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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25

conclusions are ss false as shot-glass in Q clip-ioint.
 Excessive natlonallsm, extreme autarchy, border trade barriers, says pr, Funk, were part of the cause of economic collapse before the war, Right, No use trying to reconstruct the world on prtn- ciples that led to collapse, he insinuateS. Right The real aim of German policy, purrS pr. Funk, is long-range co-opera- ton of equal partners Sto eliminate de- pressions and make everybody in the world happy, happy, happy, What "co- operatlon"? What "equal partners? The kind of "co-operation" that France and Italy and Bulgaria and Hungary and Ru- mania - yes, and Russia, are now giving Germany at gun point? The kind of equal partners" that MuSSolini and Hlrohito and QuiSling and Darlan and Franco and Michael and Boris and Pu Yi and Wang are to Hitler2
 No, thank you. It may be, and 1t prob ably is necessary to remake the interna- tional economic mold of the world. But 1t is not going to be done at gun point, against the worlds will, and exclusively according to the design of Adolf Hitler, or even that of Dr. Funk. The eminently respectable pr. Funk probably never clubbed Jew in his life, probably never shot down a single man or woman stand ing in defense of their homes. But the economic blueprint extended in his inl- maculately.g gloved hand is hard to read, somehow, smudged and Smeared-Gr Heavens, man, look out therel That's bloodl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25
Debunking Defunct Funk Bank

To do to the world what Germany is trying to do to 1t requires many kinds of men. It requires street brawlers like Rudolph Hess to sverawe physical opposi- .tion and beat helpless minority people into bloody pulp. It requires willy in ! triguers like Won Papen to beguile dip lomats. It requires traitors to their coun- tries, like Quisling. It requires mas ters of manipulation of the mass-mind like GoebbelS. It also requires at least one only but respectable voice to assure everyone that all this is being done for their own good and for the good of all the world.
 Z Such a voice is that of Dr. Walther Funk, the shrewd economic brain" of the Reich. His mission is to appeal to business men throughout the world in an effort to assure them that all Germany wants is prosperity for all, and that deal ing with the economic colossus she is try ing to set up will be pleasant and profit able for the rest of the world. So the plausible pr. Funk Is out with another oI his frequent efforts to reassure an alarmed world As usual, there is just enough truth in what he says to make 1t per- suasive. And as usual the basis and the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25

Technical school graduates today should have a bright future ahead of them. Not only is the demand right now for young men who want to learn trades extremely heavy, but defense work has opened up countless number of avenues down which the ambitious American youth can explore to his hearts content and find openings in which to pitch his wigwam and make his fire. Only a trained industrial executive could read off this list and make 1t inclusive, but those of us on the side-lines by bit of observation can discern a ready market now and for many years to come for the well-trained American mechanics in the older and established trades and in many new ones which modern industry has brought to the fore. Waterbury Is sing ularly fortunate in Its facilities for start ing such training, When we get trade school they will be increased considerably,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25
Definition of a Liberal

Everybody likes to think of himself as a liberal. Those who to others appear either conservative or recklessly radical usually think of themselves as liberal. There Is no Shibboleth by which the lib- eral may be known, no sort of political or blue at an exploratory touch. Wendell Willkie offered definition at Yale's com mencement exercises the other day.
 Liberalism" he said, consists of meeting the enemies of freedom at home or abroad, wherever they appear and freedoms freedoms of s men." seSN $ Scarcely S citizen of the United States can pass day in these times without coming upon a situ- ation in which he may test himself by that exacting formula,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25

One of these days we'll awake and find that actually the last trace of the trolley car Is gone from Waterbury. A number of little tots now have never seen trolley car, but those of us who grew up with them need only drive along those streets where trolley tracks still remain to recall many a ride, for pleasure or business. Out east considerable section of tracking Road intersection It's high time that all rails were removed. That's why an early start on the Bank Street improvement job would get rid of a dangerous condition existing in the trolley rails left there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25
Selected Poem
KNITTING

tBy Myra P. Ellis in the Boston Fost) Come. let us take our knitting And sit here, under the trees Where butterflies are Hitting In Q dream-like waltz, where the bees Fly madly from flower to flower On an ager, urgent quest, Come. let us take our knitting Into the garden and rest. Lean back and look at the roses .. Are they not beautiful? Strange, when such beauty reposes, Hands must be dutiful. Counting with careful stitches, Knit one. purl two. repeat" Let us pattern the perfumed riches Of the red rose at our feet. Here is a thread of sunshine, There is a bar of song: Let us weave them into our knitting, Golden and sweet and strong. Weaving into each garment Cables of love and prayer Come, let us make our knitting Fit for a man to wearl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25

