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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13

Kansas City Mo, August 13. - Sounding the call for the 4lst Na- tional Encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U. s. to be held in Los Angeles, August 25-30, Commander inc Chief otis N. Brown announced today that unity will be the theme of the 1940 sessions with emphasis on the ideal, "One nation 4ndivisible with liberty and justice for all"
 Approximately 2,50o delegates will be assembled in Los Angeles repre- senting more than $500 local chap ters in each of the forty-eight states, the Canal Zone, the Territory Of Hawaii, and Alaska.
 United On Ideals
 "The IA billion dollars we are spending for national defense will be utterly wasted unless our citi- zens stand united in support of the fundamental ideals of American ism, declared Commander-m-Chief Brown.
 Unity is our strongest defense against enemies without or within. The principle of united we stand must be our war cry against those fifth columnists who seek to divide us through the promotion of disrup- ton, racial intolerance, or the charge our form of government Is anti quated and unsound."
 Commander-in-Chief Brown pre- dicted the delegates scheduled tt meet in Los Angeles to formulate . l940-41 program would urge a na- tional defense program geared tt adequate protection of the Western Hemisphere against potential in- vasion from the east or the west with sufficient strength to police South America against the seizure of colonies by European or Asiatis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
Substantial Gains In
 Both Private, Public
 Classifications Made
Fewer Registrations During the Past Month Also Hailed as Encouraging Feature in Connection
 With Employment Situation Locally

some factories employment Is really on the up and up" The chamber reported that nearly 600 more per- sons were employed in Waterbury on August 1 than on July 1 and that the first week of August was maintaining the pace set by the last week of July when government tai orders were arriving here with some degree of regularity and in one or two instances with suhstan- tial contracts involved.
 The state office reports private placements for July, 485.. In June they totaled 324 and in July of
 1899, 284.
 Public placements, which include
 the WPA, PWA and other federal agencies were 35 in July, compared
 to g the previous month and 76 in
 July of 1889.
 New registrations for July. includ- ing many high school and college students who decided to rest up'' following graduation in June, to- tailed 526, compared to 911 in June and 400 in July of 1899. On the active file at the present time are 1884 names compared to
 7782 on record in June of the cur-
 rent year and 12,250 in July, 1889. New Features. For all practical purposes of gaug- ing success in contacts the number of placements and the dwindline number of registrations represent the news" feature of the monthly report, so from all angles the month of July was exceedingly kind tc
 Waterburians, with August making
 a determined effort to be even more generous in a cooperative way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
DEATH TOLL FROM
 HURRICANE IS 5
But Later Reports Ex- pected From South CarO-
 lima May Swell Toll

Savannah, Ga., Aug. 13 = W.Po -The death toll from Sunday after noon's hurricane reached 35 today and there was every indication that 1t would be higher.
 The storm seemed to have hit hardest in the scores of tiny islands of the South Carolina and Georgia coast. Two more were heard from during the night. St. Helena Islanc, of Beaufort, S. C., reported 25 dead. Ladies Island. near by, reported eight dead. Two were dead here.
 Many of the islands had restored their communications to the maln- land, but at least 10 had not been heard from. Authorities, command ing emergency crews and volunteer rescuers, battled to restore com- munications and assure relief. They believed that the still isolated com- munities had dead.
 Mrs. A. M. Neighbors, assistant Red Cross field director, reached St Helena Island and found the dead among several hundred homeless men an women, mostly negroes. She reported to Washington headquar- ters by portable radio. Fritz Thomp- son, Athens, Ga, Red Cross fielo representative, reported from Beau fort, which had been out Of com. munication for hours, the casualties on Ladies Island.
 Homeless 2,o00
 | The total of homeless was wei over 2,000 in the. storm area whicf extended from here as far north a! Georgetown, s. C., 150 miles away Partial communications had beer restored to historic Charleston $ C.. where communications wer' wrecked, but without loss of life Relief work was progressing s' rapidly that many of the estimate' 500 homeless, were being returned to their homes. The hurricane which reached 100 miles an hou there, caused severe damage, but tidal wave which accompanied flooded a section of the city. drivin hundreds from their homes.
 Thompson reported from Beau fort that 200 homes were destroye In Beaufort County, 700 were dam aged severely, and 1000 were dam aged slightly .
 There apparently were no casual | ties on Paris Island, where ther | is a marine barracks. though com | munications still were sporadt Military authorities were takin lcare of a number of civilians home
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
Compensation Agreements

