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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28

Rep Leon Mccarthy, Republican, of Ansonia, some weeks back proposed that the Legislative Council be enlarged. At the present time it is merely composed of the governor, and the majority and mi nority leaders of both legislative branches. Rep Mccarthy wants the body to be rep resentative of the various forms of en- deavor in our state-agriculture, industry, labor, business, education, etc. From such a group as this would come, the Ansonia legislator feels real cross-current of pub lie opinion on what should be made into laws and public acts. He would exclude legislators, but it might be that little professional aid would facilitate matters considerably
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28

Here's what John FeSta had 10 say: "In conclusion may I again congratulate the Waterbury Demo- rrat for its honest and fine news re- porting, and may I make a sugges- ton. Gle doesn't explain why) Why spoil good paper by carrying Win chells (peerhole) nauseous column? Your paper could be doing the U. s. lot of good by instead of carrying Winchell's column in its place put Father Coughlin's complete Sunday broadcast, and you would be helping to rid the United States of Com munism, Nazism and Fascism." This last statement that will follow proves of MT. Festa's inability to de- bate an issue without proving be- ycnd reasonable doubt of his in situations that Walter WinchellS column should be replaced. Do away with Winchell's lies and prop aganda an1 divorce gossip. In the Naugatuck River with him and his column" And in conclusion, MT. Festa has pity for the river.
 I always thought MT. Festa a good Christian. Does he prove 1t in his last statement? There isn't a judge or jury in this country who would substantiate the removal of Watler Winchell on the evidence produced by group of persons who can be described as nothing else but quacks. I wouldn't want them to be thrown i. the Naugatuck River because the river isn't deep enough. Walter Win chell's column has been appearing in the Democrat for number of years. His style of writing hasn't changed a bit. He is definately Anti Communist, Anti-FaScist, and last but not least, Anti-Nazi. He is the only writer in this country who op- poses vigorously, the subversive &C., tivities in the United States of all iSmS. He favorS no group that IS openly opposed to religion. Many months ago he reported that the Klu Klux Klan would again be ac- tive. News dispatches recently sub stantiated his claim. When gossipers arc spreading reports of separa- tion, he many times ridicules them with facts. Walter Winchell is frank in his opinions and isn't afraid tc admit a mistake. He writes more items in h,s column than any living columnist an6 he is known to be Q gentleman of the press. I know Win- chell cheeks and double checks an item before he types 1t. I can sub stantiate my claim by the mere fact
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28

own person is built less on the lines of 8 clipper ship than a Humpty Dumpty, but in action me moves under full sail, es. pecially on the question of gov- ernment-oWned merchant marine. He uses the Red Jacket to prove his pointt that the goevrnment can make money with vessels of its own.
 Following the World War;" says Moran, "the government sold its merchant ships at sac- rifice prices, some as low as five dollars ton. The Red Jacket is a 90OO-t ton vessel making $19,- 900 8 month, Why, in two months, she would make as much money as we got for those wartime boats - and that's just the hiring of her -- we've still got her, to make more money with!"
 Moran admits he is e lone voice on the Maritime Comn1is- sion in urging government owner ship, a lone voice with g Down East accent. But he Is bidding his time, waiting until the other voices tune in with him.
 Copyright, 1940, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28

ine to protect the money entrusted to their care. Neither can the government be blamed for wanting to help a valiant democracy, nor can private citizens be censured for contributing to the cause. The important thing to remember IS that funds sent to help the Films may become donations, not because Finland won't repay, but because there may be no Fin made in this spirit. People must remem- Der that it will be gamble-a very im- portant gamble to the world. They will be betting on democracy against dic- tatorship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
Mounting Taxation

