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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28

fences, advancement and publicity agents for the circus tell the newspapers. Even fard-boIled areas which arc notorious as poor show towns have broken down and succumbed Co the lure of theBAwdust and the "blg top. Waterbury has always been 6 good circus town. Even in the depres- sion days the circus fared better here than in many places bigger than we are. Certainly this year ought to be banner one.
 Old timers still talk about the circus parade that used to be one of the free features of the summer visit. It's under standabie, though, why the circus people eliminated this feature with the addition. al work and expense involved. The actual show itself has changed in some respects, yet in others 1t is the same colorful, fast. moving panorama that thrills both old and young If ever there was g common meeting place for father and son 1t must be beneath the circus tent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28

So the Chief of staft and his lady. like any bank clerk and his sweetie, hire . canoe on the po- tonaae and paddle down the river to . quiet spot for a picnic sup- per,
 MERRY.0O.R0UND
 Telling newsmen about his in- speotlon of a new powder plant ia Tennessee. 0pM Director General Knudsen remarked. "They arc turning outt he stuff in great shaps," and nonchalantly pulled out of his pocket Q stick of dyna- mite, Most of the reporters, pop eyed, nervously abused their cig~ arettes since his split with the Administration, John L, Lewis has been the oirtual diotators of Lahor's Non-PartiSan League, But that didn't keep the Philadelphia branch from eaustieally denoun- ing Lewis attack on President Roosevelt for using troops against the outlaw plano strike at Ingle- wood, The philadelphians ac- cused Lewis of pursuing a rule or rsain" policy,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
Quite As Ridiculous

Latest opposition to the St. Lawrence River seaWay project points out the grave dangers from invasion by means of this route. The United States is supposed to become more vulnerable to attack from without by providing an easy means of access to our industrialiZed middle west through the St. Lawrence River. Now there may be something to this, but after all why is the St. Lawrence any more of a means of access to rich sections of this country than the Hudson or the Connec- ticut Rivers.
 If foreign powers can come across the Atlantic and set up sufficient bases so that they would be able to use the St. Lawrence River as means of attack, then they would be strong enough to do so at other points along the Atlantic. We don't think that any one power is at pres ent capable of doing this and even If 1t were we don't think that it would. Main taining a stronghold on this side of the Atlantic in the face of armed opposition from both Americas would be at best per- ilous.
 If there are going to be sound argu- ments advanced against the construction of the St. Lawrence seaway then they ought to have more foundation than the vllnerability claim. There are more easy ways of penetrating into the United States than down the St. Lawrence River. Anyone could mention half dozen with out thinking too hard. It's just that op- ponents of the seaway plan are thinking too hard of ways to defeat 1t. There are probably easier ways right before them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28

One thing the Monday showing of the Ringing Brothers circus has eliminated this year is getting up bright and early to see the circus come in and unload Freight Street could tell lot of stories about the comings and goings of thou sands of our grown-up citizens of today if 1t could only speak. The Sunday arrival of the circus here means that the trains won't have to pull in early. They'll take their time in coming from Paterson, N. J., and they'll take their time in unload ing and setting up the tents down at the old golf lots Church-goers can walk down and see all the operations after services are out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28

Over in Bethel there is considerable consternation these days because Of a zoning ruling recently enacted by the village commissioners. This ordinance prohibits the keeping of sheep, pigs or goats within 200 feet of a dwelling. Off, hand this may not seem like anything to worry about, but actually 1t is. Figure out just how far you'd have to go from your own home before you could stable or pas ture any of the above animals. 200 feet is quite a distance to go unless you own a large estate or farm. And in Bethel there are many home-owners with some of the above mentioned animals who are afraid they are going to be law violators. As a matter of fact the new ordinance apparently stems from controversy the townsfolk have had with new resident whose mode of living didn't agree with staid villagers. It only goes to prove, though, that particularized laws like this often do more harm than good.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
The Big Shows Coming

