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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24
An Able Legislator

The death of Pat Harrison of Missis- sippi must be a shock to the countless friends that he had in Congress, as well as to his own folks back home. Certainly 1t was to this part of the country which is far removed from his native haunts and the national legislative halls His was a powerful voice in the interests of the Democratic Party. His was per- suasive personality in those same inter- . ests. Rightly he might be called the party's wheel-horse. We can recall when he first arrived . in the Senate the predictions that were . made about his future. He more than , lived up to advance notices During the : Juveniles" when Democrats were strug- gling for recognition in Washington he was in the forefront among the galaxy of able Republicans and Democrats both. { His voice was raised often and authori- tatively on matters of finance, taxes, and i. governmental procedure Down through . the "thirties" his continued to be voice 7 to be needed.
 { Democrats never looked for a cham { pion when he was around. He could al-
 ways be depended upon to lead the de-
 fense or offense as the case might be- He
 differed with the Roosevelt administra-
 ton on many occasions, but he never
 turned his back on the Democratic Party
 once he had been chosen It's representa-
 tive. Let 1t always be said to his ever- lasting credit that he remained loyal to
 his convictions and beliefs at the same time giving his party not mere lip ser-
 vice, but full time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24
This Isn't Politics

They say that politics makes strange ned-felloWS War also brings together In apparent alliance against common snemy countries and peoples whose ways and beliefs of life are quite opposed. The yituation pops up now with Germany warning on Russia to the east of her, while England starts belaboring the Nazis from the west and north sides with all her might On this score Americans have much to say, perhaps, but not much to do. An English official says the United States must now supply Russia with tools of war-the actual weapons and the necessary foodstuffs, we presume.
 There will be millions of Americans joining in general cry of protest if any such idea as this is countenanced at Washington. If Russia and Germany want to fight 1t out over eastern Europe, we can't summon the sympathy which is more easily evoked over the plight that thing to raise sympathy among Americans rouse us to the point where we want to cast our lot with Russia.
 In the first place the average American is easily persuaded to believe that Naziism spells disaster for the democratic form of government we prefer. He isn't apt to believe, though, that what Russia fights Germany for is this same preservation of life of liberty. Hence our inclination to let these two combatants go 1t without our interference or even any aid what soever is understandable. England won't increase her own prestige or add to her supporters and sympathizers in the United States by preaching doctrine of aid for Russia to us. We want none of it, now or later on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24
Unpleasant Task

Probably the, all-time high for an un- pleasant assignment would be to be a member of the Italian army of occupa- ton in Greece. Mussolini announces that Hitler has graciously consented to give Greece to Italy as It's share in the swag, or, as 1t is now called in totalitarian circles, "living space"
 Every Greek knows that the Italians never conquered them. Every Greek has not only hatred but contempt for Italian Fascists. Being one of the soldiers as- signed to holding down the Greeks is going to be one of the less pleasant assign ments of the war. It may even prove, in some cases, definitely unhealthful.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24

der Charles P. Crane, to find out what they wanted - and he was the only one who went even that far. What they wanted was independence Least objec- tionable mandatory was the United states. Tn that, as fin many other of his proposals, Wilson was overruled. The French got the mandate.
 Granting that they had a difficult task, they didn't do very well with 1t, either. Syria seethed with revolt practically from the first. Loaded down with French civil and military brasshats, 1t never knew a moments peace, and attempts at military revolt were ruthlessly crushed by the French, who never gave the slightest sign of ever getting out. That is a brief sketch of the French colony" which Vichy Is so determined to defend with French blood. For this Frenchmen die Not for free dom, theirs or anybody else's, but to en- able lot of pot-bellied generals and func- tionaries to hold on to their comfortable jobs at the expense of unwilling Syria.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24

