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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-30
In Today's Mail

1 on its road for complete world con- quest.
 Imagine a world in which Hitler with his present control of the Eu- ropean continent, likewise acquired the natural resources, the immense granaries and the huge plant capa- city of the Soviet Union. Such ac- quisitions would give Hitler poten- tial productive capacity of such magnitude as to dwarf Americas in comparison.
 More than that. The defeat of the U S. S. R. would put Hitler astride Europe and Asia. It would make him power on the Pacific as well as on the Atlantic. It would put his armies three miles from Alaska. It would open the door for the con- quest of India and China. It would lead to the inevitable defeat of Bri- tain.
 Likewise such victory would be decisive in sweeping South America into the Nazi camp. And last but not least, 1t would give him the power to invade the western hemi- sphere, dictate terms to the United States, or if necessary vanquish 1t by force of arms.
 For us there could be no greater calamity.
 But the entry of the Soviet Union in the war, its powerful and eff cient Red Army, the strength of its socialist industries, have raised the hopes of all people who hate Hitler ism. For the first time Hitler has met truly formidable foe, the most thoroughly united and determined people, a nation without fifth col- umn through which Hitler is used to gain cheap victories. Now at last there Is golden opportunity to an- nihilate Hitler and fascism. The defense of the Soviet Union is therefore the defense of the Unit ed States. There is no other con- ceivable way by which we could pro- vide guarantees against the Nad military threat facing America. It is the defense not only of our ra- tional security but our social rights as well.
 Our people are united in their de- sire to defeat Hitlerism. However, Roosevelts program of strikebreak- ing, Jim Grow, persecution of the foreign born. unrestrained war pro- flteering and general assaults on democracy and civil liberties Is alienating the most vitalizing and constantly anti-fascist sections Of our population. By the use of such Hitler like methods unity Is actually lmperlled and weakened.
 Finally the continued imprison- ment of Earl Hrowder. AmeFfca,s most irreconcilable and consistent opponent of fasclsln. is Q sore han- dicap to labor end tho people. His
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-30
WAR HAS ASSUMED NEW TONE NO LONGER INPERIALISTIC
 CLAsH-sAYS WRITER
Editor, Waterbury Democrat:

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 The press has received with its usual disapproval the Communist Party's change of policy to one of all aid to Great Britain and the So- viet Union as a means for smashing Hitlerism and defending America.
 Previous to Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union the Communist Party correctly characterized the war as an irnperialist war between imperialist rivals fighting for ern- pire. During that whole period the Communist Party fought against American involvement and for a policy of friendship and collabora- ton with that great neutral power the Soviet Union. We knew, as events have borne out, that the ex- istence of the powerful and peace full Soviet State on the eastern frontiers of Germany constituted a threat to Hitler's plans of world domination and therefore, 8 line of defense for the Western Hemisphere and for the United States.
 We also knew that If America could be won for policy of peace, for a policy of friendship with the Soviet Union, then regardless of the outcome of the imperialist strug- gle between Germany and Great Britain, the preponderance of world military and economic strength would continue to rest between the U. s. s. R. and the United States. The unprovoked assault upon the Soviet Union changes all this The war has shifted its course. It is no longer an imperialistic war. It is a war for national liberation, war in which the Soviet people are fight ing for their independence, to throw out the foreign invader. It is a war against Hitlerism. This is the sole issue of the war.
 when Nazidom's friends n America join Hitler in his cry of communism they do so to break American unity against Hitlerism, to paralyze the nation in its mo- ment of great crisis. The Lind- bergs, the Wheelers. the Coughlins, who have coaiesced to form Amer icas fifth column. want to appease Hitler after the fashion Of Munich, to help him realize his dream ot world domination.
 4 victory of Naxi arms over the Soviet Union would decide the issue of world power in favor of Hitler and Hltlerisin. This Is 50 because the Soviet Union Is not little Jugo- siayia or even France. It is a mighty state. It abounds in great natural resources, in raw materials acrcly needed by German fascism
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-30
Selected Poem

