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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-24
A CRUEL LETTER

More cIiches, | told myself. but
my lips did not curl. They were
getting stiff with fear al what
might lie behind this letter 50 In
applicable TO any one who knew
and loved Marion.
please don't write me or try
, 60 see me-" the letter went on.
ct will be no use. I cant see
you even for a minute"
/ knew Ronald had read that
correctly as won't and under
stood the boys bewildered despair
at this abrupt cruelty from the
girl in whose faith he had believed
as he had that of God.
There are two things ! want
10 ask Of you" the letter fin
liShed, land I know that no mat
ter how angry YOU are at me,
YOU will do them.
HAVE A REASON
first, I don't want you TO
breathe a word of this to NUNS
and Dad, or TO your mother and
father. or TO Carol. Please let
them go on thinking well of me :.
until the time comes soon when
they will hate and despise me.
Second, and this Il funny,
hut l have reason for II. I
want you TO show this letter to
Mary Neritzen. She and I have
had a bet for a long time about
something which she's won now,
only she doesn't know IL.
when she reads this. letter,
she'll know shes won. but she
won't like me any the better
for II. Indeed, I suppose nobody
will like me any more. And be-
lieve me, Ronald, I'm sorry for
what I'm doing TO you. I wouldn't
do IL. only as I said, this thing Is
too strong for me.
II won't ask you TO forgive
me, but---don't hate me. -
"Sorrowfully, Marion"
I read the letter through three
times. then folded il, and raised
my eyes to meet Ronald's piercing
ones.
SWELL" he said with unutter-
able m cry and bitterness in his
voice, that was q nice thing to
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-24

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-24

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30
Is It Possible

A speed limit of 30 miles an hour on all highways of this state, save the Mer- ritt Parkway, has been proposed by Strat- ford'S Chief of Police. He maintains there isn't road in this state, With the exception of the parkway, where speed of 40 miles an hour is safe. That seems like broad statement, but we don't deny that the Stratford police official has good cause to seek for lower rates of speed among motorists. Most cars are oper- ated at excessive rates of speed, particu- larly in areas where lower speeds are demanded.
 A general speed limit of 30 miles per hour, though would demand so much surveillance by the state and local police that they wouldn't be able to concentrate on anything else but road patrol. We don't think, therefore, that it is humanly possible to limit the speed of the motor vehicles that manufacturers are now putt ting on the market to 30 miles. And we wonder whether or not such low rate of speed might not prevent further prob- lems for officials in the way of traffic tie-ups
 The Stratford official declares that surrounding states have lower speed limits than Connecticut and cities 30 miles for Massachusetts, 35 for Rhode Island, 40 for New York and New Jersey. You only have to drive on highways of any of these states, though, to find out how much disregard there is for such limits. There are very few drivers keep ing down to such limits, so actually Con- necticut is little bit more honest about to 50 miles.
 Obviously 1t isn't the speed limit, whether set by law or indicated by sign, that causes the accident, but the driver or the car Concentration on better driv- ing and safer cars ultimately will make the situation by tipping its speed limit for safer driving
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30
More of a Menace

Illegal day and night parking is the object of an intensified campaign in New York City right now with additional patrolmen being sent out on beats with orders to tag all offenders To back up the tagging crusade the price of such transgressions has been raised from $2 to $4 for first offenders. The increased ef- forts are due to the war. City officials are making every possible effort to put New York on a wartime basis, one that recognizes the dangers of an attack from the air and the drive against illegal parking is but one of many such efforts.
 Waterbury has problems similar to those h New York as regards parking violations. To be sure we have eliminated many of hem in recent years by good traffic plan- 1ing. But we are long ways from per- ection, because the physical outlines of he city don't keep pace with the increased number of vehicles on the highways. The nan on new automobile tires and other restrictions on new car output may in gome degree cut down on motor travel sn the next few months which naturally would tend to decrease traffic hazards, but we have many and certainly one is parking.
 Waterbury has set out to rid main arteries of travel ok all-night parkers. t nr LIZ hnR aceee6ed we'd hesitate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30

