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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
Defense Growth Spreads

The first orders in the defense pro- gram went largely to those parts of the country which were already highly 1n- dustrialized. That is natural, because plants already in existence, and concen- trations of skilled labor already assembled, could be turned to defense production more quickly than new plants could be built. But the second phase has now begun. New plants which had to be built tc supplement existing facilities or to fill gaps in munitions production are being located inland.
 In Washington offices hang maps with a red line drawn 250 miles inside the sea- coast and land boundaries of the country. That is a safety zone," inside which plants and populations are assumed to be relatively secure from bombing attacks. New plants which did not exist at all be- fore the defense program are being locat- ed well within this safety zone" Lake City, Mo, and Denver, Colo, see new small arms plants rising Milan, Tenn, has an ordnance plant, and powder and loading plants rise at Charlestown, Ind. The southern and western areas of the country have been promised "every possi- ble preference" in locating new plants.
 This is all to the good from every point of view. Tn the first place, the events of the European war have shown the price less advantage of having countrys pro ductive facilities scattered If few ter rife air raids on concentrated industrial
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
Current Comment

The American way of life is not something to be saved, but to be amended.
 --Monsignor Fulton J. Sheen,
 Catholic University.
 We talk with our employees per- sonally.
 Henry Ford. No new order can be introduced by people who spit upon religion.
 Sir Gerald Campbell, British
 Minister at Washington. Though she is still weak, Japan will become a major power if she acquires the Dutch East Indies.
 -Dr. William M. McGovern.
 Northwestern University. We may put in the place of to- days world & new civilization, dif- ferent from any that we have hitherto known, but based upon those values which democracy has discovered and proved to be good.
 Russell Davenport, editor and
 erstwhile Willkie packer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21

of war areas. .is.t
 "It would be entitled to free
 dom of the seas, whether It's
 destination happened to be 8
 port in this hemisphere or
 Egypt. And we intend to sec
 to it that our ship1 have this
 freedom Of the Seas." E' . MoNOPoLIgTS
 A Look Magazine photographer was making a shot of hard-work- ing OPM Priorities Chief Edward Stettinius and Nelson Rockefeller, alert head of the good rieighbor bureau, standing by a chart. As they waited, the former U. s. Steel executive banteTed genially with his old friend, who once di- rected Rockefeller Center. "
 "This chart" said Stettinius, shows nickel = one of your damn monopOlles." o
 "Owned by U. S. Steel" tossed back Rockefeller with . broad grin, .u.,
 "Yes," said StettiniuS "and which has offices in Rockefeller Center" ,.l WALL STREET WAR
 The long threatened attack on the stock exchange and securities laws, enacted in l934a36 to pro- tect investors, has finally started.
 The incident was obscured by war news, but the opening gun of tho Wall Street offensive was fired a few days ago by Repre- sentatives James Wadsworth, able blue-ctocking New Yorker, who introduced bill to scuttle the regulatory measures.
 One of Wadsworth's proposals would restore to pool operators freedom to rig markets as they did in the lush Twenties. An other would again allow officials and directors of corporations to use inside information to trade ia the stocks of their own com panieg. This Is one of the ma jor SEC reforms, enacted by Con- gress for the express purpose of preventing directors from voting q dividend and keeping 1t secret until they loaded Up with stock to make quick killing.
 Wadsworth claims that he for- ulated his proposals on the basis of replies to a poll he conducted among business men. Until re- vealed several months ago by The Washington Merry Go Round, the contents of this questionnaire was a closely guarded secret. One of It's features was the promise that the name and business con- nections of those responding would not be disclosed. WHITE HOUSE VISITORS M
 The Presidents genial personal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
NAMING THE BRIDGE
(Hartford, Times)