Waterbury gets the usual opportunity this year of playing host for weekend to the Ringing Brothers circus. The show will pull into town late tomorrow morn ing after a 116-mile railroad run from Paterson, N. J. and will prepare for Mon- day afternoon and evening performances we can recall another occasion when the sbig shows schedule made the stop-over In Waterbury quite an event We don't doubt but what Sunday will bring out as many people to see the tents go up and Ehe other Soukines of circus life as will Ahe actual performances.
 Everywhere they have gone thls sea- N1n khs ssse# hHs played lo capacity asaa-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
Current Comment

The economic defense of Latin America is even more important than it's military defense. = Wes. ley Frost, American minister tt Paraguay. do not believe the churches can really answer the spiritual needs of this crucial hour without first study Ing those needs. -Dr. Eric W. Barnes, Russell Sage
 college.
 The executive council of the American Federation of Labor calls upon all it's members Co serve the cause of American democracy. Formal statement of the council.
 The leaders of thought who have seen no other alternatives than & weak state on the one hand and a Fascist state on the other have neg- iected both the necessities and ca~ pakiiities Of this nation. Stephen Raukasenhuhh, author.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
The Siamese Twins

Eleven million Americans are now members of labor organizations. That is not only far greater number than ever before, but it is a higher percentage Of the whole number of workers; about % per cent of the estimated 50,000,000. The measure of that growth is seen in the fact that in 1910 only little more than two million workers were organized, just above per cent. Tn 1920 the nearly five million organized workers were just above I7 per cent of the total, which percent age had dropped off to nine in 1880.
 This Is a fnornentous change. It means tremendous concentration Of power, economic and political, in the hands of power, there must be responsibility for he use of that power. A thousand years sf history and much blood have been poured out in the effort to make political rulers responsible to the peoples they rule. Blood still flows in that unceasing strug. gle.
 All who exercise power of any kind must be responsible. As Disraeli empha- sized, C. all power is a trust we are accountable for it's exercise from the people and for the people all springs :" The labor leader IS trustee of power. He is responsible for it's use not only to the members of his own organiza- ton, but to all the people. In precisely the same way, the industrial manager is re- sponsible, not only to his owners and stockholders, but to all the people. Whence comes the right to hold and own the property in the first place? From all the people Whence came the laws and the social outlook which permitted un- ions to organize to their present high peak? From all the people.
 The time has passed when any man can run his business without giving ulti- mate consideration to the wishes and welfare of all the people. And the time has passed when labor leader can run his union without giving ultimate con- sideration to the same thing-the wish- es and welfare of all the people.
 The more thoughtful leaders of both the A. F. of L. and the c. I. o. are look ing gravely on their recent victories in organizing workers. They know that with the victory comes the burden, and with power comes responsibility. To any, one who holds power in trust may come a day when 1t wifi be asked of him as 1t was of the steward in the parable: How is 1t that I hear this of thee? Give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
Planes Speed Up Planes

The airplane speeds up everything, even the airplane. Today, when every thing depends on speeding Up the pro- duction Of airplanes and more airplanes, what's one Of the leading means of speeding up that production? Why, the airplane itselfI
 Hint of this comes with the newest figures on air express shipments, which show that shipments to and from air. plane plants show the greatest increase in a general increase in air express ship ments over two years ago. That increase was 2S7 per cent. It means that plans, small parts, vital castings, dies and light machinery are now winging through the air from airplane factory to airplane fac- tory, saving precious days and minutes in the creation of more airplanes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28

