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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
The Willy Japanese

It is gradually being revealed to what lengths Japan went in the last year to prepare for war with the United States. Some folks may even claim that the peace efforts of the Japanese were merely a blind and permitted the Japs to finish up the work necessary before they could strike their first blow at us. Secretary of Navy Frank Knox claims that the Japs had the most efficient Fifth Column movement in Hawaii before the first on- slaught this side of Norway where ad- mittedly Germany did about the best job of undermining nation from within that man has ever witnessed
 The Japs evidently never intended to give us chance in the Pacific, although they themselves were nothing If not loath to seize every scrap of information they might secure. An incident typical of their methods is now being told in official cir cleS. A Japanese vessel was purposely wrecked on the island of Guam in an ef- fort to find out what defense steps were being taken by Uncle Sam. The wreck was reported to Japan and authorities said they would send another ship to pick up the stranded sailors.
 This offer was politely refused by Amer ican officials who said that better still they'd bring the Jap sailors to the nearest Japanese-m island on one of our ships This caused much indignation in high Japanese circles that an American vessel would try to approach one of their outposts After much negotiating the matter was settled by transferring the sailors from an American to Japanese ship on the high seas. All of which only goes to prove that If you give Jap an even break in this conflict he'll be afraid to accept it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27

Editors are much in the news these days because of the length of their serv- ice. A few weeks ago 1t was Edward L. Maloney, veteran telegraph editor of The Democrat who celebrated his 80th birth day amid the well wishes of his many b. cal friends. Early this week Elijah T. Shurter of the Hartford Courant observed his 80th birthday and MT. Shurter, too, is a telegraph editor of many years ex- perience. He has been on the job at The Courant for the past 30 years And in a slightly different vein the announce ment was forthcoming this week that the veteran editor of Bridgeport, James |. McGovern, had been added to the edi- torial staff of the Bridgeport Post -Tele- gram. MT. McGovern Is an institution in Connecticut newspaperdom and only re- gently concluded a long period as editor of the Times-Star. If we seem to take some sort of pride in the activities of these oldsters It's merely because of our loyalty to those of the Fourth Estate whose mantle Is all covering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27

all future harmonies Is behind those sounds. As we watch our fellows stumbling along in life, making mis- takes as we ourselves make them, we may wonder what is the mean ing of the whole thing. The mean ing is that if we are sincere, we are trying to get in tune with the great Concert Master of the uni- verse. It is conceivable that there might be q musician in that orches- tra who would not want to be in tune with the concert master, but If he Is not. he will spoil the ren- dering of the symphony later and will be expelled.
 Life Is under the direction of God as the orchestra is under the di- rection of the conductor, and great symphonies and ccncertos result only if every instrument is tn tune .lth the Concert Master.
 All Rights Reserved - Babson
 Newspaper Syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
PERsrMMoN TIME DOWN SOUTH
Christian Science Monitor)

NCnrSLlan science MonltOr)
 When winter skies are gray above the Deep South's gardens, there's light as of many Chinese lanterns over the land. It is the persimmon globes glowing, before the ripe fruit ploys gently to the ground. The slender trees are weighed with the sweet harvest.
 Year's-end brings this treasury of fruitage to grateful South. In far- distant States, wherever the South's children find persimmons on the market, all the gladneSs of persim- mon time comes back in memory. For every adherent to persimmons' charm knows something of the mel- low cheer that marks the season. But he remembers, too, that he must avoid green fruit if he would escape its quicker. Not all unripe projects give us SO quick a warning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
JAPANESE AIR SUPREMACY

To hold Singapore against the Japanese will require heavy rein- forcements. All the experts ad- init this. At present the Japan csc have some $500 planes in this area, which gives them complete supremacy of the air. This was the reason for the sinking of the Prince of Wales and Repulse. It also accounts for the rapid ad- vance of Japanese troops down the Malayan peninsula.
 To neutrallze this Japanese supremacy, heavy shipments of
 planes must be rushed to Sing
 apore-rather than to the Russ
 sian front.
 This, briefly, is the big question before the Allies, so important a problem that it brought Churchill all the way to Washington
 CHURCHILL CHAFF
 The Churchill party included no less than 80 persons Oh- viously they did not travel from England by plane The party included six photographers, plus e corps of Scotland Yard men regu- larly detailed to guard the prime minister .. One of these has the colorful name of Sergeant Dudgeorl The party had what they described as 'a rotten trip" coming across. But when Chur- chill showed himself to the press, he seemed to be Literally in the pink Lord Beaverbrook, on his first day In Washington, worked until midnight, then was up ct 1t again at six in the morn- ing The Presidents first act, after Churchill had exposed him- self to the questions of the press, was to express his satisfaction and relief by drinking glass of water.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27

