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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-05-16

There are some little brown men;
also some Italians-good runners
But we count 130 millions to start
with, in the U. S. A
And: we make more steel, drink
more coffee, eat more meat
Than all the gascist-nazi hordes and
their yes-men put together
We believe in a free, democratic
way of living
And these Huns are trying to take
it away from US
And we don't like that!
America Firsters," A. F.
Sounds to us like something i'm
ported
"Allegemeine Fuehrerfolgern," is
more like it
Hitler's program was to take Amer
lea last
But these birds have a program for
AHlCIlCdHS JO ADOicdC6-
They want US to stand on the side
walks, watching the parade
While little German bands march,
playing "Roll Out the Barrell"-
We have better tunes than that:
"God Bless America" for instance.
A chap named Quisling-
Was also shown the Nazi might
Hitler made his name an historical
synonym
Along with that Of Laval, Suner,
and little Benito-
For something unutterable as yet in
the English language
Some Americans have been taken
up into Hitler's mountain
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-05-16
THE

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John Steelman, chief of the U. S.
Cancellation Service, tells story that
is good listening at any time and
especially at this time.
1t shows that it often is better to
listen to reason at first til an to
wrangle to exhaustion and then listen.
1t seems that "once upon a time'
there was an aged Arab who had
three sons.
The old gentleman died, leaving a
will, as all provident persons are wont
to do.
The will, in due time, was brought
forth for examination, whereupon con-
sternation broke out in the family
council.
The three sons were perturbed, fab
bergasted and knocked into cooked
hat over the strange provisions of the
document
Here is what the will provided:
The possessions were all in one
category-19 camels.
These were to go to the sons-the
three sons.
One son was to have one-half of the
camels.
One son was to have one-fourth of
the camels.
One son was to have one-fifth of the
camels.
Now you cannot divide i9 camels
that way-into half, fourth, and
a fifth, without doing violence to one
camel.
A camel so treated would be of no
use to anyone as going concern.
10th to SO divide the camels as to
bring about the literal division of one
of the animals, the sons held long and
often heated discussions.
So intent upon the problem were the
three sons that they even forgot to
feed the camels. The poor beasts were
on the road to starvation, which would
have ended the value of the entire es-
tate. 1t was pitiful situation.
Through days upon days the wran-
Cling went on. The brothers were get
ting on each others nerves. The
camels suffered. The brothers suffered.
They couldn't find solution for the
problem which was inherent in this
strange will left by the deceased
Arabian paternal ancestor.
But one day an itinerant Arab came
by, riding camel. He observed the
distress of the brothers and made
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-05-16
They came down dazzled, cross-eyed,

They came down dazzled, cross-eyed,
schizo-phrenic-
One of them came home spouting
words he didn't understand
Which gives us the mental calibre
of these Phils and Charleys-
Adolf's psychology was just too
strong for them
They mistook it for tanks and bomb
ing planes
Came back to America dragging
their tails
Nix on that stuff from Berchtes-
gaden-
1t was too strong even for Halifax
But he got cured at last
We don't have to take it!
Yes, Britain is an Empire
How many times have we thanked
our stars
That the British Empire is not ruled
by Germans
Samples of German colonial admin
istration don't smell nice
Yet, the British don't seem to be
afraid of democracy
Even India is learning to want the
democratic way of life
God knows that was not their taste
when the British found them
You might look at South Africa,
Australia, New Zealand, even Can
ada
To discover the kind of Imperialism
Britain practices.
Sure! British soldiers burned our
White House
That was in 1912; about the same
time Rhode Island was burning
witches
So what!
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-05-16
THE PRESS
(From the Journal of Electrical
Workers.

Workers.
Never in the last % years has the
press generally been so unreliable as
source of accurate information, as
today. 1t appears to have forgotten
all it's professional standards of con-
duct, and it deals constantly in bick-
erings, innuendo, hearsay, and even
lies. Reading the daily press, one
would think that nothing had been
done to forward defense efforts.
AS matter of fact, what has been
done by management and labor in the
government in building cantonments
and munition plants is little short of
miraculous. Many defense projects
are well beyond an accelerated sched-
ule. This could not be done without
loyalty and confidence, and yet the
newspapers tell nothing about sue
cesses. They play up minor disloca-
tions. Columnists air their prejudice,
ignorance and stupidity daily with
pontifical aplomb, as if they were
speaking the truth.
Labor people should be on their
guard against accepting anything that
appears in the daily press, They
should lean upon their own publica-
tions for accurate facts and accurate
interpretations of the news.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-05-16
Elmira Valve Co. Poll
Gives AFL Big Majority

