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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
Unique Title Chosen
 For Sermon On Prayer
Rev. John C. Walker of Second Church Speaks on
 Subject, "If Your Knees Knock Together"

the sermon after all these years. Flippant and ircons3quential utter anccG, whether sermons or speeches, are not long remembered. And of course the canon was simply putting into striking language the manifest limitation of our time, "The mod- ern generation wants to ring up God on the telephone, but 1t does not know His number" Let us see if we cannot discover His number and use 1t to our eternal profit and advantage.
 Prayer Is Power
 If we can say that prayer is power" let us also be prepared to say prayer is praise." The more think about the Issues of prayer and the more I try to discover the deeper meanings of prayer, the more strongly am convinced that we are sadly limited in our understanding of prayer. Too many people think of prayer in terms of petition only. Too much of our discussion about prayer has turned on the question, does God answer prayer? That is a perfectly legitimate question and do firmly believe that God answers every sincere prayer. The answer may be "Yes," 1t may be No" 1t be neither one nor the other but something altogether unexpected and unpredictable. But when you have faced that issue about prayer don't consider that you have learned all there is to know about devotion Prayer Is praise, prayer Is adoration prayer Is aspiration, prayer is com munion, prayer as our text suggests Is a patient waiting upon Gods Providence, Gods Purpose, Gods disclosure.
 Prayer Is Privilege
 Prayer is privilege. Aren't we all too conscious of the fact that prayer Is a duty? I shouldn't be in the least disturbed about the thought that prayer is duty except that it discourages rather than encourages so many people. It remains duty whether we accept the obligation oi not but suppose we think of 1t, as manifestly we should sometimes al least, as a privilege. Let lis see Il we can't make ourselves believe that 1t is something we want to do. Sil William Robertson Nicoll, Q great British editor and literary figure oi the last generation, said, If a mar really wants to read a book, he will make time." So If you don't reat your Bible 1t finally comes dowr not to lack of time but to lack oi desire. If you don't find time te pray, 1t will be not a lack of time but a lack of desire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
ADJUTANT GENERAL
 ANSWERS PROTEST
No Discrimination Against Negro Servicemen Says
 Maj. Gen. Adams

No discrimination between white and colored selectees in the matter of numbers called for active duty with the United States Army will be made, Maj.-Gen. F. s. Adams of the war department stated in a let ter to Joseph c. Hazel, past com mander of Wilson post, American Legion.
 MT. Hazel had protested to Pres. ident Roosevelt that discriminatior was made against the negro at the Hartford Induction center, charging that the Hartford center claimed the negro quotas had been filled Waterbury men were among those rejected.
 Following IS the letter received by MT. Hazel:
 Dear MT, Hazel;
 Your letter of February 2i, 194i, to the President concerning the actions uf the Commanding Gen. eral, First Corps Area, in connec. ton with Selective Service quotas in Connecticut, has been referred to the War Department.
 The War Department has ar ranged for the establishment of sufficient Negro Units and install lations of all types to insure that there will be no discrimination as between White and Colored Selectees in the number to be called. The time of calling Selec- tees must depend upon the avail- ability Of adequate shelter, hospi- talizatiou, supplies and especially, of trained Cad res. The production of the later for the many Negro units to be set up requires time. Therefore, 1t has been impossible in all cases up to this time to in- duct White and Colored SelecteeS in the order in which they occur. This situation, however, is clear ing up rapidly as more Negroes become trained to assume their places as key men in new units.
 Inasmuch as every man called to duty will serve twelve months, the exact time of going to duty would appear to be a matter of l ICidblVCly ltb1C AhpOA toAASC.
 The Commanding General, First Corps Area, has not acted in Q capricious or arbitrary manner in this matter; he has been carrying out the orders he has received from the War Department and has called for Negro selectees as rapidly as proper facilities could be made available.
 The tasks of quickly and efh- ciently mobilizing our Army Of over a million men is e tremen- dous one. No one realizes this more than Veterans of the last war. like yourself. The War De- partment appreciates your inter- est in the National Defense and feels assured that. when you know all the facts in the matter. you and your Comrades will give us your most effective support.
 Very truly yours,
 E. S. ADAMS,
 Major General
 The Adjutant General
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10

