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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26
Two in a Week

Waterbury will figure itself in class with Pacific Coast cities pretty soon, what with two earth tremors being felt here in the very short space of one week. Of course the tremors felt in New Eng land haven't been severe. In fact, you can't convince a lot of residents of this area that there even were any "quakes" at all. Feeling is believing with them. But the authenticity of both can't be questioned since both were recorded at various points on instruments sensitive to such vibrations of the earth's surface.
 What they portend or what may follow these initial 'shimmies" no one appar- ently knows. We don't think there is any
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26

cause for alarm here in New England. A history of earth tremors will show that New England has really had as many down through the years of recorded in stances as those places which we usually associate with severe earthquakes, the kind that cause buildings to tumble and streets to yawn. All sorts of reasons are ascribed to the recent tremors. You have your own pet theory, so why should we try to convince you otherwise.
 The safest thing to do is to continue to live the same sort of life to which you have been accustomed. There is no need for hYSteria.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26

Hoover really tried to unbend on Christmas day. The most expert unbend4ng was done, however, by his secretary, Larry Richey, who burst out of the fireplace in the East Room on Christmas morn- ing, to the delight of Peggy Anne and Peter, the Presidents grand children.
 ''RICHEY CLAUS'
 Larry, whom they ci6 not fol one minute recognize, was about the most genial and effective Santa Claus ever to scramble down a White House chimney. He pre- pared for the part with all the skill that once had made him a successful Burns detective. And he so overwhelmed Peggy Anne with gifts that she turned some back to him, saying, won't you please give this to a poor little girl, Santa?" and Larry was forced to retire with part of his bur- den.
 Christmas spirit rose to 2 still warmer degree when the F. D. Roosevelt came in and, instead
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26

During this holiday season it might be well for both pedestrian and motorist to exert every effort to conform with the written and unwritten laws of common, ordinary, everyday travel. There are many laws on the statue books govern ing the use and operation of motor vehi- cleS along the streets and highways. There are few that aren't compulsory. These are the laws of courtesy. Both the driver and the man on the street should observe them. And it is high time that a number of our local drivers got back i! into the habit of giving arms signals Waterbury. Let's catch up with the par ade in this respect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26

to the secretary of state. Of late he has been devoting his time to making arrangements for the third term inaugural ceremonies, and his resignation at the State Department goes into effect January 20.
 Point of all this is that Davies is Donald R. Richberg's law partner. Richberg has been representing Standard Oil in Standards contro- versy with Mexico over the expro- priation of oil properties. Davies has exercised considerable influence in the State Department, and is gen. erally credited with having supprot- ed policies which would not be un- favorable to Standard.
 Coincident with his resignation are two important developments in the Mexican oil situation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26

A. In the year ending June 30, 194O, 12.85 per cent left to accept employment before the term of their enlistment had expired. Many of the enrollees obtained employ ment in trades they had studied in the camp.
 o. Is celluloid heavier than water?
 A. Yes. Its specific gravity ranges from 1.25 to 1.45.
 @. Did Thomas Jefferson say anything in advocacy of neutrality for the United States in. European conflicts?
 A. To Eppes in 1911 he wrote: q am SO far from believing that our reputation will be tarnished by our not having mixed in the mad contest of the rest of the world, that, setting aside the rawlings of pepper pot politicians, of whom there are enough in every age and country, l believe it will place us high in the scale of wisdom to have preserved our country tranquil and prosperous during a contest which prostrat ted the honor, power, independence. laws and property of every country on the other side of the Atlantic" "
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26

Interest in the recent proposal of Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy of Hartford for a payroll tax to bolster city finances is extending beyond the confines of Connec- ticut We don't know what Hartford lawmakers will do with the idea, but cer- tainly they have started considerable dis cussion up there. Hartford finds too many taxpayers moving outside the city limits and reducing the amount of tax money. So do other communities, but probably not in Hartford'S volume.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26
. HlGHLIGHTS FROM
 LATEST BOOKS
Benet Tops List In o. Henry Memorial

