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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
Selected Poem
THRUMMING WINTER
(Alfred Kreymborg in the New York Times)

THRUMMING WINTER
 (Alfred Kreymborg in the New York Times) The graceful trees are bending at the knees, Or thus it seems to those who see themselves Ridden by winds that ride autumnal trees. The torn leaves dance the air like human elves. Shorn of the body souls have energies For death to breathe, it seems to one who delveS In natural philosophy and sees Nothing can really steal men from themselves. And now there's not bird to blot the air, Nor any cricket faintly wavering here. Stiffness was made for trees to wear snow hair When nets of dark December reappear. Why should man care what outdoor Winter brings The while the heart in two warm people sings?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04

July 1 and ends on June 30, 1941 | the government will spend a little more than $12,05S, ,O0O, ,OO0. This doesn't include the cost of the draft, which will run the total considerably higher.
 First full fiscal year of the last war effort began July l, 1917, and ended June 30, 1918. In that period, the U. S. government laid out a total of $12,697, ,OOO ,OOO- practically the same as this years expenditures when the draft costs are figured in. NO GUESSES
 ON NEXT YEAR
 Noteworthy is the fact that spending before the 1917 war year had been insignificant, compared with the spending that has preceded the current arms campaign. In the year ending June 30, 1917, for in- stance, the total spending was $1,- 977, 100000; the year before that it was $734 900 900 and the year before that, $760O00,000. On the other hand, in the fiscal year that needed last June 3 the government spent $8, ,998, 100000. In the year before that it had spent $9,268, ,000 GOO; in the year before that the total was $7691 ,00000
 Nobody in authority here is even giving a guess about the total that may be spent next year. Certainly it won't be under this years fig
 re, and it will very probably be substantially above it. Whether it will touch the 1918 level of $18,- 500000,000 may be open to question. BRITISH STILL HOLD
 AMERICAN SECURITIES
 Despite its eagerness to help the British, the administration seems to be settling into the position that there's no sense talking about kill ing the Johnson act (which bars loans to Britain) until the British have fully mobilized all their re- sources to buy goods in the U. s.
 That means the British have got to think about selling their security holdings exactly what these come to: current guess is that British in- veStments in the United States amount to better than $2,250, ,000 900, with probably an equal sum invest ed in Canada and somewhere be- tween $4,O0o, 100000 and $5,OOO,00O,- 900 in Mexico and South America.
 It's easier to say that these hold ings must be l:quidated than to figure out how it can be done smoothly. Some administration ex- pertS point out that those South American holdings would almost certainly have to be sold in the United States, since the Latins couldn't get hold of the necessary foreign exchange. American in- vestors would have to be persuaded somehow that the investments would be good buys-which might be little difficult.
 Probably $700,000,000 is in South American government bonds, which except for Argentina-aren't con- sidered too solid. Mexican and Boli- vian appropriation acts don't en- courage U. s. investors much. Ex- change restrictions which often keep investors from taking out their profits are another depressant.
 Beyond that. the British basket contains some important items. About 40 per cent of the total is invested in Argentina, largely Ll railways, public utilities and meat packing houses. There are heavy oil investments in Mexico, Vene- zuela and Colombia. Brazilian util- lities and Chilean nitrate proper ties are also extensively held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04


 unemployed, or [ h e things in which we have al- ways put our trust may be rent by earthquake, or the chaos of other lands may spread to our own. AL ways there is the possibility of ill., ness, grief, loss. In this period of so- cial change and farxnaont n fI.O,rc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
Daily Almanac
n sets l0:0e D. m.

Moon sets l0:09 p. m.
 Sun rises 6:5e a. m. sets 4:25 p. m
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 There is every likelihood that December will stay just about as cold as 1t has been for the past few days Our Decembers Of re- cent years have all been like that. But wheth- CT or not this cold will hold over after the first of the year or become spotty is another prediction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04

really is until you compare expenses n ow with those run up during the first World War.
 Then you dis cover that the United States to- day is actually spending money as fast as, it spent it during the first year of its war effort g years ago.
 For the 12- m Il tn pc riod rrrhinln hnnon 1nnt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
IT DOESN'T DO THE JOB
Bridgeport Times-star)

The plan for the new divisicn of state senatorial districts submitted to the Connecticut Election Laws Revision committee by Prof A. E. Waugh of the University of Con- necticut eliminates scIne Of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
TO A FARINAcEoUs HUBER
Bridgeport Telegraph

Someday a poet will sing a noble ode to the humble potato, the Cin- derella among the farinaceous tue bers. For the moment we'll stick to prose.
 Believe it or not. the potato is one Of those complete food storage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04

we have all the security this life can offer; and if we lack this see curity. nothing that the hand Of man can fashion will make us safe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
A Thought for Today