immediately started quarreling a. mong themselves as to who would put out the fire. They disconnected each others hose and preempted fire plugs until, when they got a. round to the job of taking care of the fire, 1t was beyond control, and the house and its valuable5 were lost.
 One cannot avoid comparing this situation with a similar situation existing in many fields today. Politi- cians scrap among themselves while the world Is on fire. Capital and labor fly at each others threats while the flames of worldwide holo- caust mount higher. Ecclesiastics argue among themselves as to who has the best method of extinguish- ing the fire of sin in the human heart. And while all this talk Is going on, the house continues to burn.
 If we tell people about the fire men who let house burn because of their pickering, they gasp in ash- tonishment, yet every day similar pickering is going on round about us while a much worse fire rages throughout the world. Experience cries out to us that in every field of human endeavor we must stop qiarreling over ways and means, over precedence and prerogatives, over rights and privileges, and get busy doing what needs to be done. All Rights Reserved-Babson News pauer Syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25

Lack of hand signaling today by motor ists must account for great many minor accidents. Just driving around the city convinces a cautious motorist that few, If any, of his fellowmen believe in signal ing when going to make a right or left turn or stop dead or pull into the curb. Once upon a time there were a lot of us who used our left hands all the time when driving along city streets. Now we blithely turn this way and that with nary signal. It's not good driving manners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25

would answer to that. Davis is easy to spot in c crowd.
 Davis is c patient man, but if he does much more mediation of the Allis- Chalmers kind, his bro- ther may be looking for him, to put him on the stage. His brother Owen Davis, who wrote "T'he Nervous Wreck"
 OPM POWER EXPERT
 How the One Dollar boys stick together when one of their num- ber is under fire Is illustrated by the case of Charles W. Kellogg, OPM power expert.
 Head of the Edison Electric Tn. stitute and militantly utility minded, Kellogg pooh-poohed warnings of c power shortage by other OrM experts. He climaxed this with c speech asserting there were ample power facilities, just after OPM had announced plans for a big power expansion pro- gram. The ifaeptncss was 50 biat- ant that OPM Director General Knudsen personally ordered an official statement repudiating Kel- logg's speech.
 Administration chiefs, who had long been fuming about Kellogg, were not satisfied with this slap on the wrist. They demanded his custer.
 But although OPM chiefs were willing t0, spank their fel- low One Dollar Man, they baIk- cd at firing him. They hem. med and hawed, finally evolved an ingenious compromise- namely, . committee replacing Kellogg as power chief, but with him serving as Q member.
 So far this face -saving com- inittee has not been appointed, and Kellogg is still on OPM rolls as it's power authority.
 NoTT-When President Roose- welt recently sent his request to Congress for an additional S40,- 100000 for IVA to develop new power resources, he ignored con- sulting Kellogg.
 Copyright, 194l, by United Feat.
 ure Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25
Press Comment
JUDGE WINNIE SPEAKS
 PLAINLY
(Hartford Courant)

Neee@AS S~SsA SS0AesAAW
 The record of the General As- sembly of 194l regarding the minor courts of the state does not seem likely to be forgotten in 6 hurry. Tn his address before the Assembly of Trial Justices of Connecticut, Judge Wynne of the Superior Court dwelt upon 1t in some detail.
 The judge bore down with espe- cial vigor on persons who seek elec- tion to the General Assembly with the idea that 1t Is an employment bureau" with the result that log- rolling for jobs goes on almost corl- tinuously from the time the leg islative session opens with Q prayer until 1t closes with another prayer, God save the State of Connecti- cut. As the judge pointed out, the General Assembly of 1889 saw @ be- ginning in minor court reform with the establishment of a salary sys- ten that did away with the "fee racket" in motor vehicle cases, the setting up of trial justice courts, and the approval by the House of Representatives of @ constitutional amendment empowering the gover- nor to nominate the judges of the minor courts as he already noni- mates the judges of the higher courts.
 Unhappily, the General Assembly of iezl did not see it to continue the process of reform. Despite the appeals of Governor Hurley and of former Governor Baldwin, it failed to adopt the proposed. constitutional amendment so that 1t might go before the voters two years hence, and the last weeks of the session were marked by extensive dickering over judicial appointments. By put- ting the Courts of Common Pleas on a circuit basis, 1t may have taken a step toward the ultimate naturalization of the judicial sys- tenn, but as long as the present minor courts exist and as long as the power to nominate their judges rests with the General Assembly, the judicial eystefEa of Connectieut
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25