More than 100000 Negro college and high school students through. out the country, including some in Connecticut, are expected to par- ticipate this spring in the annual essay contest of the National Tu- berculosis association, according to an announcement made today by Dr. Ira V. Hiscock, president of the Connecticut Tuberculosis associa- ton, at Hartford. The subject of the essays will be the "Why, What and Where About Tuberculosis.
 Joining other state and local or- ganizations which are cooperating in the national competition, the Connecticut Tuberculosis association plans to hold a statewide contest and will then submit the best papers for the national prizes.
 The length of the essay is limited to not more than 2,000 words, and Negro high school students in grades nine to twelve are eligible to compete for several national national prizes which will include $l00. scholarship at any Negro college, plus Q handsome gold medal, and l3 other cash prizes ranging from $40 to $5 each.
 Application blanks for entering the competition may be secured upon request from the Connecticut Tuberculosis Association, 43 Farm ington Avenue, Hartford. Entries may be made at any time, and as- says must be mailed not later than midnight on May 5.
 Governing Rules
 Purpose - To encourage Negro students to study the problem of Tuberculosis as 1t affects them and their group.
 Subject-Why, What and Where About Tuberculosis? Why should I know about Tuberculosis, What should know and Where in my community and state may I obtain information and service?
 Who may enter-Negro students in Junior and Senior high schools (grades 9-lO.
 Length of essay-Not more than 2,000 words, written on one side of sheets 8 1-2xll. Typewriting is preferable, but not essential. Prizes and awards--State contest: Awards will be given for first, sec ond, third and fourth choices, and will be submitted in national con- test.
 National prlzes--for high school students--lst: Scholarship of $l00. to be paid to the university or col- lege selected by the winner or an elective prize Of $50. cash, plus a gold medal with either award; 2nd, $40. plus silver medal: 3rd, $50. plus bronze medal: 4th, $20. 5th. $i0; special, $750; honorable mention (8 $5. .
 General--Essays may be either read before a school assembly or class division, and must be approved by member of the faculty before being submitted to the Contest com- mittee.
 Applications -- Application blanks for entering the competition may be secured from the Connecticut Tu- berculosis Association, 43 Farming ton Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut. Suitable reference material on Tu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10

The famous Norman Serph0s collection of Flown Covers and other aviation material is up for public sae In phlatec circles such announcement is a ton for this collection was of the best and most complete in its particular field Some 70 volumes con taining $500 items will in this sale in May All sorts of covers flown by airplane included well a host of related souvenirs newspaper
 illustrations, items postcards and other material tracing the history of aviation. Rarities galore are found throughout the collection, so if there is much frantic scuryng by dealers and collectors to get in on the choice items it's only natural.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
Todays Answsss e
 0ANlUM eRAcKeRS 5
Questions or Comic Page

1. Ernest Bevin, Great Britains minister of labor, is empowered to draft men and women for in- dustry In that nations war effort
 ?. King George V is the name of the British battleship on which the new ambassador to the United States, Lord Halifax, came to Wash ington.
 3. Empress Quizzero Menen consort of Halle Selassie, recently left her exile in London to return to Ethiopia.
 4. Louis N. (Buck) Newsom oi the Detroit Tigers was the center of a baseball salary debate In whicl, the president of his club, Walter Briggs, and Ava Bradley of the Cleveland Indians took part. Both claimed to be paying the biggest salary to pitcher Briggs to Newsom and Bradley to Bob Teller
 s. Vice Premier Horia Sima oi Rumania, reported leader of ar Iron Guard revolt, was said to have been arrested while attempting tt flee the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10

When the swallows return to CapistranO. So goes the refrain and have been doing the swallows for years and years But last fall the swallows perhaps
 bit disturbed by the popular song in their honor be- ing bared the radio night and day decided to up set tradition and schedules So they didn't leave Capis trano on time, which is officially october 23 And
 result of leaving for parts unknown before the 23rd the spring arrval-usuay March 19-and celebrated St. JoSephs Day for many years past in California has been advanced The swallows have just arrived at Capistrano In fact they landed a week ago-March to be exact The scouts came on Monday the big flock on Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
.UDELOW|Tz ON
 RADIO TONIGHT
Attack Expected on City's Plan to Float $z,1OO,O00
 Bond Issue

