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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30

CAp1 CooCU 0yIIJdIIlACS, 1ldS SOOU number of reasons for reaching con- clusions which put Italy, in the near future, at the side of England and France, fighting for their victory and their peace. (See in the history the results of the peace confer ences of Paris, year l919)
 I am constant reader of those articles, and because I believe that the writers are under. the dicta- tion of their already fixed men, tality, I understand their feelings their desires and their attitude; even when their affirmations are obscured by the reality of facts. But I cannot see why they continue to interject everyone of their gallop- ing, imaginative visions, with biting, sarcastic remarks to acts or positions assumed by Italy and the Italian people, in the last 25 years of world history.
 It is a case of acute blindness. which is well described by this old Italian adage: There does not exist worst blind of who doesn't want to See."
 And it is a pity and a disgrace, because their opinions are the fun damental creator of the national public opinion, especially in matter of international policies, were, for a great number of readers, are the only source of information.
 I have followed the regeneration of Italy, under the leadership of Premier Mussolini, from its begin ming. I have pointed the probable accomplishments of the application of Mussolini's ideas in the Italian nation; and 18 years of real facts are here to prove that I was not talking fantastically.
 I have pointed the certain re- suits of the Italian occupation of Ethiopia; and the real facts of the last five years are here to say that I have interpreted very well the at- titude of the Italian people and the intentions of the Italian govern ment.
 have defended and justified the intervention of Italy in the Spanish civil war; and the events of these last months are here to say again that I have not been blinded by fixed vision.
 The realization of all of those provisions, which I had the priv ilege to express with the publication of many letters to the editors of local newspapers, are here to re- peat that when I was talking of the Italian people and their aspir- ations, I was not talking without knowing what it was all about. Pei- haps, permit me to be little self appraising, it was because, I think I have some kind of knowledge Of the aspirations of the Italian peo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
In Today's Mail

pie battling the internal and inter- national Communists, are the lln- equivccal demonstration of the will of the Italian government and of the Italian people. The same un- daunted will brought about the quick and effective help sent to the heroic people of Finland, with military planes and hundreds Of pilots. And the recent concurrent accord with Hungary, is the last and straightforward step against any threatening action of Soviet Russia.
 However, this anti-C Communistic policy Of Italy has nothing in com mon with the doubtful conduct ot England and France, which are the preacher of morality only when their own interests are involved.
 The Italian government have not motives to be against Germany and will not participate at any move tendent at the humiliation of the Germany government and of the German people.
 Italy, well prepared in every sec- tion of her border and in every corner of the Mediterranean sea being the nation from which the cry of durable peace with justice re- sounded all over Europe in the last 20 years, has put herself in the privileged role of not belligerent for the only purpose of seeing that the future treaty of peace, whatever the outcome of the armed con- flict, will not be the peace of Eng- land, France or Germany; but will certainly be the peace with justice for ali of Europe.
 And, have reason to think that the peace aims which the Italian government is ready to press and for which the Italian people is ready to confront any sacrifice, arc the following:
 1. Restriction of Soviet Rus
 Sia in the Russian territory con- fronting Europe.
 ?. Every nation, big and smaI. confined in their national terri tory with the population minori- ties forced at the renunciation oi their nationality in favor of the country in which they live, or tc move in the nation preferred.
 3. Internationalization of posi- tions controlled by any nation and which affected the vital interests of other nations, as is the case ol the Dardanelles,, Gibraltar, the channel of Suez and others. 4. Colonial territory for Ger many.
 5. Revision of the possession 0i North Africa in favor of Spain.
 6. Consolidation of the Italian colonial empire with concession ol territory of no value for other ra. tions.
 2. Uniformity of commercia treaties for every nation with ia. cilitations for the buying of pro ducts of first necessity. 8. Complete disarmament oi naval or military bases established in positions controlling the vita line of other nations. 9. Pfoportioned disarmament ir land, sea and air.
 10. Formation of the Federation of the States of Europe.
 NUNzIO MURNO Waterbury Conn,
 January 28. 1e4O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30