Many forms of taxation have been evolved in the last quarter of century. Certainly one of the most profitable has been the levies imposed on the operation of motor vehicles along our highways. Motor taxes vary with the individual state. In some the levy may be low in the form of cheap registrations and op- eratorS' licenses, but high in other re- spects, such as the gasoline tax. But on the average the motor car owner pays a high return on his investment and source of pleasure and business income.
 There have been all sorts of panaceas offered in Connecticut. We have even witnessed in the last ten years radical changes in the methods of registering and taxing motor vehicles. This specific tax is lower now than it ever was, yet there are people who believe that it should go lower than it has become The same is true of the operators license fee. Our gasoline taxes have not scared as they have elsewhere. But there is al- ways pressure to increase it.
 The most recent levy is the toll for use of certain highway = in this in stance the Merritt Parkway. Much furore was raised by this imposition of a fresh tax on the motorist and a retalia- tory levy was started just across the New York state line in Westchester County. On this subject of tolls, opposed as they are by many motorists who call it dou- ble taxation, the Car Owners League of this state, chartered last year and par ticularly opposed to car examinations, would charge tolls only on out-of-state cars.
 This would, in the long run, tend to shunt so much traffic away from our state that there'd be a general howl of protest. If we are to have tolls to pay for specific road projects, let's all con tribute whenever we utilize the modern ized route It's the fairest way of paying for highway that has yet been devised. As to the general subject of motor car taxation, it is complex one that can't be taken up generally. It must be broken into component parts and discussed in this way for sane solution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
In Today's Mail

so-ever. In his letter to the Demo crat, he complimented "its honest and fine news reporting" I agree with John in every respect, but can't understand why the sudden turn about attitude. Readers of the Democrat know that the United Press furnishes the Democrat with rews dispatches outside of Water bury. For man who advocated the Nazi march into Poland, MT. FeSta must have had many uneasy mo- ments. As a good Catholic and fol- lower of Father Coughlin, he must have had a nightmare when the Nazis invited Stalin 70 extend his borders farther south. wonder If he pulled his hair when the Observe atore Romano, the Vatican newSpa- per, reported the Nazis confiscated church property and put many priests into concentration camps as soon as the Nazis began to rehabili- tate conquered Poland.
 wonder if MT. Festa still con- siders me heather and an atheist because do not believe in Cough linism. If he does can honestly say ignorance dominates his convictions. For in my camp as an Anti-C Cough linist, I have such leaders of the Catholic Church as Monsignor Ry- an, Bishop Shiel and the late Card inal Mundelein, whose spirit is an inspiration to thousanGs of Cath olics who remember him as great church leader and @ public benefac- tor. His efforts to increase the strength of the Catholic faith in the middle west have been most success full. Whatever he did was for the benefit of Christianity and his achievements will never be forgot ten. His death brought sorrow and regret to the many Catholics who have been ridiculed because of their stand against Father Coughlin. On the eve of his death, the late Cardi- nal instructed Bishop Shiel of Chi- cago to clarify the stand of the Catholic Church towards the pres- ent Neutrality Laws.
 A radio address by Bishop Shell and radio address by pr. Maurice Sheehy, of the Catholic University, deplored the pressure tactics used by many groups to defeat the pres ent Neutrality Law. Senator Ma loney, in speech to the Senate, de- scribed that cetrain clements were at work in an act of intimidation to assure him 8 political death if he voted for the Presidents Neutrality Bill. Readers who can remember as far back as September, can well re- call that I deplored publicly the pressure tactics used by Coughlinites long before the speeches of Bishop Shiel, Dr. Maurice Sheehy, and Sen- ator Maloney.
 I seek not to be honored but l sincerely have been vindicated. A copy of the radio addresses of the church leaders explain in every re- spect, what have been arguing about since Father Coughltn chose
 to actually divide the opinions with in the Catholic Church. MOnsignor Ryan of Washington, D. 0. has ex- pressed publicly that Father Cough | lin's economic philosophy Is % per- cent wrongl Now am sure those
 who had the courage to oppose
 Father Coughlin, not as Q Catholic,
 but as an individual, did 50 with every respect to the church. God l save the Catholics from CCughlin. 4 isFni
 SAMUEL s. CIPR1ANo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
Lengthy Service Records

