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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-05-10

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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-05-10

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25
A Shared Duty

President Roosevelt, in naming his new National Defense Mediation Board, also set down the guiding principle of labor relations in times like these. He said, in his executive order: Ut is hereby declared to be the duty of employers and employees engaged in production or trans portation of materials essential to national defense to exert every possible effort to settle all their disputes without any in- terruption in production or transporta- tion."
 AS a general guidepost that stands out fair and clear. Neither employer nor employe should take lightly today the re- sponsibility for failing to exhaust com pletely every avenue of conciliation and mediation, including the newly created board, before allowing defense industry situation to become strike.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25
Traffic Congestion Is Costly

Everybody knows that traffic conges- tion is nuisance. Everybody knows it is infuriating. But not everybody knows it is costly. The annual economic loss to Detroit, for instance, from traffic congestion, is estimated at $18,000,000 by the Michigan state highway depart ment, reports the American Public Works Association. That doesn't count economic losses due to accidents.
 It is based on gasoline wastage, es- timate at about one-third, extra wear on brakes and motors and time lost by drivers. A value of A-cent was placed on every minute lost by passenger cars, 1.47 cents for busses and commercial cars, 1.38 cents for taxis We put up with traffic congestion as long as nothing was lost but lives and nerves and temperS. Maybe now that we're beginning to find the cost in terms of cash, we may do something about it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25
Waterbury Honored

The award of the Laetare Medal to William T. Walsh, a native of this city, by Notre Dame University must have brought both thrill of pleasure and pride to all of us here at home who have watched the upward climb of MT. Walsh in the world of letters. It has been steady pro- gression for him, but this climax is proof positive that his talents have been recog- nized on every side. He now takes his place among those doughty individuals to whom has gone this crown of Catholic accomplishment.
 While MT. Walsh has been away from Waterbury for years and his literary work has been done elsewhere, nevertheless we have always regarded him as hometown boy and one whose career must be watched at all times. Friends of MT. Walsh and his family have at all times cried out the greatness of his writings Slowly but surely the public interest in his eXcep- tionally fine appreciation of history's char acter and beautiful delineatior of the same crystallized into genuine admiration for the man and his books.
 Not since 1882 when the late Dr. Ste- phen J. Maher, of beloved memory re- ceived the Laetare Medal has Connecticut been so honored. Let us, therefore, con- vey generously and whole-heartedly our congratulations to the humble recipient Waterbury boy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25
Praiseworthy Occasion

All over the United States Sunday little groups of men, drawn from many walks of life, gathered in their parish churches and later in restaurants, hotels, parish halls, etc., for Communion Breakfasts. Other than that these men were all Cath olics there was one other distinguishing bark. All were alumni of the many Jesuit colleges and universities of this nation. Waterbury was no exception, local Jesuit graduates meeting here for the purpose of paying their respects to the great order at whose knee they absorbed rich training.
 The occasion was the 400th anniver- sary of the founding of the Jesuit Order by little Basque soldier, Ignatius Loy- ola. The little company of soldiers whom he gathered in the 1500's has since been supplemented by thousands of other black-garbed teachers, scientists, explorers, preachers, philosophers. Ever since these men have dedicated their lives and efforts to perpetuating the greater glory to God. There is visible trace of their efforts down through the centuries on the culture of every land. Where they have gone civilization has soon fol- lowed.
 Where the Jesuit has been expelled by force there some form of rude bar barism has entered Thus it was that those graduates who have followed the "ratio studiorum' in their college days willingly returned to sit at the feet of Jesuit teacher just as they did here in Waterbury on Sunday. Such tribute as this to an order is richly deserved and is most encouraging to those great teach CTS whose colleges and universities today are such bulWark in this land of ours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25

Down in Fairfield County Republican and Democratic legislators are getting to- gether to push through the General As sembly any and all bills that will enable the State Park and Forest Commission to complete the Sherwood Isalnd State Park. 1rked, evidently, at the fact that develop ment of this park has continued for quarter of century the legislators are finally aroused and agreed that some thing must be done about 1t this year to end for once and for all the dilly-dallying that usually accompanies any efforts to complete the state park. We wish them success in their undertaking. We hope that they take the Town of Westport and some of its residents into their con- fidence After all is said and done and despite the lack of legislative apprecia- ton and approval at one time, it's prob ably been the "drags" applied from within Westport that held up the park development more than anything else.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25
Press Comment
LAST OF THE BoURBoNs
(New York Sum


