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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26

1 the Declaration of Independence the Gettysburg Address, and tht tears in the eyes, of millions of im- migrants from more than score of countries during the last 50 years as they passed the Statue of Lib- erty, on whose pedestal are struck these words:
 Give me your tired, your poor, The wretched refuse of your teemina
 shore, Your huddled masses yearning tc
 breathe free,
 Send these, the homeless, the tenn pest-tost to me:
 lift my lamp beside the. golden door.
 There will be danger, fear, in this period of stress that American ism will be defined and interpreted too narrowly by the elements in our population which by virtue of their numbers and priority largely dom- mate the life of the United States.
 The danger will be that the idea of Americanism will become again as it was during the first World War. too insiStently nationalistic from the viewpoint of the no-longer- true idea that the United States is preponderantly an extension of the British Isles and the Anglo-Saxon tradition.
 |. Such nationalistic Anglo-Ameri- canism will not be all-inclusive. It will leave out tens of millions of immigrants and their American born sons and daughters who are not of the Anglo-Saxon strain; but who come or stem from central Europe, Scandinavia, Italy, Poland, the Balkans, the Near and Far East, Mexico, and Africa. And leav- ing them out, it is apt to weaken their current eagerness to add their energies to the defense effort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26

nounced this morning by Rev. David
 r. Games, pastor. Mrs Foote has
 been transferred to the Junior De- partment and Miss Dimmick to the Intermediate Department.
 The training class for teachers ana prospective teachers will open Sunday, October 6, at the church school hour Enrolment blanks are available at the church. All serv- ices at the Baptist Church starting next Sunday will be on Standard time.
 The church has received a gift of $2OO from Mrs. Arthur Reed Kimball toward the expense of renovating the Blue Room. Mrs. Kimball has requested that the gift be recorded m memory of Mrs. Mary Barbour Ward
 Prayer Service. The monthly business meeting of the church will be held this evening l at 1:45 o'clock. Preceding the meet Ing there will be a brief service of prayer and a discussion of the study m the Gospel of John presented on the Weekn1ght servcie September 19.
 Rev. MT. Gaines is accepting names of delegates who would like to attend the Connecticut Baptist Convention in New London, October IT and 18. The third study in the Gospel of John will be presented october 3. It will treat on the meaning of the phrases, "The Son or God" "The Christi" and "In His Name"
 The church has received a gift of $lOO from Nita and Frederick ]. WlihtS, Jr., to the surplus fund to pc entered in the records of the fund in the name of Frederick J. and Mabel L. Willits.
 The parish expects to send sev- eral delegates to the New Haven Baptist Associations meeting in Middletown next Wednesday.
 The W. M. & s. U. will hold an evening meeting October g featur- Ing al address by Mrs. Frederick A. Faust. The Sunday evening buff let SupperS will be resumed Octo- Der 6. The regular Sunday even ing services of the church will also ~SSAAA VII Gb4dU QdIG.
 The Married Couples Club will hold their first meeting of the sea- son at the church next Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. It is expected that a representative of the club will attend the State Conference for Young Married Couples Clubs in Westersfleld,. September 28.
 The new secretary of the Nor nectlcut Council of Churches and Religious Education is Rev. Ever ett A. Babcock, who has been elect ed to the vacancy caused by the resignation of Dr. Quentin J. Miller to become executive secretary of the Field Department, Federal Council of Churches.
 The church school will hold a banquet tomorrow night at 6 o'clock. Religious Education Week will be observed September 29 to October 6. Two special features will be the dinner meeting for the Workers Conference and parents on Tues day. October l, at 6:30 o'clock, at the church, and the Young Peo- ples banques, Friday evening, Octo- Der 4, at 6:30 o'clock at the church.
 The Intermediate Department has started fund for redecorating | their room and building new al- | tar The following names are placed on the honor roll as being the first to contribute, Elizabeth Durner, Audra Isbell and Maud | Dimmick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26
HEBREW INSTITUTE PRESENTED FLAG
Public Invited to Cere- monies at State ArmOry
 This Evening