Benet, Rawlings, Boyle, Saroyan, Wright-and a dozen other top flight authors, all in single volume. That's the treat in store for short story fans in the new collection of 70 Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1940" Doubleday, Doran: $2.5O), representing the years best, selected and edited by Harry Han- sen.
 First prize winner is stephen Vincent Benet. who cops the honor with Freedoms a Hard Bought Thing" All of Benet's skill is dis played in this effective story of a slave who longed to be free and who was willing to make any sac rifice for that precious freedom You'll probably second the judges choice on this one.
 Although you may differ on Roderick Lull's Don't Get Me Wrong" which took second, or Ed ward Havill's 'The Kill" which ranked third, no one will deny tht power that these stories carry. Evel the judges were not in full accord. The entire collection is tops. Ka, Boyle presents the reactions of Ilapless individuals to war in Poo Monsieur Panalitus," and Marjorit Kinnan Rawlings has a surprise ir ''The Pelican's Shadow"
 William Saroyan's Three Swim mers and the Educated Grover" is good for a chuckle, and Richard Wright, author of Native Son." tells of a Negro boy who wanted gun and the trouble 1t brought him in "Almos' a Man."
 Roy Patchen Brooks is a new conner who reserves watching. Tn Without Hap' he catches all the terror and shock of steelworker's fall, sudden death, and the after math of the accident. Tom Tracy's Homecoming" contrasts the per- sonal element of youths return to find his home deserted against the colorful gaiety of schools an- nual homecoming celebration. You won't forget his description of a freezing ride on the blinds = it'- icy.
 Here is an important cross sec tion of American short stories that you can't afford to miss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26

of hiring the professional reader engaged by the HOovers to. read the Dickens Christmas Carol" the reading was taken over by
 that master of dramatic art, Franklin ID. Roosevelt.
 This year for the eighth time in the White House, the Presi- dent read that famous story of how the Christmas spirit convert ed a wretched old miser into a a benevolent gentleman Roosevelt knows many passages by heart, and he makes the pathos so pathetic and the humor so hearty that even the eldest children, who have heard the story a score of times, find themselves laughing and crying as they did when they first heard Scrooge declare that "every idiot who goes about with Merry Christmas on his lips should be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with . stake of holly through his heart"
 Copyright, 1940, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26
Whats Your I. O.!
Can you answer seven of these /. test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

i. Name the days of the week in alphabetical order. M
 2. Which state is nicknamed Granite State?
 3. Which famous American naval hero was killed In duel with Com modore James Barron? AA
 4. The power required to lift 2 weight of 3s,000 pounds 1 foot in l minute is called -~- - -f
 s. What sum was recently sug- gested by Secretary Morgenthau as the limit for the public debt of the United Etates2
 c. will e body weigh more or less immersed in water than in the airS
 z. What lg the annual allowance of the president of the United States for travel and cficial entertain- ment3
 3. Who was known as "the boy orator Of the platte"2
 g. Name the capital Of Salvador.
 10. Who wrote 'sxhe hGill ca tho EAIIo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26
ONE SOLUTION
(Bogton Postl'

The launching of successful ap- prentice schools in Denver. Hart ford, St. Louis. Milwaukee and Wil- Transport, Penn, offers real so- lution to teh acute problem of idle youth. These communities have found, in shop to shop survey. that there are johs in industry for train- ed workers. that four out of five ex- ecutives reach, that top position through advancement from a
 machine shop, and that young peo- pie, when acquainted with these op- portunities and possibilities, are willing to train and are contented in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 4:35 a. m.
 Sun rises 7:i6 a. m; sets 4:30 D. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 i040 has been a normal year weatherwise. There were no prolonged spells of dry, wet. cold warm weather for New England. The most unusual occurrences for this section were earth tremors
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26
SKILLED HANDS ARE NEEDED
 (Bridgenort Telegraml

We need more trade schools in Connecticut. On that point there cam hardly be any argument. We not only need schools in certain sec
 tions of the state where is would be difficult for youngsters in search of training to reach school at pres ent, but we need expanded facilities
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26

l u l II W1l1Cu N gathering about Jus all."
 Note the date 1851 and recall that some of the m os t illustrious happenings in the history, not only of the Britis h people but of the whole world, took place between 1850
 and 1900. Th C
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26

former ambas- sador to Russia and Belgium, is believed by oil men in Wash ington to fore shadow a friend Her attitude by this government toward Mexico and Mexico's oil problems.
 For nearly a year Davies has been serving as c,oocio1 occictont
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26
MEXICO WORKS QUIETLY

