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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
An Enviable Record

Twenty years is long time for man to spend in penitentiary If he were an inmate it would be almost equivalent to lifetime. In this instance it hap pens to be the head of one of our more famous prisons. Warden Lewis L. LaweS of Sing Sing is retiring next week after serving 21 1-2 years as it's directing head. His has been a most successful and a most humane Wardenship He raised prison standards considerably during his long regime.
 Oddly enough Warden Lawes has al- ways been opposed to capital punishment. He has sought constantly to have capl- tai punishment abolished in the State ot New York as well as elsewhere. He was never successful in this quest and during the time he has been at Sing Sing it has been his duty to preside at the execution of more than 300 persons. Whether or not he will continue his efforts when he retires to private life depends probably on the type of work he chooses or whether it will be complete retirement for him.
 We don't suppose that this generation has known a more familiar penolog1st than Warden Lawes. He has been per- sonified in many different ways and cer- tainly over and over again with the use of radio for presentation of dramas of true life involving crime, etc. Most of this fame, we think, was deserved. Sing Sing may not be the model penitentiary, but it is pretty good example of what can be done for men who have stepped outside the pale of human society. We are sorry to read of the wardens res1gna- ton for we think he contributed vitally 10 solution of perplexing problem
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
Crime-WhoIesaIe and Retail

A little exchange of pleasantries has been going on between the Atlantian, the excellent magazine published by the in mates of Atlanta Penitentiary, and Hit ler's Voelkische Boebachter. The At ltanta prisoners make certain articles useful in national defense. Three months. ago they posted up an mplimentary cartoon of Hitler in their shops. Pro- duction jumped more than 25 per cent. News of this went to Germany, whose Voelkische Beobachter railed at the At lantians, saying, "In the name of cul- ture and civilization, Negroes and imn1i- grants, deserterS and Palestine Jews have been called in against us. But the mo- bilization of penitentiary inmates against Hitler remain for the American President to discover"
 The Atlantian replied in it's current issue: Imagine THEM calling US thieves and murdererS! . . No wonder they look upon us through the slightly biased squint with which the big-timer natur- ally views the small timer For once we're on the right side of the fence, even if it does enclose us." For our money, the Atlanta prisoners win that round.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
A Thought for Today
Get Behind the Drive

Under the auspices of the local Defense Council Waterbury will join in the na- tionwide effort this month to fortify our dwindling supplies of aluminium. Here as elsewhere the housewife will be asked to sort out her kitchen utensils so that old or useless pieces may be put to good use. It's an emergency move, of course, and one in which all American women will want to participate.
 From the plans already announced here Waterbury will do it's usually thor ough job of soliciting and collecting alu- minum ware. The idea of Mayor Vincent A. Scully in calling upon the various po- litical organizations of the city to carry on an intensive drive throughout the va riouS voting districts is a good one and shows to what good purpose these groups may be put when national emergency like the present one arises.
 We don't doubt but what Waterbury will collect many hundreds of pounds of old kitchen utensils and other articles that can be reclaimed and the aluminium used for defense products. We certainly hope that everyone in the city will take an active interest in the coming cam- paign and will do everything to make it completely successful here. An early start should help put the city to the fore front among those planning an alum1- mum drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
Youth for Defense

The armed forces of the United States are being given dip in the fountain of youth. No longer will it be policy to in- duct into the services doddering oldSterS from 28 to 36, to say nothing of 45. The Army, the Navy and the Air Corps need youth Modern war demands that, just as war has always demanded it. The quick reflex, the lasting Stamina-those are youths, and youths lone Further, today'S training in the United States IS for future emergency-ho far in the future, no man knows. The younger the trainee, the longer his experience remains of value to the nation.
 Every generation must make its own world. It is the young who have the greatest stake in what kind of a world 1t Shall be, for it is they who must live longest in it. Thus, while it seems shame flal in a way that they should have to lace the chance of being cut down in war before they have had a chance to probe deeply into the worlds beauties (and It's ugIiness) it is also they who hold the long stake. ......
 Some have argued that it is older men who should be sent out to the wars, since they have already drunk deeply at lifeS fountains and have so much less to lose. But it is by that very token that they cannot be entrusted with the future. To Marshal Petain, stumbling down the last remaining years of life, it makes less diff ference that France is only painful and perverted stump of a nation, with noth- Iug free and good to which 1t can look Horward A few years of tolerable com- fort is all such one is apt to ask.
 That is not good enough for those who have full life to live out. To exist as an atom of that death in life which is all any koialitarlan country can offer, is not good enough. Freedom was made for youth, and it Is fitting that youth should be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
Cupid's Blitzyear