Bridgeport may have Socialist ad- ministration, but when it comes to deciding on many matters of patronage down there and throughout the county it's the Democrats who call the strikes and balls Only recently the Democratic Party gained control of county patronage through appointment of new County Commissioner which gave them the mai ority vote. And the Bridgeport postmaster ship has long been in Democratic hands. The incumbent, Peter M Davey,sis subject of some discussion right now because his term expires after the first of the year. On the shoulders of Congressman LeRoy D. Downs of Norwalk may rest the final task of selection, although he wants Senator Francis T. Maloney to voice a preference in the matter. All of which may indicate to postmasters in the Fifth Congressional District that there's an election coming up this way and therell be a new Representative after January 20, no matter which way the outcome goes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30

Christians have Q work to do to show heir faith. Jesus plainly stated, in Matthew 10. Think not that I came to send peace on :h9 earth, but c sword" People are ignoring his words, as well as His words in Matthew b:i7 Think not that came to destroy the law CT tho prophets; came not to de- gtroy but to fulfill"
 The Apostle Paul writes, ln Roe mans lB:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetlino Gin the old TestamenD were written for cur learning, that through patience and through cor 'ort of the Scrip lures we might have hope.p
 Tho Deniocracies and the Axis powers have Slgnified their inten- ton to fight each other until one or the other IS destroyed and the result will be that God will destroy both ct rmageddon. Note Jesus words in Luke 2i:20 But when ye see Jerusalem GA symbol of Chris tendon) compassed with armies, then kEow that her desolation is at hand Tdt teke heed to your selves, lest haply your hearts be overchareed with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life and that day come on you sudden ly as a snare" Can We who claim to be Christian ignore this warn- ing?
 A. F. crandall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30
In Today's Mail

hoyah, they should deliver neither son nor daughter; they should but deliver their own souls by their righteousness" n other words, each and every one must bear hiS own burden.
 People hold Up their hands in horror at the thought Of churches being destroyed in Manila and oth. or places. Why not get an under. standing as to why this has come. Read the sixth chapter of Ezekiel and note these words: "And your altars shall become desolate, md your Bun.i Images shall be broken; and I will cast down our slain men before your idols" Tote Ezekiel [: 23-27 Make the chain (leagueS) for the land is full Of bloody crimes and tho city is full of violence, Wherefore I will bring the worst of tho nations, and they shall pos- sess their houses: l will also inaGe the pride of the strong to cease; and theis holy places shall be pro- famed; and they shall seek peace and there shall Do none. MiSchicf shall come upon mischief, and ru. nor shall come upon ruinor; md they shRli seek 6 vision of the prophet; but the Jaw shall perIsh from the priest, ard counsel from the elders. The king shall mourn, and tho prince shall Do clothed with desoiatIon, and the hands of the people shall be troubled; I will do unto them after their way, and according to their deserts will I judge them: and they shall know that I am Jehovah"
 The last words in this prophecy are repeated 64 times in the book of Ezekiel. Why Is 1t necessary for such repetition? People are reluc- tant to believe that Gods wrath will be expressed in such 6 man. ner. We lave all been taught that Jesus was the Prince of Peace" and that if we believe on him, we are safe from harm. The Bible holds out no such promise as that.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30

nation in the world. The gOv- ernment Is going to build all this for them and they will make vast profits at the expense of Amerlcah workers who are be- ing required to do without automobiles and without lux uries.
 "At the same time, MT. Mod orator, labor Is being asked to accept Q proposal whereby In. dustry will come out with fat surpluseS while labor organlga- tIons will be facilitated or en. tlrely eliminated. Workers will come out of the war with bodies broken, spirits crushed, and their unions dispersed and futile."
 Demurring at these accusations, Hook recalled that he once had worked for l3 cents on hour.
 "Are you still working for that. MT. HOOk?" rurnbled Lewis.
 NOTE -- Lewis and William Green, AFL president, who not 50 long ago plaStered each other with sizling biickbats, throughout the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30