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15.
 The shifting systems of false religion are con- tinualIy changing their places; but the gospel of Christ is the same forever.-T. L. Cuy1er.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Take it should not be used to introduce an example. Do not say, "Take it in my case, I
 I like the .old-fashioned
 method best; omit 'take it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY By EARL L. DOUGLASS. D. D.
SECURITY IS WITHIN

Because we live in such danger ous times, we much find our real satisfatcions within our own hearts.
 Life has always been insecure, but it is especially SO now. Tomor-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04

o. Are some of the scenes ir March of Time" specially actedi
 A. March of Time" is composed partially of newspictureS, partially of specially staged scenes, using the actual persons involved, and par italy of scenes played by profes- Sional actors. The producers main tain staff of photographers to take actual pictures all over the world. but use anything they need to make their sequences complete and effec- tive.
 Q. Where was Horace Mann buried?
 A. In North Burial Ground, Prov idence, R. I.
 @. Is the fur on animals in the far North heavier than that on the animals in warmer climates?
 A. Generally nature supplies heavier coat to animals in the far North to keep the body warm. Some animals in warmer climates have heavier hides and lighter fur, but the phenomenon is not universal in fur-bearing animals.
 e. How long does it require to prepare fur-seal skins for market?
 A. The process is difficult, re- quiring at least 3 months for each skin. At the end of the process, the leather side of the skin has the same soft feel that one associates with the finest type of chamois glove, and the soft, lustrous fur has become unequalled for beauty and durability.
 O. How long does it take light from the sur to reach the earth?
 A. Exactly 493.7 seconds-a little more than g minutes.
 If you want copy of the book .et "CItRISTATAS CUSTOMS" sepd to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bnrear, 1913 Thir- teenth Street, Washington, D. (. Enclose folYr cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
National Spotlight
U. s. Spending Already Equals
 World War Rate
By BRUCE CATION Waterbury Democrat Washington
 Correspondent

Washington, Dec. 4- You don't realize how tremendous the govern ment's prep redness campaign
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04

Q. How long does it take light from the sur to reach the earth?
 A. Exactly 49S.7 seconds-a little more than g minutes.
The Valley settler., 1940-05-31

Food people don't borlb thom.
 , Ruth Fry
The Valley settler., 1940-05-31

F4-L --l FLF.1to G.4L aL1 ION
 big 45h of July Celebration fer Palmer is botng planned for l9AO. &as lila, Ie>tonuslce, and I1Elutna are joining tho PG1Mcr Community in mal,inr the fourth tho biggest colo0ro tion oVor soon in tho Wall y Several comoittoos havo boon app ointad and gro now working cut tho dotcils. The parade commi ttoo is working herd on tho plans for ( parcdo thGt will be ( credit to ta c Valley. They will siv0 sovorcl prizes, end tho Cr@ni prizo will bo ono worth working for.
 The advertising commi ttoc is fun ctiOninr nicely end will have the different events listed for tho publtcs benefit.
 Und3r tho Rocrcction corrai ttoo will con1 the many difforont events. HcGd-l intnr thor will be two Biz Dances July tho 3rd end 4th. .Edd- itionsl hoadlinorc will bo the special events by tho Ek1utnG School, surnor eskimo gcr7os end dances. 5mo'.or, RccOs, Ball -rcmos end nCnv other
The Valley settler., 1940-05-31

 me l25 moub.ra Of tho Los Lnrolos IChCrbor of Com~orco will be sorvod len Cll -lfQtonus,cc bcrhocuo dinnor Iwhon thoy visit hnchorc~o next wool, Iaccording to plans now boinC work led out. !. lanb, pic, end elf will bo tberbocuod in tho opon tt Lalzo iSponcrd. Tho ertlae1s tro botng IGr7o~cG for slaughter ct present. Fro3h voEotab1cs from the V-lloy Ewill &lso 3s served t'o2 visitors. r. King scl@on will Do tho only itom l0f food not ortCtnGt ting ct Pcl23r end that will be nurc1c sod from Anchorage fi8hor1sn. The visitors plan to look ovor tho fatanusko Valley cs . pcrt Of their :. "trip to A1es1Ic.
The Valley settler., 1940-05-31
REV. I'D ,'Rs z8CHocH1 PROUD PD7G.

