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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15
In Today's Mail

and honest people in Europe to take care of themselves. And they arc undoubtedly more fond of democ- racy than any of their governments. And though there may be @ black out of democracy for @ while, It won't be long. Somebody said some. where's that only the people are itn- mortal. Let's not allow ourselves to be hoodwinked into this war. If we do the Money Boys will be delight- ed. They'll make all the dough while we're left holding the bag. Tell Roosevelt to cut out the funny stuff Is my advice.
 RACKET BUSTER.
 P. s. If we get in with the Chamberlain gang God knows where we'll land. It's just as likely we'll find ourselves fighting with Hitler instead of against him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15
Selected Poem
BENEDICTION

BENEDICTION
 (By Walter c. Hartel in the Boston Post)
 God bless you May your path lie only in the pleasant places May sweet content be ever at your side; May your life never know the empty spaces Of loneliness nor pain or injured pride. May every tenderness that you have given Be given back a thousand-fold to you; And, if 1t please a most indulgent heaven. May every little dream Of yours come true. May your faith and hope forever be unshaken; May shadows never fall across your door, May every happy day you live aweEan A happy memory of the day before. For you may health and gadness be amending, And may you never know cause for tears; This benediction, with my heart, l am sending To be with you forever down the years.
 God bless youI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15

But speaking of awards 1t is hard to designate best picture, because some pictures are well done, the acting good, but the plot sketchy or not at all worth while. And some are good for certain qualities, and some for other special qual- ities. Therefore, groups differ in their decisions, and one of them cannot very definitely say such and such was the best picture, of the year, because this surely will not be the opinion of another group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15
MIR. N. II. BELLMAY PAYS HIS RESPECTS TO MIR.
 MICHAEL RUSSO
January l4, 1o40.

January l4, 1o40. Editor of The Democrat:
 I just read in your paper to. night that Michael Russo, Stalin's Connecticucs mouthpiece, that the United States. 0res; Britain France, Italy, Sweden and in their eagerness to create world sentiment for e war against the Soviet Union, have gathered in Helsinki the great est aggregation of newspaper liars ever assembled anywhere in the his- tory of world Journalism. The stuff they are sending out as news Is 50 fantastic that 1t insults the peoples intelligence. (ena Of quote), How ever, the way I personally feel about 1t is that ALL of them combined haven't got thing on Michael Russo, in that respect.
 N. II. BELLMAY,
 90 Woodland Ave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15
Socialism Begins to Hurt

Down in the IVA area they are finding out that the Socialists gayly painted word pictures of ,st what happened sd,, when actly jibe with the facts produced by hard bxperierlce.
 Every time IVA, c government busi- fess venture, takes over private property, ihat property is removed from the tax
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15
THE FLEET IS READY"
(Bostio,i, Post)

The words of Admiral Claude Charles Bloch as he turned over command of the United States fleef to Admiral James o. Richardson were heartening. Recalling that two years ago he said the only excuse for the fleet was that 1t be rcady to fight, he added: Tt is my firm con. viction' that this fleet is ready to fight, and for that condition full credit is given to the officers and men who have worked 50 hard and 50 intelligently during our two years of service together" AS he relin- quished command. Admiral Blocn turned the fleet over into other capable hands. Everyone will hope that the occasion for action never will arise, yet 1t is reasSuring to know that should an emergency come otir fleet is ready.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15
Current Comment

If the alliances remain as they are now, don't sec how the allies could lose the war. I think that Italy will join the allies later. Clyde Pangborn, American aW. ator, on returning from test pilot job in England. "
  The hatred I bear for Herr Hit. Ter is the strongest sentiment Of my life, but it is not blind hatred. --Otto Strasser, self-exiled former Nazi leader.
 -our conscience is clear; we know our cause is just. Premier Aimo Cajander of Fin. land.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15

cred evidence which may be placed before grand jury soon.
 THE SEVEN COUNTIES
 You will soon begin hearing lot about Q wage survey just completed by the Bureal of Foreign and Domestic Commrece.
 Tn fact, this survey may be used as important New Deal poli- tical ammunition during the com ing campaign. It indicates what Roosevelt has done for the wage earner.
 One chart prepared by the bu- reau shows tremendous increases in the total amount of wages paid workers, in the seven prin- cipal industrial counties of the nation, in 1887 as compared to 1888, when the Roosevelt admin istration took office.
 According to the study, 163 of the country's 3,070 counties acc counted for 75 per cent of all wages disbursed by manufaotur- ing establishments in 1887. And of these i63 leading counties, seven are credited with producing 25 per cent of the years l0,ll2,- 882,7ll industrial payroll.
 The comparative chart of these seven counties. as compiled by the bureau, follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15
Daily Almanac
oon sets 10:53 p. m.