Commissioner James M. Lynch has approved the following agree ments for compensation for dis ability:
 Griffin Hospital, Derby, and Henrietta Manco, Derby. $7.62 weekly from August 6, for first and second degree burns of the face and arms suffered on July 30th.
 Oneglia and Gervasini, Inc, rorrington, and Nicholas Palaz- sini, Torrington, for an injury to the third finger of the right hand on May 24th, payments of $1O.3l . week starting May 31st.
 Oneglia and Gervasini. Inc, and Frank Lamere, Winsted, for 3 compound comminuted fracture of the right tibia, on July 9th, weekly payments of $7.72 beginning July 18th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
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The truth of the matter is --- No man can possibly avoid the dis comfort of hot weather without a S16.75 PoIm Beach suit.
 Good for four months of every year for quite few years = in fact your $16.75 is returned you in dividends of comfort, in one month.
 Don't let $16.75 stand between you and summer comfort You de- serve that much at least.
 Palm Beach suits are now mode in business eoIorss as we'll white-C Col DTS brown, blue and grey.
 Store open oII doy Tuesdoy-eIosed Saturdays, during August ct one o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
WHISKER CLUB TRUE TO
 NAME

Independence. Mo. - (UP) = Evidence of Independence's plans to celebrate old Settlers Day In Octo- Der is. growing. Twelve charter members c the "Whiskers Club have started growing boards for the beard growing contest which Is part of the celebration. Roger Sermon, long-time Independence mayor. is one of the charter members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
NOLLE APPROVED ON
 LOITERING CHARGE

Charles A. Connor, 48, of Bank street, charged with breach of the peace. was given g nolle when ar- raigned before Judge T. E. Conway in city court today. Connor was ar- rested yesterday by Patrolman Frank Butkus, who claimed that he was lettering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13

Keeping pace with the various agencies establishing contacts be-
 tween employers and anxious job seekers the Waterbury once of the Connecticut State Employment Service continued its excellent work during the month of July by nak- ing 485 private placements and 35 public placements. Both figures rep resent substantial increases over the number reported during the month of June when first evidence of the present upward swing of the em-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13

More than $s,500.000 worth of pro ducts from the United States and the Philippines were received in Shanghai, China, in one month re- ceptly.s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
RABBIT HUNTERS SET BACK

Sacramento, Cal. = (UP) = The California fish and game commis- sion has ordered closed season on rabbit hunting in parts of four southern California counties - to protect quail. The commission hopes to end the practice of hunters "go- ing out for rabbits but returning with a bag of quail"
 Gift packages of products which have been rationed in the United Kingdom cannot enter any of the countries except by import license.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13

Glass itinerary indicator signs in English and Spanish are to be erected to help strangers find their way about Havana, Cuba.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13

The life of the average milk bot de is 35 trips to the dairy before seing broken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13

Anthony Di Leo, chairman, pre- sided at Q meeting held last night by the combined societies of the Mt. Carmel church to further plans for the 9th annual outing. The event will be held on Sunday, August 18th. at the Bradley or chard.
 Refreshments, music and games will be on the program and 8 model table radio will be raffled.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-03-21