and investment returns of all the important companies in the coun- try. Any layman can turn to this report and in few minutes get a clear picture of the financial standing and operations of the company in which he has policy
 Some of the comparisons are devastating. One shows that a certain insurance company, with many millions of dollars on de- pOsit in a bank, did not get a cent of interest on this huge sum. Officers of this company were also directors of the bank. Other comparisons reveal as- founding variations in rates charged for the same kind of policy.
 The committee sent copies of the report to the companies "for correction of any errors" That was weeks ago. Meanwhile they have sent back no corrections but have exerted tremendous undercover pressure to have the report sup pressed.
 In addition, they have launch- ed a double -barreIed attack on the committee. One assault is being directed by James Mad den, former U. s. Chamber of Commerce official, and is fin- anced by some of the largest na- tiOnal companies. The other att tack, managed by c. B. Robbins, is backed by the American Life Convention, an organization of TAO smaller companies.
 Both have large staffs and both are sending out floods of material and complaints to members of Congress, insurance agents, policy holders and others. One staff oc- cupies half a floor of leading New York hotel, and among it's high-priced experts is prom inent Washington publicity agent and lobbyist.
 JOHN L. LEWIS TACTICS
 John L. Lewis abandonment of his secret plan to have the United Mine Workers endorse Senator Burt Wheeler for President was not voluntary.
 Strong dissent developed from two quarters. A number of mine leaders objected strenuously, and some of the biggest guns in the CIO served notice that they in- tended to stick by Roosevelt re- gardless of anything Lewis did.
 Faced with the prospect of a serious split, Lewis dropped his scheme. But in doing so he took 2 parting shot at Roosevelt packers with his surprise no-- third-term b0mbshell.
 Lewis apparently didn't read the miners report to the convention bef0re 1t was published, because in one paragraph it scathingly denounced the "reactionary cabal" that defeated the New Deal spend lend bill last summer One of the leading opponents of this measure was none other than Burton K. Wheeler, who sponsor ed the amendment that deleted one of the principal provisions of the bill, a $500, ,000, 900 fund for the financing Of new rail equipment Copyright, 194O, by United Featur
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30

Infuriated by numerous em- barrasing disclosures about their business practices already made by the committee, and others known to be in the works, the insurance tyc0ons have launch ed hot undcrcOver cOunter-at- tack. One company, the giant Metropolitan Life, even has gone to the extent of refusing to fur nish the committee with infor- nation.
 This defiance, which included disregard of a personal letter written by Senator O'Mahoney, soon will come to a showdown inside the committee. Unless the company yields~ it will be sub- poenaed; and the next step after that will be the courts.
 Chief target of the insurance attack is an unpublished commit tee report, presenting a detailed and graphic series of compari- sions of the rates, costs, profits
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30

Similar atrocities were reported from time to time in the recent Spanish revo- lution. Against such acts what can be done? It seems that certain peoples are doomed to drag out an existence under the heel of an oppressor, we are reminded that material assistance can help but little under existing conditions. The one thing that can help, as pointed out Sunday in this city by priest of the Society of Jesus at communion breakfast, is prayer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30

Matt McGfath didn't want to quit at the age of 63, but @ stau.e on the books decrees that at his years a man must turn in his official accroutrements, and settle down to a pensioners life.
 In the case of Matt, however, the idea of retirement" is laugh able. At 63, he is as physically agile as an athlete of g. He is a giant of a man with whom to start an argument.
 With shoulders as broad as a barn door, muscles that hex to an impressive circumference, and strength enough to vie with oxen, Matt is capable of holding down the toughest beats in town-as, indeed, he has.
 Matt was always the Samson of the police force. With two other policemen who were similarly built. Officers Pat Mcdonald and Pat Ryan, Matt formed a trio known to the force as The Whales"
 They were the champion ham, mer and discus throwers of the town, and often, indeed, of the world. Some of their Olympic records haven't been approached. Matt VOWS that he would hold Olympic championships again, if it were not for the ornery war. SWIMMING
 INTO JAIL
 You get some idea of Matt's philosophy about life from the in- suspicious way he started out in Manhattan. Fresh from Ireland, with brogue as thick as the mist, he happened upon Central Park soon. after he arrived here. That was four decades ago.
 It was a hot afternoon. He was at the fringe of the lake and hap oily he recalled how he was wont to cool off by the banks of a wa terway in his native Erin.
 So he shed his clothing-most of it, anyway-and dove in to the refreshing pool. When he emerged, he met policeman.
 Under arrest, he went meekly enough to the station house, where he pleaded guilty with cherry naivete. But the police headquar- ters interested him, and it wasn't long before he was training to join the force.
 In recent years, Matt's broad, towering form was familiar at the buster traffic intersections. Motor ists thought twice, after a glance at his skyscraper height and ware house width, before attempting even a minor violation.
 If McGrath feels bitter about his forced retirement, he is keeping it to himself. But he does resent the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30