verified with arbitrary certainty, is whether Churchill has acceded to proposals for Q temporary halt to hoStilities. The unhesitating manner in which Germany has set Ab0us the invasion of Russia, leads, how. ever reluctantly, to the belief thas some sort of arrangement has besh effected. -A4
 Tn his speech of Sunday, Churchs i'll declared that the war with oers many would Do prosecuted with vas relentihg vigor. We can only hope SO. All the seeming of appeasement is present. If, on the other hand, Hitler has embarked upon new con. quest, disdaining tho aiaimokity Of Great Britain, and we cen accepA the words of the pginae-sainisteEs then Americans can feel confident that an unequivocai policy has at last been adopted in England.
 Tn any case, we must be informed without subtersuge or Salseho0dh exactly what attitude the xnglish nation has adopted. Any circunaveFs ton of the truth ie isiiinic&l to our interests. America, like t cg not, Is committed to the destinies Of Great Britain beyond hope Of recall, eisd the way Of wisdom iS in uiiceaSlng vigilance. It is as much a matter of vital concorn to us that the tragic appeasesnent policy is not resurrected, % it ts to the people os Great Britain.
 WHMUMXA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24
In Today's Mail

1t would seem that Hesss role was that of an emissary, acting in an ofiicial capacity, and with instruc- tons to secure . temporary truce.
 How well he has succeeded In his mission may be inferred from the fact that Germany has attacked Russia, fulfilling the ng-prom!sed "drang mach Osten."
 With regard to whether informa. ton as to Hess's intentions existed in Germany, clues are abundantly present. The Nazi leadership has not hesitated to reveal that certain officers had been entrusted with the task of preventing Hess from using any planes. If fears were felt that the former No. 3 Nazi might at- tempt to make c getaway without permission, then 1t may be safely assumed that steps would have been taken to make such an es- cape utterly impossible. A man in 50 exalted . position could abso- iutely not have made an unsarc- toned departure. It is our conten- ton that his plans were known, and that the approval, and even the ex- plicit instructions of Hitler. were not lacking.
 When Rudolph Hess plummetted from his Messerschmidt on May 10, to land on Scottish ground, the ofii. cially.inspired Nazl press was more comInisseratin than denunciatory Hess, 1t was indicated, Is 6 victim of deiusions and halluclnations. His behaviour had for some time been that of 6 man not entirely in pos- session of his reason. What else could be expected of Q person beyeft? Only mild regret and compassion were expressed oil around. A few doubtful terms were dropped here and there, and the matter quickly vanished from the attention of the German public.
 Now In the ordinary course of events, no brazen an act of treach- cry would not have gone without the customary Na2i fanfare of violent abuse, recrimination and rage. The complacent reaction Of the German propagandists was, to say the least, highly suspicious. Where bitter disappointment was expected, only c quiescent shrugging Of the shoulders was evidenced. Where 1t might be thought that he would be accused of having long been in league with the British, only tepid, apologetic expressions of "in- sanity" eInanated from the press. The only inference possible Is that Hess had been sent on a mission, and that the utterances of qoeb- bels, ct al, were designed strictly for mass consumption.
 The excitement in England ex- pired in . short time. The British press ct first nowied with delight, expecting that Hess had come to offer his services In the Britlsh cause, or ct the least would divuige important secret military matters. The expectantCy was shogt. lived. After the initial exclamaticnS Of glee, no revelations were forthcom. ing. British governmental circles confined themselves to bulletins about the condition of Hessb in. jured ankle. Churchill ct no time offered any concrete solution to the mystery, except to gay that England would not Dc taken iil by any peace offers. The indication was clear that overtures. la this direction had been made. What is not capable Of being
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24
Sacred Trust of Civilization"