thr debt u keep ON mounting To
the >kleS. | see no reason why We
cannot cope with a billion dol
lar debt, provided we stop there and
do rot continue 10 pile fresh bur
dCnN on the camel's back. For Sev-
cn years nov. We have been pvra-
WIdnl the debt at an average rate
OF three billion dollars 4 wear In
recent years. 1896 and 1897 for ill.,
StanCeD corporations had a net in
come of around eight billions, but
four and a half billions of this were
consumed by taxes. Under such cir
CumStanceS. how can business men
be encouraged TO expand" What are
their incentives to provide new Jobs?
Ten years ago. business needed a
spanking: but this is no longer
true. Today We can risk unshackl-
.ug business initiative We have tried
SNels experiment ina ENABLE since
1879 except budget balancing. | be
lIeNv that our next presldent-re-
pardle5S Of who he is will try this
method OF sowing unemployment
ana Will SUI tttC! Will SuCll d Till
shoulC come period Of great pros
perlty fer the United States. More
over. il will be good prosperity
period because it will, Tor awhile
at least. be free of many of the evils
that have ruined previous booms.
Such ( development would be the
best way To celebrate the birthday
Of WASHINGTON. who always stood
Tor honesty above everything else
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-03-21
Rv HAROLD PETERS

COPENHAGEN. Denmark, March
q. ,UP)-Neutrahty and unity.
Those are the watchWordS today in
a fearful Scandinavia that was only
partly relieved when immediate dam
err of a new North European war
front was ended by peace in Fin
land.
Norway. Sweden and Denmark
look forward to the coming months
rs apprehenSivCly as mutilated Fin
land. not at all certain that their
long struggle to maintain neutral
position Will be successful at the
climax of European conflict. But
one result of the Red army invaS-
ion of Finland has been to bring
more sharply into focus the long
debated question of a united north
ern front.
Sweden. Norway and Finland have
agreed to a conference to negotiate
defensive alliance designed to keep
their territories intact or to face
future dangers together. Denmark,
Il mere peninsula iutting off Ger
many. is too vulnerable to enter
such an alliance.
Sweden, Norway and Denmark
view with alarm the culminatiVe ef-
fects Of the European war ON their
trade and shipping. which Is eS-
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-03-21
Ne utraIity. Unity Aim
o. Scandinavian Nations

a greater loser than all the belliger-
entS combined as the sea war goes
on.
Scandinavian shipping losses to
the end of February totalled 288,-
900 tons, accounting for 1903 of the
6319 ships which the three coun-
tries had 1T the beginning of the
war More than $50 lives were lost.
By countries. Norway lost so ships.
Sweden 80 and Denmark 81. Never
theleSS, trade with both beligerents
continued at about the same level
as before the war, although the total
cost of imports rose because Of
higher prices and freight rates and
the increased stocks needed for de-
Tense. CurrencieS remained stable
against the dollar, although the gold
and foreign exchange reserve has
been depleted
Along with its neutrality policy,
Sweden has made extensive pre-
parations for passive resistance in
case of need. She inaugurated a
wide system of air raid precautions,
building hundreds of bomb proof
shelters in congeSted areas. as well
as strengthening the coaSta md
northern defenSeS.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-03-21
1t Means Great Deal to
Ne to Live In America

A splendid sense Of unSelfiSh pat
notlSm and deep appreciation of
the American way Of living were ex-
pressed in the prize winning essay
written by James Dewitt. ir.. IA
year-old pupil at Washington Gram
mar school in Fl Centre
The Negro boy. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Dewitt. ST. won first
prize in the AmericaniSm essay con-
test sponsored IN his school by the
American Legion auxiliary and sec
ond prize IN the Fl Centre finals
First prize for Fl Centre was won
by Beverly Burger daughter of Dr.
and Mrs. F. A. Burger and pupil at
Wilson school She read her ESSAY at
numerous public gatherings since
taking first place.
Subject for all the ESSAYS sub
mitted in this nationwide contest
was What Ii Means To Me To Live
In America
The Dewitt boys essay follows.
Il am proud 10 live in America.
May Liberty and Freedom reign
forever in America No one can tell
me what church to go to or the
amount of Wood that ! must burn in
my stove. ! may 90 10 school and
get free education. I do not have
t. salute q. bow before a dictator
! salute the American flag not be-
cause I am MADE TO. but because I
am proud 10 i've in America.
The world enyles America. Am
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-03-21