What was not generally known was the fact that while Green and Roosevelt were talking, the President picked up two teletype reports which Steve Early had just placed upon his desk. They reported John L. Lewis hot blast accusing Roosevelt of mot keep ing faith" with labor.
 "Bill," said Roosevelt, after glancing at the teletype sheets, tits wonderful to be remembered this way by you and the A. F. of L. I'll be honored to accept the cake and the money the Fedora tion is donating to my little crip- pied friends"
 And then he added: You don't know how much this means to me, coming at this particular time." INSURANCE EXPLOSION
 A spectacular explosion is brew ing under the surface between the Monopoly Committee and moguls of the big insurance companies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
Selected Poem
STORE WINDOWS

 (By Grace Sewell Winslow in the Boston PoSto I often think what gloomy world,
 What gloomy world it would be, If there were no store windows.
 And new, bright things to sec If we had to walk along the streets, Beside the buildings, blank, And had to go inside and ask
 To see things, new and swank But, happily that is not the case,
 It's not the case at an For merchants share their prettiest things In widows large and small. It makes the cities all so bright,
 And the little towns so gay, We all can be window shoppers,
 For no one has to pay. Oh, no, it is not gloomy world,
 A gloomy world at all, For store windows glow with color, Inviting folks to call
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
Whats s Your l. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. What is the name for a water tight structure fixed on the side of ship for making repairs below the water line?
 2. Name the participants in the recent Cotton Bowl football classic. 3. How long IS decade?
 1. Is asbestos mineral or veget- able product?
 6. A large ship is usually launched forward, backward or sideways? 2. Name the tallest of all man. mals.
 8. What is the correct pronuncia- tion of the word calescent?
 9. With what sport is Glenn Lee associated?
 10. What does nom-de-plume mean?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
Current Comment

When the Finnish government asked you to meet. tt believed you might find some way of transform ing worldwide sympathy for Fin land into a practical ideas. -Dr. Rudolf Holsti, Finnish dele-
 gate to League of Nations as-
 sembly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 7:O6 a. m. sets 5:05 a. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 We approach the month that makes Leap Year bit different from the ordinary year. February will have iss extra day taking up the slack that accumlates throughout four year period in our estimation of time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30

Quakes rattle dishes in the Cape Cod area Frost is on the kumquat in the Florida area. And Great Britain is buried ir snow. Variable climatic conditions certainly. Almost any day now we will probably read about dandelions on front lawns in WinSted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
In New York
By GEORGE ROes

New York, Jan. 30--NeW York's Finest" is e collective phrase for coppers on the beat. It should also serve to describe many Q man in blue who is Law and Orders in- dividual servant. A man deserving
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30

this title retir- ed from police duty the other day.
 Matt Me- Grath did mt want to quit at the age of 63, but a statue on the b ooks de- crees at at his years a man must burn in his official accroutrenents a n d settle down to a pen- einner'R life
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1s4O
A Thought for Today

But when they in their trouble did turn unto Ehe Lord God of Israel, and sought him, he was found of them.u Chronicles 15:4
 Troubles are often the tools by which God fashions us for better things-H. w. Beecher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30

