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Evening star., 1941-07-18

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Evening star., 1941-07-18

SIXTEEN ROOMS, bs tbs. shower, air
cooled, oil burner always filled. house and
business. all furniture, garage. 300 block
Esst Capitol 81 Box 23A-k. Star. ~
BEAUTY SHOP for sale, large enough for
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
New Types of Buildings

The report of the Fire Marshal last night goes into detail in explaining the cause for the disastrous West Main Street fire of some days ago, in which one life was lost. No criminal responsibility was cited by the Marshal, perhaps for the req son that his report does not necessarily 20 into this phase of the disaster but IS concerned chiefly with how, where, and why fire started Blame for such a tragedy is usually indicated through the office of the coroner.
 However, after reading the Marshal's report we cannot help but feel that future tenement building in Waterbury must certainly conform to modernized ways Of living. There are still in general use diff ferent ways of cooking and heating. But to a considerable extent many people have come to rely on oil for both purposes So much so that 1t becomes necessary to do something about proper use of this fuel. This is not merely problem for the individual householder as we see 1t, but for the landlord as well.
 No doubt new apartment houses are built in such a way that tenant has adequate and safe storage space for oil or its use is obviated by some other system. The real problem is to make the existing dwellings, which house so many thous- ands of people here, safe at all times and under all conditions This is not going to be easy; but it certainly is going to become vegy necessary. The duty of providing complete protection against fire hazards is perhaps wider than we think. In other words it does not rest on one mans shoulders, but on those of many.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17

the motions of him who is carrying on just war. =.
 Thus the original concept of neutrality was not one of indifference or even of rigid impartiality. This legalistic idea grew up in the late 18th century, the idea that once a war was started, the world was somehow bound to pass no judgment on which side was right, but to treat both precisely the same. The years from 1880 to 1940 were fine demonstration of the folly of such a view of neutrality Had the League been able to put effective pres sure on Italy, or on Japan, much that has happened might not have happened. Had nuited world insisted on saying, "No!" to Germany when it marched back into the demilitarized Rhineland, the whole trage- dy enveloping the world today might have been avoided. At any rate, tEe world has found that 1t cannot afford to be indif- ferent when the worlds peace is broken by any nation We all feel the effects Of that violation - in fact, Jackson scarcely exaggerated when he said that any az gressive war today is "a civil war against the international community"
 Today, any major war effects every country in the world. It is idle and un- realistic for neutrals to pretend disinter- est And until the time comes when potential aggressor is restrained by the thought that he will find the whole neu- tral world against him, either actively or passively, there will be small chance that aggressive wars will cease. We do not approve military aggression While neu- tral, we propose to help victims of aggres.- sion, and help them effectively. It is not war as we sec it. It may, admittedly lead to war That is the risk we take, but un- less some are willing to take it, there IS no road to a world free of the constant overhanging fear of aggression.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17

State Forester Austin F. Hawes' concern about disastrous fire in our Connecticut woodlands can't be pooh-poohed. He knows what the actual conditions are throughout the state and he knows further, too, that the adequate ire-fighting forces he needs for proper patrol at this season of the year aren't obtainable. Therefore, 1t IS incum, F m, bent upon each and every citizen to do all in his power to prevent forest fires and If they do occur to help in any way possible to check them. This is a marl-sized job and don't think it isn't. Forest fires are ter rble to watch and just as bad to fight. They cause much property damage ana endanger whole countrysides With able bodied men, once on hand to help fight these fires, nothing was to be feared. But men are at premium now on account of the draft and working conditions. Every one has job. There's law also that lets a fire warden summon any male resident between IS and 50 years of the town where the fire is Seldom invoked this is the time it might have to be.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
Operating Illegally

While some may have known about 1t, it hasn't been generally known that the new hospital for the feeble-minded at Southbury has operated since last October without legislative approval Two years ago the General Assembly neglected to clean up it's pending matters by the time 1t adjourned in early June. As result there was nothing done about authorizing the institution to open it's door to receive patients and to operate in general as such a school should and as was intended when the Legislature approved con- struction.
 The current Legislature, also, might have overlooked the matter had not bill been given to the Humane Institutions Committee to be raised in committee. The Board of Trustees evidently bestirred itself to the point of deeming jt advis- able to correct the oversight of two years ago. All of which is, of course, purely technical and not of much import, but 1t could conceivably be Of some import ance. And we doot doubt but what there are plenty of citizens who might 20 to extreme lengths to make public officials wish they had never heard Of the school by the time they had under gone the tortures of explaining away an overlooked technicality.
 There's no doubt but what the officials at Hartford intended the Southbury School to be operated properly. Connec- ticut doesn't just build it's institutions to be show places. Precautions are also taken to provide for their operation under a specific set-up This also should be workable. It has proved all of that by the fact that the school is functioning now despite the necessary authorization, soon to be supplied.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
Unlisted Coast Defense

