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Evening star., 1941-02-15
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Evening star., 1941-02-15
Takoma Park Wedding
Miss Betty Cavanaugh Becomes
Bride of Mr.. John Bernard Cook
MRS. CLAUDE r. WICKARD

ried couple was held at 2400 Six
teenth street after the ceremony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29
Contrary-Minded

According to last Sundays Republi- can, under Mayor Vincent A. Scully the City of Waterbury is getting slow eau tious, uninspired> inoffensive administra- tion at cost which is still too high. :" Offhand it might be hard to tell whether the writer feels the worst about the cost of the government or the type of the government.
 Supposing we were to receive the direct opposite of what Mayor Scully is accused of being. Instead of slow we'd have fast moving. Caution would be scrapped for recklessness. Inspired would take the place of uninspired and offensive would replace inoffensive. All of which doesn't seem to describe the type of government we actually want here in Waterbury.
 In place of any Republican candidates fast-moving, reckless, inspired, offensive government, give us the brand that Mayor Scully and his hard-working aides have been turning out every day during their current term in public office. It's tax payers government all the way through.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29
Vichy's Marionettes

In all the history of France there is no sadder or more sinister chapter than what is now going on in Nichy. The government of unoccu- pied France has gone back on everything France stood for in the opin- ton and regard of the civilized world. She has stricken Liberty, Equality Fra ternity'' from her shield and substituted words that smack strongly of Nazi ide- Ology. She has gathered around her every scheming reactionary politician in the defeated country. Included in this number are the men who sat in the Par liament and sneered at the republic, the back-stabberS who belonged to the hood ed. Cagoulards, the rich mems sons who andulged in the hoodlum methods of the GamelotS du Roi of which they were the nainstay both in finance and member ship.
 The Petain governments every decree and every move have been parrot copies of the enactments of the Hitler gang in Germany. This has been done not only because of inclination, but also be- cause of a childish belief that by so doing, by acting as willing marionettes pulled by Nazi strings, they can curry favor with Hitler and win easier peace terms when IL1C GCIuIdu CyIdlI StCS dIOuIlu VO CAAdI subject. One of the papers of Paris said as much: French unity has more to expect from the generosity of the victor than from boastful British propagan- da now on it's last legs"
 That is undoubtedly the hope of the Lavals and the Flandins. It is small hope, but it is hope that has led the Petain government to lend itself as a willing instrument to Hitler's war plans. But it is also hope that in all probability isl destined to be wholly disappointed. Hitler has shown himself to be man utterly void of generosity to beaten foe. He has also shown himself to be a man who does not care rap for his spoken or written word. Promises are made and pacts are signed only to be broken when it suits him.
 If Petain and his cronies have any real illusions about Hitler, they might spend a profitable half hour reading once more his ''Mein Karnpf," particularly that passage in which he says one of the Reich's prime jobs is to "crush forever" hermany's "eternal cneny": France. That passage spells French doom if Hitler is not defeated. From that passage not one grain of hope can be extracted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29
Read the Newspapers

Last Friday night Republican speak CTS made reference to the settlement of the city'S claim against the Maryland , Casualty Company for the bond of Daniel J. Leary during his regime as City Con- troller. The city did a very creditable job of it by settling for $70,0O0 Clark New ton, COP candidate for Controller, thinks that the city should have got the full amount from the bonding company. He should find out what is being said of this settlement in legal circles before making any such statement as that.
 Where lawyers congregate it's com mon talk that the city did far better by settling for this sum. than it would ever have been able to have secured by carry ing the matter into the courts The city could not have hoped to get a judg- ment for any more than it now has and in addition there would be somewhat considerable item of court fees to take into consideration.
 Therefore, let no one be of the opinion that the city accepted this $TO,000 of- fer just to get the case disposed of and out of the way It was too good an offer to let slip by and that alone is the reason city officials have been quick to accept it and to urge its acceptance by the necessary city boards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29
Fighting Words

Those were fighting words that Presi- dent Franklin D. Roosevelt gave tongue to Monday night in his radio address We may be pacifist or militarist; non-inter- ventioniSt or all for war, but most of us are red-blooded Americans enough to thrill to traight-from-the-sh talk like the Presidents. We may not want to see our boys sacrificed on any European war altars, but we do want to see Naziism stamped out
 The United States could well dedicate her efforts now to gaining mastery of the seas. This not to impose our will on smaller nations, but to aid the fight to defeat Hitler. This hemisphere wants no part of this Nazis dream of world in which his race and his philosophieS are dominant. We prefer the world as we know it, one in which all men, all races, all creedS, may live side by side in com plete peace and unity.
 Whether our part is to be that of the watchdog of the seas or the maker of war tools it certainly must be our makeup now to be completely American. This means sacrifices from all of us We ought to make ready for them now. Our position as a world leader demands that I've subject ourselves to some form of denial that we may bring to an end more quickly this horrible holocaust of Europe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29