Announcement that two veteran mem bers of the Waterbury teaching profes- sion are planning retirement brings home the fact that too often the worth of these men and women who spend a lifetime in education in our midst goes unrecognized. It is almost incalculaole the effort that Harrison s. Allen ana Joseph T. Colloty have put into their re- spective endeavors in behalf of thou sands of boys and girls of this city. The children to whom they first strove to i'm part knowledge and training are today's dignified middle-aged citizens.
 The Democrat joins with hundreds ot Waterburians in paying it's respects to these two educators who are leaving the field in which they labored so long-the one to enter a different endeavor, the other to enjoy the rest that comes after a long task has been completed. Much might be written of theil individual ef- forts in the local educational program. Many incidents come to mind connected with their respective careers in our pub lie school system.
 Prior to his years as principal of the I.eavenworth High School in its forma- tive years that witnessed a tremendous growth in enrolment, MT. Allen was valued and familiar member of first the Waterbury High School, ultimately Crosby Many of us still recall his science classes. Sandlot baseball for the grammar school boy centered around the old Golf Lots when "Joe" Colloty took hold of physical education problems. He created something back in those days that some how or another we think is lacking to- day.
 Between them these two educators gave more than 70 years of service to this community. For each year of their endeavors token of esteem, word Of appreciation should be made. It is due them; it should come from a grateful heart.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
Selected Poer,
MORNING AFTER sNOW

,G. s. B. in the Poets Column. Hartford Courant) A whiteness, never born of earth, conception Of the cloud-high wind and freezing night Above is laid upon the cold dejection
 Of the ground and rouses with the light Of brightening change, the sleepers when the sun Has risen. Blue with the sky the shadows lie, And ethereal silences define the run
 Of lonely voices in the streets. The reply To winters question shows the world how pure Is the glance of death this solid touch of the rays Of stars The city, not so sadly sure
 Of what awaits, can welcome now its days; And men with shovels clear away the snow Lest earth-born feet should falter as they go
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28

that libel l; WIS still exist and if Win chell were liar, he could be sued for libel as well as islander. Why haven't Winchell's critics com plained before? can tell you why. Communists, Fascists, and Nazis hate Winchell. It is a known fact. Now Christian Frontiers hate him. We all know why sympathizers of the Christian Front have turned against him. believe that Winchell would not be criticised today had he sympathized with the seventeen ar rested men who were reported affili- ated with the Christian Front. As I have stated before Winchell is a candid reporter. Had he not the facts to ridicule the Front, I'm sure he wouldn't have written what he did. Readers of Winchell's col umn (non-prejudiced) already know what have to say.
 Winchell is writer of the old school, he writes 1t as he sees it. He rose to fame on his ability to report not with a boost from anyone. Ber- narr McFadden discovered" Win- chell when he was a vaudevillian. His column kept the old New York Graphic from going into oblivion as it eventually did when William Ram dolph Hearst lured Winchell to join the staff of thc New York Mirror for a bigger pay-check. Now Winchell earns more than any other writer in the Journalistic world. He has made two films in Hollywood with Ben Bernie. Both were box office hits Winchell received over seventy y-five 1 thousand dollars for his last picture
 ($75, ,00O) I'm sure if Winchell were thrown into the Naugatuck River Festa would go in after him.
 Many months ago the press ha6 been called COmmunistic by certain groups. ThiS criticism was directed ct the press despite the fact that ed itorials continuously deplored Com munism as well as Fascism and Nag. ism. Michael Russo, local spokesmer for the Communist Party. assailet the press as capitalistic organs. n other words certain factions assail the press as representatives of Mos. COW, and SpokeSmen rom Moscow assail the press as capitalize. Wht are the hypocrites? e
 | John Festa has many times as. sailed the United Press and the As sociated Press. He insinuated many times that they were Jewish con. trolled without any evidence what,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28

