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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11
The Time Element

Dispatch of number of old U. s. de- stroyers to Great Britain has been urged for several months past We wonder now that the vessels are being readied for their perilous trip to English waters if the decision comes too late. It didn't re- quire any such action on the part of this government to convince the Germans that we were almost entirely sympathetic with the British This step merely con- stitutes an open sealing of any covenant of opinion existing between the two Eng lish-speaking nations.
 In return for the destroyers, good boats all of them and still quite seaworthy de- spite their years of inactivity at anchor we get sea bases which will be of strategic value for both airplanes and warships. It is not an unfair exchange by any means If we seem to have the benefit of the agreement by virtue of the apparent stability of what we receive it is ove- : weighed by the fact that this added sea strength for Britain might easily turn the scales of war in it's favor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11

with top place being given to the Demo crats is incorrect and that Republican candidates should get this place of dubi- ous honor He bases his claim on legis- Iative act which grants top position to the candidates of the party which boiled the most votes at the preceding state election.
 The same question has come up before at other elections throughout the state and, as we recall it, Secretary of State Sara Crawford has ruled that the Demo cratic Party still commands top place on the ballots at all local elections. This is due to the fact that actually the Re publican ticket of 1888 did not run ahead of the Democratic ticket. The Republican victory of 1888 was achieved through a combination of Republican and Union Party votes which gave Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin his majority over pr. Wilbur L. Cross.
 This is not technicality, but an actu- ality and strict conformity with the state laws on the position of party candidates on voting machines and paper ballots finds the Democrats still occupying top or first place. The November election will decide whether or not they retain this place or forfeit it to some other political party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11
Enlisting Brains

Not much was heard during the World War of the Naval Consulting Board, which, under Thomas A. Edison, pro- duced many valuable devices, weapons, and tools for the fighting forces. But it served and served well in mastering in- ventive brains for the Army and Navy Today it is good to note that the National Council of Inventors is already taking steps in the same direction.
 Nobody expects inventors to produce that one supreme military weapon that will be so terrible that the country wield- ing it will be invincible and wars will cease. Such weapons make good fodder for the writers of lurid fiction, but they somehow never appear in real wars Nevertheless, there is always a good" and "better" about military weapons, and the side having the best has a sharp edge. That is one of the reasons for German military dominance in Europe today. Its military leaders listened when the inventors came with their drawings of better weapons. Military leaders have not always done this We hope, and we believe, that ours will.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11

Appropriation of $175,0OO for improve ment of a section of the Straits Turnpike has just been approved by Governor Ray mon E. Baldwin. The stretch to get High way Department attention lies between Morris and Litchfield and will practically complete this route all the way from Litchfeld to New Haven which comprised the original turnpike when it operated as toll road one of the states most import ant. The project calls for 36 miles of bituminous macadam pavement. Whether this work will be done simultaneously with the improvement of the Straits Turnpike south from the WatertoWn Oakville Road remains to be seen, but this latter job was announced during the summer. When this route is entirely paved there will be fine new road all the way from New Haven to Litchf1eld by which motorist can skip over most of the congested stretches along the main routes now linking these two county seats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11
A New Champion

To be crowned national singles tennis championship of the United States Don McNeil of Oklahoma had to do it the hard way. In other words, he had to come from behind the defeat the defend- ing champion, Bobby Riggs, and come from behind he did with rush and exhibition of stellar play as was worthy of any of our past champions in this sport. Comparatively speaking McNeil is not as great in the tennis world today as were Budge and Vines in their cham pionship years. Nor does he come near the calibre of Tilden. But he is worthy of championship ranking.
 McNeil is a youthful champion as have been all of our Americans in recent years. And thinking back to the days of Billy Johnston it is easily recalled that he famed into brilliance on eastern courts when only twenty years old and with scarce enough poundage to keep him anchored to the court in exciting rallies. McNeil is p years old and in his ascend ancy. He has been moving steadily ahead in the last few years and probably has further to go And the same might be true, too, of Riggs. His tennis cham pion days are nowhere near done.
 It is unfortunate that this crop of potential "greats" in the tennis world comes along when so many other for eign nations with whom the United States has been pleased to compete are plunged into bloody warfare. No one knows how long the conflict will last nor if it's end will find resumption of athletic rela- tionS on the former basis of good sports manship. It would have been interesting to see what luck our "hopefuls' would have had in fighting Australia for the Davis Cup this year were it's tennis stars able to defend the bowl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11
Selected Poem
TO A DEER