DAWN (Howard Lassen, sr, in the New Haven
 Journal -Courier) Hail glorious dawn; thou heavenly light Dispellng the darksome gloom with they holy
 light Hail feathery sentinels of the morn Caroling from meadow, woodland, hill and dale Oh sweet freshness of the dew-bespangled earth Oh lovely verdure, garlanding the world, With every sensitivty I greet thee.
 Shutdown Adieu, thou valiant champion of the day, Adieu, amidst flame of glory Beholding which, our weariness departs; Our spirits breathe purer, rarer joy.
 Evening Moon Hail lovely moon queen of the evening sky Who rides so stately in thy gded coach. Stars attend thy way to pay thee homage, And the billowy avenues of the sky Reflect the radiance of thy beauty. At the wonder of thy nocturnal reign, I stand enwrapt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-30

Since the New London city authorities decided to make it bit easier for out-of- towners to frequent the Ocean Beach playground attendance at the resort has been increasing. Last year there was a noticeable lack of patronage from non residents. But they are more than rnak- ing up for it this year what with 10- cent parking fec New London shouldn't lose sight of the fact ever that it is com peting with the state which can offer Rocky Neck, not too far away from New London, as well as Hammonassett and Sherwood Island as public beaches They are of the best and rates there aren't ex- orbitant,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-30

from the responsibility of riddling the Army. Tip-off on their tactics was Senator Burt Wheeler's con- duct during the consideration of the War Departments draft property" bill.
 The Montanan c'awed it from stem to stern, and then ducked out of the Senate and was mo- where around when the far-reach- ing measure was adopted without even a rollcall.
 NEW TAX BILL
 The House will pass the tax bill chiefly because the rank k-and file know little about 1t and Ways and Means tax measures are al- ways approved. The process will require about a week.
 But in the Senate 1t will be dif- ferent.
 The Senate Finance committee will subject the bill. to micro- scopic scrutiny, requiring at least a month. Next the committee will start writing its own bill, which, based on past performances, is certain to differ in important de- tails from the House measure.
 Chances are that the tax issue will not reach the Senate noor be- fore october; so that Nov. is an early guess for the legislation finally to reach the White House for Roosevelt's signature. Copyrighted, 194l, by United Tea.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-30

One more slight mishap at the Hart ford dike certainly gives this project a real black eye. We suppose that there are explanations for the damage and we also suppose repairs can be made, but people are bound to think that the same thing might have happened when the dike was being utilized as base for the proposed new memorial boulevard along the Connecticut River.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-30

brilliant organizing talents, his pior- eer work for policy of friendship toward the Soviet Union, the tre- mendous influence and guidance he has provided the people in all their struggles make him indispensable for hastening the progress of anti- fascist unity.
 A true defense of the American people against Hitlerism at home and abroad demands foreign poii- cy of closest collaboration with all peoples struggling against Hitler fascism and a domestic policy oi steady improvement of the economic standards, the health and general well being of the masses. It de- mands that the democratic liberties of the people be guarded. preserved and extended.
 These are basic requirements for 8 successful struggle to defeat 0sg- man fasclsm. t
 Communist Party Of Waterbury
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-30