Moon sets 10:53 D. m.
 Sun rises 7:16 Q. r1.; sets 4:48 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 New England, as well as great portion of the eastern seaboard needs all the rain 1t can get this winter and spring. So if the rains are prolonged and heavy, don't complain. They are vitally needed to repleniSh all our natural water supplies for the drought months to follow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15
A Thourht for Today

For in much wisdom Is much grief; ana no that increaseth knowledge increaeseth sOFFoW- Ecclesastes IBIS.
 The Delphic oracle said was the wisest of all the Greeks. It is because that alone, of all the Greeks, know that know nothing-soc" rates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15

Here in this country where you can buy as much as you want in the food line and go into restaurant and order every thing from soup to nuts 1t is hard to real ize that in countries like England and Italy, not to mention the other countries at war, are all using ration cards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15

Iue Mpe8g afs rival is Prince Ali Ibrahiin, who losses 91O0 bills to servitors and moves in an at- m he TO of plus e nee, attended by ar impressive Sheik whose name no one has yet learned.
 The attraction of night clubs and American beauties for the princes of India
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15

Railroads on paradel The first active locomotive ran its course on one hundred and nine years ago today. Don't try to recall 1t, for 1t was much before your time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15

Plenty of snow this winter, the light snowfall variety, you will note. But no snowdrifts, or high banks along the road side But then this is only mid-January.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15
Whats Your l. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions Turn to last page for the answers,

OWH yVW 0HbWGE beVeH Vk these test questions Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. Name the largest of the conti- mental divisions of the earth.
 2. With what sport IS Ralph Gull dahl associated?
 8. What is the plural of four-in. hand?
 4. Which State has the smallest population?
 s Who is Alexander Kerensky? 6. Name the science that treats of plants.
 2. Where Is the International Date Line?
 8. What Is e 10-point diamond? 9. On what river is Sacramento, Calf?
 10. Name the commanding offic. CT of the liner Bremen, which re. gently reached Germany after es. caping the British blockade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15

0SSAAAS AAA0Se NVAAA- polling. Gypsy Markoff a sloe- eyed accord dionist is one of the most. sought after among enter tainers by these descendants of the Arabian Nights.
 She was engaged to the Prince of Palmer, son of the Maharajah of Palmar, a fabulous monarch. Her name has been linked with others in the Indian states, and with members of the royal fam- lilies of Europe.
 Hazel Nevin and Mira Ste- phens, two dancing lovelies, were stranded by the war in Europe but were given their passage money by the Uvarajah of My sore, brother of the Maharajah of Mysore. The Uvarajah tossed them a $700 purse because of Hazel's ability to tap dance to Indian music.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York. Jan. l5.-The oriental potentates are with us again and that means happy times for the hat chick girls and other attaches of the Broadway night clubs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15

If you want q copy of the book. let HOUSEWIVES MANUAL" send to The Waterbury Democrats WaShintgon Bureau, 1913 Thirs teenth Street, Washington, D. Q. Enclose 10 cents In postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15
Washington Merry Go-Round
MA SNvla, nc
DREW PEA R 5 0 N
 ROBERT S. ALLEN

l talk budget interesting
  the neither legislators relish allowances
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15
HOT" MUSIC
 GUMMED THE WORKS