Elmira, N. Y At the end of a
three-month's campaign by A. F. of L
union locals to organize workers at
the Kennedy Valve Manufacturing
Company's two plants here, an cleo
tion to choose collective bargaining
representatives held by the National
Labor Relations Board resulted in an
81 per cent majority of the employees
voting for the A. F. of L. units. The
victorious unions were the Pattern
Makers League of North America,
the international Association of Ma
chinists, and the International Mold
ers' Union of North America.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-05-16
Truck Drivers Win
Pittsburgh Strike

Pittsburgh, Pa. - Officials of the
Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauf-
feurs and Helpers of America, AFL
affiliate, announced that the union had
won five-cent-an-hour wage increase
and other gains from 13 of the city's
largest transfer companies following
short strike. The walkout was or
dered when the Pittsburgh chapter of
the Pennsylvania Furniture Ware
housemen's Association had refused
to continue contractural negotiations
with the union.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-05-16
1,173,663 Civilians Now
Hold Government Jobs

Washington, d. G. The United
States Civil Service Commission re-
ported that the executive branch of the
government employed 1,173,663 ci-
villains in February, 1941, as COM
pared with l,151,148 in January, an
increase of 2 per cent. Over 80 per
cent Of this increase was in full time
permanent employees paid from regu-
lar funds. Employees of the federal
government in the District of Column
bia increased to 1,527, compared
with the January figure of 1851
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-05-16
Truths POndered While
Riding at
Anchor
"Then gently scan
your brother man.
BY MIR. MOdestus-

Oh, Yeah?
So we are already licked
We can't even get a good start to
fight
Like turtle in the middle of the
road
When a battle-wagon is coming
down the main highway
We are supposed to draw our head
and feet back into what shell we
have
Give that battle-wagon the right
of way, let it run over US
Not on your tin type: for we are
no turtle!
We too have speed
Also, we have some weight, when
you count us
Churchill said it: "There are only
70 million Huns
"Some of them durable, others kill
able"-
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-05-16
Former Union Head Is
Named Labor COnsuItant

Washington, D. C. (ILNS). - Ap-
pointment of Matthew J. Burns, AL
bany, N. Y, as labor consultant in the
Labor Division Of the Office of Pro-
duction Management has been an
nounced by Sidney Hillman, associate
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-05-16

o. P. M. director. Burns, formerly
president of the International Broth
erhood of Paper Makers, A. F. OF L.
affiliate, will devote his time to finding
ways of maintaining continuity of en-
ployment in factories and shops af-
fected by the establishment of man
datory priorities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13
PROBABLE CAUSE IN SECAL'S CASE.
Waterbury Man Ordered Held for Superior Court
 for Robbery

David segal, S7, of S7 Laval street. Waterbury, was bound over to the superior court under bonds of &2,0o0 in the Bristol police court Monday when Judge William J. Malone found proba ble cause when the ac- cused was arraigned on c charge of robbery with violence.
 Attorney Milton M. Koskoff of Plainville represented Segal who pleaded not guilty to the charge. He admitted that the .3S caliber pistol used in the hold-up of Domenick Sinisgali of l49 Meadow street, be- longed to him.
 Slnisgali said 1t was dark the night he was robbed of $335 in the rear of his home by two men and that he could not identify Segal as one of the men who held him up.
 The hold-up men handled "me with kid gloves" Sinisgali told the court although they bound and gagged me.
 Defense attorney stated that the gun belonging to Segal was taken from the accused's car which did not account for Segal's possession of 1t. Also the state permit granted Segal to carry a gun of a .4S autos matic type.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13