@. Under the old-age insurance provisions of the Social Security Act, if the wife, as well as the hus- band, is an insured wage earner, but the amount of the wife's monthly benefit would be greater if she were paid one-half of her husbands bene- fit, would she be entitled to receive the larger benefit?
 A. The wife will receive which, ever benefit is the larger--either that based on her wage record, or that to which she is entitled on her husbands account.
 @. Please explain the phrase 'hero of Montevideo."
 A. In 1884 Garibaldi was con. demned to death for his part in the schemes of Mazzini in Italy. He es- capped to Marseilles, and later to South America. With his famous Italian legion he gave Montevideo effective help against Buenos Aires and thus earned the sobriquet 'hero of Montevideo."
 o. What percentage of the goods produced in the United States is ex- ported?
 A. In 1897, the latest year for which the information is available. 7.8 per cent.
 Q. Who composed the song 'Hell's' Bells?'
 A. Art Kassel.
 @. How is hydrogen gas obtained?
 A. It is produced from it's com- pounds by allowing certain metals, such as zinc, iron or magnesium to interact with certain acids, such as sulphuric or hydrochloric. The hy- drogen comes from the acid and bubbles through the liquid when the acid and metal are mixed. No flame should be near because a mixture of air and hydrogen explodeS vio- lently when ignited.
 If you want a copy of the book let "CAGE BIRDS" send to The Waterbury Democrats Washing ton Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30

Happy birthday to you! Meaning Franklin D. Roosevelt, president of the United States who is fifty-eight years old today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
Nunzio Murno Presents Whot He Thinks An Actual Picture of ItoIys Present and
 Future Position in the European Crisis
Jan. 2s, 1s4O.
Editor of The Waterbury Democrat:

Editor of The Waterbury Democrat: Almost another daily with editorial indirectly with the publication of articles by international presenting with questionable zeal imaginative picture of the Italian position in confront of the present European embrol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, 'The typist Only made one error"; say, made only one error"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30

e. What was the period of the Norman Conquest in Sicily. Calabria and southern Italy?
 A. From 1O60 to 1000 A. D.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
Washington Merry-Go Round
DREW PEAR $ ON ROBERT s. ALLEN

m Jan so has already been published that AL President nfane paralysis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30

@. What may be used to color beeswax red?
 A. Oil-soluble dyes, such as oil red or sudan red, will dissolve in bees wax. The wax should be heated just enough to melt it, because, at too high a temperature, it may decom- pose the dye.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30

Q. Who won the Nobel Prize for medicine in 10S6?
 A. It was shared by Sir Henry Hallett Dale, Director of the London National Institute for Medical Re- search, and Professor Otto Loewi of the University of Graz, Austria. The joint award was about $4O,O00.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
THE EDITOR.

e. Please give the coinage of washington quarter dollars by mint5 for 1oS2.
 A. Philadelphia, $1s351, 900; San Francisco, $1O7yOO0; Denver, $lOo,2OO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30
Questions
 and Answers
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BY RREDERIC e. RERBk Enclose . thres-eent siamp loI eeply when addressing any qnes- ton Of facs OF tnf0FmatiBB to the Waterbury llemOerst's Servire iSB eean at Washington. i.egaI anc medleal adViee cannot be Given nor can extended research Oe Cn deFtaken. Be sure an mail ts ad. dre8ed tO The WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU REAU, l013 Thirteenth Street Washington, Q. 0.
 THE EDITOR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-30

Copyright, 194O, by United Feature
 Syndicate, Incl
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-17

1t is reported that recently the
Republic Of China purchased from
American airplane manufacturers,
more than $3.50, 900 worth of air.
craft, mostly of the training type.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-17
REALTY TRANSFERS