We like to think that thus far the United States is building its defenses without extra costs in blood. And yet The National Safety Council in listing the second worst February in history in re- gard to traffic toll, believes that at least half of the increase is due to defense activ- ities In the first place, there are in gen. eral more vehicles on the road, and more mileo are being driven.
 Then the roads are also carrying hun- dreds of military vehicles that were not there before. Counties which have new defense industries almost uniformly show great increases in traffic accidents A cer- tain amount of this is probably unavoid- able. But now is the time to make. every effort to cut these losses to minimum. Hours lost to the defense drive in hos pital bed are just as completely lost as those lost on a picket line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17

In this case, the Navy did not deny that the dcstr0yers were top-heavy It admitted the truth of the story; but then tried to crack down on what 1t thought was the source, In other words, 1t did not want the taxpayer to know that his money, spent on brand new destroyers, had been partially wasted.
 KNOX AND MRS. PATTERSON This policy of news suppress sion was inherited by Republi- can Secretary of the Navy Col onel Knox. But he has done noth- ing to change i;. If anything, he has increased 1t. And because he himself is a newspaper pub- fisher, he knows the game.
 One thing he apparently did not know, however, is that 1t is usually wiser to speak softly to 8 lady. Not long ago he was talk ing with Eleanor Patterson, red- headed publisher of The Wash- ington Times-H Herald, when she asked him about his newly in- itiated policy of suppressing news of ship movements.
 "What about pictures of shlps?" the lady publisher asked.
 "If you publish a picture of g British ship in an American port" shot back the Secretary of the Navy, T'll put you in jail"
 A short time later, the battered British battleship Malaya arrived in New York harbor. Remember ing Knox's threat, Mrs. Patterson slapped Q picture of the ship on page one.
 She has not yet gone to jail.
 EDITORS NOTE-AnOther column on Navy news censor ship, as compared with the Army will be published tOmOrrOw.)
 Copyright, l94l, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17

And while on the subject of forest fires we wonder how many people have admired the tremendous amount of work that the State Department of Parks and Forests has done in Naugatuck State Forest Most of us here in Waterbury know 1t as High Rock and High Rock Grove. There are few traces of the old amusement area any more, but splendid recreational spot has been carved out down there without inter- fering too much with the natural beauty and splendor of Spruce Glen and High Rock itself. It's particularly worth while visiting at this season just as the buds and leaves start to form.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
Current Comment

If we retract our pledge (of aid to Britain) at this late hour, we shall have to answer not only to the emblttered living, not ony to the de- luded dead, but to our own offend- ed conscience.
 Senator Sheridan Downey. Cali fornia.
 If we would quit studying history and go ahead and study the future. we would be much better of. Charles F. Kettering, General Motors vice president.
 
 The hardest thing for a public official to learn is how to say mo" Once you learn that. every thing is easy. Mayor La0uardia of New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
Press Comment
FINE FEATHERS
(New Haven Journal-c -courier)

(New Haven Journals Courier)
 The controversy over the naming of state bird seems to have died away up at Hartford and few will feel the lack. After all, every feathered friend which hag the good sense to make Connecticut its hon1e for at least @ part of the year is properly state bird. Of much greater interest to the Connecticut public is the bill which the Assembly has now approved calling upon the governor to appoint commission to consider purchase of Rex Brash- CTS bird paintings.
 MT. Brasher is the perfect Con- necticut example of the prophet without honor save in his own ter ritory. For the past twenty-five years he has worked quietly at his old farm in Big Hollow near Kent, resolutely following his life's am- bition to paint all the birds of the American continent. He had train- ed himself thoroughly during the previous years and had traveled throughout the south and west studying his subjects. He has long been known-outside Connecticut - as perhaps the greatest living authority on the birds and trees of North America and his collection of paintings was r9,ognized as the most complete and authentic in existence. A few years ago he of- fered to turn them over to the state if a suitable building were provided to house them. The offer was re- jected.
 Time has its revenges. MT. Bra3her once went to the state. Now the state plans to go to MT. Brasher. And when the commissioners are named and they approach him, they may be surprised to find that his offer still stands. Men of his genius and his generosity are rare.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
What's sYour l. Q.i
Can you answer seven Of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

1. Kohlrabi is the name Of ss+ country, metal or vegetable? A
 2. Four of the Great Lakes an named Superior, Michigan, Hurols and Erie; what IS the fifth? -s %
 3. Are the eight bases leased bI. the United States from Great Brtks ain in the Atlantic or Pacind ocean? sls
 4. Does sound travel faster iil fresh or salt water? ..
 s. Whose place on the U. s. Su-' preme Court did MT. Justice Hugo L. Black fill? fss
 6. Is Grinnell Land in the Arcti0 or Antarctic region? Mi 2. What is the statutory value Of gold per ounce? s
 8. What is the name of the poem written by Henry W. Longfellow, that is also the title of modern' play?
 9. Who killed sisera with . sett pin? -
 10. What is the denomination of the U. s. postage stamp bearingl Calvin Coolidge's portrait?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
Not at War; May Not Be