Well, it's official now, President Roose- welt having signed the bill, that Thanks giving throughout the nation will hence forth be observed on the fourth Thursday of November. This doesn't necessarily mean that 1t will be observed on the last Thursday of the month, although five out of seven years 1t will be. Those other two years we'll be having five Thursdays in November and whenever this occurs the law permits the observance of Thanks giving on the next to last or fourth Thursday. Thus when there Is apt to be year with Thanksgiving and Christmas coming quite close together the law will look out for us.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30

to say, because the cars that were once parked along main streets may now be found along nearby side streets, making conditions along them in the event of bad fire extremely hazardous. It may be a question here as elsewhere of lack of sufficient garages for cars, just as day parking is often made troublesome by lack of parking lots within the business areas.
 All in all the situation is a difficult one with the motorist faced with the job of giving up old habits and acquiring new ones which don't call for curb park ing periods of any length.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30
PRESENT DAY WORLD TURMOIL BEARING OUT PREDICTIONS MADE IN THE BIBLE
 YEARS AGO

Berlln, conn.,
 Dec, %, io4l
 Editor of the Democrat:
 We have passed through anoth- CT Christmas celebration and have had another opportunity to take note of some things pertaining to the words which have so often been brought to our attention. namely: Peace on earth, good will toward men, There is no peace on earth, neither is there good will. The proper rendering of this text, nS given in the revised version is "diory to God in Che Highest, and on earth peace among men in whom he Is well pleased" II Is writ. ten in EccleSIasteS 2:26 For to the man that pieaseth Him, God giveth wisdom, and Knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, 70 gather and to heap up, that hc may give to him that pleaseth God"
 Take note how this so-callsd good will" Is working out. PM. gives us an account Of 800 allen enemies held on Ellis Island pend- ing Investigation. Among them are 270 Japs and 1C0 Germans. '"The Nazis refuse to fraterniZe with their little yellow Aryaa brothers" Where is the good will among these mem- bers of the Axis powers2 Thieves show good will among their kind, but no good will toward others who oppose their methods.
 Religious groups also show good will among their own people put there Is q lack of good will toward others not of their faith. God knows this and in fact he foretold what would happen as result.
 The press has given lis a full account of MT. Churchill's address to Congress. He stated: We have, therefore, without doubt, time of tribulation before us." Did this statement come because of a know ledge of such words which Jesus mentioned, in Matthew 24:2l flor then shall be great tribulation such as hath not been from the beginning of the world"?
 MT. Churchill also stated: ''It has been proved that pestilences may break out in the old world which carry their destructive ravagcs into the New World. from which, once they are afoot, the new world cannot escape"
 Did that statement come because of . knowledge of what Is written In Ezekiel l4:iO "Or If send q pestilence into that land, and pour out my wrath upon it in blood, to cut ofk from t man and beast; though Noah, Daniel ana joh Gods faithful servantsl were in ' ik as I i'vas saish Che Lord ss-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30

conference were very chummy. calling one another "Bilp and "J0hn". Both labor groups gave Q significant indication of their private views regarding Sec- retary Frances Perkins, when she, with characteristic ineptnesS, inc ylted them to lunch at the height of the deadlock. As they unani- mously declined, Meany summed up their attitude with the impa- tient remark, Doesn't sine know we've got work to do? We've got no time for frills and society,"" HEROIC SCOTCH
 Screen star Robert Montgomery, lieutenant in Naval Intelligence, hes many interesting tales abouG his experience as an ambulance driver in France. But his favor- ite is about the heroism of a small force of Scotch infantry, which Illustrates the kind of never-say.died spirit that eventu- ally will seal the doom Of the Axis.
 When the NazI army invaded southern France, an American
 CContLnued on Next Page)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30
Current Comment

Never before has there been 6 greater challenge to life, liberty, and civilization. President Roosevelt, war message on Germany and Italy. My brother was on the Oklahoma. I want to get behind a gun as soon as possible.
 Cleveland applicant for en-
 llstment.
 The Germans got nothing and will get nothing. -S. A. Lozofsky, RuSsinn propa- ganda chief, on German ad- vances on the Dniener.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30