TO A DEER
 CMary c. Wheeler in the Poets Column,
 Hartford Courant) A starry night,-a moon-drenched pool And you with forefoot poised for flight, Your graceful body outlined Bathed and barred with ecru light. You borrowed from the magic Of the stars and generous moon; You begged the humming water For sweet snatches of its tune. You touched the sleeping forest As you lightly brushed its side, And every slumbering tree and shrub Awoke and stared with pride A thousand sleepy breezes came 9nd hemmed you in with soft caress, Then sped away to rest awhile Within the mesh of wilderness. The damp, sweet scent of earthly breath Against your cool, soft reaching nose The forests and the nights best gifts are your And daytime offers you-reposel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11

ing veteran anti-New Deal Sena- tor William King, Murdock also administered spanking to AFL President William Green.
 In the closing days of the hot election, Green sudde..y leaped into the fray with a letter to King, on official AFL letterhead warmly endorsing him as genuine friend of the American Federation of La bOr." King made much of this, re- producing the letter throughout the state in large newspaper ad- VertisementS.
 Murdock is a member of the House committee Investigating the National Labor Relations Board, where he vigorously op- posed AFL proposals to axe the agency. So he countered with a coup of his own.
 He made public My Dear Abe" letter from Roosevelt.
 The President did not put the hand on Murdock in so many words, but made it clear that he liked him and considered him a very important lieutenant. Max ing the most of the message, Mur- dock published it in big ads cap toned, Elect R0Osevelt's Friend U. S. Senator"
 What Murdock didn't know was that Senator King tried to get just such a letter and failed.
 Before going out to Utah, King called on the President, and despite a long and bitter record of anti New Deal war ring, asked him for an endorse ment. When Roosevelt shook his head, King then proposed friendly little letter." But the President smiled and said, Sorry, Will. Not this time.'
 NOTE - Despite Green's let ter and the fact that the CIO en- dorsed Murdock, AFL leaders in Utah campaigned for him openly.
 Copyright, 1940, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11

It was just 375 years ago that Pedro Menendez de Aviles landed at spot that was to become St. Augustine, Florida, and the first mass celebrated in the New World by Roman Catholic priest. This cleric had accompanied Menendez to America and this mass on September 8, 1865, has just recently been the cause for a three-day celebration in St. Augustine. The Apostolic Delegate to the United States, Most Rev. Amleto Giovanni, pre- sided at the ceremonies held there Mon- day. Since this mass, which marked the foundation of this Church in America, it's spread has been rapid and far-flung. It is high tribute to those early mission aries
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11
Only One Issue

The recent statement of Republican State Chairman Benjamin E. HarWood that he considered it advisable for next weeks convention to renominate the incumbent state officials and contest only one nomination, that Of United States Senator, seems to indicate his growing anxiety over this spot. It is, as we have said previously, high testl- mony to the worth of U. s. Senator Fran cis T. Maloney that the Republicans are striving desperately to uncover and nom- mate a candidate who can give him battle at the polls.
 It would be almost an admission of failure were the Republicans next week to replace any of their present officials elected two years ago. And we are frank enough to admit that any incumbent ticket is hard to unseat. There is dis tinct advantage in being in office and seeking reelection. It is to Senator Ma loney's advantage, too. But more than this advantage in his instance is the fact that he has made remarkably fine showing at Washington in his first term and both Republicans and Democrats throughout the state are enthusiastic in his behalf.
 With Chairman Harwood urging the coming convention to center its efforts on picking out a good senatorial candi- date and rather letting the session resolve itself into a battle on this one point, it can easily be seen that the strongest of the COP candidates for the honor might easily be sidetracked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11
RETURN TO SERVICE
(Hartford Courant)

The news that the frigates, Con- stitution and Constellation, are to be restored to full commission by the Navy has it's sentimental value. Although the ships are of ancient vintage, it is fitting that at a time when the United States Navy is be- ing built to emergency needs their historic names should be numbered among the defense squadrons.
 Any schoolchild can tell of the heroic deeds of the Constitution, and even though the Constellation may provoke some headscratching, she, too, bore her colors bravely. The Tripolitan War saw these vessels in their youth, and the pirates of the Mediterranean learned to respect the markmanship of the crews that they carried. In the War of 1872, when the superior British fleet vir- tually held the eastern seaboard in state of blockade, they added to their regulations by their ability to shake free of the coastal net and prey on English commerce abroad. "Old Ironsides" was the affection ate nickname given to the Constitu- tion, and so she seemed to be as she withstood severe rakings to litter the decks of the Java and the Guerriere. In the matter of winning towering naval victories, neither vessel has a distinguished record, since the ma jority of their cruising days were spent in hitting at and running from a stronger foe. Their signifi- canoe lies in the spirit of American seamanship which they exemplified in their daring encounters.
 Their memory cannot be honored too often. May others like Bain- bridge, Preble. Hull, Decatur walk their decks agani.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11

capacity to absorb information from all possible sources and to broadcast it immediately, regardless of con- sequences. The members meet in huddle and talk in whisper. They pick out the receptive ears of those who will compliment them with a look of aStonishment. They go from house to house reading the minutes of the preceding meeting. They have no audit committee to check them up on figures, and the minutes of the meeting are never read and approved with all the parties con- cerned present.
 The Rumor Committee never lays anything on the table. A motion to adjourn is never in order. All rights reserved.
 5abson Newspaper Syndicate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11
Current Comment