portant question of the day, should the U, s, convoy ships to England the young speakers acquitted them. selves most creditably and impressed the largest gathering which has ever attended Q K. Of Q. C,Y.o. event.
 St, Joseph's represented by Jose ph.ne Braais, Frances Elinskas, Ed. naund Jenusaitis and Edmund Shambar, alternate, contended that the U, s, should daopt the convoy plan to protect Its own interest ana forestall a NaA victory. A triumph In arms would place Hitter in a DO" sit!on for Hitler to wage a crippling economic war against America, It was pointed out that conVoys M- volved risks of participation in war but President Roosevelt's foreign policy in sending American ships ir. to tho Red Sea with supplies ana repairing damaged English Battle- ships in American navy yards a!so represented e risk.
 War Inevitable
 The negative side, St. Margaret's, was represented by Laura McHale, Dorothy McVerry, Lillian Hamilton and Mary Mcfiale, alternate. They maintained that 0 decision to adopt the convoy plan was . decision to enter into war, with all It's horrors, suffering, taxation, sacrifices Of freedom and the inevitable dlcta- torship. Tho U. s. could aid Eng land more efficiently by remaining out of war and providing all the necessary supplies.
 Frequent quotations from Presi- dent Roosevelt's addresses a well as from many eminent authorities both for and against the bill were cited by both sides. The Gallup poll show ing n per cent of American people favored the conveys was pointed out by the affirmative and answered by the negative with the statement that the Gallup poll also showed that 30 per cent of the American people are recorded as opposed to war. The claim that Afnerica's des- tiny was linked with England's was met with the statement by MISS Laura McHaie In rebuttal that the revolutionary war settled that issue years ago.
 Fourth Tournament
 The debate was Q splendid climax to a successful tournament and an nouncement was made last evening that the fourth annual tournament would open in the fall with an an- ticipated entry of i8 or 20 teams with Naugatuck and Watertown be- Ing anticipated.
 William T. Burlington, chairman of the K. of 0. committee on edu. eational activities, presided last eve- nlng as cha!.."nan of the evenings program as moderator of the de- bate. Patrick ]. Wallace was the official time-keeper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13
Full Weather Report

Boston. May 18-(UP)-Weath- or forecasts
 CONNECTICUT.- InGFe RsihE cI0udlNeHH nndnOt quite SD cool tonight, wednesday mostly cloudy somewhat cooler "Wednesday than today.
 MASSACHUSETTS, = Inc reaElns cloudlncss west, mostly cloudy Tn cast with some fog and drla2le along the coast. Not qulte so cool n the interlor tonight. Wednesday cloudy with occasional dri22lc In east por- ton. Cooler in the interior Wednes- dny. tinued cool tonight. Wednesday cloudy with occasional drissle.
 FOur-Dny Forecast
 Boston, May J3 (UP} 1.-The Weath. CT Bureaus fonr-day New England forecast for the period beglnning a'
 Temperatmrcs will average gen eraily near normal with slowly rising tendency during the middle and latter part of the period. Nor mals for the period arc Boston, 57i New Haven, Coun., 5S; Burlington vt, 56; Concord, N. IT.. 54; Portland Me, Ss; Mantueket' Ss' ana h"s''
 It Is Indicated that rainfall will be moderate, one quarter to two. thirds of an inch In Northern New England and light, less than one quarter of an inch iu Southern New England. Light drizsle Is expected within 100 miles of the coast to- night and Wednesday and recurrent scattered showers will occur ir Northern New England during the latter part of the period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13
K.OF CHAPLAIN
 VOICES WARNING
Forces From Within More Dangerous Than Hitler;
 Judge MOllOy Leader

Forces boring from within are the real menace to the American life of liberty, the Rev. Leo M. Finn of Bridgeport. Supreme Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus and na- tive of this city, told delegates to the annual state convention of the Order at Torrington yesterday af- ternoor.
 Father Finn said that the United States had little cause to worry about foreign invaders, but that there was danger of the forces using hateful propaganda" to tear down the ideals we hold so dear.
 Delegates to the covention yes- terday, including Grand Knight Charles E. Mcdonald and Past Grand Knight Thomas w. Scadder of Sheridan Council, 24, this city endorsed 0 resolution which in part read: Mindful of the dangers threatening our country, church religion and society, we urge upor all Americans keen appreciation of these perils and the responsibili- ties which rest on us. We con- den1n totalitarianism and all for which 1t stands. We have an abid- ing belief that any assault 1t may make upon our ideals and prin- ciples will be met by the uncon- querable spirit of America"
 Judge Thomas J. Molloy of the Hartford Common Pleas Court was unanimously elected State Deputy t6 succeed State Senator William J Shea of Manchester. The latter was first elected to office in 1885 at a convention held in Waterbury Judge Molloy has long been pronli1- ent in K. of O. circles throughout the state and was state advocate for many years.
 Other officers named are: Secre- tary, John M. Phillips of Hartford treasurer, Robert G. Simpson, South ington; warden, Joseph P. LadouX Hartford; advocate, J. Leo Murphy New Milford; chaplain, Rev, An drew Plunkett, Derby.
 Delegates elected to attend the supreme convention which will bS held at Atlantic City this summer include: Past State Deputy William J. Mulllgan of Hartford; James Riordan, Bristol; John David Cromwell; Patrick F. Smedick, Tor rington; John Brusie, Meriden; Joe seph Shnmoneau, Baltic.
 Most Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe was present for the opening of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13