Marshall was a captain then, age 80, and his chief reSponsi- billty was to keep the soldiers from handling their guns. New re- cruits, they were 90 raw and 90 seasick they couldn't be trusted with weapons.
 Today, the terrible confusion of those days seems like Q nightmare. Marshall wants no more confusion. Since his appointment as Chief of Staff two years ego, he has brought an unsurpassed skill Go the job of preventing such chaos from happening again.
 The President knew Marshall's mettle when, in making the seleo, ton, he passed over SA other of- slcers who were senior in rank. At that time, the army numbered ie0,000. Today 1t numbers i,Aoo,- 0o0, and is going higher. With this tremendous expansion, there has been some disorder and irregu- alrity, but Marshall has kept it at . minimum.
 However, it ls part oe Mar, shesl's genius thas when there as disorder and iFregulaEaty, Mar shall airs it. The exact eppos. ite of certain brass hats ln Che Navy, General MaEshall never
 has been knewn te smother nsws of . mistake. in fact. he win
 sit dewn with newspApersnen
 and Do more critical ee the Army than any oe them.
 MARSHALL AND CONGRESS
 For instance, one of the Army, severest critics Is Congressman Al. bert J. Engel, of Michigan. Tn. gel is the man who accused the War Department of 90 per cent waste in cantonment construction and then went out and proved was unique and refreshing. In- stead of going Into a grouch, he declared, "Engel puts ants in our pants, but he's . dam good in spector."
 Get this picture as an indication of Marshall's caliber. 1t was Army Day, iez0. Troops were march. ing by the reviewing stand on Con- stitution avenue. In the stand,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
Press Comment
DAMASCUS
(New York Tines)

SNeW Xork T1meSl F Damascus, now fallen to the Allies Is one of the great prizes of the Arab world. Beirut may be of more strate- gic value, because of its fine harbor But Damascus. Eye of the East" < the political and cultural citadel oi the Syrian states. Whoever holds 1, controls the nerve center of nAtion- alism in the Neer East. Since its cap- tors come not as conquerors but as liberators, the news will sweep aheas, of them, opening 6 road for their troops.
 Damascus has been captured e hundred times before. Always the control Of Syria has passed with it. Tradition pictures it as the oldest city In the world. It was Siourishing before Memphis. Athens and Baby lon were founded. It was famous capital when Abraham passed this way. pursuing the routed kings Of Hohah. Egyptians. Assyrians. Alex ander.s Greeks and Roman legicns, By1antines, Crusaders ond the hordes of Tamerlane have swept over and around 1t, but never quite submerged 1t. For centuries q great Moslem mart of trade, rich in ba- saars. it is stiil & city of 100000. Its minarets gleam amid Towering or- chards of apricot. lig and pome- granate, and travellers from the des- ert gaze on its Omayld Mosque with almost the reverence they accord to Mecca.
 If Syria follows Damascus. the AL lies will have won a real victory in this war, a victory not over France but over Germany. The ostentatious aloofness of Berlin to the fratricidal struggle between vichy and every element that still lights for French freedom implies only that the Nazis had not yet succeeded in preparing Syria as a base from which to strike.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
OFFICER AzUNDY's STORY
(New York sunl


 The rescue of the remaining pas- sengsrs and seamen of the Robin Moor brings relief and satisfaction to tho American public, but it adds nothing to the comfort of Nazl Ger many. The story told in Cape Town yesterday by Chief Officer Mundy removes the last trace of reasonable doubt whether it was a German sub- marine that sank the American freighter and left its personnel % lifeboats far out In the open Atlan- tic. To be sure, the commander of the submarine did not submit his papers to Mundyss inspection. Ncr was any Identification of the vessels name and status presented. But Melvin Mundy has sailed many seas and talked Co seameu of many naslcnallties: he knows broken Mng~ lish with German accent and lntCna~ ton when he hears it Moreover, he received from the aubmaFineE stores h#nAaRss 1hAt bora German
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28