Presentation of an American flag to the Waterbury Hebrew in- stitute by Melchizedek lodge, B'nai Brith, featured a patriotic meeting at the institute last night. The presentation was made by Lawrence Matzkin, lodge president, and the acceptance was by Edward Gold berg, president of the institute.
 The Bill of Rights and its rela- ton to democracy were outlined in an address by Rabbi Moses D. sheinkopf. Talks were also given by Herman Million. MT. Matzkin and MT. Goldberg.
 It was announced that c lecture will be giver by Ludwig Lore. col- umnlst for the New York Post Oc- tober Q. Rabbi Maurice L. zlgmond Is chairman Of the arrangements committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26
MRS. MARY EAWLOR
 POSTAL NOMINEE

President Franklin D. Roosevelt has nominated Mrs. Mary D. Lawlor as postmaster for Middlebury and the nomination has been sent to the Senate. Some time ago Thomas D. Dwyer was removed as postmaster and Mrs. Margaret Reilly named acting postmaster until the vacancy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26

the American Way.
 mean the thoughts, emotions and doings of people on this conti- nent that run like clear stream through our history from Plymouth Rock to Ellis Island, and that aimed for a better life than seemed pos sible anywhere else on earth.
 man the Mayf1ower Concordant,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26

To m e tn e United States is more an idea than anything else. And by the American idea I mean the body of ideals and pra c t ices which different people h av e l a b ellie d variously: democ- racy, equa Ii ty, general welfare, liberty, the pur- suit of happiness, tn e Am eric a n Dream, the Prom iSn of America
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26
MASONIC LODGES IN
 JOINT CEREMO ONIES

Liberty lodge Of Masons and Gen. tinental lodge will work the entered apprentice degree Jointly eii Oct T. Four ofileerk Of Liberty ledge 6. Merwin Main, Dr. Edwin V. Efbe Herbert plnicr and Herbert Coo VIII attend the ceremony
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
 OPENS NEXT WEEK

Mrs. Percival E. Dixon, supervisor Of the Weekday School of Religi- ous Education, announced this morning that the opening session of classes will be held one week
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26
Two Baptist Church
 Teachers Appointed
Mrs. William Hall and Mrs. Irwin Zane Added to De- partmental Staff-Training Class Underway Oct. 6

Mrs. William Hall has been ap- pointed to teach in the Interme- diate Department at the First Bap- tist Church and Mrs. Irwin Zane has been elected to teach in the High School Department, it was an-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26
BY LOUIS ADAMIC

Author Of "Ihe NatiVe'S Re- turn," My America" From
 Many Lands," etc.
 Tn the current world crisis, the United States will scarcely be worth defending as place and a sover- eign state unless we as a people and a Government also determine to do our utmost, immediately and in the long run, to keep alive and enhance the American idea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26
-FOUR COUNTRY
We Must Determine to Do Utmost to Keep American Idea ALiUe---Louis Adnn1ic

Fourth of 24 articles on "Our Country" written exclusively for NEA Service and The Waterbury Deomcrat by the nations most famous authors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26

could be niled. oniciaI connrma- ton of Mrs. Lawlor's appointment as postmaster is expected shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26

Afnricanism must be stated or re-stated so 1t will be all-inclusive, as something that is the monoply of no one strain in this cuntry, but ahappy concentration of some of the best aspirants and tendencies of humanity at its best nearly every where at one time or another.
 Americanism, as I see it, is a movement away from primitive rac- ism, fear and nationalisrn, herd in- stincts and mentality and superior ity and snobbery; a movement to- ward freedom, creativeness, a uni- versal or pan-human culture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26

from today. Teachers WiI meet Itt preliminary conference this after noon af the First Baptist chureh.
Evening star., 1940-07-28
HOW SPIES OPERATE
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organization they serve is known, and
their sources of information are
learned and controlled.
The location and Identification of
. espionage agents is the easiest step in
the procedure of protecting our in
ternal security. Denying them free
circulation is entirely different. The
Constitution of the United States re-
squires the presentation of legal evil
denca in court to sustain charges of
espionage. In most instances, this
Evening star., 1940-07-28