In the first place, the whole ques- l ition of the appropriation matter is l being re-examined. No decisions i have been made, and the new hear
 ings have not gone far enough to
 give definite line on what will be
 done. It can be said, though, that
 friendly conversations held in Mex
 ico during the Avila Camacho in-
 auguration are beginning to bear
 fruit.
 Secondly, Mexico is quietly at-
 tempting to get an improved status
 in regard to shipments of loW-duty crude oil to this country under the reductions granted by the Venezue- Ian trade treaty. Thereby hangs quite a tale.
 The Venezuelan trade treaty granted a 50 per cent reduction in the excise tax of 21 cents barrel levied on crude oil imports, this
 reduction to apply to quota of
 oil imports equal to 5 per cent of ] the total amount of oil refined in the United States in the previous year. Other nations having most favored nation treaties with the United States were entitled to share in this reduction, and just a year
 ago the President allotted the per- centages of low-duty oil shipments for each one.
 In fixing those percentage, it was decided to give each nation share proportionate to the amount of oil 1 it shipped into the United States in the first 10 months of 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26
HIGHER QUOTA ASKED BY MEXICANS

That was where the shoe pinched Mexico, for because of the expro- priations and general stoppage of production, Mexico's oil exports in that period were very low. As re- suit, Venezuela-whoSe oil proper ties are largely Standard-got 71.9 per cent of the quota, Holland and it's possessions got 203 per cent, Colombia got per cent and Mexico and all other nations had to split 3.8 per cent among them.
 New quotas must be set for next year. and Mexico is now being heard on it's plea for higher quota.
 If Mexico could persuade the State Department to base next years quotas on 1940 imports, her position would be vastly improved. In the first 10 months of this year, for in- stance, Mexico shipped in 9,852,000 barrels of oil, compared with Venez- uela'S 24,000,000.
 Standard has prof1ted heavily by the Venezuelan treaty. One estimate is that her savings in it's first year, due to the lowered tax, ran to ST. 100000. Any increase in the Mexi- can quota would of course, injure Standards position-unless and un- til Standards appropriation fight with Mexico is settled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26
Questions
 andAnswers
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YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED The Waterbury Democrat Service Bureau will answer for you free, any question of fact or iaEorma- tion, not involving extensive re search. Write yeur question clear Ay, sign name and address, enc close three cent postage stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot be given. Address The Waterbury Dennocrat's Washington Service Bureau, 1013 18th Street, Wash- ingtOn, D. c.
 @. Why are tomatoes sometimes called love-apples2
 A. The term dates from the 18th century, when the fruit was regard. ed as a love philtre, inducing tend. erness or affection to those wl1c ate 1t. The French call it ''pomme d'amour," and the Germans s'Lieb. ensapfel," both meaning "love- apple"
 c. What proportion of boys and men in the Civilian Conservation Corps leave before their enlistment expires for employment in private or government positions?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26
jobs devoid of the white collar il

jobs devoid of the white collar in- signia.
 More important to the country's interests, however, Encouragement and its lurking dangers, when con- fronted with this treatment, retreat before a growing self-respect, and one finds these young people prouc- Iy assuming their rightful positions as happy. useful citizens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26
Washington Merry-G Go-Round
DREW PEARS ON
 ROBERT s. ALLEN

 during the 40 that cled the President the United States
  the to stop a Pennsyva
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not use incongruous meta phors, as ."He conducted his business on an honest foun- dation"; say, conducted . | honestly" or built his busi- ness on an honest founda- tiOn."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS. D. D.