This 1S a question about which the American public will hear Q great deal In future months, It is also c question in which the people not only of the United States, but of Britain and Rus- sia have Q vital stake.
 Very early in the Churchill discussions the obvious fact arose that the United States had been serving as the arsenal for Russia and Britain. But now, with 6 war of It's own, 1t needs the planes, ammunition, anti.aircraft guns and especially the ships to carry them - ln the Pacific. r. cilentally, it was probably Hltler's realization of this fact that pre-. cipltated che Japanese attack.)
 Also, very early in the Chur- chill discussions 1t became appar- ent that Russia and the British were lined up together and both felt that Europe and North Africa were the war arenas upon which the Allies should concentrate. They argued that Hitler was the main menace and could be knock cd out if Britain, Russia and the U. 6. A. channeled their energies against the Nax armies.
 The Russians, as Is we'll known have lost tremendous amounts of
 war material and have been counting on our shipments. So their ability Co pursue and cut
 up the NaxAs will depend some.
 what on our ability tO deliver. Therefore, both the Russians and
 Churchill wanted thls flow 0e goods to continue.
 SACRIFICE SINGAPORE
 Tn fact the British and Russians seemed inclined to sacrifice both Singapore and the Philippines if necessary and let the Japanese have free rein in the Pacific, on the theory that the Japanese would be starved out eventually for lack of raw materials. Also they argued that the Pacific was such 0 big ocean, that the Jap- anese couldn't do much damage outside of the Philippines, Dutch East 1dles and Malaya.
 .. s. naval and military advis- CTS have not seen eye-to-eye with this argument, however. They pointed out that once Japan takes the Dutch East Indies, 1t will have ell the oil 1t needs, plus tin and rubber. And although the Japanese will be short of iron, copper, cotton and other war ma terials, even so they might well be strong enough to invade India (which Is not too strong for the British).
 Also U. s. experts are not op-
 tlmlstic about the prospects of knocking Hitler out inside of the
 next year. Obviously no one knows exactly what is going on between Hitler and his high command; but .. S. experts fear Hitler stlIl has . military ma chine powerful enough to mem acc the Near East.
 Thus he might start e pincers movement against the British from the Suez-Near East side while the Japanese applied the squeeze from the Singapore-In- dian ocean area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
Views Of The Press
A RURAL PROPOSITION
(Mcriden JournaD

NNCkA0SA 0VuEAAhO
 The last Legislature wanted Co help the l69 towns farther out Of the mud, or something, and raised the two-year distribution from three to four millions. That was e kind, political gesture to ruralities who caused the creation of the dirt road fund on the theory that all the auto money should not be spent on the fine main stems of highway.
 Hitherto the state divided the millions into leo equal parts. Some cities used their share for street oil- ing and what not. There may be some sort of stipulations concern ing the new distributions, word hay. ing come out of Hartford that the Highway Department will announce computations and special proyi- sions" after the first of the year.
 Cities are the heaviest payers into the fund and 1t has always galled some of them because they have not shared better than towns in the state grant. But they forget
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
MAINE's s111PBUILDING
Boston Post)


 shipworkers in Maine certainly dealt a blow to Americas enemies when three ships were launched in that state in single day. Two of them, the Ocean Freedom and Ocean Liberty, went down the ways ct South Portland. They are big freighters for England. The other ship launched in that same day went Into the water at Bath. It Is the Exiria for the American Ex- port Line.
 The three ships have been turned out with speed and the same kind of speed will be used in getting them into service. Many more like them will not be long in coming from the shipways. Our shipbuild- CTS are making history.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
Selected Poem
SECRET HARBOR