Reed Lawton is Q concert bari- tone now, and prosperous. But he recalled the other night how he had been reduced to selling chewing gum in Italy because he tried to introduce jazz within the sacrosanct. vicinity of La Scala Opera House in Milan.
 A student in the conservatory there, Lawton found small syrn- pathy among other students for his liking for "hot" music. Neverthe- less, by diligent searching he got a group of bandsmen together and induced Milanese night clubs to give them e try. They were an early sonsation--something news.
 Then, abruptly, the Milanese went back to their barcarolle's and traditional melodies, and Lawton found himself out of the conserva. tory, out of the band business and out of funds.
 He had, however, lots of Ameri. can chewing gum, to which he was addicted. And so Lawton got 0 new start by peddling the sticks at what he admits were exhorbi- tant prices.
 He has since been soloist with the Boston Little Symphony and now is at the swanK F'airway Yacht club.
 SWINGS HIGH
 TO SWEET SUCCESS
 The band that grossed the most in 1889 was Kay Kyser's Grade estimates place 1t above $750,000) and this caps an astonishing suc- cess story. Kyser can't play an in. strument, yet he leads a swing and sweet band.
 He was educated as e lawyer. given no musical training of any sort, knew what he wanted If his parents didn't and started out with e six-piece unit. Only a few years separate this pin- feather phase from the sleek organization that commanded as high as $l0,- 900 for e single weeks work last year.
 Kay Is the most unassuming maestro in the big time. His ward- robe is no larger than the aver- age mans except that he has hun- dreds of .neckties. He lives simply never forgets his friends, and de- serves his popularity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, "Nelther he nor
 she are hercD; say, "is here."|

e. How are the graves of Jew- ish World War soldiers marked In national cemeteries? :,
 A. The headstone has @ small circle on the front face near the top, containing the six-pointed Star of David.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15
Questions
 and Answers
BY FREDERIC M. KERBY


 Enclose Q three cent stamp lof reply when addressing any ques. tion oa fact Og information Co the Waterbury Democrats Service BU- reau at Washington. legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be Cn- dertnken. Be sure all mall ls cd. dressed Co The WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU. REAU, lO1S Thirteenth Street
 THE EDITOR e. What Is the minimum monthly benefit under the amended Social Security Act, that Q retired worker with one dependent can receive? A. Fifteen dollars per month. c. When does the alien registra- ton law of Pennsylvania go into effect?
 A. It was declared unconstitu- tional by the Federal Circuit Court in Pennsylvania on November 30, 1889; consequently aliens will not " ObABC0 " AC8ASeSAs
 e. Which is correct, "he grits are burning" or "the grits IS ourning"? A. Grits, in this case, is a collec- tive and Is considered as a unit. consequently the singular form Of the verb is correct.
 e. What is a morning star and evening star?
 A. A morning star" is any one of the plants, Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury and Saturn, that Is above the horizon when the sun rises. An evening star" is any one of these planets that is above the horizon when the sun sets. These terms are used notwithstanding the fact that these bodies are actually planets of the solar system and not "stars". O. How many colleges named st. Xavier are in the United StatesY A. Patterson's Educational Di- rectory lists colleges at Cincinnati, O., and Chicago, Ill., and academies with that name at Latrobe, Pa" Manchester, Ia, Marshall, Mo- Ot- tawa, H., and Providence, R. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15
COUNT HANDWRITING TIME WELL SPENT

Freddy, the headwaiter at La Conga club, is one of the strangest characters in that field of the un- usual. His real name is Count Alfredo Chiaventone al Castel Vec- chic and he lives in a mansion next door to Toscanini.
 Night club headwaiting Is Q rec reation and stimulation for him, and he Is one of the few head walters to step from his work to Q chauffeured limousine. At the club, Freddy gives helpful sug- gestions to diners. At home, how ever, he takes the suggestions of his butler, and his chef, Alex Pe- troff, a Bulgarian who has been with him 20 years.
 Freddy's wife is 8 photogra. pher's model. He met her when he gave her family a table. She was IS at the time. Now they have Q nine-year old son. 1nci- dentally he sleeps in an eight. foot circular bed propped by inc ported eiderdown pillows. And all his meals are served from bed trays.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15
e. Is Beatrice Lillie the wife of an English lord?