erica knows no Nazism. Commun-
iSm or any ism besides American
.sm. Although these iSmS are spread
1ng America holds above all others
is AmericaniSm.
America IS The most modern
country in the world Everything
she has Is undermined her army
and her navy are the best IN the
world. and size is prepared for any
attack. Her vital points and her
inha bitantS are free and shall be
as long as our government stands.
Article I in the amendments to
The constitution tells us that Con-
greSs must not interfere with free
dom of worship. speech press. as
sembly or petition. Article " tells
US of the security OF persons anG
homes against unreasonable searches
and seizures. In the past America
las frequently boosted OF its "splen-
old isolation" meaning that We are
separated by miles Of ocean from the
countries of Europe and Asia. The
time has come now when all of us
must forget about splendid iSola-
tion. and look beyond our own lane
To the world at large When We do
this with the aid of the daily press.
current ma5azineS. lectures, Or ira
vel we realize that the question OF
promoting international peace and
frienQlineSS is one OF the most lm-
portant problems of our time. Whe-
ther We be the public. teachers. far
mers. business men. or day laborerS.
this question of international friend
lness affects us.
I am protected by the United
States: I have just as much protec-
ton as anyone. America protects
every person and does not have GER
tain persons TO protect The United
States has many agencies to protect
her people The city police and G.
men are Just a few agencies through
which America protects her people
The American standard of living
is higher than any other country
her money is backed by greater
quantities Of gold; her people 1--we
better.
The United States always takes
certain precautions against lnVoN-
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-03-21

sential to their existence. They look
for severe hardShipS in long strug-
gle Finland is concerned with re-
construction and the chance TO re-
build her shattered life free from
the further menace of war.
Like most other countries of Eu-
rope. Scandinavia feels the pinch of
the war. Living costs have risen
from five to Is per cent, there is
some rationing, and taxes have gone
up.
Rationing has been applied chief
ly to imported goods such as cof-
fee. tea, coal and benzine. Denmark
which is a sugar producer, rationS
it to help Norway and Sweden, and
also has fixed the price of flour
to prevent profiteering.
The unusually severe winter caus-
ed the rationing of coal, especially
in Denmark. which has lost nine
coal steamers at sea since the start
of the war and cannot use hydro
electric power, as Sweden and Nor
way do.
The chief concern of Scandinavia
is over shipping losses, which eX-
ccedtd that of belligerent Great
Britain by nearly 100000 tons in the
first six months of the war Scan
dinayia fears she may easily become
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-03-21

The real cause for alarm is not
alone the sheer size of our public
debt, but rather the tendency Of
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-03-21
Shell TO Build
New Station

Announcement OF construction OF
a new Super-service station on the
northwest corner of First and Main
streets III FL Centre marked a rou-
tine meeting CT the city council
"Wednesday night.
The council granted Shell Oil
COMPANY a curb cutting permit for
The new station which will adjoin
the colnpany's bulk plant.
John r Robertson, council can
didate, Was a spectator during the
pref session.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-03-21
Head at ParIey
With Earl Warren

Distinct Attorney Elmer Heald
vas III Les Angeles Thursday to at
tend conference called by Attorney
General Earl Warren.
The state official did not divulge
the nature of the problems he wish
ed 10 discuss with district attorneys
Of southern California counties.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-03-21
Garner Petitions
Filed in State

SACRAMENTO. March q up
The first Garner-for president pc
titions nominating delegates to the
national Democratic convention
We're flied today with the secretary
OF state.
The os Angeles petitions con-
tanned 631O signatures, with $3.50
required to qualify the names for
the ballot Petitions from other
countl,a are expected in the next
few days. The slate filed today was
headed BY Mrs Frank p. Deering,
of SaE Francisco.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-03-21
Highway Patrol
Official Here

". + Cannon, official of the Cali
5enla HlshWay patrol, was in I'M
2eHal VALLEY Thursday for a con-
ference with Captain Frank Oswalt.
He Is supervising director of nine
southern counties and was accom-
panied by Fred Vallejo, inspector
o. San Diego and Imperial counties.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-03-21
PRISONER TURNED OVER
TO Ar. OFFICERS