SECRET hAkbOH
 Anderson M. Scruggs in the New York Times) You are a secret harbor have found Graded and warm in times concealing coast Where waves so gently stir that scarce a sound Announces them-where like a moon, half-lost, The mind confuses in the failing light The beach, the headland, and the shores recess; You are Q hidden refuge in the night Where love, Ike lonely sail, finds peacefulness. Now that the harbor has once known the keel, Often shall return when twilight buries The days last outpost-gently shall steal Past scented coves, and down soft eStuarteS; shall press onward, when the day is done, Till you and and ship and port are one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27

disappointment of John P. Fltzmaurice as secretary to Mayor Vincent A. Scully is extremely popular MT. Fitzmaurice is widely known and as widely liked. He is a jealous public official for his tasks are certainly those of high-ranking executive. But more than that he IS pos sessed of fine personality and Is dis posed at all times to do what he can both for the taxpayer and the community at large.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
CHURCHILL sTANps UP

Tn single inpuls1ve movement at the White House press con- ference, Winston Churchill did more for the British empire than Q corps of propagandists could have done in lifetime.
 He stood upon . chair. That was all. But it created . wave of friendly sentiment, and it knocked into . cooked hat the old vaudeville notion of the bally EngllshmRn with . gaping mouth, . stiff neck, and . cane. In short, Churchill did a public relations job which was worth more money in terms of British- American relations than the waning British ex-chequer could pay for today.
 The President opened the press conference with an item of domeS- tic interest, then explained that MT. Churchill had volunteered to answer questions. This was good news, but the 200 men who had crowded Into the Presidents office wanted to see the Prime Minister as well as hear him.
 stand up, please!" somebody called out from che rear.
 And Churchill obliged. He not only stood up, but he climbed upon his chair so that he could be seen, over the heads of the front row by every Ilewsman in the room.
 The effect was electric. Tough erusted newsmen cheered. Then they thrust their pencils In their teeth and applauded.
 Churchill had Gone something wholly American. The rest of the press conference was easy.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27

1. Which wooden club in goli bears the same name as an eating implement2
 2. Have any two Identical snow. flakes ever been found?
 3. Clyterflnestra was the naotheJ of Cupid, Orestes or Hector7
 (. Name the three ID poweres e the present war.
 s. Name the heaviest of the fol. lowing metals: copper, iron, nickel
 6. The Charge of the Light Hri. gade" at BalacIAva, the Crimea, wal made by 8 British calvairy brigade October 26, 1854, against Russian French, or German soldiers?
 2. Name the author of America the Beautiful"
 8. Which of the following is no, the name of an animal-dinosair brontOsaurus, thesaurus?
 9. Martin Luther lived at Witten. berg, Worms, or WeimarT
 10. Which state does Senator Al. ben ". Barkley represent? that the dirt road fund is largely 8 rural proposition and they shoulI probably be glad to get any oe 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
Daily Almanac
5 1:34 a. m.

Moon sets 1:34 a. m. Sun rises 7:16 a. m.; sets 4:S1 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 December's race is run. The month saw winter move into this climate, as well as def- initely establish itself. But like the general pattern for 1e4i the weather has been up and down the thermometer scale, now warm, now cold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27

strument is in tune with the violin of the concert master.
 The lives of right-intentioned people everywhere resemble the musicians trying to get their r. Struments in with the cc master. The i,sait is a wide ley of sounds but the premise og
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27

Wno IS next III
 command to the conductor, arises and plays one single note on his violin. By
 this note every musician is to tune his instru- ment. For Q minute or two
 the bird clairp. ing in creaSes nrntfl nsrnrV fw-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27

what sort of ac- cogntnodaticns the nu-rtding public may expect As the war eRort gets hotter.
 Passenger fare Increases, of course, aren't tho only boosts the roads are seeking. They want c 10 per cent increase In freight rates and other acces- soSy charges, the total to yield an
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
IN TUNE WITH THE CONCERT
 MASTER
By EARL L. DOUGLASS. D. D.