ton, seeking to shackle not only the
FBI but all law enforcement by
raising the cry that if there are spies
in America, they should be arrested
and prosecuted Nothing would please
the powers that be in foreign espio-
mage more than to have the FBI an
nounce arrests and make public the
identity of espionage agents and sabo-
teurs operating in the land today. If
this we're done, then they would know
where and how spies and saboteurs
should be assigned to take the places
of the old ones whose effectiveness
had been ruined through detection.
The real test of effectiveness lies in
the number of enemies of American
democracy who are located, their con-
facts established, methods of COM
munication ascertained and sources
of information uncovered.
This is one of the first considera-
tions to bear in mind in tracking down
spies. 1t is better to let hundred dis
loyal Americans 60 their way if the
investigation leads to the higher-ups
and the real powers that be-" The
underlings and tools of both espionage
and sabotage, like the hangers-on
of crime, are usually the most pitiful
specimens of humanity. Dupes and
double-crossers, they become harm
less once the internal setup of the
Evening star., 1940-07-28

There were many mounds in the val
ley, and the search became a probing
of one after another with steel rods.
One day, after the searchers had ex-
plored one of these mounds and found
only three huge cut stones, the Quechua
labor foreman came to Maldonado.
He pointed to one OF the Indian work.
ers. THAT one says, Senor, that
there is another wall beyond the
stream. A part shows above the
ground" A foot of wall face was ex-
posed where the man had uprooted
toia bush for fuel. A few minutes work
revealed a second huge block, so
shrewdly fitted to the first that a knife
blade could not be forced into the
crack between.
WHILE this new discovery was being
feverishly followed up, no one no.
ticed that strange Indian had joined
them until he stood almost beside
them and spoke in the Quechua tongue
to the nearest worker.
The man looked up, stopped work.
ing, and then hurriedly nudged an
other Indian, who passed the word
along until all the laborers had lain
Evening star., 1940-07-28
THIS WEEK MAGAZINE

would mean the revelation of complete
details of their operations and the
publicizing of data that should be
kept undisclosed in the public inter-
est. Hence, it is necessary to control
sources of information. This is truly
no simple task, particularly with so
small a force of Special Agents as
has been available to handle national
defense work; a total of $50 Special
Agents we're provided in the fall of
1899. Fortunately the President and
Congress have taken steps to augment
this force with several hundred addi-
tional agents.
The FBI Agent. in every case in
volving espionage, proceeds upon the
assumption that the spy, like the
criminal, always leaves trail.
In picking up this trail, the Special
Agent has back of him every possible
aid that science can offer. No clue is
too insignificant. Every possible in
vestigative lead" must be pursued
to its logical conclusion, however In
consequential it may appear. 1t is the
little things that count. and spies and
criminals trip themselves in the mass
of small details that 60 into the plan
ming and execution of their deeds.
Tracking down the spy requires
trained intelligence and every avail
able scientific aid. An apparently
innocent message may contain orders
of destruction written between the
lines, which become readily apparent
under ultraviolet rays in scientific
laboratory. A bomb fragment may
lead the authorities to the very door
step of the foreign foe. Certainly, no
detail can be overlooked. And, above.
all else, every citizen must remember
that when the evil forces of foreign
foes break loose, we are not dealing
with amateurs. Here is a job for
trained investigators and constituted
authorities.
have already stated that spies are
comparatively easy to identify. This
is so because they must work through
others. In our nation of 13O, ,OOO, 900
people, the great majority are patri-
otic and loyal. OF necessity, spies do
come in contact with them and sus-
picions are bound to arise. Closer OBJ
servation follows, and facts arelearned.
Then it is high time to make report
to the nearest FBI Field Office, or
directly to the Washington Head
quarters of the Bureau. If the suspi-
cions are well-founded, the facts
should be in the hands of trained in
vestigators. 1t must be remembered
that the acts of each underling of
spydom may fit into national pic
ture. His deeds might be the connect
ing link to a widespread plot.
Daily, complaints are being made to
the fifty FBI Field Offices. Many are
without foundation. These are soon
eliminated, with no embarrassment
to the persons involved. The others
receive serious consideration.
Spies are often identified because
some loyal, patriotic American senses
that something is wrong and reports
the facts to the proper authorities.
Once there is an aroused public opin-
ion and vigilance Oh national scale
for the protection of America. the
battle will be more than half won.
Next Week: Spies and
the Underworld
Evening star., 1940-07-28
Inca GOLD
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down their tools. Even the Quechua
foreman disregarded Maldonado's
angry order and joined his fellows.
Not until then did the newcomer -
ignoring the whites - descend the
bank and examine the excavated walls.
A coal-black llama kept close at his
heels.
The newcomer wore the wide
Quechua hat, with upturned brim.
A graceful, beautifully-woven boncho.
new and clean, fell from his shoulders
almost to the ground. His face was
deeply chiseled mahogany mask -
inscrutable. He walked slowly along
the wall, then laid his fingers on
dirt-clogged carving and spoke briefly
in the Quechua language. None of the
Indians replied.
The stranger placed his hand on the
llama's neck and with bis forefnger
made the gesture of drawing knife
across its throat.
"Dtos mio!" Maldonado exclaimed.
''the sacrifice of the black llama"
But his whisper was drowned in the
flood of protest from the Quechuas.
The man dropped his hand and turned
away, the llama treading behind.
Evening star., 1940-07-28