Every time farm unit disappears there is a farm family which must provide for itself elsewhere. -P. c. Beck, director, FeA, Region 
 If we have Ideals to defend by arms, I sec no reason why VIC should not defend them also with propa. ganda.
 -Dr, 1Iarwood Childs. Prsnsetcf professor of political science.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11

With Democrats getting ready for pri- mary contests next week the year 194O will greatly resemble 1889 so far as Wa terbury's voting public is concerned. Last year we had an election on the city manager charter; then Democratic primary test; finally the city election. With Democrats continuing to evince such interest in affairs political locally it's hard to see how the Republicans hope to break their grip on the government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11

sounded out on the draft adminisA trator post but indicated he did not want a desk job. He intends to return to active military ser vice.
 CONFIDENTIALLY YOURS
 When the President gave Claude Wickard his credentials as the new Secretary of Agriculture, Wickard handed the President calling card which read, "Confidentially -I'm not for WilIkie."
 MATCHED AND UNMATCHED
 The "NO Politics" sign has been hung up for the 100 odd business executives who are $1-a-year of- ficials of the Defense Commission.
 In a confidential legal memor- andum written by Blackwell Smith, acting general counsel of the Commission, the business men are warned that they come under the Hatch Act and engaging in the campaign is taboo. If they want to go politica-. they will have to quit their federal jobs.
 While this red lignt was be- ing flashed on the defense of ficials, the green signal >las been given U. s. ambassadors and ministers. There is nothing in the law barring them from cam paining, and they caA take the stump = provided they get the Okay of their boss, Secretary of State Hull.
 Ambassador William Bullitt, whose recent Independence Square broadcast stirred a hornets nest of isolationist outcry, plans to make number of others on foreign policy. Bullitt has re- ceived more than 25,000 letters on his address, and is now busy ex- banding his Philadelphia speech into a book, which will be rushed into print.
 BILL GREEN REBUFF
 Rep. Abe Murdock's smashing primary triumph in Utah was double e-barreled. Besides unseat-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11

the 0e1enSe pie ture is that the d efen SC pro- gram Sh Id open up some thing like A. 500, 900 new jobs before the end of 1941.
 That guess is based on esti- mates-not yet formally tabu- lated of the number of new workers | h a t will be needed If the nations
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11
Daily Almanac

Moon sets l:44 G. m. daylight time)
 Sun rises 6:2s e. m: sets 7:08 p. m. day light time).
 Ali vehicles must be lighted thirty niin- utes after sunset
 Mid-Beptember may follow closely tho pat- tern of the last few days with no iet-up until the last ten days Of the month. 10 may not all be rainy and gloomy, but it will be pro- donilnateiy 90.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11
When the First Is Last

Down in New London there is some. what of an argument over the position of the several parties on the voting bal- lots for the city election. Republican Town Chairman John M. Mallon, Jr, claims that the ballots as now printed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11

l. Are Times hybrid fruits?
 2. Which is the largest continents 3. Where is Abraham Lincoln bu- ried?
 4. What is spelter?
 5. What is the meaning of the Latin phrase; ''Veni, vidi, vici"?
 6. The width of the English Channel at its narrowest point is approximately 20, 30 or 50 miles?
 2. Which of the Great Lakes E entirely within the United States? 8. Who is John MulhollRnd?
 g. During which month is 1889 did the Russian invasion of Fine land begin?
 10. What is the approximate date for the beginning of winter in the north temperate zone?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11

chairman, and a quorum consists of whoever hap pens to DC pres ent. To belong to the Committee one need only
 have sharp ears, vivid imagination, little conscience about telling the truth, and a posi- 4;un1v nI@N A~v,na al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11
CHILDREN or MASSACHUSETTS
(Rrldgeport Telegraml