As to the hour when our Lord returns, no one knows, the Bihle tells us. save God himself. But that life is brief, even for those who live longset. and that at best much of our cherished ambitions must remain unfuiSilled--this is 6 certainty for everyone.
 The corollary of such truth is that we must bestlr ourselves. re- gardlng the hours as precious and the days as divine opportunities. God never wastes anything in His stupendous universe, and we can be sure that He is displeased with us if on any occasion we frikter away opportunities which come bus once and leave us quickly.
 Paul was right-tke time is short. The realization of this shculd not frighten us: rather it should deep- en our determination 10 do tho best we can In whatever time re- mains.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
Questions
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 A. me story says tAAs at 0nee- sss. in Creea, basdalua, after build. lng a labyrinth for me xADlea Aklnoanur, halfshUll and halfshulmAns was iMprinone0 hy King Mines. 70 escane, he made wings foE himself and his scn 1caxsAs, and fastened them on with wax. DMe6Alus Mew safely over the Aegean sea but Icaxus soazed too near the e.in. the saa wax melted, and he ten o his death In the Aegean.
 a. 10 what positions do the fcl~ lowing spanish terms apply: xsafaless capAtaa. Nlcalde. and nnoeos
 A. Nurales, municipal police: capAtAm, 6 boss ee togenans aieAAees mayer or judges nAoan. a man cf Ah work.
 C. How many troops did HAnni. haA have when he started the izsvaa sion oe Ttalye
 A. lgA started from Carthage Nova with eO.Ooo foot and a2.000 horsemen and 70 elephants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28

One thing the army hasn't perfected yet is the means of getting soldiers, par ticularly draftees and guardsmen, back and forth from the camps when they are on leaves of absence. It's quite problem for the Connecticut soldier when he gets a furlough at a Florida camp. Here's something that our national legislators might ponder on during the hot summer months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 1O:57 p. m. (dayiight time).
 Sun rises 5:22 6 m.: sets s:2s ?. m. (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 June has not produced many coiorful slin- sets Whether or not this means anything. weaeherwlse, we don't know. Usually at this time Of the year there can be lot Of color ln the western skies at dusk, but the displays haTo been rare.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28

be more Of Che same @ time goes on. Pretty soon you won't recognize \ your. self.
 Take sporting goods They seem about as far rem owed from defense m AterlAle as anything yo u might mention, an q therefore one of the least likely to be Afs A lAaaMaa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
Selected Poem
MOUNTAIN LAUREL
co. Davis Brown in the Poets Corner,
 Hartford Times)

co. Davis Brown in the Poets Corner,
 Hartford Times) Earth-cioud on tired hills inspires a dawn,s white coming above abandoned mills. forgotten TlInxis drumming and wounded canticles of whip-poor- wills. Sky-foam from turquoise seas, stranded on granite's height, pillows to melodies of puritanic flight along soft arches of the winds great ease. Virgin of mythless ways above my valleys quiet. you come upon these days in a mysterious riot and coyly steal into the mountain haze.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28

e, Name some of the songs which ranked highest In popularity in leaO.
 A. The top iS sheet-musie sellers In order, were. ~South cf the Aor. der" "Oh. Johnny" s8easesxngains" "Careless," indian Summer" Tn an old Dutch Garden" " "Whsn you wish Upon @tar," "Woodpecker Song" splaymates," ~Asake.B Believe Island." ''0od Bless America" 1" m Nevef Smile Again" "HlueheExy Nill," 'oniy Forever" and "Fsssy. boat ssrenade."
 a. How do the salaries of labor leaders, William Green, Philip Mur. ray and John L4 Lewis compaxes
 A. Green Receives @20.000 a year as president of the American Eed- eration of Labor: Murray receives no salary as president of tho clO. but draws $ie.000 a year as vice president of the United Mine Work CTS ot America. Lewis receives e2S 900 . year as president of the United Mine Workers of America.
 e, Who is president of tho Cater pillar Clube
 A, This Is not a formal organi. Hation, and therefore it has no ofn. cers. All those whose lives have been saved by parachute jumps automatically become members.
 c. What was the full maiden name os James Roosevelts second wifee By whom was the marriage ceremony performsds What is her religions
 A. She was Romelle Theresa Schneider, and was Roosevelts nurse when he was at the Mayo Clinic for treatment. They were married April IA. lsAl, in a civil ceremony per- formed by Judge Arthur 6. Querin of Los Angeles municipal court, in the Beverly Hills home of Mir. and Mrs. George Converse. The bride and her family are Catholics. Rcose. welt Is Episcopalian.
 e. Has Germany been able to maintain trade with Latin American countries during the present wars
 A. The leA0 trade between Latin American republics and Germany was less than five per cent of that in leSs.
 c. Is the custom of decorating graves ancientq
 A. Yes: 1t was practiced by the Egyptians and Athenians.
 e. How much water Is consumed by the American railroadss
 4. Approximately 100000, ,Oo0, 900 gallons annually.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
A REALITY TO PONDER
By EARL I.. DOUGLASS. D. D.