e. Is Beatrice Lillie the wire or an English lord?
 A. Miss Lillie married Sir Robert Peel who inherited the title from his father, the 4th baronet, of Dray- ton Manor, staffordshire, England, in 1925. As landed proprietors, the Peel family date back to 1900. The baronetcy was created in that yea: and each baronet has borne the name of Robert. The second Slr Robert Peel, 0 famous British states man, was killed in 1850 by 0 fall from his horse while riding in Hyde Park, London. Miss Lillie'g husband, the fifth baronet, died Tn 1884.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15

o. How many pounds Of husked ear corn are required to produce bushel (56 lbs.) of shelled cornp
 A. Husked corn yields about 50 per cent shell grain, and 70 pounds of husked ear corn would be re. quired to produce bushel or shelied corn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15

e. What is the minimum monthly benefit under the amended Social Security Act, that Q retired worker with one dependent can receive?
 A. Fifteen dollars per month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-15

e. When does the alien registra- ton law of Pennsylvania go into
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-06-28
RECEIVES c. G. EMBLEM

Miss Elberta A. HOuser, employ
ed in the Hagerstown office of the
C. & P. Telephone Co, of Balti-
more City received, during June,
One-star emblem in recognition
of five years service with the COM
pany, according to an announce
ment by J. G. Bondurant, manager.
During June. 81 employees of the
c. & P. Telephone Co., in Maryland
were awarded emblems. They had
an aggregate of 8S5 years of serv-
ice.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-06-28
ROOFING Thinning

l.. H. Miner, Johns Evansville and
Carey Approved Roofing contrac-
tors; Timing and sheet metal
work Stag roofing, spouting. fur
naces. skylights, metal cornices.
Office at 35 Wayside avenue; shop
at Locust and Broadway.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-06-28

In only one instance in our his
tory have both parents lived to see
their son become President. These
were Jesse and Hannah Grant. In
all, eight mothers and five fathers
have lived to see their sons elevat-
ed to the presidency: The moth
ers OF Washington, John Adams.
Madison, Pork, Grant, Garfield.
Mckinley and F. d. Roosevelt:
the fathers of John Quincy Adams.
Taylor. Grant, Harding and Cool
idge.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-06-28
ROAD WORK

The State Roads CmOmissiOn adj
vises that in keeping with the AID
ministrations efforts to speed Up
new construction and maintenance
work on the roads, bids totaling
$161,32S have been placed. Repair
work totaling $4,000 was provided
for Baltimore. Hartford and Cecil
counties along State routes. includ-
ing Route 40.
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-18

UNDATED, Oct. 18 (P) - Brit ain smashed a German attempt to invade England, the London air ministry disclosed. Simultan- eously Hitler's command report ed a naval clash off England's Bristol Channel which may have been "a feeler" for a new inva- sion thrust. The Nazi command said German dsstroyers, circling Lands End to strike at Britain's west coast on the Atlantic, bold ly attacked superior British na- val force of a cruiser unit pro tected by destroyers.
 Authoritative British quarters said the Nazis attempted to launch a sea borne invasion on September Is but RAF bombers wrought such havoc among the embarked troops that the plan was abruptly cancelled. On Sep tember 20, a high government official of a conquered nation ar irving in New York said German
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-18
HOUSING Is JOB DEFENSE SAYS FDR

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Oct. - President Roosevelt, referring to public housing as "job defense" said that as long as people know the government is working to protect their jobs and homes, we can be confident that if need arise a-.o4aple will whole- heartedly join in the defense of their homes and democracy"
 Sitting in an open car, the President dedicated the hundred thousandth home unit of the Unit cd States Housing Authority, the S13,000o0J Terrace Village, a series Of thrse-story apartments for 1ow-income families.
 The dedication ceremony fol- lowed a swing through industrial plants here essential to national defense.
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-18
2OO,OOO German School Children To Be Moved to Western Rllmania
 From Several Large German Cities

UNDATED. Oct r p - The mass exodus If 100000 German school childrla frsm Berlin and Hamburg and 5hsr large Nazi cities to western Rumania was reported by authorities, while Britain took steps to remove children and mothers from the bomb-ravaged districts of Lon don. Dispatches from Bucharest said preparations were going ahead to house the German child ren now being removed from Ger many. A Berlin announcement said German women and child ren would be removed to avoid imperilig their health
 Health minister Macdonald told the House of Commons that 500 expectant mothers were leav ing London weekly to escape the Nazi bombs. 489,O0O school enid ren, about 56 percent of the school population had already
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-18
Britain Discloses Smashing Of Attempted Invasion September 10
 Nazis Report Naval Engagement