The State Bar Association isn't able to command any influence among it's members to the extent that the biennial scramble for judicial posts can be elimin- ated, New Haven County member stated recently at meeting. The speaker, Atty. Thomas R. Robinson of New Haven, public defender for the county, termed the spectacle disgrace and "dis- credit" All of which is true and has been re-echoed around the state. If the Bar Association, however, really wanted to get serious about the situation it could do lot to prevent a repetition in the future It could, for example, bring suf- ficient weight to bear in the Legislature enough to secure passage of a court reform measure, such as has been at tempted now for many years past. That's all the members of the Bar need center their attention upon. If they brought about such reform this wild scramble would be definitely at an end.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29
Hyphen-Americanism

New York City is having red-hot cam- paign for mayor. Hard words and harder epithets are being exchanged. That is all part of the great game of politics as or- dinarily played. But there is one disturb ing sign in speeches and in newspaper articles Appeals are being made to Irish Americans, German-Americans, Italian Americans, Jewish Americans.
 It is time the hyphens were killed once and for all. The voters should be con- sidered as Americans and Americans only. They should be appealed to as such. Just as truly honest man cannot be partly honest, partly otherwise, so a real citizen of this country cannot be just partly an American. To be worthy of the liberty and freedom he enjoys, he should be all American and should resent any implica- tion to the contrary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29

"Are you by any chance for the League of Nations?" SlyIy inquired Senator Barkley of Kentucky.
 "Yes, I am," replied the wit ness emphatically%
 A howl of laughter swept the committee room as Johnson, squirming in red-faced discomfort, glowered at his boomeranging witness.
 But the biggest blow was yet to come. It was delivered by an- other of the Californian's hand- picked witnesses, former Anbassa- dor John Cudahy. An olitspok. en foe of the Presidents defense policies, Cudahy had branded the ship arrning bill as a "step toward war;, when Senator Cloude Pepper of Florida asked if he thought the United States should "help out I'm world affairs" after the war,
 "r most certainly dO," replied Cudahy. That's the only way we can insure world peace. I was strong supporter of the League of Nations after the last war and would be for 1t again. I believe that this present war might never have come about if the United States had joined the League"
 Johnson made feeble attempt to impeach the views of his own witness by croSs-examination, but each question he asked provoked a fresh roar of laughter from his colleaguAs, and he finally gave up in disgust. al
 "Say, who are these witnesses you're bringing here to testify, Senator" needed Chairman Tom ConnalIy of Texas, yours or ours?" % Johnson remained glunly silent.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29

The announcement from the Waterbury Taxpayers Association that it doesn't feel the time opportune for the City to try to set up its own disposal plant for rubbish shouldn't discourage those in- dividuals and groups who hope to see this civic improvement adopted here. Even- tually we think that Waterbury will have such facilities, just as it will have great modern sewage disposal plant But the main point at issue is how the city can put such projects into operation without mourning heavy expenses attached to the same. There may be ways and means and fore the officials at every available moment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29
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The ban on fancy accessories for motor cars shouldn't affect sales very much. After all car is known by service and performance rather than by bright ap- pearance. True a good-looking car is it's best advertisement, but most of the car makers have standardized equipment to- day to the point where it's hard to beat
 the other fellows output. Who knows but what this shortage in the materials, chrome, etc., may result in new manu- featuring developments along this line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29
THE VACANCY IS FILLED AT
 LAST
Hartford Courant)