The city administration's proposal to issue $2,l00,000 in bonds will be the target for some radio sniping tonight by Eddie Udelowitz, letter. writer extraordinary and critic of city finances.
 Eddie, who will be heard over Station WATR at 8:45, claims that the bonds will be used for political purposes. His opposition won't be confined to tonight's talf, for he plans to appear before the General Assembly's finance committee when that group holds a hearing on the bond bills Wednesday afternoon.
 The city is asking the General As- sembly for permission to issue $2,0OO,O0O in water improvement bonds and $l00,000 in trade school bonds,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10

Editor Tall Tower Topics: Could you one of your readers tell me if there poem about an old woman who proud? I heard young lady in restaurant recently quote to another something about somebody who was 'prouder than the old woman with the three cows It sounds like an Irish expression to me and I'd like to it in class play for St. Patrcks Day if you could help me identify 1t. Thank you Catherine. (1t's too much for me- the only old woman recall is the one in the shoe with many children she didn't know what to do Perhaps some of the Tower readers supply the missing details.-The Ed.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
LEGION DISCUSSES
 CONVENTION PLANS
Mayor, Supt. of Police Att tend Committee Meeting
 on Plans

Final plans for the annual state convention of the American Legion to be held in Waterbury next July were made at a meeting by officials Saturday night at the Elton. Among state officers who attended were Mayor Vincent A. Scully, Supt. of Police William J. Roach, Pierce U. Clark, department adjutant, and George J. Duff, general chairman. Saturdays snowstorm prevented other state officers from attending.
 Efforts will be made to secure the Wilby High School auditorium for the convention. Permission for its use must be obtained through ap- plication to the Board of Education, possibly Monday night, March IT.
 Mayor Scully and Gov. Robert A.. Hurley will be initiated into the 40 and 8 fun making organization, whose annual pranks are feature of state conventions.
 Plans for the parade were dis. cussed with Supt. Roach, the com. mittee seeking a route which VIII prevent traffic snarls and congeS tion. The line of march was not de finitely acted upon, but the parad will definitely form and start on Freight street. It was proposed thai civic groups be invited to participate in the activities and Lieut.. Willitm Dillon, chairman of the parade com. mittee, further suggested that the Governors Foot Guard be invited. Congressman J. Joseph Smith will be invited to review the parade. along with other prominent offici- als. including the mayor and Cover nor.
 In the meantime, the entertain ment committee is working hard on a program to keep the delegates busy and happy during the in be- tween hours of the convention. Chairman McDuff reports that all committees are doing satisfactorily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10

"The modern generation wants to ring God up on the telephone, hut 1t does not know his number" stated Rev. Dr. John 0. Walker, Second Congregational church pastor yes- terday morning in his sermon, If Your Knees Knock Together-".
 Dr. Walker said in part:
 q hope you won't think that statement irreverent. It was not so intended and in any case 1t is not mine. These are the first words of a sermon delivered a matter of some twenty-five years ago in All Saints chur:h In London by Canon Mackay. A great American preacher Dr. Joseph Fort Newton, who heard that sermon remembers the open ing words and the main import of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
EM NM.

Chickadee. .. Up in Massachusetts there is bit of campaigning going on right now to have the chickadee adopted as state bird and the elm state tree Two schoochdren really sold legislators the chickadee and em They wanted the chickadee named because "he is common that every man. woman and child in this State can know him." And what better reason could really be offered for his approval Of course the cheerful song of this bird heard all year long, might also be vote attraction
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10