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 But this I say, brethren, the time is short q Cor. 7:3D).
 These words when originally spok- en referred to our Lords second coming. They have 6 wider sig. nificance, however. They consti- ute the statement of something that Is always true. The time we
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28

have to live, to do our best, to achieve our destiny, Is al- ways short. Gee ell Rhodes, the famous builder of South Africa, died in middle age murmuring the words, "So m uch to do, and so little time to do it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
Washington Merry-G -Go-Round ,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28


 i. Name the three boats aa whibh Columbus and his men first set sal in coming 10 the Western Hsnis- phere.
 2. Does lightning ever stgike taae same place twlce7 v 3. what rank in the Navy cogves- ponds In pay to Major in the Army {. Am addition to . will is called 6 c-le
 s. Name the famous pass between India and Afshanastaz1.
 6. which President of tho Uni&ed States populariaed the word ''psss. syEoo&ingss
 2. For what new Government agency do the initials s'oCDH stamA7 s. Name the states the names og which begin with the latteE A.
 2. where did the battle between the Monitor and Merxlrnac take plaees
 10. which state has no counAsssg
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
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 The chief officer sayB thae the submarine commanders promised tu send a radio cali for help f0r &lie Americans. There is TO evidence that this was 0oEie. That. mhMB6pr was not added Co piracy Is 6szA s@ u0 humanitarian instinct NJ s7se @sabs aanwia4ss 8sxteskNs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
TESTED FOR QUALITY

We'll established sporting goeds houses make severe tests of Che swimming suaes they esEer fer sale. The suits are left outdoors im Ahe rain. are soaked sss salt water, are exposed Co the hottest sunlight, and undergo ether tests. The ex. peFlesAnes Of the numerous users ef tase Waterbury Democrat serv. ice Bureau. lolS Thirteenth street, Washington. D. C. have estab- llshed the fast that Che service im answering questions os fact CT in- formation is of sslarsss quality. There Is ne charge. Just enclose a three-cent stamp when you ask Che Bure@u . question.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28

T0DAY's COMMON EmR0n Never say. aT mAuss @ ana lAy
 aowm"s say. s7le down"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
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BY PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat WasAamgAen
 COFrennonAens

Washington, June % -- This Vnata ter Of shortages Is beginning eo trlckle down. At first, the baR Crtaesa on pFiorlties seemed to aGgeot no. thing more petite than A box car put substitutes ere beginning t0 ans pear for other thinga and there wlll
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
A Thought for Today

Whesoevsr viii come after me, let him deny himself, and take his cFoss, and follow me- Mark sssA
 To take up half on trust and half to try, name t not faith but bungiing bigotgy.- Dryden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
Whats Your I. O.?

Can yem answer gevesa os shese tese questions? Tugn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-06-02
Eastern High Student
To Get Saber Tomorrow

David Allison Rhodes, Eastern
High School student. of l705 East
Capitol street, will receive the LIST
Division Society's award of a regula-
ton Army saber tomorrow for SUI
periority in military and scholastic
subjects. Maj. Gen. Frank Parker,
retired, will make the presentation
a 9 am. in the schools auditorium.
Purpose of the award is to stimu-
late interest in national defense
among members of the Washington
High School Cadet organizations.
The saber will be inscribed with a
tribute to Rhodes excellence as a
student and a cadet.
The young man was recently
selected as cadet colonel or brigade
commander of the High School
Cadet Corps Candidates for the
award had been nominated by each
of the eight senior high schools.
Gen. Parker was wartime COM
mander of the LIST Division in the
A. E. r. and is vice president Of
the society as well as of its local
branch,