The members of a great orchestra are assembling on Q stage. Each tries his instrument, and the audi torium is filled with 6 multitude of sounds resembling the chirping of birds. At last the concert master,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
. NATIONAL
 SPOTLIGHT
BY PETER EDISON waterbury Democrat washington
 CnTwewnmnMnmk

washington, Doc. 2T-Behind Che Glass rallroads' petition for O 10 per cent increase in non-milltary passenger fares there is some inter- esting information on what has been happening to railway passen- ger trafflc lately and 6 forecast of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
A. It Is estimated at si,s7S.

GAe ~ % SSeaAAAStSA w xAtVb0s
 c. How are the names for "Wlao's Who in America" selected? Is there any charge for their irclusion2
 4. The publishers state that they are selected not as the best, but as an attempt to choose the best known men and women of the country in all lines of useful and reputable achievemnets - names much in the public eye, not locally, but nation. ally. The standards of admission divide the eligibles into two classes: CD Those who are selected on ace count of special prominence in credible lines of effort, making them subjects of extensive inter- est, inquiry, or discussion in this country: and (0 those who are arbitrarily included on account of official position--civil, military, na- val, religious or educational. There is no charge for the inclusion of the sketches, and none can be paid for.
 e. When may a golden fringe be added to the Flag?
 A. Fringe, cord and tassels, ball or eagle on the top of the staff, are merely embellishments and do not affect the symbolism of the Flag. They may be added at any time.
 e. Please describe the work Of the Russell Sage Foundation.
 A. It was created by Mrs. Bus- sell Sage as c memorial to her hus. band. The initial endowment was S10,O00,000 to which s5 5,000, 600 was added in her will. It was incor- porated by the New York legisla. ture April, 1907. Under the terms of its charter 1t works for the inc provement of sccIai and living con. dltions in the United States og America, and provides the means, including research, publication, edu- cation, the establishment and main. tenance of charitable and benevos lent activities, agencies and iistitu- tions. It aids such activities, agen- cies or institutions, already estab. lished.
 e. How many bakers and con. fectioners' supply houses are in the United States?
 A. Approximately 200.
 EDITORS NOTE: Ys you are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27

A turkey-like bird, with a s. inch horn protrdudlng from It's forehead, has been discovered in the Bolivian jungles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
Washington Merry-Go Round
BREW PEAR SON ROBERT s. ALLEN

Whether Concentrate Hitler Jops, Thot the Question British Believe Thot Knockout Blow Should Be Aimed Germany Diversion of Supplies Pacific Would Weaken European Effort
 But Our Experts Fearing Pnces Want Hit Hard in Far East
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27

A. The difficulty in shooting at ducks, or anything else, over water, is the absence of any landmarks of known n distance which tends to make the shooter underestimate the range, sometimes by as much as 90 per cent. It is customary to allow for this by aiming over the tar- got to get the extra range. The ac- ton of gravity on shot over water is the same as over land.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27

 
  they should twin their efforts against the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
A. Manufacturer.

a. When shooting at ducks over water, I am told to aim over the duck, since the water will draw the shot more than 1t would be drawn over land. Is this true2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27

TODAY's COMMON ERROR We are shocked by lhe conduct
 of another, not at it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
A Thought for Today

God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day-Psalms 7:11.
 
 Just are the ways of God, and jusEfiahle to men; unless there be those who think not God at all.-Milton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27

EDITORS NOTE: Ie you are deslrlous of securing this weeks booklet, 1.-THE BEST BOOKS" address 2. M. Kirby, Dept. B-iOe, Waterbury Democrat, Service Bu. reau, 1913 Thirteenth s., Wash. ington, D. C., with 10 cents Co cover postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
Whats Your I.Q.!