whats the idea?" demanded
Tacks Malone.
Magic of some sort, of course"
Maldonado's eyes followed the re-
treating figure. There were ancient
Incaic rites in which a black llama
was sacrificed"
Look at our Injuns," exclaimed
Lance Riker. They're doing a walk
away strike"
IHE Quechuas were marching toward
their camp. There they packed their
llamas and burros and departed,
driving the beasts before them. NAL
donado raved, but his threat to with
hold all pay until work was resumed
detained only the foreman who, after
long questioning, explained the incl
dent.
The stranger, he said, was medi-
cine priest. whose fame extended over
all the province. He had told them
that further work on the buried tenn
pie where the old gods slept would re-
suit in their wives becoming barren.
their crops failing; that their llamas
would die, and that they would find
(Continved on poos 15)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-01
Don't Forget the Fisheries Issue!
Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

Seattle Post -Intelgencer)
 In the midst of national preoccupation over ornaments the United States must not forget that other issues which may affect national defenses are still pending The operation of foregn-owned fishing vessels in waters off Pacific Coast cries for newed attention
 The Pacific Northwest has been deeply interested in past Japanese salmon fishing operations off Alaska Heretofore the issue has been considered primarily from the economic standpoint, in view of the threat that unrestricted fishing would give aliens the fish propagated in American waters and eventually would wreck the industry. The fisheries issue, however, involves more than salmon, more than Alaskan waters, and has than the economic aspect. It deserves renewed consideration at this time upon the basis of national defense.
 One new development has been the notice that Japan intends to terminate the agreemnt with the United States under which fur seals have been pro- tected The termination carries threat beyond that to the fur seals. Probably it would lead to large scale fisheries operations in the North Pacific. Clashes between nationals of the United States and Japan could hardly be avoided.
 Still other issues are involved in coastal waters of Washington oregon and California and in the of harbors. The entire Pacific Coast is great fishing ground Hundreds, perhaps thousands of boats of foreign ownership manned by aliens. some of whom reputed to be reserve naval officers of other powers operate in this vicinity. These vessels are in admirable position obtain precise informa ton of deenses and the movements of our fleet
 Events in Europe have shown that nations military zone is not restricted to the areas in which armies normally operate. The "three-mile limit" based upon the limits of fire of antique non, is equally obsolete. The tragic experiences of Norway Denmark and other neutrals show the need of guarding against fifth columns Trojan horses . and Trojan boats.
 Several measures proposing to deal with the broad subject of alien fisheries operations along coasts have been introduced in this and the pre- cedng Congress. It is time that some of them should be taken out of their pigeon holes revised if need be- to fit the current necessities and pressed for action.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-01
20 YEAPS AGO f {rfr # E EMPIRE

l.,
 Columbia Canning Company struck reef oated hours later the igh badly damaged
 Not satied Libby McNel and Libby Company rap at Shelter approximately 600 cohoe and king amon fish pirates wahmans boat with them and left he man O Shelter Island Bishop Bishop Of the Episcopal -ucb in Alaska left visit Ketclkan Wrangel Melakata
 Judge Charles the Fourth Judicial District of Alaska passenger o steamer Alameda
 James L. Freebun chchago left the Alameda g visit in the States Mrs passenger the Princess Mary She Billiard Companys store for several months
 left the Alameda enroue to Port o the
 Mahals added by Marshal M Tanner to his force They H. Pasels and J. K Green Wealth lowest, Al; clear.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-01
SHIPPING SHORTAGE