clans will hear Q program of scien' tific papers on recent developments in the diagnosis and treatment of g wide variety of children's diseases and ailments. The scientific sessions will be held in the auditorium oi the Sterling Law Buildings at Yale University, while the Taft Hotel will be registration and entertainment headquarters for the meeting.
 Odel Shepard, lieutenant-governoi of Connecticut, will be the Speake, at the banquet, which will be held Friday evening, March 28, at tho Taft, Ills subject will be "Unicorn's Horn in Materia Medica."
 Plans for the meeting are being made by a group of Connecticut child specialists headed by pr. Oliver L. Stringfield of Stamford, who Is state chairman of the Aca- demy. Assisting him as chairman of the convention committees are: pr. G. F. Powers, New Haven; pr. J. l. Linde, New Haven; Dr. J, H. Root, Waterbury; and Dr. H. W. Brayton' Hartford.
 The American Academy of Pedia- tries is en association of 1 300 child specialists in the United States and Canada that was founded irl 1928 to foster and stimulate interest in pediatrics and correlate all aspects of the work for the welfare of chil- dren which properly come under the scope of pediatrics.'
 An important part of the work of the Academy fellows is to coordinate child health services In each state and act in an advisory capacity to government agencies dealing with child welfare.
 Pediatricians from the following states will attend the New Hayei meeting: Connecticut, Delaware District of Columbia, Maine, Mary land, Massachusetts New Hamps. shire, New Jersey. New York Pennsylvania, Rhode Island ane Vermont.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
FATHER SUCRUE
 TO SPEAK HERE

Proposed repeal of the anti-birth cntrol statute will be the subject of a public meeting Thursday, March 20 at Temple hall. The principa, speaker will be Rev. Francis Sugrue native of this city who is now sta. toned at South Norwalk. He will talk on Birth Prevention and the Natural Law.
 A general discussion period will follow Father Sugrue's talk, one of a series of addresses against contra. ception which he is making through out the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
IIIT-RUN VICTIMS

The Peruvian castus andante plant suffers from "hit-and-run" motorists. Taking nourishment from the air these plants roll along the ground and thousands of them are crushed while crossing the Pan- American highway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
rapa ay1j tt1ara

Here and there. Rev Cornelius F. Teulings, asso- ciae professor of philosophy and religion at St. Josphs College Hartford heard over the Columbia Broad casting system yesterday afternoon in talkA Plan for Happy Life" Father Teungs was formerly assistant pastor at the Sacred Heart Church in this city and later pastor of St. Johns Church in WatertoWn. Major Norman w. Robinson has been assigned to active duty at Fort Devens to aid in the induction of the 372nd Infan try Massachusetts National Guard He will be on the medical examining board Joe Nolan of this city, prominent in Holy Cross scholastic events and we'll known sports writer of considerable ability placed the Deans list for the first semester according to recent reports from Worcester.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10

Albert Magee, station operator for the Connecticut Light and Power Company, today is celebrating his served for IS months with the American ExpeditiOnary Force in France He is married and with Mrs. Magee and their two children live at 61 Center street. Water town Betty Hackett, Sally Grieder and Mary Daikus of Naugatuck and Helen DecOnnck and Rita DecOninck of this city weekended in Portland Maine. .. William CpranO of Dover street braved the storm Satur- day morning to drop in with another generous batch of tinfOi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10

The death of rom" Gushing only caught few lines in the papers of Friday but volumes could have been written about him and the extremely busy life that he spent in close touch with the theater At one time he lived in Smsbury and he was great friend Of the late Winche Smith of Pennington with whom he colaborated on "Thank You' which on the boards about 1921 Old timers will also recall "Sar" of 1912 vintage whose Laugh, Clown. Laugh" 1924; Blood and Sand" 192l "The Devil in the Cheese 1926; La Gringa" 1927; and "Barely Proper" 1881 Of late years Mir Cushing had divided his time between home in New Haven and Ber rauda
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
GREEN TO LECTURE
 AT Y. M. C. A. FORUM

