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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-05
Wet, Dry, Damp

Life in the United States, as long as we continue to have 48 state governments, seems sure to have variety. After all, it's nice to live in a country where every state and region has not been reduced to a single dead level. Take repeal of pro- hibition. AS national experiment, pro- hibition was discarded. But the problem of liquor was not solved. It remained for 48 states to resume experimenting on this perennial problem.
 Now, six years after repeal, three states are dry, and local option areas in 35 other states take in one-sixth of the country's people. The Council of State Govern ments, surveying the liquor situation, finds that IT states have tried out the state monopoly system, while 28 returned the liquor business to private hands un- der license system.
 A vast deal of experience in dealing with the liquor problem is being piled up in these 48 laboratories. And that was one of the hopes of the founders-that each state would be able to draw on the experience of the others in seeking better answers to political and social questions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-05
Brazil Beckons

There is more livng-space in Brazil than in any other spot on the face of the globe. Brazil seeks immigrants as the United States sought them century ago Her National Council of Immigration and Colonization is starting plan to attract farmers, from the American countries. A floor of requests for information has come from the United States, indicating that there are still some seekers after the frontier who are interested in pioneer ing. The frontier has shifted from the west to the north and south
 Brazil, which used to admit only 86 immigrants year from the United States, has now made that 5000, and has also opened the gates to 100000 Films. The coming development of South America is beyond question. Like all frontiers it will offer to some success, to others disappointment But it is reas- surfing to see that many Americans still have their eyes fixed on lands beyond the horizon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-05
Time for Drill

Many firms throughout the country have granted time off with full pay to National Guard members called to take part in training activities. This is a problem which is going to arise with in- creasing frequency as military prepara- tions advance and maneuvers take place in various sections.
 Unless or until some kind of universal service is adopted, the National Guard remains the principal source of mass training. The man who volunteers for this service offers his person, his time, and his energies to the work He should not be penalized for that in relation to his regular civilian job. The employer must certainly cooperate as far as possi- ble in sharing this burden. No single arrangement could well be applied to every plant or establishment. But this burden is obviously one to be shared in as fair a way as can be devised between the volunteer and the employer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-05

bureau of fashions bulletins says: "the business of fashion is more import ant now than ever before, because fash ion is the selling agent of mass produc. tion |. saving, hoarding, going about with fear in our hearts, will drop the first monkey wrench into our industrial structure. If we love our country and the tradition of democracy, slow mov- ing though it may be, we will stick to our knitting, come what may" All of this may sound like fashion propaganda but there is large element of truth in the words. It is a case, you might say, in troublesome times, to carry on as in normal times as much as possible; put up a bold front, for as they say - the show has to go on. And it will be noted that in times of war fashion becomes more ornate, more intricate, and more ex- treme. The Englishman's heart may be with son somewhere near Dunkirk, but he still dresses for dinner, so, too, with the Frenchman at home. There is plenty of cause for Encouragement these days, but the thing is to carry on if possible, and a great promoter of market expansion is to advocate luxuries, amusements and en- tertainment of all sorts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-05
Trained Men Needed

It is a good sign that job opportunities for college graduates this spring are more numerous than year ago In its annual spring survey, covering l54 colleges and universities, the Northwestern National Life Insurance Company has found that calls for graduates arc more numerous than a year ago, and that in turn topped 1888. Most of the colleges report certain placement of 75 percent and above, and many are confident of 100 per cent.
 The demand for trained engineers in the war industries accounts for some of this increase, no doubt. But the fact that young men who have specifically trained for places in industry are getting them is encouraging, for it removes just that many from the all-too-long lines of anl- bilious young men who have been facing future without clear opportunity. That is the one thing, ultimately, that the nation cannot stand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-05
Youth Finds Jobs

The National Youth Administration has never in any of It's varied enterprises done more for young people than in 1lli' nois, where 1t has helped 12,000 of them to find jobs In fve-week campaign, the state IVA, headed by Mary Stuart Anderson, put young people at work on the job of hunting a job. The IVA dis tributed 23,000 pamphlets containing helpful suggestions, ideas, and tips on job-seeking Mass meetings were held, and the help of employers and potential employers was enlisted.
 Returns from young people who joined in the campaign, not all of whom were connected with IVA indicated that l2,000 had landed some sort of a job The campaign was so suc- cessful that national headquarters of the IVA is recommending the plan to the other 47 states, realizing that the best help is always the help that helps some- one to help himself.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-05
In Today's Mail