l total food bill for 1941 has been esti. mated at $15 billion, which is 25 pei cent or $3 billion more than ths food bill for 1940.
 ARMY GETS THE EGGS
 That increase represents not just higher prices, but increased quan. tities--for the British, for the army for relief and for extra sales just because payrolls are higher and con- sumption greater. Up to a certain level, the more you make, the more you eat. Also, the more you eat out the more it costs you.
 You might think the increased size of the army and navy would mean a million or more eaters had merely been transferred from the civilian to the military tables but 1t doesn't work that way. Take eggs Army menus call for eggs at six out of seven breakfasts, or 50 per cent more eggs than these same men would eat If they were in civilian life. Take salads. Army menus call for 8 salad a day with uncooked vegetables. That's lot more salads than you could make most men eat if they were at home.
 Food for Britain and other coun- tries makes a slzable extra demand, Up to the last report O. lease-lend administration, June l, nearly $52 million had been allocated for these British food purchases. Approxi- mately $32 million went for poultry and dairy products, $6 million for meat, $6 million fer fruits and vege- tables, $3 million for cereals, $3.5 million for lard and SIS million for miscellaneous items. Total food pur- chases for foreign countries may run to $400 million next year.
 BUYERS WORK IN HARMONY
 Surplus Marketing Administration has been doing most of the extra buying and its operations will prob- ably equal If not surpaSs food pur- chases for army and navy, which are estimated to total $500 million for the year.
 There is little evidence of these two biggest buyers not working in the closest of harmony. SMA does a good bit of distress buying to sup port tagging prices. Naturally, it can't announce in advance that 1t is going to buy a million cases o1 canned tomatoes, or the price would immediately rise. The OPM pur- chasing division is also canny buy CT, and watches markets for sur- pluSes and distress price.
 SMA purchases reach astounding totals in some categories. From March IS to July l2, SMA has bought, for example, 156 million pounds of lard, 4l million pounds of dried and frozen eggs, 42 million pounds of cheese, 150 million pounds of pork, 122 million pounds of dried prunes, 172 million pounds Of dried beans, 42 million pounds of cheese and SO on.
 Anyway you look at 1t, there are no immediate shortage in sight for the average dining room table. Grains are available in surplus. Beef and lamb supplies are reported ade- quate. Pork may Ge temporarily short in the fall and winter. Hens were never more cooperative and the egg and poultry supplies are breaking all time production records. Early spring demands for more vege- tables have been responsible for an estimated 20 per cent increase in truck patch acreage. Dairy products may in time be a little shy for, like a machine tool, 1t seems to take two years to manufacture a COW that VIII give milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-30

"decadent democracies" shed crocodile tears over the rights of democratic citi- zens and the functioning of freely elected democratic legislative bodiesl It is to laugh The object of the propaganda services of totalitarian countries is not to make other people laugh. When the tele- graph wires in the lands of the barbed wire go haywire, it's time to look for short circuits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-30
Daily Almanac

Moon sets ll:57 p. m. daylight time).
 Sun rises 5:4s a. m; sets s:l0 p. m. day light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty min utes after sunset.
 A check-np on July doesn't show bad month. Tn fact 1t has produced about every thing you coluld demand of the summer season. It's been hot and cold; 1t has rained and the sun has poured down wormth. It has been Q normal month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-30


 1. Low, laced shoes are called -?
 2. An ostrich thrusts its head into the sand because he wants to hide or to seek for water?
 3. Paleozoic is the name of Q plant, geologic era, or rare dis- ease?
 4. Who wrote 'Ivanhoe"? $. The name of which flower fits in the following phrase: "As fresh as a -? 6. What Is the national emblem of Scotland? = ''+ T. What word denotes the science of animals?
 8. The Townsend plan had to do with old-age pensions, a military defense system, or method of business operation? g. What kind of surgeon special izes in remodeling human features? 10.What religion worshjpS Gauta- ma?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-30

@. Has the Senate ever exercised its constitutional power 70 elect tn vice president of the United States?
 A. Only once, in l837, when nS person had a majority of the elec." /" toral votes. Johnson had l4T Granger 77, Tyler 47, and Smith 2: votes. The choice tsscn developed upon the Senate to select one of the two highest, and Johnson wal chosen by 6 vote of B to l6. c. Is Vice President Wallace re. lated to Henry c. Wallace, Rpub. lican who was once secretary ot agriculture?
 A. The vice president IS the sor of Henry c. Wallace, who was sec. retary of agriculture under Presi. dent Harding and Coolidge.
 e. Give a formula for a solution for fireproofing fabrics. ..
 A. A recommended solution Is made by mixing 1 pound of arnmon- ium phosphate and pounds of ali1- monium chloride in Ia gallons oi water. For delicate fabrics, 10 oz. 'ot boraX and oz. of boracic acid per. gallon of water is recommended. Ths cloth in either case should be iIn- mersed in the solution, and dried without rinsing. In all cases a small piece of the cloth should be treated first, to determine the effect on cole or and texture.
 c. Did the singer Henry Burr die recently?
 A. Yes, April 6, lo4l, after a long illness.
 e. Do American Indians derive much income from their talents iD Indian arts and crafts? A. In 1889 the production of -In~ dian rugs, blankets, jewelry, baskets, pottery, and other native craft yield ed an income of almost one million dollars to the Indians.
 Academy of Sciences in Washing ton, D. C., established?
 A. It was established bw Act of Congress; approved March 3. 1863.
 EDITORS NOTE-If you are de- sirous of securing this weeks popu- lar booklet, Armed Forces of The United States, address F. M. Kirby: Dept. B-l9O, Waterbury Democrat Service Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth st., Washington, D. C. with 10 cents to cover postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-30