With the 2 billion voted by Con- gresS several months ago, this would make Q total of l2 billion for aid to the democracies. Yet this stupendous sum is still con- siderably short of what was orig inally proposed, also of what prob ably will be ultimately required.
 It's c White House secret, but the first lend-lease program sub- mitted added up to $l9,000,0 900 ,0o0, This was slashed to 9 billion by the Army and Navy and then still further cut to billion by the Budget Bureau. The last figure was approved by the President and sent to Congress,
 One reason for the new appro- priation is that many of the orig inal price estimates have been found to be far too low, particu- larly in the case of planes, ships and guns, Rising costs, due to changes in construction, more ex- pensive new models, and Increased production charges, made 1t im- possible to contract for these items at the original estimates; and more money is needed to ful- i'll the program,
 Another reason for the lend-
 lease boost Ia heavy outlays for
 repairs on battle damaged Brit
 ish warships, of which . number
 are now In U. s. yards. This type
 of aid Is running into big money.
 Most important, however, is the urgent need for expansion of the whole aid-democracies program. Britain, China, and the otherAxis foes require increased assistance to meet the greatly enlarged re- sources of the Nazis brought by their conquest of Europe.
 Britain today must stand of not only the industrial power, of Ger many, but also that of France, Belgium, Holland, Rumania, Hun gary, and other Nazi victims. So If Britain is to continue fighting she must secure much more help from the United States. Without such aid she will quickly be over-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25

will stand in dire need of improve ment.
 The failure of the General As. sembly of 1041 to continue the pro- gram retards the progress of re- form, but if the attitude of Judge Wynne is typical, the demand for 1t has not died out. On the con- trary, the evidence seems to be that the General Assembly 0f 1ez3 will be under redoubled pressure to do away with c condition that, aG Judge Wynne pointed cut, bien- rially brings turmoil and bitter- ness while the public waits for leg. islation in the public interest"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25
Current Comment

The European war is giving a new America to humanity.-Dr. Di- ogenes Escalante, Venezuelan ann- bassador to the U. s.
 =.
 These vessels, originally designed to enforce prohibition, will now serve an even hiEler purpose Winston Churchill on the transfer of 10 U. S. revenue cutters to the Britlsh navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25

teSt queBuensT TufM 70 DSek HSSe for the answers.
 1. How many men gre included fSl the group of Negro singers krOwn as the Ink spots"?
 2. Name the Italian Duke. who 1e- gently surrendered to the British 1fa Ethiopia.
 g. The name for the end of ( hammer, opposite the face 4s ?. n?
 {. Elizabeth, Queen Of England, was the daughter of Henry VIII and Catharin of Argaon, Anne Of Gloves, or Anne Boleyn?
 5. S-i and d-i are two rhyning prefixes, both meaning taIf7
 6. What noted man ip American history was responsible for settling Rhode 1sland7
 '. Dolly Madison was the wife CT q sister of President James Madi. son? g. How old Is a person who is two score and ten years old?
 Q. Complete the line "MOnday's child is fair -,"
 10. How many Continental Con- gresseS were tliere2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25
AN WE MEAN YREsHs
Bridgeport Times-star)

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 If those eggs that you got et sase store yesterday don't taste the way strictly fresh eggs ought to taste, there's something you can do about itl
 The Connecticut State Depart ment of Agriculture is conducting e drive for better enforcement Of the law which imposes stiff penal ties for false or misleading brand ing of farm products.
 You can't call an egg sstyicgly fresh," if it's just "ffesl1". You can't call 1t fresh ct al, # it's been in cold storage.
 A Waterbury grocer has just fcsanA this out to his sorrow.
 When you buy Connecticut 3sews laid eggs, they've got t0 be gresh and you've got to be eatlsfie9, and if you're not. somebody's eoine e nAg fnR A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25

pitching at you, for you to catch or duck as your conscience and
 reflexes may dictate, more information of the type shown CT prices bull letln which now goes out twice q
 month to some 5000 wom c ms clubs, trade unions and sim- liar orgNniEN- NlaNaR YA kMlla
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25
Daily Almanac

Moon sets S:57 p. m. daylight time).
 Sun rises 5:2l a. m.; sets e:2S p. m. (day-. light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty min- utes after sunset
 New England weather is contrary to say the very least. How many people would imagine that Sundays sweltering weather could be displaced within less than a hours by chilly blasts? Temperature drops like this are customary in this climate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25
a. Please describe A torpedo.
PLASTIC TENDERS