sibly some South American States, namely Argentina, would ia the event of Allied defeat cast their commercial activities with the Nazis-F -Facist axis. The small ncu- tral states would be but following out precedent, whichever side is vic- tor is the one they hope and will curry favor with.
 Great Britain and France were not the aggressors of this war. Ger many is entirely responsible. and the Allies are justified in their de- cision to not bring hostilities to a close on the Nazi-Rome axis terms. The Allied forces will fight to pre-. serve their forms of Democracies and the rights of minority govern- ments to maintain their territories free from the dictates of aggressive nations on trade relations. France and Great Britain have their hereditary enemies who class them as having designs on Europe of an imperialistic nature. It can be stated they have none that resem- bles the dictator brand, neither have they been guilty of aggression or submarined defenseless neutral shipping, and many times without warning.
 It is fortunate that all arms and equipment can be secured through the cash and carry system from our United States. We should show our good will and favorable bearing for Allied arms success by giving them our moral support. which would mean much to the Allied forces at this time. We should not adopt an attitude of strict aloofness, because victory for the Allies is essential for our welfare as well as it is for them.
 It appears at present as though the United States would escape participation in the Allied cause. The fact that Great Britain has been and is at present. through a powerful naval fleet and a world- wide merchant commerce. mistress of the seas, has proven a strong factor of protection in preserving the sea lanes free from the whole sale raiding that would eminate from the naval forces of totalitar- ian state. We are living In false security. as the evident complacent feeling of safety we nov enjoy Is due to Britain's forcible action in policing the seas.
 To protect vital economic Inter- ests. we may be compelled to take action for self-preservation. FRANK .. PARSONS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-05

However, Hitler has ignored his general staff before and has usually proved he was right. Also the American observers may not have the real inside information.
 However, U. s. military strate- gists figure that England defin- itely can be taken. It will cost Hitler between 35 and 50 per cent Of his attacking troops, but If the price is paid, the British Isles, un- invaded since l066, probably can be overrun by a conquering Hit Ter.
 Perhaps the key to whether Hitler wants to pay this price Is q remark he made about one year ago, that If the war lasted Your years Germany would lose 4,- 100000 men; so he would prefer to lose 3,000,000 In the first three months-and win the war.
 NAZTs IN SOUTH AMERICA
 The problem Of protecting the Monroe Doctrine has undergone intensive nights of study of late around the State, War and Navy Departments. Nobody is exactly predicting that Hitler will invade South America this year, but no. body expected him to invade Nor- way either. And the British, one year ago, didn't expect to be in- vaded at all, and did not very well prepare for it.
 So U. s. strategists, not know ing what Hitler, In tho full flush of victory, might do, arc endeav- bring 10 be prepared,
 On the maps of South America hung in government offices these days arc two danger spots. One is Brazil, the other Uruguay. Other spots are bad, but these two have the largest number Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-05

should be our policy as citizens to inculcate, infuse and inspire in our children, loyalty to our country, the flag emblematical of its ideals, and the necessity of bearing arms in time of national defense and security.
 The promulgations or Pacifists have reached a point where they seem willing to surrender devotion to their country in order to gain the object of peace.
 The one who is well prepared for war, or who has the propensity to take cognizance of circumstances that lead to hostilities, will not evade, but will organize all branch es of armament without delay, and be in a position to fight for peace. The wild utterances of some citi- serve in armed forces of our United States in the event of war, are re- pudiations of their oath of loyalty as citizens
 Evidently Pacificists in general are actuated in their attitude by intense fealty to their belief, ideals and concepts spiritually before that of loyalty and fidelity to our civil government. therefore placing our country in a subordinate position in their obligations as a citizen. and would fall or rise with their faith. The strength and strict adherence to our Democratic institutions rests on the material -power-arma- ment and loyalty of it's citizens in time Of crisis. and not on virtue of faith.
 A clerical recently stated his will- ingness to sacrifice himself to in- vaders before making resistence in the event of war invasion. Why not die fighting in defending your country? He probably represents
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-05

the extreme type of Pacifists. This is not an isolated case. Recently Evangelical Church adncrents poll ed a majority vote against increas- ing the U. s. Army and Navy, and favored abolition of compulsory military training in our colleges and schools. A minority vote was boiled to support no war which our U. s. Government may declare.
 In case of an invasion of United States by an enemy in time of war, all the faiths combined would avail us nothing without the aid of the material armed forces of our United States. The present policy of our government in increasing arma- ment and forces in Navy and Army is indicative of the desire to be pre- pared to meet eventualities. It ap- pears that the avowed purpose of the government is not to invite war, but to be ready to combat the inc vader when they introduce hostil- itieS.
 The present war in Europe is felt in the United States in opinion, nervous tension with forthcoming economic disturbances and pro and con sympatEies. Undoubtedly the American majority is in favor of al- lied success becarse final victory for their arms would not place Europe and America in as perilous a posi- ton economically and politically as in the case of Germany. Italy or Russia becoming masters of tho conflict. The Rome-Nazis axis would unite with the Russian -Jap- anese forces to control commerce.
 Neither Facism- Naziism. Commu- nism or Mikadoism have a friend- ly attitude towards the Americas. especially the United States. All Balkan and other neutral and pose
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-05