 Though born a king-his father died shortly before his birth-Al- fonso XIII lived under an unlucky star. When he was but a boy his reign was marred by the war with the United States, in which Spain lost nearly all that was left of a once mighty overseas empire. Never popular himself among the Spanish masses, he made matters worse by marrying an English princess who detested Spaniards and everything Spanish, including her royal hus- band. When pressure for demo- cratic reforms became ir1sistent in 1923, after severe reverses in Mo- rocco had revealed the corruption and inefficiency of the old regime, Alfonso set up Primo De Rivera as dictator, against the judgment of such conservative advisers, even, as the venerable Count De Romanones. In 1880 Urimo was forced into exile to die, but 1t was too late to save the monarchy, which in 1881 fell virtually of Its own weight.
 As a Bourbon divine-right ruler, Alfonso never considered that he had abandoned the throne. The Re- public which drove him from Spain did not even exact a written abdi- cation. He left the country for the country,s good, but he always expected to return. It was only on his deathbed that he brought him. self to renounce the throne in favor of his son Juan, whose task it now is to pursue the struggle for res- tOration of the Bourbon dynasty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25
Hell Hath No Fury

All Gaul may have been divided into ire parte Ohree parts) by the Ro- mans, but it's nothing to what the women have done to the fair city of Natchez, Tennessee Natchez is one of those real old southern cities in which traditions are heritages and heri- tages are something that you defend with pistols at sunrise. But back in the days when dueling was in vogue in Natchez there was no though of rival garden clubs. Today Natchez is divided into dua parte 1.-two parts) - the one adherents of the Natchez Garden Club, the other the camp of the Pilgrim Garden Club Of NatcheZ.
 Every spring both groups sponsor a sort of open-house event in the city dur ing which time tourists are urged to visit Natchez to view and inspect its old homes and their beautiful surround ing gardens and grounds. This year the tours of the rival groups overlapped with the Pilgrimage Club starting its event on March 2 and ending 1t on March 22. But bad weather has prevailed in Natclez through March, even as in New England. And the Pilgrimage Club announced its tours would continue indefinitely. But this was reckoning without the Garden NluD WlOoC JOulo DCSail AhuASil SS @'AN are to last until April 6.
 Today Natchez is virtually an armed camp. It's women-folk are not merely casting aspersions and angry glances at old friends and neighbors; it's much worse than that. Mayor William J. Byrne, showing rare southern gallantry and political acumen, left town over the weekend and probably won't be back 11ntil the heat of battle gives way to the coolness of peace. Other men, many of them occupying semi-public positions, are not so fortunate. They must remain they must express opinions one way or the other; they must accept the inevitable pushing and hauling where they endeavor to evade the issue or straddle 1t.
 Truly all Natchez is well divided into two parts, but when the combat ceases will the scraps go together irto the sem blance of the familiar old town that NatcheZ long has been.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25

as much intellectual pride in the world today as there was in Paul's day or in any other past age. It is to be found not only in the uni- versailles; 1t is unaffected just as much in business offices, around the tables where executives gather, and among politicians as it is a. mong the so-called intelligentsia. We may talk all We want to about the insane ideas of superiority which the Germans entertain, but as a matter of fact, we Americans down in our hearts think we know about everything that is worth knowing. We point with pride to the difference between our material comforts and the backward condi- tions in other parts of the world. The businessman is often pretty sure that while the Church has a certain useful place in society, the Christian philosophy cannot be made to work in the practical af- fairs of business and industry.
 Let us stop criticising the uni- versailles for intellectual pride, and also stop pointing the finger of criticism at past ages and other countries. There Is just about as much pride of opinion in themodern world as there was in the ancient. and about as much in the business and political worlds as there is in academic circles.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25

Actually, though, the real reason why the state has had to move so slowly in developing Sherwood Island State Park was restrictions in land deeds to much of the desirable shore-front acreage. It was included in the deeds when the land originally was sub-divided about 25 years ago and the state simply had to wait until these restrictions no longer applied before 1t could even buy the land. The restrictions were that the property had to be used for residential purposes only. Right now the state owns about 18O acres of land on Sherwood Island, but must buy more before the entire development can approach anything like the grandeur that is Hammonassett or Rocky Neck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25
Questions
 and Answers
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED


 The Waterbury Democrat ServiF Bureau will answer for you fre any question of fact or infOrms = ton, not involving extensive q T search. Write your question cIeas' ly, sign name and address, enc close . three cent postage stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot be given. Address The Waterbury Democrats Washington Service Bureau, 1913 18th Street, Wash- ingt0n, D. 0.
 c. Are the Happiness Boys" ol radio, Billy Jones and Ernie Hare living? Were they ever called tha "1nterwoven Pair" and "Sisters of the Skillet?"
 A. Jones and Hare were the Happiness Boys" and "Interwoven Pair" Hare died March 9, 1899, and Jones died November 23, 1940. "Sis- ters of the Skillet" were Ed East and Ralph Dumke.
 e. Why Is St. Martin of Tours noted for charity?
 A. The famous legend is that St. Martin divided his cloak with 8 poor man whom he met at the gates of Amiens. The following night Christ appeared to him in a vision, wearing the portion of the garment Martin had given away.
 e. Is 1t the duty of a registrant to keep his local draft board advised at all times of changes in the ad- dress where mail will reach him?
 A. Yes.
 e. Which has the greatest recoil, a 30-30 Springfield rifle or a 12- gauge shotgun?
 A. A 12-gauge shotgun has a re- coil of about 15-foot pounds and the recoil of q Springfield rifle is about 9 foot-potnds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25
Selected Poem
AFTERNOON IN THE SAP BUSH