N8At3HAR9t ANstBAaAaP
 Connecticut gained six per cent in population during the past ten years. In the same period of time the gain in Massachusetts was only i.Ag per cent.
 A gain which is little moro than
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11
Washington Merry-Go-Round By
DREW PIE B s 0 N
 ROBERT $. ALLEN

 the presidential nomination who had big hand in Wendell We abrupt shift entirely ting oh men andp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11


 industrial machine is to turn out the kinds and quantities of things required in the rearmament drive.
 Nor is that all. When a number of men go from idleneSs to steady jobs, 8 somewhat smaller addi- tional number of men get jobs in businesses able to expand because the original group is getting pay checks regularly again. Opinions differ as to the ratio between these two groups; but the same statisticians who are figuring on unemployment of 4,500,000 in the defense industries are estimat- ing this unemployment will mean jobs for better than 3,000,000 others.
 All of which, if it comes true, would be likely to have a pro- found effect on the whole unem- ployment- nt-and-relief picture.
 The government does not know exactly how many jobless people there are. The U. s. Employment Service has 5,700,000 unemployed workers on its rolls; probably that doesn't cover all of them, but opinions differ as to the number it leaves out. It is pretty gener- ally agreed, however, that a 100000 rise in the number of jobs would just about take care of all of the employable persons now unemployed.
 In other words, the country would be within reasonable dis tance of that fabled, long-ago era in which it could honestly be said that any ablebodied man who really wanted job could ge one.
 Apparently, however, there is 8 catch in it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS, D. D.

MINUTES OF THE MEETING
 The Rumor Committee!
 There is one in every office, every store, every lodge, every factory, very school, every city block, every church.
 The meetings are not stated meet ings. It meets on the call of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11
MOST UNEMPLOYED
 ARE UNSKILLED

The reservoir of unemployed con- sists mainly of unskilled workers. Only 900,000 of those listed with the Employment Service, for instance, put themselves down on the books as skilled workers" Many more are doubtless semi-skilled; but it is figured that half or more of the job less are men whose sole qualif1ca- tions are muscle and willingness.
 Something is being done to remedy that situation. The indus try-training program now under way figures to fit 100000 men for skilled jobs within year. That won't take care of al the un- skilled, however, and the current belief is that IF all of this re-em- ployment does take place, huge number of the men who go back to work will have to acquire their new skills on the job. This is per- haps modified by the calculation that number of the anticipated new jobs won't require high de- greeS of skill.
 NO AFFECT
 ON WPA?
 Oddly enough, though, WPA rolls might not shrink hand -in-hand with the unemployment.
 If most of the unemployed are unskilled, that is even more true of the people on WPA, of whom only g. small fraction can be classed as skilled.
 WPA officials figure that unem- ployment could decline tremen- dously without putting much of a dent in the WPA rolls-which now have around 100000 people, with waiting list of about mill lion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11
A Thought for Today

But say unto which hear, Love your ene- mics, do good to them, which hate yOu.-Luke 6:27.
 It is the very essence of love, of nobleness, of greatness, to be willing to suffer for good of others-Spence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11

If you want a copy of the booklet, "Debaters Packet, send to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth Street, Washington. D. c. Enclose four cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11

0. Will the World Series games be broadcast this year?
 A. Arrangements have recently been made for broadcasting the games over the Mutual network.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, "He was sentenced
 to be hung; or, He was
 hung last Monday; say, "hanged."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11
National Spotlight
BY BRUCE CATION Waterbury Democrat Washington
 Correspondent

Washington, Sept. 11.-Although lot of government economists don't quite believe it, the best don't quote-me guess of experts close to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11
Whats Your I. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11
Questions
 and Answers
RY rREpERIo nl. KFRBY

Enclose tllree-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- tion of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot Do given, nor can extended research be m. taken. Be sure all mall is ad- dressed to The WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU. REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street. Washington. D. c.
 THE EDITOR.
 @. Did Thomas Jefferson oppose more than one term for the Presi- dent, or just third term?
 A. In 8 letter to John Adams in 1787, he wrote; T wish that at the end of four years they had made him (the President) ineligible a second time." However, in 1792 he wrote to George Washington, urg- ing him to run for a second term, and Jefferson himself accepted 8 second term, although he declined to be candidate for a third term, in spite of invitations to do so by the legislatures of Vermont and several other States.
 @. Who played the role of "Alex" in '"The Ghost Breakers?
 A. Willie Best.
 @. How is the Rock of Gibraltar fortified?
 A. On it's east, west and south ex- poSures, mortars and rifles up to 16 inches, capable of hurling metal 20 miles, guard the Rock and command the Strait of Gibraltar. The naval base on the west is protected by chain booms and a rninefield. o. How many women in the D. s. hold commercial and limited com- mercial airplane licenses? A. Commercial licenses, 73; limit ed commercial licenses, 26. @. Did the Dutch Elm disease, that attacks elm trees, originate in the Netherland? A. No. It was first observed there shortly after the World War but did not come to this country from the Netherlands. It was transmitted in shipment of elm veneer logs which probably came from France. The disease itself may have originated in Asia; nobody knows certainly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11

out children would be empty and meaningless.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11

@. What is a newspaper mast head?
 A. It is the statement of the papers ownership, including the names of the principal executives, subscription rates. etc, usually placed at the top of the first column of the editorial page.