 The administration has finally moved to fill the vacancy on the United States District Court for the Connecticut jurisdiction that has existed since the resignation of Judge Edwin s. Thomas early In 1889. Its choice falls upon MT. J. Joseph Smith of Waterbury, who has represented the Fifth Congress sional District since 1885 and who is a valued member of the House Military Affairs Committee.
 A graduate of Yale in the class of 1925, admitted to the bar two years later. a Democrat, a Catholic and an Elk, MT. Smith will be thirty-seven this coming January. His nomination is certain to be fa- vorably acted on by the Senate Judiciary committee and his con- firmation may be expected to fol- low quickly. He is without judicial experience and his legal practice has not been extensive, in both of which respects the appointment is not cut of line with many other selections for the bench made by the president. But it is said of him that he has the temperament a judge ought to possess, that he is patient and tolerant, qualities that often count for more in practical results than a profound knowledge of the law.
 MT. Smiths work in Congress has been painstaking and he commands the respect and confidence of his associates. That he will do his best to discharge in a wholly creditable manner the duties that soon will devolve on him may be taken for granted. For the moment 1t is per- haps sufficient to express eradication that at long last this vacancy has been filled and that the other judge, Mr. Carroll c. Hincks of New Ha- ven. will have the relief that he would have had before this except for the wrangling among the Dem- ocratic politicians over who should lill the place.
 And nov that this matter has been attended to. perhaps the Dee pertinent Of Justice WlN set aFosl1d ia lat&im9 AeT. mehagt R Malsae~ tapnl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29

peared in a Washington newspa- per about an incident that had occurred the previous afternoon at the Laurel (Md) racetrack while the funeral committee was on its way to Massachusetts. In the news story was this item:
 Meanwhile, here and there in the throng were scores of familiar faces. Senator David I. Walsh joined the crowd pouring out from the first race."
 NOTE = Senator Lodge, who attended Connery's funeral, flew back to the Capital in time for the lend-lease debate. He voted for the bill; walsh against 1t. After the vote in the Senate, Walsh took train for Boston. EMBARRASSING WITNESS
 The next time Senator Hiram Johnson invites witnesses to buldgeon the Administrations foreign policies he will be careful to learn their views beforehand.
 Two of the California's ace iso- lationist testifiers against the ship arming bill caused a hilarious tu- mutt at the Senate Foreign Rela- tion's Committees hearing by plumping forcefully for one of their sponsors oldest and bitterest hates-the League of Nations. z
 The first was Dr. Albert w. Palmer, president of the Chicago Theological Seminary. who pre- faced his remarks against revision of the Neutrality Act by stating that the United States Is not con- tributing to the cause of peace by this and other measures to help Britain.
 Even if Germany is defeated in this war;" said Dr. Palmer, "there will be no lasting peace unless some kind of q super governing international body is set up to adjudicate differences between nations. The last war proved that"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29
Selected Poem
PREMONITIoN

(Muriel Barrett Tanner in the Poets Column,
 Hartford CouranD October air is wine that fires the blood To search in quiet hooks the secret place Where speckled trout lie dreaming of spring hoot In Shadowed pools where amber leaves deface The sluggish surface, idly adoting down, The coin of autumn from the walnut grove; And crimson tokens from the naples drown As they slip into hlished, expectant cove. The wild grape clusters, brilliant berries show That Nature rests, her patient work well done; Red apples fall from branches bending low; Ripe pumpkins mellowing lie; in fainting sun The ,woodbine tendril waves, as farewell words. A scarlet signal to last lingering birds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29

11C1S lS AA1 HAOOuNt4O1ls
 The fact that a big chunk of the new money will go for heavy tanks is highly significant. These mammoths are primarily an of fensive weapon, and lack of them by the British is chief reason for their failure to attempt an ir1ya- sion of Nazi-occupied Europe.
 one othing the war has proved conclusivelv $ that without ade- quate tank equipment an offen- sive is impossible That's why the British have been pinned down for months to position warfare in North Africa. During the summer they twice attempted to dislodge the Naziss and both times were beaten back by superior tank forc- eS.
 The exact number of heavy tanks contemplated in the new program Is a military secret. But 1t will be several times more than what the Naxis are be- lieved to have. Also the new monsters will be heavier ar- mored and gunned.
 They will be equipped with an- ti-aircraft guns as well as 37mi11. machine guns and will be imper- vious to the fire of light tanks and even self-propelled anti-tank wea- pons.
 FROM AUTO PLANTS
 The bulk of the proposed new tank program will be concentrat- ed in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio automobile centers. Farm machinery plants also will be fitted into the scheme. Motors wllt come from a number of fac- tories in various parts of the country. One, the $4,000000 Gui- berson- Diesel plant under con- struction at Dallas, Tex, will turn out oil-bll ming motors.
 Concentration of the new pro- gram in auto plants will have the double advantage of using production facilities already available and absorbing large numbers of workers being thrown out of jobs by forced curtailment of auto output. So far ChrysIer is the only auto company making tanks. It has . 37,OOO,00O order for mediums and is making an outstanding production record.
 All other light and medium tanks are coming from railway equipment plants. Under the new program some of these factories may be allowed to revert to build- ing railroad cars and locomotives, for which there is a mounting need. t BUSY MAN
 The day after the sudden death of popular Representative Law renee Connery, a committee of his friends in both branches of Congress was named to attend his funeral at Lynn, Mass. Heading the list were Senators David I. Walsh and Henry Cabot Lodge of the SGaGe.
 The next morning, Walsh was informed by the office of Sen- ate Sergeant-at-Army Chesley Jurney that the funeral would take place the following day and that reservation would be made for Walsh on train leaving Washington that afternoon.
 I'm extremely, sOrry," replied Walsh, but I'm afraid I can't get away as I have a number of important matters to attend to. One is the debate on the lend- lease appropriation, which be- gins tOTsaOrrOw."
 The other members of the col1- mittee notified Jurney they would attend, and the train left for Lynn-without Walsh.
 The next morning a story ap-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29