One autom0bile manufacturer forsees tliat plastic lenders should absorb 6 blew ten times eFester than steel without dentfng. Riasies are playing an increasingly ifn- pOrant paft in the SnanufaettFs ing world. A circular ab0ut them cen be obtained from the Watef~ bury Democrat Service BHfeaW, 1913 Thirteenth 6t, Washington, D. c. Enclose ' stamped addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25

from the city, furnished wi h valu ble an- tiques. Fire broke out one evening
 and they called the four volun- teer fire com- panies in that tion. The companies arr rived with their
 apparatus but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25
AThourht for Today

The Lord render Co every man his righteous. ness and hts falthfulneSs: for the Lord delivered thee In my hand today, but would not stretch feFth mine hand against the Lords Anolnted.- Samuel 2es2S
 On you, My Lord, with anxious fear wait and from your Judgment must expect my fate, Addison,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25

e. How long has Gene Autyy been making photograph feeoFdss
 4. Since 1929. s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25

T0DAY's COMMON ERROR Do not ssy, T FeaA in tke paper where c plane was lost"; substitute "tii9W for "wi;ere."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY Nv EARL l.. DOUGLASS, ID. D.
PUT OUT THE FIRE!

An almost unbelievable thing hap pened to some friends of mine rec- ently. They had a house a few miles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25
e EDISON IN % WASHIN GToN
By PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington
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washington, June aS--You may be reading more, from now on. about Miss Harriett Elliott's Con- sumer Division In Leon HendepSons Office of Price Administration and Civilian Supply, The CD will be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25
Washington Merry-G Round By
DREW PEAR s ON
 ROBERT s. ALLEN
tatiVely apreed on b1

WASHINGTON
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25

c. My doctor said tilat I iAVe a fiephritic disease. Please tell me what 1t means7
 A. 4 disease of or pertaining to the kidneys.
 c. At what address did Peter Cooper live in New York City7
 A. No. Q Lexington Avenue was his residence from the time # WaS erected in 194S until his death 1ff 1883. 0
 c. Was Jefferson Davis, TfOsi-,. dent of the C0nfedefacy, c graduate of the U. 6. Military Acadef1y7 Was he c member of President piefce's cabinet?
 A. Davis graduated from the Academy ct West Point, \, F., in 1928. He served in the Black Hawk. War in 1880 afld 1881; was promoted. to tho rank of first lieutenant in the First Dragons March {, 1885,. flor gallant service" Ai1d served until June 90, 1888, when fle resigned. He was appointed Secretary Of War by President Pierce, and served from March 2, 1858, to March 2, 1887.
 c. Please describe ( torpedo.
 A. It is q self-propeiling, cieaf- shaped missile charged with Up tO 500 pounds Of T. N. T., which is dc~ torated of1 contact. It niay De as much as 21 inches ir diameter and is usually twelve times the diameter in length. Torpedoes are capable Of speeds Up to 56 miles per f1our for short distances. At lower speeds, some torpedocs have ( range Up t0 10 miles or more.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25
Questions
 andAnswers
YOUR oTEgTT0Ng ANeWKRBD

YOUR QUESTIONS ANeWkRBD
 The Waterbury DemoeFags Sore vice Bmreau win answer f@g ZOw free, sny question of fast CT fns formation, not involving extens slve research. Write your gusgs ton clearly, sign name and a4- dress, enclose c three cent peylnEo stamp. Medical CT legal aAvScs cannot De given. Address WateF~ bury Democrats Washington Dsr- vice Bureau. 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. C.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25
What's Your l. O.?

Can you answer seven 0f these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25

c. 1s there a 1aw requiring tt1at the weight of pit cars if1 coal mines be stamped on them?
 A. No. such c law would not Dc feasible, because the cars vary 1li weight. Even if of the same size and construction, for instance, tlle weight will be different ifl dry places than in damp places; @ls0, cars re- tain some of the fine coal, which may add tip to fifty pounds tO the weight. z
 c. Where is William McCliessey Martin, Jr, former president of the New York Stock ExchAnEe7
 A. He is now & pFiv&te 1n tho United States Army ct Fort Dix, New Jersey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25

A. There gre numerous places iil the State where at least c trace Of snow has fallen during tiiak month,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25
WASHINGTON PRICE NOTES