boon received
 end Frs .Zschocllo of tho Dir tn of Io baby Cirl on r GT 9th.
 phoJ hevo ncnod hor Cl ~ir3 i'm. Rev. Zschochc will
 be ror'omb borod as Itho Corner Luth- |c crGn inie ter. He Ind his wife left P0 0l@'or. only c low l1onthc cSo.
The Valley settler., 1940-05-31

| no nlSfly Q IIlGr
 type s of cont.3 |, with rewards t6 bo given.
 This yer spec iGl pro Gcution- cry s tops gro
 being taken og- inst unduo ccrc. les snoss end dis, re spoc |" oc pro- porty by tho uso of end tho hcnd-. ing of. fire
 crackers ground or n3&r pc oplo Throo special
 offic tcls will b, on duty bosid2s Cont on ? % 2) .
The Valley settler., 1940-05-31

r GOSPEL SERVICES
 ".tSsion Building"
 on
 Finger Lc?@9 Road, Polmer You ere heorti1- invited to attend this series Of gospel Services which 5ar ne o1on34@s 7o 2 t 7:25i 7:25 o beginning Sunday June 2nd. tSorvicos gre non Soctaricn and gre conductod by Ralph Ginos, Washington Sta te and Harold Gibson, Australia. Remember the datos. The first nee tir '1 is being hold Sunday evening June 2nc
The Valley settler., 1940-05-31

! t.rnOunco ~onts hCV2
 Ein P nor iron Re |.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-16
Germans Fire on
Swedish Guards,
Then Apologize

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April l6,
tUPD --- German troops fired al
Swedish policemen on the Norweg-
ian-SwediSh frontier, a Stockholm
newspaper reported today.
German detachments. advancing
along a railroad bridge. reached
the Swedish frontier at 2 pm. yes
terday, the newspaper the Dagens
Nyheter said. and were halted by
Swedish border police
The Germans fired machine guns
at the policemen. the newspaper
said, but hit none OF them.
Swedish soldiers went 10 the aid
of the policemen and. II was said.
shouted al the Germans: Are you
al war with Sweden"
The Germans ceased fire and
apologized. the newspaper SAID,
German troops. driving toward
the Swedish frontier all through
the southeastern Norwegian area
were reported today TO have forced
the Norwegians from the key town
of Kongsvinger, as miles northeast
Of Oslo and only Is miles from
the frontier
The Swedish official news agency
asserted that the NorWeglans aban-
doned KongSvinger. which had been
an army headquarters. last night
and that German troops were eX-
pected TO arrive today 10 find a
deserted town.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-16
Chamberlain Says Victory
Now Surer: Reveals BIZ 8
Force Landed i'm NorWdV

LONDON, April 16 fUP)-Prime'
Minister Neville Chamberlain to-
DAY reiterated the government
confidence Of victory in the Euro
pean war and sad that all efforts
we're now concentrated on counter
attack against Germany in Scan
d!navia. where il was disclosed
Carad!an units are in the Allied
pxpedltIonary force IL Norway
In addition TO the Canadians in
the expedltionary force sent to Nor
way. it was indicated that French
troops-possibly the famous Chas-
seurs AlpInS-Were participating IN
the campaign II the north. O. soon
would be III acton in the Norwegian
hills
If 'hc Germans YER 70 triumph
in what they are doing, whE then
every fortress built b. civilization
upon NE principles Of Christianity
&ou!u ~ GOWu ard tie world |oulG
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-16

carly in December for about six
months training. Used 70 north
ccly climate. they lad been ear
marked for Scandinavia in event Of
var there.
Part Of the Allied strategy in
Norwegian operations was ahoWn
today IN air ministry statements
that British planes had bombed
Stayangcr a big German air base
on the Morse coast. twice last night
after an attack earlier yesterday.
There had been seen bomblngs
Of Stavanger within week
Two German bOlubcrs At rast
were destroyed in the fI,t raid
last night the air m.nl.trE said,
ana Two fires were .tart.d bH ulgh
explosives and Incrndlary bombs
IN the second
The Allies IN Norwegian opera
tiOns we're believed tryIMp T.; con-
tant submarine end a4rpi&nc &C
tivlty to kecp German relniorc4-
ntnta from reaching NOrW2" by
harassIn2 German .;y hat Ia
Norway to kcap German planes
from attacking Allied transports
nc land forces, by s"cmlrs air
1a.o" III Norway to cst:D.Ia.. lna.-
.rrY u the air there, and b. TAX
~ tnr Narvii'-Lulona 5%cGcn.
abroad and other atrat' a.c routes
. Eccp Germany from penetrating
rCGDGr into NOlU'4v
Frlk Colban Norwegian Minister
lad what was brlIcvro ~ - an
important conference lnGas ..!til
Prime Minister NfyI', {. a,.b T..
LAIN. Chamberlain. W.p ... lrV
foreign diplomats. rCcc..rd Ce.3a,.
immediately before he ltr.le,. tac
daily meeting Of the war c.o..at.
Troops Of Tie cXprdI.o. ~. .,rcc
mobilzed, moved to cDulH CUNTS
and embarked for NOrWa" L. IN,
space Of a single neLi f - H.
dicated today.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-16