SOclaLlon or ulter- ests of the dye industry incorpo- rated" For short 1t is referred to as the I. c. F. and it is simply the German dye trust, controlled by the Nazt gov- ern m ent an d probabl b ly t h e
 worlds 4arge s [ manufacturer of dyes, photogra- phic materials, drugs, cosmetics, fartiliUore nt1aua
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 5:20 a. m.
 Sun rises TIT a. m: sets 4:33 D. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset. The old year has nothing to be ashamed oi weatherwise It has been generally pleasant True snows came in March, but vanished quickly |in the face of an early spring which remained warm, aS did the following summer and |autumn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30

That special election in this district late in January may be good testing block for a lot of old stories. If the weather is wintry we'll see how the vote gets out in the rural regions in these modern days of motor-cars and radios. It may also prove test for political organi,. cations in big cities to sec If their vaunted efficiency extends throughout the entire wear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30
Selected Poem
COLIN KELLY


 (S. J. Q. in the New York Sum Beneath the waves your quarry lies, Your wings have stood the test. Knight of the air, with journeys prize, You sleep in honored rest When treachery, uncouth, urlclean, Blasted your Sabbath day, So young, so brave, so gay, so keen, You leaped to the affray. What more could love of country give, o soldier of the sky? You showed your comrades how to live And taught them how to die. But, mounting from your gallant bier Your monument will rise When swarms of vengeful brothers here Becloud the Eastern skies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30
. NATIONAL
 SPOTLIGHT
Hitler's Fingers Still In Our
 Business Pie
BY PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington
 COrrespOndert

Washington, Dec. 30 If you think this is just a shootin' war and not an economic war, you might take look behind the recent ac- ton of New York City. federal grand jury in indictlng three big chemical corporations, the General Aniline and Film Corporation, the General Dyestuff Corporations and the Tnteressengemeinschaft Farben- industrle Aktiengesellschaft.
 That last German jawbreaker means more or less literally the "as-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30

1. The president can declare wal with the consent of the eenate; true or falge2
 2. Frcm what occupation is the surname Cooper derlved2
 3. A teaspoon contains 60, 90, or 100 drops2
 l. Tn which state was pttroleum first diseoVered3
 8. Who K president Of the United states genate2
 6. What cites are the tcfminale of the Lincoln highway
 '. Is the Sahara Desert north or south of, or on the equatorp
 Q. Supply the mlssirg z word In the following well-known proverb; "To buy e -.- In poke
 9. The practice Of chewing foo ] thoroughly as Q health measure 10 called F.--..-s-!2lnR2
 10. Who stopped the Arabs from coming into France at the Battle 0, Tours, 732 A. D2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30

fourth book of Daniel by Hippoly- tus, early in the third century,
 c, Are railroad workers covered by the Oid-Age and Survivors 1n- surance program of the Social se- curity Act?
 A, No; they are covered by the Railroad Retirement Act
 @. Are Chinese exports Of tung oil to the United States Increasing {
 A. Exports to this country rose rapidly from an average of less than 90 million pounds tleilsielbl to an average of more than co mil- lion pounds (io20-ls30) and re- mained at that level during the first years of the depression. n iO37 exports increased to Al mll- lion pounds. During the last 5 years, exports have greatly Gee creased on account of the Jepanese blockade. In 1889 there were 70 mll- Ion pounds and in les0 about Ul million, and exports for leel are expected to be at the lowest level III Ultlly ySaAS'
 c. Is there on engine oil that Will not freezer
 A. Oils do not freeze" but there is no oil which may be expected to remain fluid. in the ordinary sense, regardless of the extent to which it's temperature Is lowered
 e. What is the theme song of the radio program. T Love a MysteryeP
 A. "valse T'riste" from "Kuo- lema," by Jean sibelius. EDITORS NOTE; If you are aesIrlous of securing thls weeks booklet entitled "BUDGETING", address Y. M. Kirby, Dept. S.1Oe. Waterbury Democrat, Service Bu- reau, 1913 Thirteenth st. Wash. IngtOn, D. c. with 10 cents to cover postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30
MAGNESIUM LIMITED