 test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. For which photoplay did Rob. ert Donat receive the male acting award of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for io3S- 30?
 2. What is the name of the poe litical union embracing England, Scotland and Wales? 3. Which is the oldest ship in the U. s. Navy, the Constitution" or the "Consteliation?"
 4. The capital of Wisconsin Is Milwaukee, Madison or Racine?
 s. What is the answer to the problem, 6 x 8 x il x o?
 6. Is lead or graphite used as the writing medium in pencils?
 '. What is the name for a word, verse or sentence that reads the same forward and backward? 8. George Washington belonged to the Federalist. Republican or Democratic party? 9. Does the brides father or the bridegroom pay the clergyman? 10. Who wrote Strange Inter- lude?'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-05
Selected Poem
TO A SQUIRREL

tMarjorie Leichner in the Poets Column.
 Hartford CouranD o lucky earthling, truly you do spend perfect life. You may forever stay In fir forests, or perhaps. expend Your energies ascending. day by day, Montrous mountainsides with any friend. Unlike your roden cousin you emerge, And preen yourself by day; put wretched he Sulks and hides, awaiting long the surge Of slowly rising night for tilievery, His lowly, constant, earthly urge. And yet, o pretty privileged furry beast, You have no more religion than a clod. Your greatest joy is but to have feast Of kernels got by gnawing through the pod. I surely do not envy in the least living thing that never had a God.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-05
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 5;2i a. m. sets s:2o p. m. lday- light time).
 All vehicels must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 The moon enters It's ii:st quarter phase to- night shortly after o'clock, standard tins. If the wind remains in the south or south- west look for another rainly spell
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-05
Nazl sympathizers and fifth column piotters.

Nazi sympathizers and fitth column piotters.
 Uruguay K simply honey. c0mbed with NagI agents. There are also strong German colonies In southern Brazil, and even In Buen0s Aires. In Argentina, the older army officers are strongly pro. German, having been trained by . German officer. In Brazil the younger army officers are pro-Naxi.
 Particularly worrIsome is the fate of these countries with Italy in the war. There are ct least 100000 Italians in Argentina or about one-fifth of the popu- lation. Also there are large Italian colonies in Uruguay and Brazil.
 Chief underc0ver strategy of these racial groups Is to over- throw the present governments in South America, In favor Of puppet governments friendly t0 the Naxi- Fascist cause. Then these puppct governments could ren0unce the Monroe Doctrine and invite Hitler to the wes- ern hemisphere.
 NOTE-NeW aviation aids, en. larging of airports, training of pilots, and even the cooperation of the U. S. fleet in using Brazilian harbors are now under discussion to bolster the present pro-Allied governments of South America, CAPITAL CHAFF
 oid-age pension czar Dr. Fran cis Townsend IS still badgerIng AFL President William Green over his refusal 10 attend the Townsend convention in St. Louis, June 90. John l.. Lewis has agreed to address the gathering, but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-05

Files of twenty-five years ago will recall and repeat for you places in France, Bel gium and the Low Countries, and pro- nunciation key will demonstrate that they are pronounced now as then, in case you question the pronunciation of your favorite radio commentator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-05

Green turned it down and took 6 poke at Townsend's pension scheme. Representative Joe Hen- dricks of Florida is warning his constituents that government jobs in Washington are scarce. "The departments arc decreasing Instead of increasing their forces," he writes in his weekly news let. ter. "Pcrs0ns coming to Washing. ton seeking employment will be disappointed" For c clear picture of the operation Of the World War conscription law, read "C0nscripti0n and America" by Dean Edward Fitzpatrick Of Mount Mary College, Milwaukee. As Q General Staff Major he played leading role in administering the law.
 AVIATION B0TTLENECK
 The first meeting between the machine tool manufacturers and the Army and Navy in order to speed Up airplane production got almost nowhere. It did not look like 6 very suspicious start toward the Presidents proposed airplane production of 60,000.
 The machine tool industry is vital to the production Of more airplane motors, because 1t must produce the machine tools which ln turn make the engine parts. So working Henry Morgcnthau asked the industry to Washing. ton to sec what could be done about it.
 Machine tool leaders included Tell Berna and Charles J. Stiil- well of Cleveland. Clayton Burt of Hartford, Howard Dunbar of Worcester, Mass, Norman D. Macleod of Providence, and John F. Lovely of Springfield, Vt. First thing they asked for was a list of exactly how many machine tools the government wanted them to produce, and In what length Of time.
 So Major Walter H. soderholm of the War Department produced a list. He had been given only ono hour to prepare 1t, and 1t was admittedly most inadequate. So the machine toolers sat down with Army and Navy officers to see just what tools were needed most.
 All afternoon they argued back and forth, most of the arguing being done by the Army and Navy representatives. frequently at cross-purposes with each other. Captain '. D. Amy, representing the Navy, wanted to take over certain plants and have the run by the Navy, but the Army was opposed.
 NO EMERGENCY PLAN
 Finally, one of the machine tool manufacturers said: T thought that in a war emergency like this you fellows had a plan all ready which would click into action at a moments notice"
 we had a plan," replied Col.
 Harry K. Rutherford, of the War Department Planning Branch, "but not one for an emergency like this."
 Col. Rutherford was referring to the industrial mobilization plan drafted originally under Herbert Hoover, and changed several times in subsequent years. The speed with which Hitler has moved, however. has made the plan woe- fully out of date.
 Finally, the machine tool manu- lecturers strongly recommended 8 priority board to tell them which tools and which orders to finish first. Most of the industry is stocked up with thrilled. orders until the spring of l941. But some orders. such as for the now conquered countries of Holland and Belgium. do not need to be finished. Also the orders for Japan can be side- tracked. But what the industry wants Is some one from the government to tell them which orders to place ahead of the others.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-05
A Thought for Today