THE WORST SELDOM HAPPENS
 As the Duke of Wellington lay On his death-bed in the year 1852, he said, T am glad I shall not live to see the consummation of that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26
A Thought for Today

Come unto me, all ye that IabOur and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.-Mat- thew 11:2S
 To will what God doth will, is the only science that gives us rest.-Longfellow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26
National Spotlight
BY BRUCE CAPTION Waterbury Democrat Washington
 COrrespOndent)

Washington, Dec. 26.-Forthcom- ing departure from the State De- partment of Joseph Davies, wealthy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-26

Copyright, 1940, by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-20
No Trouble
To Cross The
Border
Automobile Club
Makes A Test OF
Restrictions

In 2 bulletin recently issued ~
r S. Mathcson. Of the Michigan Aa-
tomohile club or Michigan the
"scare' which followed recent an-
nopncements about the difficulties
10 30 enconnicrcd in crossing The
international boundary. is without
foundation.
The bulletin follows IA part:
AFTER week of sO-a,.ed 'hor-
der tghtening we ind ina the Sit
uation has been greatly cxageoral
ed and great Injustice has hecn
done 10 The travel industsv Rtar-
ing headlines IN Detroit anil Other
Michigan papers warned hona n1c
Us. citizens 70 stay out ~ Canad1.
and stay out ihoy ccfftinlr ala. 10
such an extent to make Tic whole
situation silly
"The lq2o Fourth OF J.lv hast
ness across The bridge and funnol
amounted 20 well over 26oon cars.
The 1910 Fourth OF July 3aSa cars.
"Now why DO we use the word
silly simply because after pet
ting over a good case ~ the iit,ers
we find that the official orders from
the stat" Dept in Washington 10
the enforcing officers an the ho~let
were mill and in no manner vicious
or complicated We also know iipt
local Immigration officials und,f-
stood me orders and were IN no
way troubled with nisundcrSiauI-
inr ne was declared
"Wc also have learned MS ms' n.
simplo FOR q bona Tide T. $. ci'i1cn
Ia tetn'n 10 this counirv row AZ be-
fore fcw more qnceiions ve~
nut ccf'ainlv nothing 10 get scared
about simple requests FOR ileufia
cation such As birth ccr'a alto
driy'r's license ,otefs' card or JUST
something 'he iogr-i uf.hi be-
CARRYING with HIM az the time l,1i
u these weren't availahle I'm hon
est face ana Intelligent replies 10
m" manifestation authority wore srs-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-20
Y Hall OF Fame Bows To Colored Notables in Many Fields
Stockholders Have
Regular Meeting

The Stockholders club OF The
Supreme Liberty Life Insurance
company. held It's regular semi
monthly meeting Monday eve
ming july Is ~ lie headquar-
iere e7s Madison avenue. in this
city.
In the absence of the presi-
dent tho meeting was presided
over by the vice president. Mr.
Props Three new members we're
present
Mr.. smith former president.
spoke on the thome "Need for
Defense lie emphasized the
need not only for tho nations
defense. hut also for strong de-
fcree FOR husines enterprises
\ hsh and chicken dinner was
planned 10 he given SATURDAY.
evening luly 81 AZ tho resi-
donce 81 Mrs A. Heath AS
Chandler avenue
The next meeting will he on
Ang r
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-20

below an adequate income. Con
way then made plans with his
manager to sell him one hundred
automatic monographs, and he
purchased them with what little
capital he had accumulated.
After a few months. Earl Con
ways new venture was rapidly
growing INTO successful business
enterprise. To-day. II Is among the
largest Of It's kind in Detroit.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-20

which he operated for number Of
years. Later Mr. Conway hogan
working for tho Wurliizcr Auto
matte Phonosraph company.
Conway states that a Detroit
banker had agreed to finance the
first colorcd man 10 venture IN this
kind Of business AR Conway at
that time was collecting on a
money paving route for the Wurlit-
ger company.
4 few months after tho new COM
pany opened, his monographs be-
gan rapidly to he replaced cans-
inr his commission 10 dwindle tar
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-20
YPC Moonlight Committee Selected

A committee was appointed last
Friday night TO formulate plans for
2 Charity Moonlight. 20 be given hy
mo Youth Progressive club Tho
moonlight WIN be given 'Snndoy
sepiember and the proceeds viii
70 10 charity
Several outstanding leaders d.
TIE race have given their APPROX
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-20