Whether Cupid has taken to bomb and blitz instead of his traditional bow and arrows, we don't know, but in any event he scored more victories in 1940 than ever before in the history of the United States. Marriages last year totaled about a million and a half, which is a greater total number than ever before, and all most as high percentage of each thou sand of population as that of 1920 when the AEF came back from France and rushed straight for the altar.
 Incidentally, Cupid last year got lot of help from his former triumph. There were lot of babies born in the years right after that marrying spree of 1920, and it's those babies, how grown up, who are now marrying. Further, lot of people who have been putting off mar riage on account of poor economic con- ditions have apparently decided to chance it, after all. Brauchitsch? Keitel? No. Salute General Cupid, who engineered the biggest blitz of 1940!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08

< Construction of two great highway bridges in this state is proceeding rap idly, according to news reaching us from the communities within which these spans will be built. We refer to the new bridge across the Connecticut River at Hartford and the one across the Thames at New London. It seems only few days ago that they were being dis cussed, yet pictures of what work has been accomplished shows piers built. And approaches to Hartfords great bridge are also being rushed to completion. Actual ly this bridge will be part of the Wilbur L. Cross Parkway and will, we presume, reroute much through traffic around Hartford. At New London the new bridge will eliminate bottleneck now existing where traffic proceeding along U. s. Route moves from New London across the river into Groton Both are vital de- fense projects, too, which may account for the speed with which they are going up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08

The City of Norwalk feels that at the end of the fiscal year its tax collection figures will reach 98 per cent of the total levy. That's splendid record for any community to make, but it seems to be the general occurrence rather than the exception in these days. Right here 1n Waterbury our 1941 tax collection fig ure will probably be over 95 per cent on the basis of collections to date. Condl- tions being as good as they are people are paying their taxes well in advance of the due date to gain discounts and a good many are also paying up all at once Father than in installments If back tax collections mount like this many cities will be declaring dividends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
In Today's Mail.