BOUT DER, Colo. March 81. CUP)
Robert Lacy Cash. 25, convicted
Texas murder and escape artist,
was turned over to two Bisbee,
Ari2.. officers today by Sheriff George
Richrat. who captured the elusive
fugitive two days ago.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-03-21
Economy Bloc in Congress Attack
National Spending in Stepto
Balance US. BUDGET
BY ROGER BABSON

BY ROGER BABSON
WASHINGTON. d c.. Mar. L.
The Economy Bloc" in congress
deserves real encouragcment They
are attaching spending Americas
public enemy number one. Therefore
1 want 10 expand on what l Salu
two weeks ago about the urgent
necessity OF curbIng spenGlng and
purgIng taxes that are Sitting Jobs.
Any time that We honestly make
a start. we can balance our budget
within two years Furthermore, the
very process OF budget balancing
can bring prosperity. Only through
good times can the budget be bal
anced and Only through good times
can It be balanced panlesSly.
Government expenditures are now
about eight billion dollars per year
OF this. about one and 4 hall
billions 20 tor relief II the admin
i>lratIon were to unsAaCkle Uusl-
ness. TINS rehtt .tem would drop
TO one half billion as pINAte-ray-
rolls mounted. Furthermore, the
national income would rise from
20 billions 10 we'll over 50 billions.
linen. with the present rate OF
corporation taxes. government re-
celptS would increase another bill
non or more BY slashlng billion
off expenditures and lacking bill
hon or more onto tx receipts thru
better business ara rlslne profits
We could balance the budget III
TWO years.
Put Money to Work
Statistics indicate that the ma
tional income would speedily top
80 billions as business confidence
is restored. This figure can be at
tanned if we will do what is needed
to put private capital back to work.
A national income OF over 80 bill
lions means jobs for all who are
able and willing to work at fair
market wages. Balancing the budget
and putting capital back 10 work
does not mean a sudden slaShlng
of farm aid, public works or ma
tional defense. II calls only tor
honest taxing and financing.
How can this miracle be per
formed? Read your history In 1925,
the government policy VA 10 en-
courage business initiative. In That
year the surtaX Was only 20 per
cent II reached is maximum on
net incomes of 100000 Business
men and investors, both big and
small. had an incentive to invest
capital and create Jobs. Further
more, in 1926 corporations were
taxed at a flat rate OF 49, per
cent Ten years later business earn
ing power was LAID low BY undls-
trlbuted profits taxes ard Excess
sive surtaXes. Business statistics
show that such taxes dry up the
sources of capital. depress INDUS
try and trace cause unemplOy-
ment, cut government receipts. ana
unbaIance the budget.
Good Taxes Aid Jobs
On the other hand, really eff
clent program of taxation enCOuT-
ages employers to enlarge then
business ana hIre new workers One
recipe for prosperity Is: Low SUP
tax rates, flat rates on corporate
net income Furthermore. business
men should be AIDED b. ,peclta
legislation. Congress i y en-
trusting tremendous power OF dis
cretlon TO the Whlms Of admins.
tartlve agencies Here then IS
fIve-polnt program Ior prosperity
and budget balancing:
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-10-03
Hunting Season
Opened Oct. 1St

One of the greatest hunting sea-
sons in Minnesota history swung
into full strike this week as sports
men invaded lakes and marshes in
quest of migratory waterfowl.
With shooting permitted between
sunrise and p. m. daily, the wat
erfowl season began October LIST
and will continue through Novem-
Der 20. The daily bag limit is ten,
the possession 20 birds.
Pheasant hunting in Stearns
county, surrounding counties, and
other specified areas will begin
October II and continue through
November 3. Southern zone shoot
ing of Hungarian partridge will ex-
tend from October IL to 10.
Another new season holding in
terest for many sportsmen is that
on squirrels from October Is to
December 81. The limit, on both
gray and fox squirrels in the ag-
gregate, is seven per day and IA in
possession.
Already behind Minnesota sports
men are two seasons. The shoot