WASHINGTON PRICE NOTES
 Bureau of Labor Statistics has built up the most accurate of all systems for reporting on living costs. ... Its latest figures show all liv- ing costs, rising since the end of l940, are now 2.2 per cent higher than the 1885 1889 average, ..,, Food, which takes up S4 per cent of the average family budget, is up less than per cent over the 1885, S9 average but l940 prices were from 2 to per cent below the 1935-i9S9 average. Clothing, which takes up 10.5 per cent of average family income, is at practically the same level as year ago, less than 3 per cent above i935-l939 average. One of BIS most careful cheeks Is on average retail prices of 10 leading items of food in 5l Amer ican cities. Here is ELS latest price average per pound as of May IS: Round steak, 37.6 cents. Sliced bacon, 33.4 cents. Canned salmon, l6.a cents. Navy beans, 6.9 cents. Canned tomatoes. S.7 cents (No. ? can). Fresh milk. l2.6 cents. But ter, 4l.2 cents. Flour, 4.39 cents. White bread, 7.e cents. Eggs, 33.3 cents dozen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25

q. Has snow ever fallen Ifl pefnsylyafiia ifl May7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25

All Rights Babson News
 paper Syndicate
Evening star., 1941-03-16
LOTS FOR SALE.

tiful view view Of Of Potomac 4RiW River lots. 5oft.
front 1st time offered Call Maddox
Irenholm; care EDWARD R. CARR. Adams
ATTENTION, HOME BUILDERs-THREE
lots for sale. 100x1 00-ft. corner lot, S0xl 90
into three lots 60Xl00 it. for three low
cost homes: located near schools Cor.
IND st. and Ridge Road, Cabin John Park,
Nd; SSS 5losk ne Conduit rd Write o2wner;
at low price for cash. Good investment in
moor. Md, also)
SACRIFICE FOR CAsH-LARGE CORNER
lot. Virginia Highlands. Restricted zone.
Plenty of trees Box 256-L. Star.
CARMODY Hills carfare zone: price,
zANzaoER @ N faSn JR fnd a6s Bafmore mGnao q bike
Rveldale, Md Warfeld 1919.
Corner. 4Oxl20: only ST $50. FRANK NJ.
DOYLE. realtor, DI, 1868.
BUILDING SITE IN FASHIONABLE WEST
moreland Hills: 81 $50, terms. Oliver
KLINGLE STREET NEAR HAWTHORNE
SQUARE l43s; excellent residential; owner
Box :}55, Joplin. Mo
ATTENTION. BUILDERS
proximateiy : 5 large lots: $3.50 per- per acre. ere
On Riggs I'd at Red Top I'd, approx. /
mile past B. & O. viaduct
sO7 18th Ma. sose.
central GENT AVE; NE, NEAR RHODE
SOUTH CAPITOL and BLUE PLAINS
ROAD c5PfrAi sF aixl24 vinW teef kESiTY sS5T93 Co
92l New York AVE NV MA N1l1
Evening star., 1941-03-16
NEAR ROCKVILLE.
MONT. co,

MONT. co.
l56 acres, acres fine bldgs-, close in; on hard
Rockville Md. Phone $50.
STROUT'S BIG NEW CATALOG.
10 a. on tidewater, in village rms,
cludes furniture. some tools terms. Pic
ture, Dc: 90, Write for free COPY STROUT
REALTY. 1421-N Land Title Bldg. Phila.,
S6,a50-6-R. BUNGALOW, ENORMOUS
living room, stone fireplace, fun basement,
oil heat; 594 a.. Just off Baltimore pike.
S4.000-4l a. Howard Co farm, ! : mi.
Silver SprinG; high elevation: 6-r. house,
Terms
S3,0OO-30 acres. main road, near Chalk
Point, on creek to West River. Or house,
nice shade Level fertile land on which
owner raised large family. Close to large
summer colony.
S15.000-Entirely equipped; one of the
enough to commute I66 acres small piece
Of fine timber Two houses, excellent build
ingS.
ST500-Nearly 100 acres. in high state
Of CIVILIZATIONS; shipping milk Substantial
GOOD neighborhood High elevation Terms
10, ooo-l24-acre tobacco farm: modern
house, new tobacco barns. poultry house.
only Z mi. D c
S13, 3,500-PennSylvani estate beautiful
large house, several baths, oil heat: excel
s11 56oNAnotheIr; Pa. li-fa farm. f1 1876 acres
on good road; stone house, electric lights
IIrnace; several barns and other out
very attractive farm.
R. D. LILLE,
226 Maple Ave, Takoma Park Sligo 23O7.