ing that 1t would avoid industrial disputes and make stoppages of production unnecessary If 1t has failed in this purpose, 1t needs amendment without further delay.
 An America engaged in the con- test to preserve our liberties and to escape the slavery of totalitarian- ism cannot: compromise with the principle, of freedom to work. That $ the most Fundamental right of all. It Is guaranteed by the Con- stitution. The closed shop Is de- niAl of this right.
 During the last World war both management and labor by common agreement laid aside the fight over the closed shop and agreed to main. tain the status quo as 1t then ex- isted during the emergency. The Federal Board of Arbitration and ysresident Wilson proposed this truce and succeeded In carrying 1t through, England in the present war has agreed to 1t.
 The attempt to force the closed shop during the present emergency can cnly delay production and con- euSe the issue. With that out of the way. we can approach the prob- lem of what is reasonable ware without prejudice; but until the war is over and uor defenses are assured, let us agree that wherever the closed shop exists 1t may be maintained and wherever 1t does not exist, 1t may not be demanded. This Is simply . recognition of what is fupdamental to. our con- tinued existence as . free nation,
 What constitute fair wages in de- gense industries under the present circumstances2 It would be gcner. ally agreed that an advance In the cost oE living Justifies an advance in wages. Wherever conditions ex. ist in which the wages for any class Of wogk are less than these exist ing ia the average in . community for similar operations, an increase is justified. It is not always easy to determine what ere similar Op- eratlOns, but the yardstick is the degree of skill required. The major industrial communities maintain elAssificaticng of similar occupa- tons aud have reached substan- tiAl agreements with employees upon the degrees of slEiil required to cp- crate them. These measures are al- ways open to adjustment as condi- tions change. The principle of com- pensation In proportion to the Tats of individual production is generally accepted. Wherever these rates are increased by the efforts of the ena- ployes the advanced earnings are Justified.
 It $ our conviction that with the above causes of disputes removed. the way will be open to Q fair set- clement og the question Of wages.
 The closed shop question will have eono out. t
 Coercion from any source win have been eliminated.
 The xightJto work will have been recognized as c fundamental and constitutional yight. fsfA sss a
 Unnscessary Or illegal strikes viii h@Be disappeared. 'is
 pisicgalsy VII have been discour- aged. t
 The whole attention Of industry viii have hasn centersd upon what are rsasenahIs Wnses snd how they may ho fixed.
 Nehfnd the demand for Higher wages reals fhe Iear that some one else is going to nsaks . gain which VII nos sotDs e as. ne g0vssns
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
NGAxmgU1E EFFORT IN. DEFENSE PRODUCTION DEMANDS ENTIRE
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 ;. July l. is4i. Editor, waterbury Democrat:
 After the battle of DunkerQue, when England had her back to the wall, she realized the necessity for putting aside everything that in- terfered with the production of arms. She realized that she must have arnas and have them at once. We i1aye reached the same cenvic. ton. sss T
 we have come to this determine ttcn because of our recognition that the ce1eat of totalitaTianisrn which ccnfyOnts us demands our iItaxi. mum effort. Therefore. let us put ASjde whatever blocks this maxi. mum of fulfilment in production. Untils we have won this first bat tie. let Us put aside all partisan and personal interests. ,'ss
 Let us recognize that the. great est contribution WE can make to defense is to stick to the job of production in spite of every ob- stacle. No more urgent duty rests upon us today. The declaration of war by Germany upon Hlssig does not alter this duty It increases it.
 The interruptions and delays which during the last two months have 90 very seriously blocked in. creased defense production have arisen out Of four major caascs:
 l. The subversive activities ofyar- iolls groups.
 2. Strikes sor illesitimate, k not Illegal purposes is.w
 2. Demands for . recognition Of the closed shop. 2. :. {. The pressurs for increased wages.
 A small minority of radicals have sought to spread disHnity and dis organization among the ranks of laboe In order Co further their own purposes. By lnslsting upon arn- reasonable and extortiOnate de- mands they aim to create disloyal- ty and division. Their activities have been perhaps SznWittiugiy en- ccuraged both by these who hase seen in the pressure og the. ilnlim, tied emergency an opportunity to promote Aa new social OTder," and by those isolationists who have mis- takeniE believed that we could safe~ iy withdrew into Q world of our own and prepare alone to with- stand HiElexss attack upon us gsgikes In violation Of contracts CT iu violatjon os the awards Of boards ce arbitration agreed to by both parties Co the dispute, St. down strikes and jurlsdictional dis- putss, should not De permitted dur. isig She emergency. Such strikes ehoaId he ouslgwed end taken out fran under tho pgoteckion 0f the benefits ck the Labor Relations Aot, Enc same oosagBa allolild be followed tn yegaE9 Co stTikes called without 6 majority vote posled hE secret hal- iot, and in the case oe strikes to take e1faet without Esasonahls no, tice. Whatever al1aendments tO Inc National xMher Ralations Act may Do necessary so effect these ehanRes should he adopted mt once.
 The lewD of the United @tatas provide tl1e machinery fes the ses- tismsnk ot lnaustrlAi alqpNtep MAege fully then thoae e aky ether eoans tfy in the world. Thls maphinerg lNls et1a1ed Nllh t'Ae uaaosslon4s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08

With St. Swithin's Day coming nearer and nearer those who have vacations ahead are beginning to worry about the summer weather pattern. It's difficult one to outline with any degree of certain ty or accuracy, but the prospects of lot of variable weather such as July has al- ready produced seem to be good, much to our sorrow. It's what we must pay for a gorgeous spring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
Selected Poem
WHITE KNIGHT.