Real property conveyances record
ed during the past week at the Of
flee of Adrian B. Rhodes, register
of deeds, follow:
Metropolitan Life Insurance com.
! pany to Allie NJ. Whitfield, lots /
and 2, block 1856, city.
Home Real Estate Loan and In
surance company to w. A. Young,
lot ?, block 81, Carolina Beach.
Alfalfa Sterling to S. E. Sterling,
lot 6, block 105, city.
Julia w. Davis to C. B. Parmele,
part of block ., addition No. 1,
Wrightsville Beach.
Lena ]. Stewart to Woodus KEEL
lum, 16 acre tract at Bradley's Greek
in Harnett township.
North State Improvement compa-
ny to Forest Hills Development COM
pany, lot 159B, section B, Forest
Hills.
Forest Hills Development compa-
ny to S. w. Sanders, lot 1913, sec
ton B, Forest Hills.
John r. Adams to Margaret Gar
riss, lots 1, 9, II, -, 10, IA, 10, 10,
20, and %, block 522, city.
A.. NJ. Pope to Eleanor E. Pope,
tract No. 1 of Myrtle Ground farm
in Masonboro township and lots II
and IS, block 81, and lots 10, IA,
and 23, block 2, sunset Park.
w. D. Hughes to L. j.. Meredith,
lot 2, block &C, city.
3. B. Cameron to Frank L. Blum,
lot 10, block %, Carolina Beach.
A. P. Peay to Lewis T. Davis, Jr.,
lot 81 of NJ. L. Winner subdivision
in Federal Point township.
Mrs. Alice J. lunches to f. M.
Hickman, lot SO, Kenwood.
Edith B. Stewart to Auly M.
Crouch, part of lot 5, block lis,
city.
Hugh MacRae and company to
Roger S. Riley, lot SO, Oleander.
w. f. Mauldin to Richard S. Rog'
ers, lot 81, Oleander.
Richard S. Rogers to ". F. Maui
din, lot No. S, Country Club zines.
William M. Hill to Edward r. Hop
kins, lot 8, Woodcrest.
V. Sudbury to K. C. Sudbury, eight
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-17
1th IN Firms Sponsoring This Page With Absolute c.
10 SHIPS SUNK
IN 18TH WEEK
U-Boats Fail To Score; Neu-
trails Are Hit Hardest
During Week
(By The Associated Press)

Adolf Hitler's favorite month for
decisive action passed the halfway
mark yesterday with but minor
signs of activity in sea warfare.
Nineteen ships we're reported lost
during the 28th week of the Euro
pean conflict, but five Of them went
down earlier in the war. Sixteen
sinkings were reported in the pre-
vious week, compared with the peak
of "a ships during a 7-day Period
months ago.
Nc sinkings by U-boats were re-
ported last week. Paris naval officials
said this was due to the return of
the undersea raiders to their Ger
man bases. A new submarine fotilla
has been dispatched, the French said.
Alarmed by the loss of % ships
since the war began, Netherlands
naval officials gave s%hip.ovvners a
new North Sea route to Englsn5 and
advised vessels to remain in harbors
until they had investigated reports
of new danger zones.
The weeks tonnage loss stood at
52,846 plus, sending the total for the
war to date to at least 1899, 942 tons.
At least 473 ships have been sunk
and 3,735 persons killed or drowned.
England suffered her first naval
losses since Feb. "a when the traw-
lers Peridot and Mazda struck mines
in the North Sea.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-17
Rule Of Fair Play

RALEIGH, March 16.-(P-
Mayor Thomas E. Cooper of
Wilmington, democratic guber-
material candidate who onc
suggested an en- masse debates
among himself and his fellow
aspirants, tonight proposed a
rule of fair play" for the
campaign.
1T is my SUGGESTION" he
said, that the candidates in the
race for governor agree among
themselves that none of them
will set up an organization in
the home county of any of the
other candidates"
Wake county would natural
ly'' have to be an exception, he
said, 'recause everyone should
be able to operate in the capital
city,
But the people of North
Carolina" he added. "are not
going to elect anybody from
Wake county to the governors
mansion anyhow, so that doesn't
really matter"
Two candid tes, j. NJ. Brough-
ton and A. j.. Maxwell, are
Raleigh residents.
Japan taxes her native radio lis
eners 25 cents a month.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-17
BUILD NOW BEFORE PRICES ADvANC]
Maffift Ia Address
Better Business Club

M'Kean Maffitt, superintendent
of the city water and sewerage de-
partment, will be the principal
speaker at the regular meeting of
the Wilmington Better Business
club to be held Monday night at s
o'clock in the Tide Water Power
company assembly hall.
He will discuss the outlook for
business in Wilmington during
1910.
The officials of the club have urg-
ed that all old members attend and
invited all persons interested in the
topic to be discussed to be present.