relapse 10 barbarlsn which oalE d
little while ago We thought va
buried under centuries OF ptogre :.
Chamberlain sald III & speech 10
the National Free Church council
But they won't go down.
Emphasizing the effort which the
Allies are putting INTO their aid
to Norway the prime minister sad.
"Eyery victim thai tecl tie
weight Of German saYa2cry adds
millions Of persons 10 those who
have already condemned her BE-
cause every act Of Aer5 makes II
even more unm..taEnaDly c.ear that
no people-lOWrvrr mrrE however
peaceful. hoTpYer harmIc.- firg ma"
be-45 safe unul@tDa mad COG IS
destroyed.
Military c..c," co. ,!s..cG -
Canadian troops were III ,.3r@aS.
and it wa believed 's.a' H. I'm
uish expedIticnaly tore OF $1,000
70 100 600 men. Wi.cA 'h' Ain
had prepared - on. tai.r - a4a
Finland had b"r. r'col.1.2.lsr .a.a
prepared for cI-pl''h . ,,3.@ss.
C@HaGIaH uooy. os4.i. slt.,.:.s
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-16
Stockholm Calls
Air Raid Defense
Workers to- Posts

LONDON, April l6. CUP)-The
Stockholm Swedish radio announced
today that all air raid precautions
workers in Sweden must report
ready Tor any eventuality and that
all ports and harborS of southern
and western Sweden, including
Gothenburg, are now closed to for
eign shipping.
The broadcast advice, picked up
here after the Swedish radio had
been jammed out by unidentified
interference this morning meant
the extension of air raid precautions
from southern and western Sweden
to the entire country.
Certain harbors had been closed
to foreign shipping yesterday.
The announcement picked up at
1926 pm. o6:35 am. EST, was
difficult to hear because of inter-
ference.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-16

The high command communique
said British planes also had attack
ed Narvik without success" and
that there was no attempt again
yesterday to land British troops at
points occupied by Germany
1t said Germans had captured
SO cannons lin operations in which
the pacification of southeast Nor
way made further progress.
The official news agency said
German troops had blown up the
Norwegian radio station at Notod
den, southwest of Oslo, which had
continued broadcasts unfriendly to
Germany.
Newspapers maintained that the
far northern port of Narvik was
useless to the Allies because the
iron ore railroad from there to
Sweden had been cut the first day
of the German invasion of Scandi-
navia. and Trondheim, the nearest
port held by Germans, was 375
miles away.
The official news agency admit
ted the possibility that British
troops may have landed at Narvik,
as claimed in London, but it said
such landing would be 'senseless
from the military standpoint. 1t
said there was no railway between
Narvik and Trondheim and that
even if the British had landed, they
were separated by 375 miles of
rugged country from the German
bases in central and south Norway
The agency said the reported
British landing may from the
standpoint of English prestige and
propaganda have certain Sue
cess for those in London who con-
slider something of that nature
urgently necessary to calm their
people"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-16

at west coast points. it was said.
After detailing German demands
and negotiations, which ended in
Norway's decision to fight, the
statement ended:
The oarbaric war which German
authorities in this way continued
had compelled the Norwegian gov
ernment to keep secret the name
of the place where it may be.
But resistance has continued and
the government has received aSsur-
ances Of military help from the
Allied western powers.
The Norwegian government be-
lieves that by cooperation with the
two countries it will succeed in
saving Norway for the Norwegian
people"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-16
Invaders Landed, Started War -Four
Hours Before Demands Made, Claim

STOCKHOLM. Sweden, April l6.
'UP)-German and Norwegian for
ceS had been fighting for more
than four hours when Germany
presented demands to the Norwegian
government that it accept German
protection, the NorWegians charged
today in a formal statement on
the German attack on Norway"
The statement, approximating a
diplomatic white book" said that
the German demands were present.
ed to Foreign Minister Halvdan
Koht at 5 am. last Tuesday, but
that German Warships had entered
the OSlofjOrd about midnight and
that at l2:45 am. report was re-
ceived of the Warships and Nor
wegian batteries exchanging fire.
Other German Warships had arrived
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-16
Heavy Cruiser
Sunk by Germans