Construction of bridges between stream divided towns by town-aid funds is permis- sible the Attorney Generals office ruled recently. Costs of such project, how ever, would be apportioned between the two communities on the basic of 'total revenue received yearly from direct taxa tion in each of such towns, as averaged for the three fiscal years next preceding. :" The smaller of the two towns, linked by a bridge, would seem to get the bet ter of the bargain thereby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
Whats Your I. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to page (?) for the answers.
 l. In what country did Napoleon meet his Waterloo?
 2. Is any particular Indian de- picted on Indianhead pennies?
 3. How many trips did the rescue chamber make to extricate the sur. vivors of the U. S. s. Squallls?
 {. In what round was the recent Armstrong; Montanez bout stopped?
 5. How many face cards are in a regular deck of playing cards?
 6. How many associates justices of the United States Supreme Court are there?
 '. Where in Europe is the Gotal canal?
 8. By what other name is the Na- tiona1 Labor Relations Act known2
 9. Has postmaster the right to open letter addressed to you2
 10. What are 'The Harvard Clas- sics?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28

The row started when Big Joe" Byrns, then Speaker, persuaded HOLC to appoint Little Joe" general counsel of its Tennessee regional office. Little Joe," how ever, wanted to be state manager and put the political heat on the Washington headquarters in an effort to land the job. When the managers post was vacated Little Joe" was turned down cold.
 His frame of mind toward HOLC has been none too amiable ever since.
 The late Speaker Byrns also got his brother, John, 3 job with HOLC in its Washington office. But John relied more on high placed political backing than
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, s'He did what many others have and are doing; say, have done and are doe ing"

in free acid, has a distinct taste oi the fruit and is rather alcoholic zinfandel should be served at room temperature.
 e. Are there any former United States senators now in the house of representatives2
 A. There are two, James w. WadsWorth of the 39th New York congressional district and James Marshall Robson of the 9th Ken lucky district.
 @. What is the rate of the fed- eral unemployment tax?
 A. The tax amounts to 3 per cent of pay rolls. However, employers may offset up to 90 per cent of this tax by contributions made to state unemployment funds under approved state unemployment compensation laws.
 @. How long was Robert Fech- ner administrator of the Civilian Conservation Corps?
 A. From the time it was created April, 1883, until his death De- ceqnber 31, 1899.
 If you want a copy of the book ' let CORRECT ENGLISH" send to The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth Street, Washington, D. C. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28

Working hand in glove with Church and supplying him with information is the son and also the brother of the late Joe Byrns, Speaker of the House of Repre- senatoves, who helped guide the HOLC Act through Congress.
 Whether the mass of charges against HOLC have merit or not, the fact remains that the Byrnses uncle and nephew-seem to have personal grievances against HOLC and have sworn to get revenge.
 Little Joe" Byrns, son of the late Speaker, now holds his fathers seat in the House. He gott here largely by making hot campaign speeches against HOLC and in Washington he has con- tinued his sniping.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 6:3O a. m.; sets $40 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 February came in on the tail-end ot Janu- arys cold wave; 1t leaves on similar note March may thus be tishered in like the pro- verbal lion, only to leave lamblike, which Is as per long-range schedule this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28

CCIts GNGu n us you-and you homefire conductors. 4 baton (inscribed, incidentally is Q luxury and Q relief to the spouse who has resented the use of curtain rods, ladies and cloth- es-hanger parts.
 With @ baton, Q domestic con- ductor really can feel the sweep of power as he urges the etherized musicians along on the symptom ic concerts, he can wave 1t mer- rily over the popular music and do 8 better job, begad, than An dre Kostelanetz in the privacy of the home.
 GHOSTLY
 BORES
 As a seasoned spectator, start peering for the nearest exist whenever Q new Broadway drama begins with the appearance of ghosts. Three have come along with spectral characters this sea- son, the most recent being Paul Vincent Carols Kindred" Not out of fright, mind you, but sheer ennue.
 Playwrights will permit them to speak, only in top-heavy, esoteric symbolism. Mostly they are tired ghosts and provide little excite ment through the evening. The nveliest specters of the recent foot lights were those ghosts who prowled through George Kauf- man and Moss Hart's Fabulous Invalid" They spent their astral lives going to the theater and seeming shows-without ghosts in them!
 BACKWARD
 METER
 Dick Dorrance of the micro phonic set, has the most valuable gas meter in the world-it goes backward. For the past three months, he has been preparing his breakfast, and often his dinner and the meter registers LESS cubic volume of gas than it did when he was breakfasting and dining at restaurants.
 He receives bills from the com- pany marked ''No. of Cubic Feet of Gas Used DO. Amount Owed for July tor any other month) $OO.OO. So Dorrance sends check for the sum and receives the bills back marked Paid"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2S. 194C
A Thought for Today