Oesie Nelson Jennings in the New York Sun) On summer evenings after supper time,
 When the front porch is nice and cool, you'll heal tinkling sound that's like the silver chime
 Of sleigh bells falling softly on the ear And such a hubbub Shouts and flying feet,
 Pockets turned inside out, round eyes that glow With expectation of a special treat,
 Better, perhaps than seeing the first snow. Welcome as any knight from Arthurs court.
 That bright crusader carries on his quest, A herald of no ordinary sort,
 Almost as if in shining armor dressed Down at the corner, looking spick-and-span. He's more than just the usual ice cream mani
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08

only $ recommendation in . memorandum gathering dust somewhere in . Defense pigeon hole. Sooner or later a master mind will suddenly come to life and do something about 1t. Mean- while, with the power shortage irl- creasirig, thousands of kilowattS are being consumed needlessly.
 AEERRY-G0.R0UND
 It vas . breathless day in Washington. The only. breeze was kicked up by the little subway car running between the Senate Of- flee Building and the Capitol. Passenger Hattie Caraway, Sem. atoe from Arkansas clutched ct her flying strands of hair :; .s. United Service Organizations have. hAd some big gifts, but none xiore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
What's Your I.Q.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. The irritant tincture arnica i obtained from q plant, chemical element or a metal compound?
 3. Grows usually fly forward il 6 straight line; true or false?
 3. What is the common name fo; the headquarters of the Metropoli. tan police office in London, Eng, land?
 1. What famous address begal with: -Four score and seven years ago ."?
 5. Name the five senses. 6. The Thinker" a fomus statue was sculptured by 10 Davidson Malvina Hoffman or August Rodin?
 |. The federal government pay for broadcasting the ''Fireside Chats" of the president; true oF falsea
 8. The airplane factory taken over in June. 1o4l. by the '. g.. Army an authorization of Presi. dent Roosevelt, is situated in which state?
 9. DO all states require blood test in order to get a marriage license?
 10. with what British colonial empire is the name of Lord Cliw asSociated7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08

called upon to defend it's own. Tn Ger many, even the Nazi horror sprang from the ranks of youth. This was possible only in youth already denied hope by economic collapse and political con fusion. The only power in the world able to halt the drive of desperation born in German youth 20 years ago is the power of other youth that is yet free, activated not by despair and hatred, but by ere ative vision and hope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08

touching than the savings brought in by. one Harry Katz, who en1p- tied on the desk 5l2 pennies, A nickels. eight dimes, and one quarter 7. Displayed in the De- rartnnent of Agriculture lobby are four practical pamphlets: Cock reaches ard Their 'Ccntrol'', Bed bugs: Causes aId Cures, House Ants, and How to Control Fleas1 The President has on his desk a new leather briefcase, fastened securely at one end with a eteel paddock When . cole league asked Representative Men- del Rivers of south Carolina why he returned so suddenly from 6 visit to his disteict he replied: \ N {Continued on Next Page). wv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
Daily Almanac

. Sun rises S:27 a. m; sets s:2e ?. m. day. light tifne).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 The full moon phase occurred early this morning shortly after o'clock Standard time). According to reckoninss based on this the next week Is apt to be unpleasant. much 0uent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
CONSIDERATION or ADvERTIs- ING co. IN BILLBOARD DTs-
 PUTE WINS APPLAUSE
108 East Main Street, Waterbury, conn. July ., lozl.
Nditor. Materbury Democrat:

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 [ feel that the publicity given by your paper during February and March to the erection of bill-boapda next to my mothers house may have reflected unfayorably on tha Murphy Advertising. Company, uf Waterbury. Therefore. I request that you publish my statement ci the facts In order that any such un- deserved reflection may he removed from. the public mind.
 MT. R. B. Murphy. of the Murphy Advertising Company, treate6 our complaint against hlD structure with tis kindest consideration. When he learned the facts of my mothers objection, and the inconvenience chiised her, ht removed the two ob- iecsionahIe bill=bcards without de- n,ilr, without regard for the legal aspects. or for what must have been for his company . considerable monetary lesg.
 ! want publicly to express our gratitude to Mfr. Murphy for his publio-splritea action, end our ap- pFeeiation cf the pollg which 1niled hlm.
 Very truly ysurs.
 ARTHUR R MCDONALD, z4n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08

ment has determined to put such taxes upon corporate profits that it eliminates the possibility of ex- cessive corporate gains. The pos- sibility of employers making un- usual profits out of the emergency Is now under governmental con- tvol. Wage earners should also hs willing to forego excessive WaGes. Let us all be eager to make what ever sacrifices we can for the cor1- mon good until the battle is won.
 Connecticut Economic Council
 By: Howell Cheney. Treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08

triple-A k Agr1- cultural ,Adjust- ment Admins. tration. Or, R these things gre meaningless ula~ less presented in terms of perSon- ahties, SkA is Milo Perkins and AAA Is Rudolph M. Evans. These two gentlemen speak to each other and might even be called
 pals, but the ore epo eaAwo&ta.aa kHAA~,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
2 EDISON IN
 WASHIN CToN
Bx PETER EDISON

Walsrbuzy Democrat Washanston
 Correspondent
 Washington, July 8 = Sooner cr later there will have to Dc . shows down in the Department of Aszi- culture between sMA and AAA, which are really Q lot difSerenter than the Tweedle twins, Dunn and Dee. E Tn case you're not up on your Washington code talk, SaGA is Sur plus Marketing Administration and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08

e. Where can I get list of the United States senators and the dis- tricts they represent?
 A. U. s. senators represent their states at large, and are not elect ed by districts. A roster of the 77th Congress can be. obtained free by sending a seif-addressed, stamped envelope to Waterbury Democrat Service Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Washington, D. c.
 e. When and by whom was the first steel made in the United States2
 A. Samuel Hisley of Sifisbury, Conn, got pound or two of iron from a local blacksmith in June. i725, and processed the metal into home made steel. This is the first authenticated record of the making of steel in the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
PARACHUTE AND AIRPLANF
 WINGS

Long -staple sea-island cotton is reported ugable for parachutcs and airplsne wing covering. Science and industry are finding new uses for many products. What are YOU finding cut? Have you taken advantage of the offer by The Democrat Service Bureau to answer questions of fact or inc formation? If not, start teddy. There Is no charge. Just enclose with your question letter, three- cent stamp for reply postage. The address is 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. 0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
Washington Merry Go-Round y
DREW PEAR SON
 ROBERT s. ALLEN


 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08

TODAY's COMMON ERROR Do not say, 'sThe dish con-
 taincd . orange, . banana
 and q peach; say, "an
 orange"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
Questions
 and Answers
ROUR QUESTION: ANSWERED

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
 The waterbury Deuoernts Ser vice BursMu VIII answer fer ysu free. any question of fact e h. f9rmHts0m, mot Involving extGns sive research. Write your qaes- tBon clearly, Hxgn name and ad- dress, enclose . three cent postnge stamp. Medical Or legal havaee cannot be given. Address water kuxy Dsm0srmtAs washington Ssrs
 vice Bureau, lelS Thirteenth Street. Wsshingtcn, D. c.
 a. was st. Luke . painter and did he paint q portrait Of the yir- gin Mary9
 A. That Is . widely acceptAd leg- end, with no historical foundation.
 e. Does one say six and four axs ten, or six and four ls ten2
 A. Either is correct. When aSe t used, six and four are thought ui as separate things. When Ss Is used, six and four is thought of as 3 sum.
 e. where in Virginia were some scenes of the photoplay, "Virginia," !" produced, and what railroad was shown?
 A. The scenes were taken mainly at Charlottesville, in the Piedmont region, on the Rivallna River, 70 miles west-northwest of Richmond. The railroad was the Nelson & Ale bemarle Line, which is IA miles long.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page fer the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08

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