It is not a time to assume, as some impulsively do assume, that the United States is now practically at war, what with the Lend-Lease Act and the seizure of European shipping in American ports. We are not at war, and we may not be, though there is no longer any question that to support our principles we are talk ing a desperate risk of war. ProbaDly the President himself would not disagree with the statement of objectives made by the very isolationist President HutchlnS of Chicago University: "The country wants to defend itself, aid Britain, and stay out of war There is still a chance of doing all three.
 We are not neutral in the sense that was understood toward the end of the last and the beginning of this century. At that time, an idea of neutrality began to be built up which meant rigid i'm partiality to both sides in war amount ing to indifference. The World War taught us the extreme difficulty of maln-
 aiming any such position. But Attorney General Robert H. Jackson set before the Inter-American Bar Association at Ha- vana the manner in which the concept of neutrality has changed Grotius, the founder of international law, was cited by Jackson as writing, in 1925: "... It is the duty of neutrals to dQ nothing which may strengthen the side which has the worse cause, or which may impede
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17

likes us, and his fidelity will even survive our indifference or hostility. Ask a man why he so highly re- spects another man, and he may give all sorts of superficial reasons the mans high sense of honor. his cheerfulness, the depth and warmth of his affection. But these things are not the real basis of friendship. We are drawn to cer- tain people because they supple ment deficiencies in our own char acters or reinforce certain powers. They give us a sense of assurance, they allay our fears, they comfort our sorrows, they make living for us warm, cheerful, and full of mean ing.
 Many so-called friendships are entered into for the purpose of help- ing one in business or making 1t possible for one to advance socially. Such friendships go op the rocks at last and demonstrate the truth of the statement that friendships will not endure to the end that are be- gun for an end.
 All Rights Reserved--Babson News
 paper Syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17

Tn fact, we have contended that press relations under the Roosevelt Administration have been the freest in history, completely de- void of attempts to high pressure publishers into firing independent newsmen--a policy of the previous administration.
 Even today--and this column is not written without rubbing shoul- ders daily with many government officials-We find most of official Washington completely devoid of censorship. However, there are certain notable exceptions.
 These exceptions are: the Navy; certain sections Of the Ofilce Of Production Management and other Defense agencies; and the Recon- struction Finance Corporation.
 It should be noted that when we use the word Censorship" we refer only to information to which the public Is entitled, not to con- fidential matters or military se- crets.
 WHO WORKS FOR U. s.?
 For instance, there is no reason why the public should not know who are the dollar-a-year men working for the governi%snt. There never has been any secrecy before this about the identity of govern ment employees or government vol- untary advisers.
 However, when we asked for this list several months ago 1t was at first refused. Later 1t was stated that the information would be given only if a written request was made a highly unusual proce- dure in Washington, where mere list of government servants is considered automatically public property.
 Last week the OPM finally, on It's own initiative, made public a complete enumeration of dollar-a- year men on It's staff.
 Similarly, we were refused 8 list of employees of Miss Harriet
 Elli0tt's Defense Consumers
 Division and their salaries with out q formal written request.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17

however, because 1t seems the bulk of the 8 driving were not remotely interested enough to switch then votes from Hurley in favor of BaIds win. So all the Republicans could do about 1t was dore yesterday irl the legislative House, when they passed such a bill with the cers tainty that it would be killed by the Senate.
 Connecticut has a low gasoline tas' compared with most other states| The reason for this is that Cond necticut's road fund also received nutrition from high fees for regis@ tration and licenses. Reduce one o1 the other ard the need for increas> ing the gasoline tax irnmediatelN arises-unless anyone is so naive a to think the necessary road wor can be accomplished with 1,500 .00@ less income.
 Every driver is in favor of inl proved highways. Almost every driy CT hopes the need for tolls ov4 highways and bridges will be kel at a minimum. This cannot be doI# without the necessary highway q come, however.
 Tn some respects the Republica in the lower house are queer thin CTS. On the one hand they wot reduce the highway departmer1 income, on the other they dema millions additional for minor ro in the backwoods portions of state. not belong interested in main trunk lines between the la cities, which are the worst bz lines In the nation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17

We're not too sure that the legislators at Hartford will find as much to interest them in the bill putting our four main streets in the trunk line system as they did in the one affecting Pearl Lake and liar pers Ferry Roads. In fact we're inclined to think that Highway Com. Coxs recent plea to ignore such requests for state aid for city streets may be listened to in this respect. It's too much to hope for right now
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
Selected Poem
BLUE AMARYLLIS