(Fred Lape in the Christian Science Monitor The wood lot lay quiet and chill; blue shadows
 stretched from its edges. The smoke rose lazily Into the sunlight streaming
 through the tree tops a flock of snoWbirds sWooped Ike curved naho
 bending down. The gold sun on their wings, white against the sky twitterng softly they swerved and went north over
 the trees. The late sun fingered warm on the rough bark of
 the naples. The sap dripped into the buckets, the life blood Of
 the trees oozed slowly. The fire hisSed. the syrup bubbled heavily, the
 kettle steamed. Far away again heard the bird voices, then no
 longer The sunlight was fading from the trees the sap
 ending Beautifully as with music, the earth turned east and the quiet river of night flowed over the sky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25

Britain attitude of Republican leaders, loudly disavowed their party an dasserted they would vote for Socialist Norman Thom- as if an election were held today.
 The two were Representatives Harold Knutson of Minnesota and William R. Lambertson of Kansas both violent opponents Of the lend-lease bill. They erupted when Representative John Taber of New York, ranking COP mem- ber of the Appropriations Com mittee, and a leading economy advocate, came out flatly for the $7,000, 100000 appropriation.
 Explaining his position, Taber contented that the lend-lease pro- gram was the "best insurance pOs- sible" again the United States get- into the war.
 we need every cent of this seven billion dollars" Taber de- ciared, "to produce the afr planes, tanks, guns and ammu- milton Britain needs to defend
 itself and the United States against the encroaching forces of totalitarlanism."
 But Knutson of Minnesota in- terrupted him. I'm surprised at the stand you of all people are taking he roared. "In the past you have always been Treasury watchdog. What has prompted you to change your colors?"
 "I'm not reversing myself" hurled back Taber. '"This appro- priation is vital to the defense of the United States and I'm for defending the United States up to the hilt. The die has been cast. It is the duty of Repub- licans and Democrats to give
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25

subsidy of $8,180,O00 on its Latin American routes next year, instead of the $6,000,000 paid 1t this year. and this is the question to be de- termined in the present rate hear ings.
 Simultaneously. Pan Am is vig- orously opposing @ half-mlllion dollar appropriation to American Export Lines to launch a compet- ing line across the Atlantic, and this question is now before the Senate Appropriations Commit tee.
 The White House has taken the stand that competition across the Atlantic is healthy, and favors a rival line.
 In contrast, 1t is interesting to note that Pan Am built up Its system in Latin America during the Hoover Administration, when Walter Brown, then Postmaster General, sent a note to Secretary of State Stimson asking him to help Pan Am in its diplomatic negotiations Gin preference to any ether American company.
 This was in contradiction to long-established State Department tradition to help all American companies equally.
 UNDER THE DOME
 The Houses leading aviation en- thusiast, World War flyer Mel Maas of Minnesota, likes to have aeronautical atmosphere around him while he works. In his office are 27 model planes of various types and a score of flying pie lures When Senators Tom Connally and Morris Sheppard of Texas get together to gossip about old times, they talk about their joint schooldays at Texas Univer- sity. Sheppard was a Kappa AL pha and Connally still wears his Phi Delta Theta pin Repre- sentative Jerry Voorhis of Calif- ornia used to be a crack base- baller and still can toss a fancy curve. His favorite recreation after 8 strenuous day is playing catch. with office aides.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25
Whats Your I. O.!
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

l. In which National Park is tha famous geyser, Old Faithful?
 2. Which State is nicknameS Sooner State"?
 3. Of what group of islands b Pago Pago the capital?
 4. Who wrote the opera Farsi fal"?
 5. In connection with World War I, who was the author of the phrase, "Too proud to fight?
 6. Which Is greater, the equator ial or the merldional circumference of the earth?
 2. Divine Sarah" was an evan- gelist, actress or authoress?
 8. Which king sought advice from the Witch of EndorP
 9. What is the present name ai the government department foe- merly known as the United States Bureau of Public Roads?
 10. Is Holland or The Meth z lands the correct name for the country?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25
SPEEDING BRIDGE WORK
(New Britain Herald)