Berlin ApEI &. IJPI-A BIZ
>h heavy cruiser Vas >;.nk BY Ger
man alrplanes off The NorWezl~n
coast ON Monday TIE hish con-
mand said today
A heavy cra.ser Woald be o,.e q
the British 10000 ton WarSh!ps.
They carry from 650 70 700 officers
and men
The high command commun.Qae
said that a British Sunderland type
flying boat. which the British call
a flying fortress. also had beer ce-
strOyed.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-16
Japanese Threat
Worries U.S.. as
Indies MenQced

Guiding rubber and Tin. from the
Dutch East Indies and the nearby
British Straits settlements.
Arita informed foreign reporters
in Tokyo. and later the japanese
embassy here confirmed his state
ment, that Japan would view with
concern any attempt to extend the
European conflict to the Far East
In event such an extension threat
ened. Arita said, Japan might be
compelled to take measures" to
assure the safety" of the Dutch
East Indies.
In some quarters the statement
was regarded as trial balloon
to ascertain opinion in foreign cap
itals, particularly in the United
States, toward possible military or
naval action to bring Hollands east
ern possessions into the Japanese
political and economic orbit.
In other quarters, which long
have believed that this was one
of the ultimate objectiveS of Jap
ans expansion on the mainland of
Asia, it was believed it may have
been q carefully timed pronounce
ment of Japan's resumption of
power politics" against foreign
rights and interests in the Far
East 1t was regarded as notice
that in event Germany invades
Holland, Japan will not permit her
to take over the Dutch East In
dies.
The Japanese government did
not communicate AritaS statement
formally to the American embassy
in Tokyo or to the state depart
ment here, and the basis for Off
cial comment, therefore, was lack
ing.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-16
Revnuud Boasts
Germony's Naval
Loss 30 Per Cent

"Th, Allies hole Narvik and control
Of the lvoN route
We nave mnc3 the Baltic A
rcSul' Of ,he Allied landing AT Mar
vik third front has been estab-
l.~hcd Other forces are en- route
The Germans vii be- forced 10
scatter theu forces by the Allies
Who on the contrary. vii concen-
jratc jAc;r forces With the Nor
WceIan
"Auy:hpr result Of lie landing
q, Narl.1 II NE moral and personal
ctfra, Of H..ler. VIE = smkns
deeper III crime"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-16

PARIS April 16 Durinr
the past week Germany has lost
30 per cent OF her Inc ships" and
has suffered other terrific naval and
merchant shipping losses. Premier
Paul Rcynaud told the senate today
Rcynald said that The 'AlllcS
have captured and hold NaryA
the northern Norwegian port and
he asserted that IN addition to loSlnA
80 pc: cent of her Inc ships durn-
the past week. German losses by
shlpe sunk or damaeed nCluCc1
Twenty per cent OF her
Germany cruiser strength. -
pcr cent OF Gestroycr> Sdnk. - p"r
cent or destroyefS damagcG and
German los 5000 tons If mer-
chant chips. sunk. >cuftleG or cap
tured
Reynaud addressed tie senate IL
Jubhc session preparatory 10 a
decision as 10 whether tho senate
would convene secretly - debate
the governments conduct of the
war and policies in general.
L carnot tell Hou secrets" " RcY-
maud SAD. but yoa can draw con-
clusions from the naval battle IN
Norway. which was the first battle
between the Allies ard Germany
The Allies have Won & smashing
victory
The French admiralty Informed
me an hour ago that the German
fleet has been really mutilateG,
Reynaud said. He then listed the
percentages Of German navy losses
The Allied losses in merchant
ships are practically nil" he said
proving the Importance of Narvik
the Germans sent seven destroyers
which have been sunk he said
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-16
Belgian Foreign Minister Declares
His Country Will Not Depart From
Course Of Complete Neutrality

BRUSSELS, April Is. CUP) -
Foreign Minister Paul-Henry Spaak
told the senate today that Belgium
would not depart from a course
of complete neutrality. His state
ment was regarded as rejecting
Allied suggestions that small neu-
trails seek Franco British protec-
ton before it is too late"
The government will not accept
any suggestion which would entail
abandonment of the route which
The government has chOsen-neu-
trality and complete independence, ,"
Spaak said.
Spaak SAID that Belgium wants
peace, chiefly to save the country
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-16

from becoming Europe's battlefield.
The destiny of Belgium then
would be more tragic than for any
belligerent." he said.
In the past 10 days. Spaak con-
tinued, two friendly countries have
been carried into the war. We fol-
low with emotion Norway's effort
since she has been pacific and 10y
ally neutral.
This position has been similar
to ours. The love of peace and
respect of neutrality does not dim
inish. On the contrary, we are de-
termined to do our utmost for the
defense of our national soil. Thus,
others and ourselves will see this
attitude, lesson and example"