Sara Van Alstyne Allen in the Christian
 Science Monitor Here is the rare bloom. Blue-not red or white. But blue as the sky is blue In the first hour of night. Here in the winter hour The flower comes to be, The color of the magical horizon, The shadow of the Southern sea. The solid stem lifts high The burden of its blue Under our Northern sky. This is the flower of hope That blossoms here, Rising serene above the dark From which 1t grew.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17

fense is one of the more im- portant but lesser know n jobs the Depart ment of Justice has had to tackle.
 To do this work a new Spe- cial Defen s c Unit has been set up, W it h Lawrence M. o. Smith, one of MT. Justice Ro. berts's Philadel- t,i1ia ihwvarg -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17

we fail to sup bort him as he strives for some |p ly personal
 advantage.
 Friendship has its roots in the deep and myster- ious parts of hu-
 man character. A person becomes
 our friend because
 for some indehn- able reason h c
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
DRIVERS FEES
tNew Britain Herald)

A reduction of drivers fees from $3 to 50 cents is supposed to meet with the unstinted approval of the driving public. Perhaps 1t would;
 at least. the Republicans thought so. as they put 1t in their platform. It did not assist In the election,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 1159 D. m.
 Sun rises 5:l1 a. m.; sets 6:33 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 April showers have been too infreQuent The season is getting off to bad start in this respect May will probably be too moist to satisfy most people
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
Questions W and Answers
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 The Waterbury Democrats SeF- vice Bureau will answer for. you free. any question of fact or in-
 formation, not involving exten- slve 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.
 e. Which States use electrically operated machines to record the votes in their legislatures 2
 A. Wisconsin, house; Iowa, house; Texas, house; Louisiana, house and senate; Virginia, house and senate; Nebraska, unicameral; West Vir- ginia, house; California, house; Michigan, house; Minnesota, house; Florida, house.
 @. How long have postage stamps been issued in the United tSates2
 A. The first stamps were issued by individual! postmasters at their own expense in 1845. These were superseded in 1847 by the first gov- ernment issue.
 e. What are the largest and small parasitic insects?
 A. The largest truly parasitic in-. sect in Megarhyssa strata F0 which measures slightly less than 3 inches with an ovipositor, or egg laying tube, 1-2 inches, making the total length 1-2 inches. The smallest known parasitic wasp and incidentally the smallest insect Is Alaptus cxcissus Westwood, which IS approximately .O067 of an inch long.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
National Spotlight
BY PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington
 Correspondent

Washington, April IT = The little matter of checking up on the ob- servance of some 276 federal laws dealing with various phases of de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
Washington Merry-G Go-Round
DREW PEAR $ o N
 ROBERT s. ALLEN

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
A Thought for Today

But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.-Luke 1l:28 The saddest thing that can befall soul is when 1t loses faith in God and woman.-AleXan- der Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS. D. D,
TRUE FRIENDSHIP

TRUE FklENDSHlF
 Dislnterested friendship is rare. It may appear cynical to say this, but facts have to be faced. Many q fair-weather friend deserts us in the day of trouble, or berates us if
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
WITHOUT PRICE

Air and water-both are vital necessities, compared with which gold and pearls are as nothing. Yet, in themselves, they have no market value. We pay for the things that we do with them, as in air conditioning and city water supplies, but the substances thcm-. selves come free. The Waterbury Democrat maintains free for your convenience service bureau at 1913 Thirteenth st., Washington, D. C., where you can get any question of fact or information answered. Just enclose 3 cent stamp for return postage when you write your question. ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17

o. Has Prime Minister Winston Churchill ever stated in @ speech that the British aim to divide and cbliterate Germany after the war;
 A. The British Library of Inform- ation declares that he has not.
 o. What has been the major physical cause for rejection of Selec' tive Service registrants?
 A. Dental defects.
 0. Who sponsored the bill fo federal licensing of corporationsp
 A. Senator Joseph o. O'Mahone; of Wyoming.
 o. Has a successful, compoun, gas engine ever been designed?
 A. iJo. Several rather trouble. some difficulties have stood in the. way of success. Probably the most' serious is that of transferring tho hot gases from the first to the sec. ond expansion cylinder. In ordej to realize the theoretical advantag''' of compromising, 1t is necessary foi the spent gases of the first stage h transfer to the second stage cylinder. without much loss of heat energy or pressure. and without destroying the valve duct through which they flow. No material has been found for valves which will survive the high temperature of the gases How" Ing under pressure, and If the valve. and valve parts are cooled to pro' tect them from damage, the gases are cooled SO much as to lose most of their value for power.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, we entered into the house;" omit "lntO."