From 8 military standpoint. the situation at Hartford and East Hart ford is about as insecure as it could be. One well-placed bomb on thd Bulkeley bridge would put it out of commission for quite & time, and what a terrific inconvenience that would be. To cross the river after that would require roundabout travelling. terrific road congestion, and what not.
 The State Highway department says the second bridge will be com. pleted by the fall of l942. It shoule speed matters up and complete 4 earlier. These are not normal times and the work should proceed ct 2 faster pace than normally.
 Let the Governor say the word.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25

After the present dampness dries up a bit there's apt to be a period of dry weather. It may get bit windy. And the woods are going to become like finder for those few weeks prior to the first signs of budding spring. That's when brush fires get in their disastrous "licks". And now is the time for house. holders to do something about getting rid of refuse and other things that they try to burn up when the wind is blowing the hardest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25

yesterday. The information that Uncle Sam Is to build five super battleships of 60,000 to 65,0O0 tons must have stunned them. Engaged as the major seapowers of the earth are in wars at the moment, they have no chance to launch building programmes so titanic. No single fleet could compare with the fire- power these mammoths will carry and combination of fleets would have to be mighty to face such fighting fortresses. We clearly intend to give the world a lesson in what armed defense really means.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 4:39 a. m.
 Sun rises 5:49 a. m: sets SOS p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Tremendous amounts of water are running of the land these days, as Nature starts to loosen up the frost-lne Late March Is typi- cally one thaw after another. Frosts from now on will be less and less severe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25

also to waste hls time with { h ( thinkers of the Greek world be- cause he knew that a lifetime of argument would n yer persuade them to put aside intellectual pride and admit the in- adequacy of their position.
 There is about
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25


 every depart inent of govern ment. In spite of this surplus, however, there is or should be room for one m ore pressure group = the Na- tional Society for Keepin g Your Shirt On. Also your pam tywaist.
 This observa- ton is m Q d e gratis, as a re- suit of one re.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25
Current Comment

The secret of successful marriage Is not so much a matter of finding the right person as 1t Is being the right person. -Rev. pr. Edwin Dahlberg. Syra-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25

e. Who wrote the song i've Got Pain in My Sawdust"?
 A. The words are by Harry Ed- ward Warner, the music by Herman Avery Wade. It was published in 1909.
 Q. What Is the weight of the rails used on United States rail- roads?
 A. They range from 50 to l52 pounds per yard. On trunk line rail- roads, rails weight 85 to 90 pounds and upward.
 e. Is President Roosevelt's Hyde Park, N. r., estate named "Krum Elbow"
 A. Some years ago, the Presi- dents mother, Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt, owner of the Hyde Park estate, publicly corrected the Presi- dent to its proper name. The Pres- ident had frequently referred to 1t as "Krum Elbow" Q corruption of the Dutch name for a nearby bend In the Hudson River. Madam Roose- welt declared the place was named Hyde Park" like the adjoining vile lage, and that the name "Krum El- bow" belonged to the estate of How land Spencer, directly across the river.
 e. Can Census reports on bus- mess activities be used for purposes of taxation?
 A. They cannot be used for pur- poses of taxation, regulation or in- vestigation. Acts of Congress make 1t unlawful for the Bureau of the Census to disclose any facts, in. cluding names or identity, from f. |, Census reports. Only sworn Ce. employees see the statements and - data collected is used solely to set pare statistical information CO.,. cerning the nations population, rt sources, and business activities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25
National Spotlight
BY PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington CoFreapondent

Washington, March 26 - There are at least 400 organizations and no telling how many individuals in Washington intent on influencing public opinion. ConRress and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25
A Thought for Today

For such as be blessed of Him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed Of Him shaIi be cut OfH.-Psalms 37:22
 God does not require us to live on credit; He pays us what we earn as we earn It, good or evil, heaven or hell, according to our choice --ChaS. Mildmay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS, D. D.
PRIDE GOETH BEFORE
 DESTRUCTION

Jesus could do nothing with the Pharisees because they considered that their interpretation of knowl- edge was final. Paul was too wise
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25
TITANIC
(Boston Post)

If any nations Of the world still had any doubts about the size of our defense efforts. Washington naval authorities must have stunned them
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25
Washington Merry Round Rss% 'sAssss
CoedDoo COP Coucuses Lend Lease Billion Appropriation Almost Blew Right Into the Socialist Party

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25

If you want n copy of the latest Historical Atlas, send to The Waterbury Democrats Washing ton Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St.. Washington, D. c. Enclose twenty-five cents postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, Did you sleep good?" "I feel good" etc. The
 adjective or adverb well is
 used for physical well-being.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25

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