The little ring of politicians at
 Vichy who now control such freedom of
 action" as is left to France have issued some pretty resounding statements about
 defending the French Empire. French
 men in Syria are dying for that. Is memory so short? Syria is no part of . the French empire, and never was, and never was intended to. be, Syria is SUD- . posed to be an independent country over wiicn France was given a mandate by the 1T saty of Versailles and the League 0E Mat ons. The theory of a mandate is that a country or territory unaccus- toned to political freedom, or unable . to defend 1t by force,' is given sort of .. "big brother" nation to be its political adviser and physical defender until 1t is able to shift for itself
 That is the position of France in Syria, that and nothing else. France ac. cepted the mandate under the terms of Article p of the Treaty of Versailles, pledging herself to consider the "well-
 being and development" of Syria "a sacred trust of civilization" The people of Syria, long under Turkish domination and freed from that by the World War, wanted the United States to accept the mandate over them If they had to have g mandatory power.
 President Wilson had insisted at the Peace Conference that the inhabitants Of
 Syria and Palestine be consulted as to
 their future fate. He sent a mission lii1-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24
Selected Poem
BEYOND TIME

BEYOND TIME
 Coughs V. Kane in the New York TimeO Soon they will wave farewell, and down the road Of distance take their young, adventuring way, Linking their fate to some starred antipode Whose night will fold them as we greet the day. But though the far, blind leagues erect wall To bar their presence from our coign of space, Never can this defect the arrowy call Of heart to heart, or blur viSioned face. Few are the grains which slisten in the giasb Of time, before the handshake and the tear When parting will begin that dark impasse Which may not be recroGsed In ali this year. Yet what k time, when friendship throned supreme, VIII carve these moments through the years long
 dream?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24

There are all sorts of opinions at Wash ington about how this nation should re- gard the new lineup in Europe-Stalin versus Hitler. Quite few of our senators and representatives think that our all- out aid for Britain should be enlarged to include Russia. Just what these European countries are engaging Herr Hitler's troops for If they can't back up their challenge with armed might and other sinews of war Is more than we can under stand. And there Is no need for out ra- tional legislators to get solicitous about Russia. As yet she hasn't asked for our aid and we certainly hope she won't have nerve enough to do so. For If she did we rather imagine that there would be an outpouring of general opposition from all over the country. We agree with Rep. James shanley of New Haven who said the United States in this new incident should pursue its traditional neutrality"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24

New Haven is quite concerned over the new trade school which 1t was voted by the Legislature. The city officials and other interested persons are casting about for ways and means of finding sufficient funds with which to build the school. While the state has set up funds for New Haven institution these funds, as likewise in the case of Waterbury, they will merely take care of equipment and teachers salaries. And that won't come until the school has been built. Water bury provided for this likelihood by get amplify this sum with an old trust fund 50 city fathers hope. And so do we all hope, too
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24
NAZI ATTACK ON RUSSIA AZ. FECTS U. s.-BRTTISH
 POLICIES

June 22, l0Al. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 The commencement of hostilitieS between Russia and Germany opens flood gates of incalculable likeli- hood, and possibilities hitherto un- dreamt of.
 No matter what the opinion of so.called trained observers, Hitler's proclamation of armed belligerency against the Soviet Is totally unex- pected. Last week even those prophecying that Germany would invade the Communist republics, were giving articulation to rumors that were designed to coerce Q pol- icy of Russian acquiescence to Ger man demands. No feasible explan- ation of the German attack exists. None, that is, that can be explained ia the light of information availa- ble to the public. But, and upon this "but" may hinge the answer to the whole seemingly inexplicable mess, certain events taking place behind the impenetrable shroud of international diplomacy, may have been the deciding factor in deter. mining German policy.
 Further, and In this connection, the sudden turn of events serves to throw light upon an incident, which up to the present has not been Sat- isfactorily explained. Why did Ru. dolph Hess make his sensational flight to England? Why is 1t, that the usually ubiquitous destapo was i not on hand to prevent HessS es- cape, and, what Is beyond credibil- ity, had no prior information con- corning his intentions? Why were the denunciations, following Hess'a defection, In the Nazi press, more in the nature of abnormaliy mild reproofs, and weak apologies for the behaviour of . psycopath, rather than the savage assaults ordinarily indulged in by doebbels and his associates? Why, and in OUT humble opinion this of the utmost signifi- canoe, why has the quietug been placed on all Hess'B subsequent ace tivities in England, particularly since 1t was well known what public in- terest had been aroused by his ar- rival there?
 Tn reply to the first, 1t neglns to seem, in view of what has taken place, that tho Na9i leadership had been contemplating the move against the Soviets for some time The undertaking would have been extremely dangerous, however, with. out first having obtained the con. sent of Britain to . temporary cessa- ton of iiostilities. ' Germany could not, and still cannot, conduct c war of major proportions on her eastern flank, leaving the western front completely exposed to British at- tack. strategicaiiy this would bG suicidal. Such action could only sue. ceed with the openly avOwed, or else covert approval of England. Hitler did not launch the ifivasioa against Poland tnet precipitated the present war, without having first concluded a non aggression pact with etAlin It iD open to doubt whether he ever would have attempted it withotit these assurances.
 In vIew Of these eiFcumstances
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24