Can yOu answer seven Of these test questions9 Turn to back page for che answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27

e. What is the average cost of installing a soda fountain in a drug store?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27

e. How many rounds of Amer ican-made rifle ammunition were sent overseas during World War l?
 A. Approximately l,500O00, 900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27
Questions
 and Answers
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Y0UR QUESTION: AEgEwERED
 The Wasa0ury Democrats Fer. vzo0 Bureau wiIl answer for you Ksse, any question og fnes G sn. formation, not involving oxssn. aive research. Write your qsag- ti0n clearly, elgm name and aa. dres8, enclose V three cent postage stamp. Medical oR legal advice cannot Do given. Address WaeSrs bury DeEaOcratSs Washington Ser vace Bureau, 10l3 Thirteenth Street. Washington, D. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27

a. Is the tax on electrical ap- pliances under the 194i Revenue Act, . manufacturers or retailers taxq
 A. Manufacturers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-27

e. How many bakers and con. fectioners' supply houses are in the United states7
 A. Approximately 200.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-07-21
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-07-21
A YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See Page FoW

/ What is the slogan of the Saliva
ton Army
>. SIN oceans among the so-Callcd
seven seas are the North and
South Atlantic, North and South
Pacific, Arctic and Antarctic; name
the seventh.
3. How many teaspoonfuls equal
4 tablespoonful?
4 What is another name for aVo-
eador
5. Who wrote Story OF a Bad
Boy?
6. The name of which fowl fits in
to the following phrase; Proud as
4 -"9
7. Who is the chief promoter in the
United States of the organization
Union Now which seeks to bring
about an immediate union between
Great Britain and the United States?
8. Who was the last Emperor OF
France?
9. In which State do the Taos In
dams live?
10. Can gasoline freeze
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-07-21
ASSOCIATED PRESS AND CENTRAL PRESS
Two Men Being Held Here
For Carrying Girl Away

held N jail here for sc,crat days,
but the accident came 10 light only
Dc1gs~ou SIS well as Gordon
had worked as q taxi driver IN WASH
La gaceta., 1941-01-16
PARA LA MUJER DEL HOGAR

gregar vitaminas a la harina,
bajo la direction de professors
specialmente contratados para
hacerlo. Los profe sores en- TODD
ell pals aguardan la promulga-
ci6n de las revistaS oficiales re
los alimentos y drOgas antes de
mpezar a hacer y ponar en- Ell
mrcado la "super-harina". Els
tfmase que el nuevo movimiento
marcado la supernatural Es-
dical en- la f~abricacloh de la ha-
rina desde que Sc INTRODUCE Ell
primer molino de cilindros, ha-
ce IS amos, y que sera uno de los
mayores Observation-Disclosures en-
la larga historic de la industrial,
que data desde la antiguedad.
La gaceta., 1941-01-16
ViSitarG a los DRQueS de
Windsor

Maxine Avila Camacho, her
mano del presidente de Mexico
gobernador del estado de Pue-
bla, ha acceptable. una inyitacion
para visitar a los duques de
Windsor en- las Bahamas. Lleva-
vara la representation de su her
mano y en- ell canine yisitara al
:oronel Fulgencio BatiSta, pre-
sidente de Cuba.
Sc interpreted la vista como
rue muy pronto sc reanudaran
las relaciones d~iplomaticas en-
ire Inglaterra y Mexico.
BESIDE que tom6 possession A
villa Camacho, ell sentimiento
pro-Inglaterra, cuyos simientos
habia puesto Lazaro Cardenas'
Sc ha extendido.
Convened al duque para que
hiciera la iRyitacl6n 81 capita
lista ingles, Sir Harry Cakes.
La gaceta., 1941-01-16
Una NOtictd

Cuando ell vapor portuguese
"Serpa Pinto" Sc hallaba en- ca
mino de New York, con 628 pa
sajeros, un bromista de ''mala
clase" quiso dar a los viajeros
una sorpresa y escribi6 en- la pr
zarra de los boletines: Berlin
ha sido bombardeada. Perecie-
ron en- ell ataque Hitler y Goer-
ing. Esperase que Ell Reich pida
la paZ".
Tan honda emoci6n produjo
la noticia entire los pasajeros,
la mayoria refugiados, que al
gunas mujeres perdieron Ell CO.
nocimiento, bajo la algeria. Los
hombres Sc congratulaban y Sc
daban palmadas en- la espalda.
En- la sala comedor sonaron los
tenedores y los cuchillos, name
jadoS por manos alegres. La tri-
pulaci6n, inglesa en- su mayor
parte. hacfa demostracioneS de
algeria. Algunos pasajeros has
ia hablaron de pedir que ell va