Al 20 this affair The honorary
members aclnde nr F G Rod1s.
Dr : Msciendon Wendall Nir-
My Senator Charles Digs An
deow snecd Attorney Frank 81
Tain Mrs ! 4 Edwards Fred 81
len Donald Marshall and Leona' 4
TrOafWan.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-20

than in Io3o-and $500, 600 more than in 1920.
These figures do not include Federal income
tax, or sales taxes collected for the State OF
Michigan.
The 1910 fares to be paid BY the Detroit District
ronid p,Oride free gas for year TO $4,000 average
domestic casfomcs-as many wonH normally BE-
found in city Of 10000
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-20

man. who has
risen 10 the
top in his
field.
on coming
TO Detroit in
/ Q q =. Mr.
c q n W a Y
worked as a
musician UNI
I'll the coun
try'e entry
into 4 n Q
World w ar
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-20

The 1910 Dr Fred Palmer's Dream Book
contains fashion hints for all types %
women. Send loo today Write Galenel
Co. Inc. Dept. y. Box 264. Atlanta. Ga
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-20
Conway's Photographs Soar
Into Entertainment Limelight

From undergraduate Fisk university musician to en-
ployment agency director thence to employee of Wurt
ger Automatic Photograph company and to Conway $
Automatic Music firm Earl CONWAY. local business
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-20

in 1915. when he found Il necessary
to- engage In more essential work
during that crisis. He then estab-
lished an employmeni AGENCY.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-20

THAMES are of the larger items in the cost
Il of doing business. And we all know the
trend is up not down.
Represented above are some of the tax checks
which the Michigan Consolidated Gas Company
issued last year to the communities it serves.
Taxes to be paid in 1910 by the Detroit District are
estimated s., 100000. That total is $4,000 more
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-20

neient Just think OF e. All taIe
WORRY and blabher and only two
persons out of over $1,000 who
crossed the border were returned
to canada to get better proof OF
citizenship
"On Saturday July 8. representa-
iiyes OF the AAA crossed the border
on n number of occasions to see
what difficulties We're encountered
aud found absolutely none. In fact
they went over 10 Canada nnarmed
with proper Documentary identid-
cation and were not detained or in
cvnsenicnced IN any manner what
SO ever upon their return r. Quite
the contrary, they We're treated
wlfh respect and courtesy and the
Officers did not know they were
connected with the AAA
"Onr members Who have come
back from Canada during the past
few DAYS expressed surprise a, The
apparent ease with which they
cfossed and ridienled the bad pub
lieity vhieh has done untold dam
age TO tho travel business Of Michi-
gan and Oniario
Don't hesiiiie 10 promote travel
tn Canada u The irdsidlal in1nir-
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-05-23

home Of Mrs. Clarence SondeYman.
Henry st. Laurent spent the
weekend at the home Of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. st. Laurent
He was accompanied by Jack
Tombs, an associate salesman.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Perry Of Pasco
and Mr.. and Mrs. b. r. Come OF
Ocean Lake, Oregon were Sunday
evening guests at the A. st. Laur-
ent home.
strawberry Feast
Don't forget Highland grange viii
meet on Friday, May "a instead OF
May q. They will entertain grang-
ers from Rattlesnake, Locust Grove
and Western Horse Heaven at q
strawberry feed.
Grandma Burris spent Sunday at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Swayze visiting her son and daugh-
ter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
BurriSS.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-05-23

walla walla, Pasco and Kennewick
to Yakima Valley points. Yakima,
and Seattle. This new bus schedule
will be the fastest one offered, leav-
ing Walla Walla daily ut $40 AM
leaving Kennewick at 7:53, arriving
in Yakima at l0:40, and arriving in
Seattle ut 800 pm, a running time
of seven hours and twenty-seven
minutes from Kennewick to Seattle.
From Seattle, a third daily thru
schedule will be added to Kenne-
wick, Pasco and Walla Walla, this
bus leaving Seattle at Has am.
and arriving in Kennewick at 300
pm, continuing on to arrive in
Walla Walla at 9:S5 pm.