officers told him that practice maneuvers for the invasion cost the German 10000 nsa and bod ies of German soldiers wash ashore at French channel ports frequently.
 The British disclosure is report ed to be the first official British admission tia. Hitler actually started troops across the channel to storm the island. On Septem- Der Is many German troops en- parked but were later taken off the ships a news service declar- ed, adding that the stubborn in- vasion plans were not adopted because of the sustained offen- 5ive by the RAF" on the invasion ports along the German-held channel coast.
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-18

to full strength immediately and 4200 men will be added and crews will be raised at once from 05 to 100 percent,
 Secretary Knox said the step is only one of several measures to reinforce the naval strength without delay.
 The Navy Chief also sad the Navy is pressing" for the ac- quisition of 31 additional auxiI- iary ships to the fleet.
 Asked point blank whether he corcurred in the prediction that 1t is feared war with Japan will break out in Is days, Secretary Knox promptly replied: No do not think anybody knows"
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-18

left for safer havens in the countryside Mcdonald diselos- ed that $500 beds in London hos pital wards were filled with cas ua3ties recovering from the wan ton efforts of the German air men He also noted an ominous increase in the dread cerrebro- spinal fever, in all liklihood az gravated by the crowding of Lon don's millions into admittedly in adequate air raid shelters.
 Hitler's Warplares renewed mass daylight raids on England after heavy rains begged down some German overnight attacks giving London one of it's quiet est nights since early Septem- Der.
 Other fronts were omirc4sly quiet. In the Balkans, Russia and Germany continued to mass troops, facing each other across the Danube Delta in Rumania.
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-18
RIVERS, HARBORS BILL APPROVED BY THE HOUSE

WASHINGTON, Oct. - The House approved and sent to the White House a bill authorizing $35, 100000 in defense improve ments on rivers and harborS. The project included in the rivers
 The first full length play of the and harbors measures had been requested by the War and Navy department as of extreme value to the national defense. All of the projects are located on the Atlantic, the Pacific Coast and the Gulf of Mexico, with none of them in the interior of the coun- try.
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-18
ALASKA DAY TODAY

Today, Oct. Is, is dedicated in commemoration of that day in 1867, when at Sitka, then the capital the United States took formal delivery of Alaska from Russia. Seventy three years of varied fortune have passed and a new era is promised for Alas ka.
 Federal offices and the bank in Nome observed the day by remaining closed.
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-18
ALASKA MINE BILL PASSES THE HOUSE

WASHINGTON, Oct. - The House has passed and sent to the Senate the bill permitting the cost of official surveys of Alaska mining claims credited against S100 in improvements or labor required to make the annual ass essment before patents are is- sued.
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-18
Governor Cruening Tentatively
 Sets January 22nd As Date For
 Registration For Draft In Alaska

SEWARD, Oct. IT (P)-Gover- nor Gruening, in Seward today, named January 22nd as the tent ative date for draft registration in Alaska By that time it is hoped that the forms will be dis tributed to the remote parts of Alaska.
 A1askans of draft age, going to the States between now and the tentative registration date for Al aska, are required to present
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-18

themselves within five days, to the nearest drafting office and by doing so preserve their status as potential registrsnts of Alaska. It is likely that Alaska drafteeS wi stay in Alaska.
 The Governor was banqueted today and this afternoon address d the public. He will be a pass engar aboard the southbound steamer Yukon Friday morning.
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-18
Secretary Of Navy Gives Out Plans

WASHINGTON, Oct. - At a with neWsmen, Sec. retary of Navy Frank Knox fac ed a barrage of questions and all were concerning the tense sit uation in the Far East.
 Secretary Knox said the Unit ed States fleet now on duty in the Pacific will be brought up
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-18
One Of Founders Of Dime Store Passes Away

WILLKESBARRE, Pa, Oct. l6 (P)- Fred Morgan Kirby, aged 79, one of the founders Of the vast Woolworth store chain died here today. He became president of the fast growing five and ten system in 1912 when his 96 stores merged with those of Frank A. WoolWorth.
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-18
German School Children Move to Western Rumana
Col. Richard Park Head Engineers ngineers In N. Pacific

PORTLAND, Oct. F lP) Col. Richard Park of Mobile, Ala bama, vii replace Brigadier Gen eral John C. E. Lee as North Pacific Division officer here it was announced today. Lee left today for San Francisco to take charge of Fort Mason, the port of authorization.