He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat. let hlm uo nkewise.-Luke 3:11.
 Our true acquisitions lie only in our charities we gain only as we give-Simrns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
Current Comment

Democracy will be saved if, as a people, we are wise enough to know that if we do not respect others faiths, the day will come when other men will not respect our faiths.
 Atty. Gen. Frank Murphy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
Samuel S. Cipriono Comes to the Rescue of Walter WincheII, Not That He Thinks He Needs Any Defense, But in
 Fairness to All Concerned.
Waterbury, Conn, February 27, 194O.
Editor of The Democrat:

Editor of The Democrat:
 During the past few weeks Walter Wncheils column has been severely criticised by group Of letter writers who have offered not single issue nor defnte argu-
 ent as to why Walter Winche"s column should not ap pear in The Waterbury Democrat Of the several writers who have taken the trouble to write to The Democrat to register their dsapproval of Walter Winches column is ready to 20 to bat for the vaguely described Social Jus tice which contains columns not fit to be printed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
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New York, Feb. 2s-A thought full friend has bought me c baton. A genuine, featherWeight. cork grip baton such as Toscanini or Vincent Lopez uses.
 My friend was asked by the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28

clerk at the store what kind of orchestra I lead.
 eR Radio or- cl1es tras," he replied ac cur- ateiy, ''some of the best in the countryl"
 So you didn't know that I was a Good man-Danrosch- Stoko " wskt of the parlor con- nnrk ENAn aa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
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 THE EDITOR.
 e. In poker with the deuces wild does Q straight flush beat five of . kind?
 A. No. Five aces is the highest hand, next five of any other denom- ination according to rank, then . royal flush, straight flush, four of . kind, full house, flush, a straight triplets, two pairs and one pair. Hands of the same denomination or poker value are won by the hand containing the least wild cards. If this still ties any hands, then, the highest natural card wins. The Nffi- cial Rules of Card Games, Hoyle Up-to-date, can be purchased from the American Playing Card CO, Cin- cinnati, Ohio, for 25 cents.
 e. Where is zinfandel wine pro- duced?
 A. It is red wine of the claret type, made from Zinfandel grapes grown in Hungary. It is tart. strong
Evening star., 1940-11-03
Eastern Branch BOYS
Hosts 10 Parents,
Friends Friday

An open-house visit for parents
and friends will be held Friday from
7 to 8 pm. at the Eastern Branch
Boys Club of Washington. Feature
OF the affair will be a swimming
meet in the club pool at 7:30 pm.
This weeks athletic schedule:
Football.
90-pound class-Saturday. Eagles VI.
Bears 10 am.
105-pound class-Saturday. Merrick VI.
Grady Boys. Anacostia, No. l. Col. Rec,
vs.. Eastern Branch. Anacostia No. 2; p.
B. c. No. 5 VS.. GEORGETOWN Branch. Mon
ument Grounds No. |: all at II am.
120-pound class-Saturday. Merrick VS..
Col. Rec. Anacostia No. /; Eastern Branch
vs.. Alexandria Boys Club. Anacostia No.
2: GEORGETOWN Branch VS.. p. B. C. No.
4, Monument Grounds No. 1: all at /
m.
Touch Football.
Junior section-Monday. George WASH
ington VS.. Troop No. 80, Redskins; Wednes-
day. Georgetown VS.. Wildcats: Thursday,
Cornell VS.. Duke; all at 6:25 pm.
Senior section-Wednesday. Cats vs..
lips: Southern California VS.. Tennessee;
both at 8:25 p.m.
Pool Schedule.
Mondey-Junior marathon, pm.
WedneSday-Time trials all day.
Friday-Swimming and diving meet,
7:30 pm.
Saturday-Elimination games. 4:10 pm.