convention and delivered the prayer. He spoke briefly to the members on the benefits of K. of c. work throughout the world.
 The address of welcome was giv- en by Mayor William A. Patten of Torrington.
 Opening of the convention was preceded by a solemn high Mass at St. Francis church, which was cele- brated by the Rev. William P. Boti- celli, pastor of St. Peters church. Assisting him were the Rev. Vincent D. Murphy of St. Francis church and Rev. James Eagan of St. An- tony's church, Litchfield.
 The sermon was delivered by the Rev. Joseph F. Flanagan of St.. Francis church who spoke on "Our Blessed Mother.
 A banquet at Conley Inn late Monday afternoon concluded the session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13
CREDITORS AWAIT
 $S,33S DIVIDENDS
Payments Ordered at East- ern Brewery's Final
 Hearing Yesterday

Dividends totaling $S,S38.70 were ordered paid on all claims of cred- itors of the Eastern Brewery Corp, at a final hearing yesterday before Bankruptcy Referee Walter F. Tor rance. The sum represents Q fifth and sixth percent dividend.
 Referee Torrance ordered the money be paid out of a balance of si3, ,6S7.24, which was reported by the trustee. The balance will be distributed to trustees for fees and expenses, as well as payments for taxes.
 First meetings of creditors were held in the cases of Robert Tol- lone, William A. Dumschat, Charles A, 0reider and Solomon Alexan- der. Final meetings were held in the cases of Arthur A. Pratt and Robert Houde, doing business as the Public Market; Wesley Clarke, Rose c. Murphy, Eddie J. Thibault and Harry Earl Davis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13
Drum Corps In Parade Here Saturday Night
St. Josephs Drum Corps to Be Host at State Meet; 50
 Units Expected; CYO Debaters Honored as Champs
BROOKLYN NEWS

Fife and drum corps from all parts of the state will participate In the field day and competition which will be held Saturday afternoon and night at St. Joseph's Junior Fife and Drum corps. A feature of the meet will be e parade through the Brooklyn section. ~.
 The local corps has participated in all meets of the East for the past seven years. It Is well known throughout the state and has won numerous prizes for its rendition of modern music, holding the state championships for l940 and ie4l. Saturdays competition will be the first to be conducted by the St. Joseph's unit,
 The meet, which Is sanctioned by the Connecticut Pliers and Drum mers Association and will be super- vised by a member of the executive board, Is expected to draw over 50 units. The junior competition will start at 2:30 o'clock. The parade has been scheduled for z o'clock, and the senior competition will take place at 8 o'clock.
 Classification of prizes In the seia- for and junior classes Is as follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13
CYO Debating Championship Won By St. Joseph's Uni
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements were approved today by Compensation Commissioner Joseph E. Talbot:
 Celia R. KOvalslkl, of ThOnlastOn against the Copper Oven Ther- mOmenter Company of Pequabuck Sl0.S4 beginning March 16, for partial amputatiOn of the left index finger.
 John Lacko of Torrington against the Torrington Company, $l4.64 for 9 and one half weeks, injury fracture of the right index finger.
 Richard M. Keene of Falls Vil- lage, against Harry B. White and Emma T. White of Falls Village, $7 beginning April 10, for injury to teh left foot.
 Robert Goldsmith of B Merrill street against the Sc0vill Manu- featuring Company, $17.53 begin- ming May 3 for 8 fracture of the right femur.
 Americus Mariani of 124 Easton avenue, against the ScOvill Man. mum starting May 8, for . left inglinal hernia.
 Theobal Leblanc of .WO0dtick road, against the Scovill Manu- featuring Company, $14.SS begin- ming April 29, for right inguinal hernia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13
Interesting Arguments Heard On Question Of U. s. Conveying Ships
Hotel Elton Crowed for K of C. Tournament Finals; Mayor SculIy, Guests of Honor Pay Tribute to
 OratOricaI Ability of Young Speakers