From the American point oI view the outcome of the poker game being played in the Mediterranean is of the greatest importance. If Italy should be- aal ally of Germany. Americas last important point of contact with the continent would be broken and our isolation would be virtually complete
 Since the Scandinavian merchant marines were tied up two months ago result of Hitlers move to the north dependence upon the fleet of Italy has been greatly increased If Italy were to enter the war not only would the Mediterranean ports be closed to American shipping through further exten- sion of the combat zone but in all probability the Italian merchant fleet of close to 35000O0 tons would be withdrawn from the Atlantic service.
 It has been taken for granted from the first that shipping in this would be as important as it was in the last. But it had been assumed that Great Britain would be the first to feel the pinch of shipping restrictions and the nation to suffer most severely from it.
 As the situation now stands, however, the United States is hampered in it's normal trade relations fully as much as any Of the belgerents and in the event of Italys entering the Hitlers sde our situa- tion will become infinitely worse.
 When merchant ships were withdrawn
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-01
BEST WISHES TO WRANGELL

Wrangel has reason to be proud of her effort in arranging the Potlatch which will be held Monday and Tuesday Featuring the coronation of an Indian chief and the dedication o the restored Chief Shakes Community House, the Potlatch will attract hundreds to Wrangell from Southeast Alaska and Outside. Five large steamers will be in the harbor during the celebration
 Whatever WIangeu does to advertise Southeast Alaska as place ol recreation will help promote a valuable tourist industry for the whole region
 Much work has gone into the preparations for the Potlatch Juneau wishes the people of Wrangel all success in making the event outstanding It IS hoped that the Wrangen Potlatch will become an annual event, taking its place beside the Fair banks Ice Carnival and Anchorage Fur Rendezvous as all. Alaska institution.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-01
HOROSCOPE "The stars incline
 but do not C ,'apeP'
SUNDAY, JUNE 2

This should be a favorable day for the clergy and for other leaders of thought. The stars indicate an awakening of religious interest, and there will also be multiplication of cults and strange creeds. The de- sire to look into the future will cause many to espouse spiritualism,
 Heart and Home: The stars en- courage heads of households to benefit through their ability in di- recting members of the family. Young men will be mobilized in camps and will benefit through training for military or naval ser vice. Students will assume serious responsibilities as the close of schools and universities draws near, The need for highly trained hands and minds will be recognized by all.
 Business Affairs: Science will in- spire the manufacture of rew fab rics that will contribute greatly to beauty and economy. Substitutes for silk will be numerous. New food combinations will be offered as the cost of living rises slightly. pre- ceding definite increase of prices in the autumn. Lavish expenditures will mark the entire summer as Americans, due to peace and pros- perity, enjoy their special adyan- tages.
 National Issues: subversiv9 in- fluences will be strong in pre-con- vention activities. Youth move ments will continue to be centers of radical teaching Labor unions will now cause anxiety in both of the major political parties. A new leader among workers will gain prestige through well-balanced sym pathies. Bitter rivalries will cause the dissemination of scandals, al though propaganda will be pre- sented more subtly than formerly.
 International Affairs: Foreign as- trologers emphasize the Hrophecy that the United States is to be a dominant factor when peace nego- tiations finally take place in Eu- rope. Until the end of dictator power is achieved, however, war will be Waged An hera severe earthquake is prognosticated for Japan. China will continue, to de- fend herself against invaders, and potential improvement is indicated for the nation.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of pros- perity. Many. will travel. in this country and Mexico .lf
 Children born on this day prob ably will be shrewd and self-reliant. They may have mathematical or scientific talents as well as artis- tic gifts.