Production of magnesium, essen. tial light metal for aircraft and bomb manufacture, was limited in the pre-war period to 0 maximum of 4000 tons a yaar, through I. c, F., licenses and contracts with Dow Chemical Company, then the sole U. s. manufacturer.
 Because of. these German trust strongholds on production, the amazing spectacle Is presented of Germany being self-sufflcient for the war. regardless of It's duration, while the United States with oil It's resources is woefully and insuffl- ciently supplied with many strategic materials.
 The trail of I. c. Els control over American production runs through number of Department of Justice Investigations. The industry being too big to tackle as q whole, 1t has been attacked in separate parts. The latest action against I. c. P. and its associated American companies, General Anlline and Film Corpora ton and General Dyestuh Corpora ton, takes the form of indictments charging violation of the Sherman Anti-trust act. It is e complicated lawyers nightmare, but the general purpose is to destroy the foreign re- strictions on D. s. production Of materials for military and civilian use--film, chemicals and dyestuffs used in teh manufacture Of textiles, paints, leather goods, plastics and SO on.
 SALES
 RESTRICTED
 The three companies are charged with agreeing to pool their proper ties in the United States into n sir- gle manufacturing compeny and not to compete. General Aniline was tho manufacturers restriced from selling outside the United States unless authorized to do so by I. c. ?. Gen. eral Dyestuff was the sales orgail- ization, but it was prevcrted from selling in Latin America until, at the outbreak of the war in Europe when the British blockade became effective, I. c. P. authorized its American companies to make deliy- cries to the I. c. r. sales organiza- ton In Latin America.
 It was from this arrangement that American companies were put in the position Of filling Latin American orders for Germany, the profits of the deal unquestionably going to the Germans even when the United States was pledged to Q program of about aid to German enemies.
 The whole situation is reminis- cent of the last war. when the Uni- ted States found itself at the mercy of the German dye trust. German patents were seized then and Ger man properties in the United States were managed by the government Alien Property Custodian. After the war they were sold to supposedly American companies, but with the rapid expansion of the chemical industry since the last war, many of these companies found their way back into German control. The question now is whether this Ger man control can be taken again and, this time, kept broken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30

WASHINGTON Dec sOTwo gut ovs the sh chairman the Senate Labor Commte
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Goods are sold by auction, not At auction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30
Questions
 and Answers
YnuR nuEaTTnNn Al9HNEllIIll

YOUR QUES11ON8 ANSWERED.
 The Waterbury Democrats Ser. vice Bureau win answer For you free, any question of fact or iF- fornAation, not involving extelA~ slv0 research. Write your qpess tRon clearly. sign name and Aa- dress, enclose . three cent posiase stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot be given. Address water bury Democrats Washington Ser vice Bureau, lOlS Tllrteenth Street, WashIngtOn, D. Q. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30
Washington Merry-Go Round
DREW PEARSON
 ROBERT S. ALLEN

Roosevelt and Put Over Loboronoeement Agreement President Made Final Decision Tho Resolved Long Deadlock end Green Bury the Hoehet ond Present United Front
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30
A Thought for Today

There Is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; either hid, that shall not be known. Luke 1929.
 Truth has never been, can never be, contained in any one creed or system.-Bary A. Ward
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30

A. According to Hastings Die tionary of the Bible" 1t IS in the fourth book of Daniel by Hippoly- tus, early in the third century.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30

q. What is the oldest existing mention of December 20 as the date for Christmas?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30

70. During the crisis in the Eai East, leading up to war, I have seen little mention in news dispatches oE Manchoukuo. Is there any change in the status of that countryp.
 <. A. Manchnoukuo Is still Q puppet state of Japan. Inc emperor, Kangte, formerly the Boy Emperor Pu M of China, is the nominal head of the State, but actually the government Is controlled by the Japanese Ambassador who Is also Commander inc Chief Of the Japs anese and ManchoukuoaIl troops.