st. Joseph,s parish by Its pastor, Rev. Joseph M. ValentiejuS. He com plimented the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Youth Organlsa- ton on their splendid work in f0s. tering debating tournaments and paid tribute to the splendid work of the nuns In the local Catholic High schools.
 Mayor Vincent A. scully address ing the large gathering which filled the main ballroom of The Elton, paid tribute to the Knights of Col umhus for It's outstanding work In encouraging public debates mad to the o. Y. o. for it's participation in the educational activity. His honor congratulated both teams and then the various members of both indi- vidually.
 Congratulatory Remarks
 Congratulatory remarks were also made by Father Cronan, Father Barrett, Miss Green, John c. Qil- martin, principal of the Duggan and Begnal Schools, State o. Y. o. Pres- ident Patrick J. Wallace, Grand Knight Charles '. Mcdonald and Miss Mary P. O'Flaherty, president of the Connecticut Council of Cath olic Women, who also offlciated as judge of the contest. Her associate judges were John P. Kinney of tho Crosby High School faculty and Attorney Clarenbe V. Balanda.
 owing to the fact that she Is con- valoscing from 0 recent attack of illness Mrs. James Sullivan of Franklin street, donor of the James Arnold Memorial Trophy, was unable to attend last evening s finals. Various speakers paid tribute to her interest In the Catholic Youth movement and President Alex Mole of the city council of the 0. Y. o. announced that 0 floral tribute and been sent to Mrs. Sullivan. The tro- phy perpetuates the memory of her grandson, James r. Arnold, out- standing Crosby High school stu- dent and Columbian Squire, who died three years ago almost on the eve of his graduation.
 As to the debate on the most lm-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13

best playing of ancient music, best playing of modern music by fife and drum, best playing by fife, drum, and bugle, by bugle and drum, by combination, best appearing crops, fancy drilling, best appearing major, baton swinging. Awards in the fen- mine class will be made for best playing, best appearnce, fancy drill- ing, baton swinging and best appear ing major. The names of the judges will be announced in 6 few days.
 John W. Stokes is director of the sponsoring unit. He Is being assisted with arrangements for the meet by John Stokes, we'll known Brooklyn caterer.
 The James F. Arnold Memorial trophy Is now in the possession of the St. joseph's debating team as a result of the victory last night over the team of St. Margaret's church In the final debate of the third an nual city debate tournament. An au- dience of over 300 persons heard the forensic battle at the Elton and watched the formal presentation of the trophy to Rev. Joseph J. Valen- tiejus, pastor of St. Joseph's church, and the awarding of individual medals to the debaters of the final and semi- final contests. The decis- ion of the judges was two to one in favor of the Brooklyn team which spoke in favor of conveying war materials to Europe by the United States.
 Mayor Vincent A. Scully was among the speakers following the debate who congratulated the vic. torious team, composed of Frances Elinskas, Josephine Brazis, Edmund Jenusaitis. and Edmund Shambaris' The team by virtue of its victory yesterday will be entered in con. tests with city champions of Hart ford, New Haven, and Bridgeport to determine the state debating cham pionship. The state competition, the first of its kind, will be spon- sored by the Knights of Columbus and the c. Y. O., as were the city tournaments.
 Mrs. Henry L. Tooker, president of the Ladies Aid Society of the Third Congregational Church, urges all members of the organization to at- tend a meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock st the parish hall. Preparations will be completed for the supper which will take place Thursday from 5 to 2 o'clock at the parish hall,
 Helen Gwazdauskas will preside at a meeting of the Lithuanian Stu- dents and Professional Associa tion tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in the old St. Joseph's school.
 Meeting Tonight
 Sylvester Stokes Post, and Aux
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13
BRITISH TAG DAYS
 TO HELP HOSPITAL

An open meeting of the Water bury's Bundles for Britain will be held tonight at o'clock in the old parish house of St. Johns church on West Main street, to discuss . tag day.
 The money from the street sales May g and 24 will be sent to re- habilitate several British hospitals, badly damaged in heavy German raids over the weekend. Bundles for Britain maintains 40 hospitals in Great Britain.
 Services of volunteer and chapter workers have been asked to solicit on tag days and the chapter needs about 200 workers to make solicita- tions.