And If thou wilt walk in my ways tO keep my statutes and my commandments as thy father David did walk, then will lengthen thy days. - Kings 3:H
 Obedience is the mother Of success, and Is welded to saiety--Aeschyius.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-05
Whether We Like It or Not, the Allied Forces
 Are Entitled to Our Moro Support
Waterbury, Connecticut, June 4, 1940.
Editor of The Democrat:

Editor of The Democrat:
 The morality of war is of the duties imposed on a United States citizen to under in time of con- fct It not what Christian should bear arms support but citizen of our Republic we are in duty bound to bear and support any all wars that are declared by our Congressional body whether offensive defensive Until the United States depend on the diplomatic veracity of the Old World governments it
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-05

almost certain ly be made with in - say - Si X months.
 It won't be d one rig h { away, and this session of Con- gress - if 1t ad- Journs in mid- J ne, as per schedule-is not likely to touch 1t. But if the session contin- ues eyon d June, or if there is an extra ses- sion later in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-05
Current Comment

Tn this time when experiments may save the lives of thousands of young men, 1t Is no time to weep about lot of goats.
 Lester Barlow. bomb inventor.
 on the project to test them on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-05

c. Will Congress be enlarged as the result of reapportionment under the io40 census?
 A. There will be changes in the number of Representatives from some states, but the total number, 435 Representative and' 06 eena- tors will remain the same.
 e. How much does it cost in U. S money to purchase money order for one hundred dollars Canadianp
 A. Including the money .order fec it costs S84.22.
 e. Who is Erda, for whom the Earth iS named?
 A. The Teutonic earth-goddess rediSh in color. She plays q part in Wagner's opera "Ring Of the Nibc- lung"
 c. Who were the Catholic signers of the Consultation?
 A. Daniel Carroll of Maryland; and Thomas Fitz.simors of Penn. syivania, who was born in Ireland
 c. Tn how many Oiymuic gaIncs did Buster Crabbe compete?
 A. Two; one in Amsterdam in 1928, and one in Los Angeles ifl 1892
 c. How many persons in the United States drive autoniobilesf
 A. The estimated number Is about 4o,000 900.
 If you want copy of the book lNt. HRTARR and C0MSTELLA-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-05
National Spotlight
BY BRUCE CATION The Waterbury Democrat Wash inRtOn Correspondent

Washington, June 5 = You can write 1t down in your book that some change in the Johnson act, to permit war loans to the allies, will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-05
Questions
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 e. What is tn origin of the name Scandinavia?
 A. It is from the old Morse name Skaney, for Q district in southern Sweden. The Romans termed the region scandia, and the name was gradually applied to the whole peninsula.
 e. What Is the difference between "speed-up" and "stretch-out" in connection with labor operations?
 A. epeed-up refers to quickening the pace of operations performed by employees, usually through stepping Up the speed of machines which they attend. The "stretch-out" ir- creaSes the work quota of employees. usually by increasing the number of operations to be performed or machines to be watched.
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 c. Why has 0lrard College in Philadelphia never admitted a clergyman of any denomination within It's grounds?
 A. Tn his bequest of over 5000. 900 to found the college, Stephen dirard stipulated that no clergy man Of any such should ever be allowed within the grounds of the institution. But religious exercises are held regularly, a blessing is asked at each meal; chapel services are held every day and on every Sunday there are services in the chapel with religious address by q layman. A new chapel built in 1883, was dedicated with Scripture, prayer and religious hymns.