For 6 time work stopped there altogether.
 MACHINE.T TOOLS
 STOPPED THEM
 Nearly Q year ago plane plants were allocated fixed amounts Of the limited output of aluminium, and Boeing's May allotment fell short of requirements. It was irn- possible to make up the deficien- cy-as Q result, in turn, of the long Ailis- Chalmers strike.
 The Milwaukee Ynachine-tool plant makes aluminium fabricat- ing machinery. Production of in- got aluminium has risen steadily, reaching B2,000 600 pounds in May, which was ample for current needs. But there wasn't enough machinery to process 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24

Governor Robert A. Hurley will shortly launch this state on It's new plan Of al- lowing savings banks to sell life insurance by naming 7.n1an board to supervise the set-up. Five of these members will be chosen from nominees recommended by participating institutions. The other two will be of the governors own selections. On their shoulders will rest for some time to come the burden of selling this new idea to the state at large.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24

. 1. The laughing jackass D q quadruped animal or hsrd9
 2. Is George Q. Marshall, the chief of stan of the U. 6. Army, admiral of the Pacific Fleet or come mandant of the .. s. Military Academy?
 3. Tn which of shakespeare's plays, is the famous soliloquy he. ginning, ITO be or not to be, that Is the question:?
 {. Does the longest day of the year occur In June or December In the southern henisphere9
 5. Is Detroit situated on one os the Great Lakes9
 c. Two characters In "Alice In Wonderland" who are practically alike are named T.....ia and T..---e.
 2. What is . gazeile2
 s. The song Santa Lucia" comes from what c!ty2
 9. Name the playwright who re gently won the Pulitzer prize for the third time, tying Eugene 0'Neiil on that score.
 10. Identify these radio nick names: (i) "Songbird Of the south;" (2) "Old Maestro;" (S) Mad Russian" @v
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24

Defense chiefs promise firmly that this months plane showing will be different, with the total up around l,600 in July and even better gains in August. By Octo- Der it is predicted plane output w;ll lit 2,000.
 These forecasts are based on the imposition of stiffer priorities on fabricated materials necessary for bombers, thus ensuring un- hampered production for speeded up schedules. Practically half of this months Aluminium output, put, B3,O00,000 pounds, has been assigned to plane production.
 British output Is around 1,-
 500 Q month. Once the U. s. (Continued on Next Page)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24
Daily Almanac

Sun rises S:3i q. rn.; sets s:2s p. m. (day. light tiine)
 All vehicles must De lighted thirty min. utes after sunset.
 The 24th of Junei This Is Mid.sumIner's Day which Is one more proof that tie New York scientist wasn't 70 far wrong when he said summer was half over last Saturday af- teriloon. The oldsters also reckoned the sea- son well advanced when June 18th arrived.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24

having some new troubles trying to keep them
 [ h c r c. F6A. you'll recall, is the outfit which
 started out in life as Rex Tug wells Resettle. ment Adminis- ton to build Tugw ltowns here and there, was reorganlzcd into the Depart ment of Agricul- ture in 1886 and had ika n a t1a A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24
PLASTIC TENDERS

PLASTIC TENDERS %
 One automobile manufacturer forsees that plastic lenders should absorb Q blow ten times greater than steel without dentlng. Plastlcs are playing on increasingly i'm. portant part in the nianufactur. Ing world. A circular about them can be obtained from the Water. bury Democrat Service Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Washington, D. 0. Enclose . stamped addressed envelop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24
Current Comment

