of yore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

When the neutral diplomats compared notes the day after Hull's announcement, they were completely baffled. None of them had been approached, and they couldn't figure out whether Hull was kidding them or. the American public. Not until a fortnight later was the puzzle cleared up.
 Only then did they learn from their home governments that Hull had sent them a circular cable marked "strictly confidential, dir ectly after he issued his press statement that he had begun con- versations with neutral powers on postwar problems.
 $350 HUNCH
 If President Roosevelt doesn't run for a third, term, his secretary, General Edwin ("Pa") Watson, Is going to be $350 out of pocket.
 Just before his boss left on his fishing cruise, Watson was doing his best to entertain a group of Congressmen and government of- ficials who, because of 8 mixup in the appointment schedule, had been waiting overtime to see Roosevelt. The conversation drag ged through the weather, the war in Europe. and finally one of the callers shot at Watson:
 General, you're close to the President. Tell us, Is he going to run for Q third term?
 "Well, it's going to cost me $S5O if he doesn't" beamed the genial Watson. "Just between us boys, I've bet Q friend that amount that the President will be nominated and that he will accept"
 You could have heard a pin drop as the group digested this choice bit of inside information.
 "Well, General, you sure must know something" remarked the impressed questi0ner.
 Watson hesitated, then grinned broadly and drawled, "Now boys, don't get me all wrong. I haven't any inside dope. I'm just oper- ating on Q hunch."
 ECONOMY NEPOTISTS
 Despite all the furore about economy and budget slashing on Capitol Hill, the ancient practice of nepotism flourishes there as merrily as ever.
 Last year, after hacking large chunk out of the relief appropria- tion, Congress, on the aggrieved plea that it was overworked and didn't have enough clerical help, voted an additional $500 per member for this purpose. Many members have used the money for clerical hire, but to others it has just been juicy gravy-bowl windfall.
 Since the session convened in January, the names of relatives have popped up on the enlarged congressional payroll like toad- stools after a summer shower. Following are a few of these new clerks:
 Marion s. BOlles. wife of Repr. stephen Bolles, a first termer from Wisconsin who campaigned on an economy plat form.
 Henrietta s. Horton, wife of Repr. Frank O. Horton of Wyo- ming, firse-termer who talked much about cutting government expenditures in his campaign.
 Fred Jarrett, son of Repr. Benjamin Jarrett of Pennsyl- vania. who lists iis son in the Congressional Directory as Fred Jarrett. Esq"
 Mary l.. EentDH, daughter Of Repr. Ivor Fentofl, q Pennsyl- vania fiFst-teFmeF who violently
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
Daily Almanac
70 rises 4iI2 Q, m.

Moon rises 4ii2 c, n,
 Sun rises ei2i a. m,i sets 5,S7 D. n.
 Al vehicles must Dc lighted thirty minutes after sunset,
 Winter has had iis last fling. We look for speedy dlalniegrail0n Of the last Icy bonds 0n the countryside in ihe nest tgO weeks, Spring should como ln like . zephyr and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

So much is this so that, when he resigned recently as Republican national com lnitteeman from
 Massachus e tts, the capital gen- orally speculated that he did so to strip for action in the fight for convention votes.
 That happens not to be true. As minority leader in the House, Mar tin is just toe hiacHa hn lrnnrn Alnn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
What's Your I.Q.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions Turn to last page for the answers.

Can you answer seven of these
 test questions Turn to last page
 for the answers.
 l. On what river is Norris Dam?
 3. Where is the statue, Appeal to the Great Spirit?
 3. Opium causes nyosis. What is Inyosis?
 4. Would you say that Eugene Palette, the movie actor, was over, or under, six feet tall?
 5. Are spiders classed as insects?
 6. Who won the recent Miami Biltmore women's golf champion ship at Coral Gables?
 2. J. Warren Madden is admins trator of the Wage and Hour Divi- sion, Chairman of the National La- bor Relations Board or Chairman of the Social Security Board?
 8. What relation is Franklin De- lano Roosevelt to the late Theodore Roosevelt. g. Is the earth nearer the sun when the northern hemisphere is having winter or summer?
 10. Which is the Swedish and which the Finnish form of the name of the capital of Finland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
National Spotlight
BY BRUCE CAPTION

Washington, March 5.-pretty much in spite of himself, Congress man Joe Martin of Massachusetts is becoming more and more prom inent as dark horse in the Repub- lincan presidential race.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

assailed the wPA in his elec- tioneering.
 Charlotte King, daughter of Samuel w. King, delegate from Hawaii, who has all the priv- ileges and emoluinents of a conr gressman, except the vote, and takes them.
 NOTE-Every one of the above Congressmen has made economy speeches this session and voted tO cut the appropriations Of other branches of the government.
 Copyright. iDl0. by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
UNSCHEDULED
 CONNER STATION

Espil listened attentively but was much puzzled. The time was most peculiar to broach such a subject, since Argentine Foreign Minister Jose Cantillo was absent from Buenos Aires on 8 holiday and Espil himself was about to leave Washington.
 Welles knew all this, yet he talked at length and with great seriousness about a plan for a concerted move by the neutrals. It is now clear that the sole req son for 1t was to give at least that much substance to Hull's state- ment that /"conversations" had been begun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

arrived, Welles said nothing about going to Europe, but talked about the desirability of a united neu- tral front after peace was destor- Rd