One of the complaints of Republicans today, during the election campaign, is that Democrats don't do anything but spend the taxpayers money. The list of great civic improvements during the last twenty years is an interesting one if ex- anined with non-partiSan eyes. It doesn't indicate that Waterbury is the backward town it is too often made out to be.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29

was largely due to the fact that his desire to compose beautiful music was 8 compensation for his deaf- nesg. With real valor he seized fate by the throat.
 Some people 60 down before their troubles like helpless victims in c marine disaster. Others refuse to be overwhelmed ln this faEhion. Life is hard, and by its very nature must De SO. It Is a training ground whereon men ilt their souls for eternity. This neceEdtates being ready and eager at all times 70 selse fate by the throat. s
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29
What Your I. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.

1. Give the correct pronunciation' of Caribbean. {,
 ?. Is the city of Ypres, which was called "Wipers" by the British Tom mics in the World War I, in France or Belgium? 3. The three primary pigment colors are blue, red and -?
 {. Name the author of Gran ford".
 5. Which class of U. s. Naval vessels are named for states?
 6. Who was the leader of the British colonial forces In America, in the first battle of the Erench and Indian war?
 2. Name the Roman Cathol4 priest who founded Boys Town.
 8. All snakes are matched from eggs; true or false?
 9. Insert the proper word in tai old proverb: "When the wine is Ii, the - is out.
 10. What is the title 0e the hNs-' band of a maharaneeY ,.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29
uNcENsoRED PHOTO
Boston Post)

(BoSton PoSD
 A recent photo released to the press of the world bv British offi- cials has created a furore among some sections of the British public. The photo showed several Italian war prisoners walking arm in arm with number oi British girls. Ev- eryone in the picture was laughing happily and the Italian prisoners seemed to be enjoying their captiv- ity. When the protest against re- leasing such picture was brought formally before the British officials they refused to do anything about it. They said releasing pictures of that kind was more a matter of taste than censorship. It is con- ceivable, of course, that the picture could prove beneficial to the Brit ish cause if it were allowed to cir- culate in Italy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29

din and spent the remaining months of his life rescuing literally thou- sands from the death which he himself was confronting.
 It was Beethoven who spoke Of seizing fate hy the throat. The great composer was deaf, and Of course never heard 6 note of some of his great sonatag. But it is be- lieyed by many today that the sue pxeme szeellanee oi hls eenapQaii,ong
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 12:55 D. m.
 Sun rises 6:l8 a. m: sets 4:53 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Making weather predictions is a foolish occupation, yet we all do 1t. No sooner had we predicted an exceptionally pleasant and mild week. then 1t started to rain = rain in large quantities. If we didn't need the rain SO much we'd be tempted to become pro- voked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29

material on the battlefield is ev- erythtng." For
 the labor situl- - atioll is getting tough again. Or perhaps more correc tly, it's still tough, yet.
 Typical is John L. Lewis's notic e to the N ation al De- fense Mediation B I'd, putting
 an end to the
 truce under r
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29
Views Of The Press

United States District Attorney, know what his status is. His term expired some time ago, he has abundantly earned reappoint. ment, and no good reason exists for delaying 1t. To let such things drag is distinctly bad for the public serv. ice
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29

was told that his case W a $ hopeless. How ever, he discov- cred that cer- tain term a n
 doctors had a treatment f o T mild cases of cancer. and he
 forthwith per- fected himself in
 the technique, flew back to In-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29
7 STRENGTH
 FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS. D. D.

sEIzING FATE BY THE THROAT
 Some years ago there was pr. Vail in India, missionary, who performed thousands of operations and many of them for cancer. One day he detected in himself unmis-
 takabe signs of the disease. He took an airplane to Germany and there