 If Hartford were seeking for c famous son whose name should be given to the new bridge over the Connecticut, the problem would be merely one of choice. There Is no lack of those whose careers have meant much to the city and state. among whom 8 choice might well be made.
 It has been suggested that the bridge bear the name of Charles J. Bennett. MT. Bennett was an able and civic spirited man who did much for Hartford. His connection with the bridge had to do more with its relationship to flood con- trol and consequent street improve ment plans than with activity by which the structure was brought into prospective being. The sug- gestion of his name wins applause partly because Hartford is presently conscious of MT. Bennett's life and work.
 It is often well to go slowly about such matters. There may be other names, of men longer dead but of notable achievement. which ought to be considered. East Hartford might have a suggestion, for after all one end of the bridge will rest there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
Views Of The Press

Indeed, more mature thought might suggest that some other im- provement would more appropriate ly bear MT. Bennett's name, the dikes themselves, for instance, or the fine boulevard which is to extend from the bridge to Asylum Street partly on top of the river conduit. "Bennett Boulevard" for that, would be Q constant reminder of his work in connection with this great im- provement which will mean so much to Hartford.
 If, after due deliberation, it should be Bennett Bridge" surely there could be no objection. It is devoutly to be hoped that Hartford will re- frain from naming bridges or other public structures for living persons. A better perspective and more ape propriate action usually results from that procedure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
Q. What is the worlds largest railroad center?
 A, Chicago, Illinois.

Q. What is the worlds largest railroad center?
 A. Chicago, Illinois.
 e. Please describe the sand blast method of engraving glass.
 A. Small sand-blast apparatus is worked with hand bellows, but in larger outfits @ power-driven air compressor is employed. Treasures range from about IS to 18 lbs. per square inch. Fine sand Is used, and is discharged through a nozzle at high velocity by means of the com- pressed air, and directed against the glass.
 o. Under which agency of the Federal Government is the Na- tional Youth Administration?
 A. It was originally established within the Works progress Admin istration in 1935 by executive order of the President, and was trans ferred to the Federal Security Agency on July l, 1889, under the Presidents first Reorganization Plan.
 e. Did Martin Luther change hii religion on his death bed?
 A. No; his last word was a. emphatic "yes" when Jonas asket whether he remained steadfast in the doctrine which he had taught. Luter died February IS, 1546.
 e. Do American born women lose their citizenship when they marry aliens now? A. No.
 e. Was Abraham Lincoln a lawyer when he was member of the Illinois State legislature?
 A. Not when he was first elected to the legislature in 1884, but he was admitted to the bar in the autumn of 1886. He served four successive terms and declined further nomi- nation after 1e40.
 e. What was the last date on which World War veterans could apply for their bonus certificates2 A. The law set January l. l040 as the final date. Several bills have been introduced in Congress to ex- tend the time, but none has been enacted.
 If you want . copy of the latest
 booklet, "Fishing Laws of the
 States, send to The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau,
 1913 Thirteenth St., Washington. D. 0. Enclose five cents postage.
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bodyguard, Tom Qualters, came to the east entrance of the White House the other day and was un- able to get in. He couldn't even get near the door.
 Springtime tourists were packed around the entrance ten deep and Qualters had to go around to another entrance.
 The private residence of the President is a public museum. Throngs crowd in by the thous- ands every day, oldsters, young- sters, sweethearts, neWlyWeds - to sec what once was known of- flcially as the Presidents Palace"
 The tourist figures are almost incredible. When the President and Mrs. Roosevelt hold @ recep- ton, the guests occasionally run over a thousand. But the sight seers number as many as 16,000 @ day.
 The day after Easter, the fig- ure was 16,134, and next day 16,452. Since the White House is open only from 10 to 2, this means Q crowd going through at the rate of 4,000 an hour. Of the sightseers, about one-third had letters from members of Congress, permitting them to see the entire first floor. Others, with no credentials, are shown only the ground floor and the great state ballroom in the east wing.
 At the end Of the second day, group of women, who had asked for more than usual, approached a White House policeman as they were going out. "Oh, just one thing more. officer" said they. "What place IS this?"
 MERRY-GO-ROUND
 Tn an article In tomorrow's American Mercury, Major Alex ander P. de Seversky famous aviation builder and pilot, chal- lenges Colonel Lindbergh/ as a competent judge of British and German planes. Seversky asserts that Lindbergh's flight across the Atlantic did not miraculously transform him into an authority on military tactics and strategy, the design and manufacture of planes, the organization of air power, or other matters which he has since then so freely, dis cussed". Word in Senate circles is that before publication, Colonel Lindbergh sent e copy of his magazine article attacking the Presidents anti-Axis policies to isolationist leaders Wheeler and Nye for their suggestions.
 Copyright, 1941, by United
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21