What Shall We Do About Japan?" will be the topic for dis cliSsion by Walton A. Green of Sharon, at the weekly lobby forum in the Central Y. M. c. A. tonight at 8 p. m.
 MT. Green, magazine writer, lect- urer, and former publisher, spoke recently before the kiwanis Club where he was well received. He advocates immediate war with Japan to keep the Orient from making toe many inroads into the United States and its defenses.
 Atty. Max R. Traurig will pre- side.
 Englishmen drink an annual to- tai of four billions gallons of tea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
State Negro Students
 Competing For Prizes
Annual Essay Contest Being Sponsored By National Tuberculosis Association; Requirements Outlined

berculosls will be sent to students entering the contest.
 Time limit-Essays must be Ihail- ed not later than midnight on May s to: Connecticut Tuberculosis As- sociation, 43 Pennington Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
SPECIALISTS IN STATE MEETING
Dr.. Root of Waterbury on State Group Arranging
 Regional Meeting

Four hundred child specialists from i2 eastern states will attend the annual regional meeting of the American Academy of Pedtatrics March 27, 20, and %, at the Taf' Hotel in New Haven, Conn.
 During the meeting, the pedtatri'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
TWICE TOLD TALES
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

TWICE TOLD TALES Listen, my children And you shall know Of an 1880 blizzard,
 A wild wind and blow. It started very suddenly
 Tn the dead of the night, When folks looked out
 They saw a sight Great huge drifts,
 Four feet and more, Snow against the windows,
 Piled up at the door. You wouldn't believe
 All the old-time yarns, How granddad couldn't cross
 The road to the barns. School closed right down,
 Honest 1t did), Because the red schoolhouse
 Was isolated, hid. They ate all the provisions
 Tn the great cellar store, And all the time 1t showed
 And the wind roared. Thus the story goes,
 Of the great blizzards of old, And blizzards still come,
 Are told, and re-told.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10

Automobile owners in Sweden have been forced to use gas ecn- erated by charcoal burners e pro vide fuel for their cara
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
Daily. Statistics
 On Auto Accidents
KILLED

General Traffic Accident Data Total number of traffic acc cidcnts reported for last year as of this date ......37O6 Estimated number Of traffic accidents caused so far this year as of this date ..... .42s6 Total number of personal injuries caused last year as 0f this date ...............isos Estimated number of per- senal injuries caused So lar
 this year as of this date .2l4J
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10

Good Night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
Calling All Cards, All Calling
 Cards, "1s Current Capital Cry

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Evening star., 1941-01-20
Archduke Otto Speaks
Al Catholic University
Tomorrow Night
Austro-Huneorion
Cluimont to Discuss
European Situation

The lecture by the Archduke Otto
heir to the non-existent throne of
Austria Hungary, at Catholic Uni
verSity tomorrow at 8:15 pm, will be
the high light of university events
for the week.
Coming to the university as the
guest of the Most Rev. Joseph M.
Corrlgan, rector, this will be the
second lecture appearance of the
Archduke in Washington this season.
Early in the month he spoke at
the Town Hall
The Archduke has selected for the
topic of his address before the only
university group on his calendar
for the Washington season The
Present European outlook" In it
he will deal with the actual events
now taking place in Europe and the
possible future solution of the prob
lens they present. Special con-
sideration will be given to the Gen.
tral European situation, with which
he is most familiar.
Bishop Corrigan will preside at
the lecture, which is open to the
university and general public, and
at its conclusion it is expected that
arrangements will be made for
reception at which the Archduke
will have an opportunity to meet
the faculty and guests of the uni
versity. The lecture will take place
in Mcmahon Hall auditorium.
The annual Tower dance, con-
Quoted under the direction of the
editorial staff of the undergraduate
campus newspaper, will take place
Evening star., 1941-01-20
Friends Of Norway Asked
To Send Food Quickly
RY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Jan. 20.-A radio
gram from II NorWegians, appealing
for food for Norway, was made pub
lie yesterday by the National Com
mittee on Food for the Small De-
mocracies. of which former President
Herbert Hoover is honorary chair
man.
Situation regarding food supply
IN Norway, normally based upon i'm
ports, has grown considerably worse
within recent months on account of
present blockade, bad crop, and
cattle pestilence," the message said
I'VE fervently appeal to all friends
of Norway to come to our help.
Speedy action is necessary if Sc
rious and lasting harm to the health
of the present young generation is
to be avoided"
Among signers were the president
of the Norwegian Red Cross, the
president of the National Relief
Committee, bishop and business
men