No Japanese spokesman in or out of China any longer says that Japan can conquer China.
 -Dr. George w. Shepherd,
 American adviser to Chang
 Kai.shek.
 Capital must sacrifice. Manage. fsient must sacrifice. Labor must sacrifice. And shame be to him who says the other fellow must sacrifice first.
 70. J. Arnold, president, North. western National Life InSurs aiice Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24
A Thought for Today

And David knew that Saul secretly prscticed mischief against him; and he said Co Ablathar the priest, Bring hither the ephOd.-Samucl 23;9.
 He who has injured thee was either strong CT or weaker. If weaker, spare him; if stronger, spare tisyself. f.--Seneca.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24

An outstanding characteristic of the American people is 6 healthy competitive spirit. This has had c decided influence In moulding oli people into the great nation it@ii today.
 --Lieut. .osn. Hugh A Drum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24
Questions
 andAnswers

YOUR QUESTION: ANSWERED
 The Waterbury nemocrAes U&Rs vice Bureau win Answee for "a s free. any question e feet e lAs 7 formation, net involving ext0ns slve research. Write yeuR aueM- ton clearly, elgm name and GAs dross, enclose 0 three cent RegoAee stamp. Medical e legal a4VsoO cannot Do given. Address WAetTs bury Democrat's Wnshlmgt0n weRs
 vice Bureau, 1OlS Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. Q.
 e. Name the United states SEs. yer coins that have been diDocns tinued.
 A, The trade dollar, first coined in 1878, discontinued 1888, demon. etined, 1887: twenty-cert piece, coined le7B-iS7s: halt-dinie, coined iToA-iS7S; the silver three.cent piece, coined i86i-ie7S.
 e. How are glass marbles made3
 A. By dropping the proper amount of molten glass between two grooved metal cylinders rotating in opposite directions, the axes Of the cylinders being at c small angle. Az the blob of glass moves in the grooves it becomes spherical and finally drops from between the rolos when they rae sufficiently for apart,
 e. How can give my ie27 model automobile lower lines and make it look more rnodernp
 A. The newer type of i6-ineh. drop center wheels and tires can be used to replace the original tires and wheels, which would lower the cay about 3ia inches. The smaller wheels and tires would give enough verti- cal clearance under the lenders 60 that the body could be lowered by changing the spring suspension. Belt lines and c two-toae paint joN would help to modernize the auto.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24

e. Why Is the letter e followed by the letter Q in English7
 A. The letter e cinnes from tlas Hebrew Koph tK) and the Greek kappa (K). It Is followed by U to show that 1t Is libialized, that e. spoken with the lips. The letter s Is not labialized. Speak the words king and queen before Q mirror an@ you will see the difference.
 e. When did American troops first land in the Philippine Islands during the Spanish American ware
 A. General Anderson with the first detachment arrived in Manila Bay June 20, 1898. They encasnped ct Cavite, an arsenal which had had been captured by Commodore (later AdmiraD George Dewey. z
 e. When, and from what cause dld Sir James Matthew Barrie die2
 A. He died of pneumonia in . nursing home in London, England, June 10, 1887.
 e. Name the players who DOT. tray the title roles on the radio pros gram, "Flhber Mcdee 6 Molly"
 A. Jim and Marian Jordan; hus- band and wife. te
 e. What nickname is used for . girl named Matilda2
 A. lilly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24
. EDISON IN "~
 WASH GToN
BY PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington Correspondent

Washington, June 24 =. The Farm Security Administration of your gov- ernment, whose function it is to get folks to go back to the farm, Is now
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24

ToDAY's COMMON ERROR Do not say, "A man, whom '
 thought was dead, just telos phoned"i say, ''who."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24

e. What nickname is used for . girl named Matilda?
 A. TiliY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-24
Whats Your I. o.?

Can you answer seven oe thesa test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.
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