He did not indicate how far the Government was prepared to go to provide this protection. At the morning meeting with defense counsellors the President supplied the missing link.
 He declared flatly that the Government would go the limit in guarding ships carrying lend lease supplies to the British In Egypt via the Red Sea, which a few days before he had removed from the prohibited combat area list. If necessary, ermed conveys would be provided and they would be under orders to defend them selves by whatever measures were deened advisable.
 "Its my duty, my obligation under the law aS President to see that our ships are protect ed,' the President explained, in effect. Freedom of the seas Is still D fundamental principle of the United States; no act of Congress has voided 1t. Our ships can go anywhere on the globe outside of prescribed conn bat zones, and I am required by law to protect them from at- tack"
 He pointed out that there would be no question about supplying such protection against a non- belligerent country like France or Russia, and he. couldn't see why the same rule didn't hold true regarding other powers.
 Suppose one of our ships went somewhere in this hemi- sphere, to Newfoundland, for instance, or to Argentina" he continued. "WOuldn't it be our responsibility to defend 1t from attack? Certainly, |: would. We'll, the same applies if the ship goes any where else In the world, as long as 1t stays out
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21

T am not sleeping in bomb- shelter anyway" is packed full of the right philosophy of life. We may not have what we want in life. Neither, by the grace of God, do we have to put up with certain other things that would rob life of all its brightness.
 The worst almost never happens. The mercy of God has dug a wide chasm between what is and what might have been.
 It is well to remember that the night is never so dark that 1t puts out the stars. We may not see the stars, but they are there. Trouble may hide them, but trouble never destroys them. It is the same with the love of God. Sorrow may cover the sky, calamity may hide Gods shining countenance, but the love and power are there just the same, even though we, for time, cannot see them. Just as we do not lose faith in the existence of the stars because the storm clouds hide them, so we should not doubt the presence and love of God be- cause sorrow for the time being has plotted Him out of our sky.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
Whats Your I. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back Al.A

Can you answer seven of these
 test questions? Turn t0 back
 page for the answers.
 1. How many pens did President Roosevelt use in signing the Lend Lease Act9 & 2. Does pure tin rust?
 3. In which war was the great naval battle of Jutland?
 1. Name the Biblical character whose great strength was attrib- uted to his hair.
 s. When railroad statistics men, ton car-miles, what is meant?
 6. A molecule of ordinary water contains one, two or three atoms9 2. What is the correct name for pen or enclosure made with posts and stakes?
 8. Presidents of the United States do, or do not receive an automatic pension upon retire- ment? { 9. Is c child born in the United States to alien parents 6 citizen of this country? t 10. In which play is "Iago the Moor" the william?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
LOOK FOR THE "G"
(Roston Post)


 The public should not be easily fooled by the new counterfeit $l0 bills which are in circulation.
 The Secret Service has detected the bills and has warned the public to look for the letter "G" in the circle at the left of the portrait of Hamilton on. the bills. The notes bear the inscription, "The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago" Very few $10 bills issued by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago find their way to Boston. Therefore, people are asked to be on the watch for the bills with the letter "d.' They need inspection. The public can do much to make counterfeiting tin- profitable by being alert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
Daily Almanac
Moon rises PAP Q. m.

Moon rises PAP @. m.
 Sun rises 5:05 a. m.; sets 6:38 D. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Drought conditions may prevail by the end of April, which is bad omen for the crops in this climate. We need plenty of rain dur ing April, May and June to take care of July and August "scorchers".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21

on next years taxes inasmuch as everyone else will be talking a b 0 u t them when Congress gets around to considering what 1t will do on the matter.
 Right now, the Washington air is full of tax butterflies |. evasive, insub- stantial things that fit from 0mra tn omca
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
Questions
 and Answers

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
 The Waterbury Democrats Ser- vice Bureau will answer for you free, any question of fact or inc formation, not involving exten- sive research. Write your ques- ton clearly, sign name and ad- dress, enclose . three cent postage stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot be given. Address Water bury Democrats Washington Ser vice Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c.
 o. How long has New York City had traffic police officers?
 A. Since 1903.
 e. Can garter snakes be kept in confinement?
 A. They make interesting pets, and do not require much care. They should have a good sized box and cage, with a pan of water in 1t: They should be fed chiefly on small mice, grasshoppers and any insects. N1hA NA okA6hCo uAV AAnAAhSAeS'
 o. What are some of the princi- pal models of airplanes in use, or to be used, by the United States Army Air Corps? ...
 A. Bombers: Boeing Flying Fortress B-17 types, Consolidated four -engined B-24, Martin B-26, North American BPS, Douglas A 20A. Combat ships: Bell P-39, Cur tlss P-40, Republic PAY and Lock- heed P-38 interceptor pursuit.
 Q. What are Lemnian deeds?
 A. This expression refers to tho legendary murder by the women of all the men on the island of Lem. nos, in the north Aegean Sea, anG means any form of fer ocious vio- lence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
Selected Poem
THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME?

(DoW RichaTdSOn m CTe NeW IUrK 5uIT'7 The Dodgers will wear caps this season that are equipped with plastic guards to prevent head injuries.-Sports item.
 I bring you tiding of those codgers I,ppy Durochers Artful Dodgers, team that really values brains And won't expose them to the strains And stresses of the accidental Injuries to regions mental.
 Then must we wax the more sarcastic over cap guards made of plastic? When 1t comes to cunning and intrigue Brooklyn's still in the National League! Maybe they're planning shin shields, too, Bullet-proof vests and other new Paraphernalia
 And regalia, Accountrements to make words fail va. Maybe for us the fates will yield Hockey this summer at Ebbets Field!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21

may pear neaVy b UT d c n s, but someone else IS bearing @ heav.
 fer. This Is not a cause for re- joicing, but 1t Is @ cause for sol- emn thanksgiv- ing that God has not bur- dened us beyond our ability to bear. The ex- precision we hear hAxIy a A0 Hya
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
POPULAR COIN
Boston Post)

In announcing that approximate ly 2,OO0, 600 600 nickels have been minted since the coin was intro duced in 1866, the director of the United States Mint remarked that the popularity of vending machines has resulted in e greatly increased
 demand for 5-cent pieces. Almost one-Quarter Of the total output has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21

been produced since the Jefferson nickel came into being less than three years ago. The machine age
 seems to have brought this humble coin into its own. Let's hope the cost of living will never get 80 high that the nickel loses its usefulness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
A Thought for Today

And it shall be, if thou do at all forget the Lord thy God and walk after other gods, and serve them, and worship them, testify against you this day that ye shall surely perish - Deuteronomy Sl9.
 Yet, if he would man cannot live all to this world If not religious, he will be superStitious. If he worship not the true God, he will have his idols.-Theodore Parker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
National Spotlight
BY PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington
 COFrespOndent

Washington, April 2l This be- ing spring, when no one wants to talk about unpleasant subjects, you might care to spend few moments
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS, D. D.
MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR

Let us be thankful every day fol what we have. We may not have much but what we have IS certainly more than many others have. We
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR It Is not correct to say, "The dog run past, the house as I came out"; say ran.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
Washington Merry -Go-Round
FDR Sees Obeoon Convoy Necessary Outside War Zones
 Ships Must Protected Entitled Freedom of the Seas

 
  side rzonesWa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21

If you want . copy of the latest booklet, "Fishing Laws of the States. send to The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Washington. D. Q. Enclose five cents postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21

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Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-25
Stan Atkin MadeIyn Eggert
Married Tuesday inMichigan

Friends in Ell Centro received
word of the marriage Tuesday of
Stan D. Atkin, Central music su-
perviscy, to Madelyn Eggert in
Nahma, Mich.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Eggert of Nahma,
and the marriage was solemnized
in the Community church of that
city.
Mr.. Atkin is well known not only
in FL Centre where he has made a
mark for himself with his band,
orchestra and glee clubs at Central
but also throughout the entire val
ley through the outstanding work
with the Imperial Valley Symphony
orchestra. The latter, though less
than year old, and composed of
members from various towns in the
valley, has been heard with plea
sure on several occasions, notably
at the Desert Cavalcade in Calexi-
CO, and in concert this spring in FL
Centro. Mr.. Atkin also directs the
choir of the Presbyterian church.
Mr. Atkin is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. D. Atkin of Walla Walla,
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-25
Missionaries From
Japan Entertained

Mr. and Mrs. owen Still. recently
missionaries at Yotsyua Mission,
Tokyo, Japan, are guests this week
of Mr.. and Mrs. II. M Mccall of
Imperial. Tuesday evening their
hosts gave dinner in their honor.
AS these returned missionaries
are to speak Wednesday evening at
the Assembly of God church, an
open invitation was extended men,
bers while special invited guests
included the Rev. T. G. Cunning
ham and Mrs. Cunningham, Mr..
and Mrs. Still and their three
daughters, Helen, Rebecca, and
Ruth, MIR and Mrs. j. Kohubun,
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Tsujimoto., and
sons, Harry, Jimmie and Joshiya.
Mrs. H. McKusick. Mrs. Anna
Clark, Mrs. S. Leffingwell, Mrs.
Dana Zimmerman, Mrs. H. L.
Boone and Betty, and Phyllis and
Loren Cunningham ~.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-25
Ford Again Asked
ToCut Prices

WASHINGTON, June G5 tUP) -
Price control administrator, Leon
Henderson has made second re-
quest to the Ford Motor company
to withdraw it's recently announced
price increases, it was learned to-
day.
Officials of the office of price
administration and civilian supply
said Henderson's second telegram TO
the Ford company followed it's fail
ure 10. acknowledge receipt of earl
ier- kilograms and letters.
The Chrysler Corp, Nash-K
vinator Corp, Studebaker Corp, and
the Hudson Motor company, have
replied to the governments request
that they withdraw increases rang
ing from $40 o $53, and have agreed
to discuss the matter with Hender-
SON. t.
Hendersons office is drawing up
a maximum price schedule for new
and used cars which would be
effective Aug. /.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-25
BY DEE LOWEANCE
NEA Service Correspondent

HOLLYWOOD the film colo
ny, we're not dressing" means
that we are wearing dinner dresses
and long skirts-not day dresses
with short skirts. I'VE are dressing"
means decollete, formal gowns--not
dinner dresses.
The simple dinner dress is Holly
woods favorite after dark costume.
Practically everybody wears slacks
and suits during day hours, but,
the minute the sun goes down, hu5-
tesses slide into long-skirted swirling
house-coats and guests reach for
dinner dresses.
One of the topnotch designers
of the long, informal type of clothes
is Marie Miller, who creates for the
STARS personal Wardrobes. Miss
Miller designs a few elegant crea-
tions for the rare, more formal oc-
casions, but her present collection
typifies the towns taste for dinner
dresses, and her client list reads
like a movie Who's Who. It in
Guides the names of Dolores Del
Rio, Ginger Rogers, Anita Louise