Wnag Ch e S e other food men fear most is that II n W 8 r ranted talk of shortages may send whole salers into the market to stock up with reserves, thereby creating an artificial food shortage a n d higher prices.
 FIX tra de- mands on the U. s. food supplies have been tre-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-30
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS, D. D.

WE CAN'T DESTROY TRUTH
 Lloyd George, the doughty Welsh man who as prime minister guided England through the first World war, was speaking one evening in a hall in Wales when a brick crashed through the window and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-30

Tell aC ms IeeC. Lloyd George, irternationa known as a wit, imm e diat ell v stopped, picked up the brick and holding it aloft dramatic ally exclaimed, Behold tn e only argument of our oppon- afafS 9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-30

fashion. If VIC try such methods we do not hurt the truth: we only reveal the shallowness of our minds and spirits.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-30
2 EDISON IN
 WASHINGToN
BY PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington Correspondent

NNA#AA FN@NNaAN@NAa
 Washington. July 30---A major argument is developing in washing ton over the prediction of Donald M Nelson, director of purchases in the Ohce of Production Management that before this effort Is over, there will be shortages of food"
 If British demands increase, fl Russia destroys her grain fields, fl Europe goes into a period Of famine and must be fed for several years by the Americas, then maybe the prediction might come true. But nc one can see that far ahead, and in the meantime, all the other food supply experts are denying vehe- mently that there are any short. ages in sight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-30
Washington Merry Round
M Srvl~ isA
DREW PEAR s o N ROBERT s. ALLEN

WASHINGTON July @ Secretary stson was telling the absolute truth responsible anese
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-30
Questions
 and Answers:
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 O. How should mail to saiIora on ships of the '. s. neet be ad- dressed?
 A. state the name or the sailor and the vessel, and send the letter in Care of the Postmaster, New York, N. Y.
 s,,-,. e. What is the name and ad- dress of the American organization for glider enthusiast?
 A. The Soaring Society of Amer ica, Elmira, N. Y.
 O. What causes the condition known as Athletes Foot2 IS there any cure for itP ~, A. It is caused by 8 number of different strains of mobilize fungi which live in the normal human skin, where, with certain bacterial organisms, they lead saprohytic existence until conditions develop which are favorable to an increased growth, when they cause recogniz- able dermatoses. Conditions most favorable for the growth are dark ness, moisture, reduced oxygen sup ply, and decaying organic matter. Suggestions for treating this annoy ing condition may be obtained by sending self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Waterbury Demo- crat Service Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Washington, D. O. Ask for Athletes Foot" circular.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-30

ToDAY's COMMON ERROR Avcld the trite expression, We
 wended our way along the, banks of the stream; say,
 we walked along the banks
 of the stream" <
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-30
What's Your I. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-30

e. When was the National Academy of Sciences in Washing ton, D. C., established?
 A. It was established bw Act of Congress; approved March 3. 1863.
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c. Did the singer Henry Burr die recently?
 A. Yes, April 6, l94l, after a lonS illness.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-08
us. Aide Enters
Truck Strike

Lucian F. Rye, federal labor
conciliator, today was to meet
with officials of the UAW-CIO and
the Federal Motor Truck Company
in an effort to settle a strike
which stopped work on a S5,000,-
900 army truck order.
Five hundred men left their
jobs yesterday after a deadlock
in contract negotiations. The union
is asking wage increases. preferen-
tial shop and other changes in the
present contract.
The union. through West Side
Local No. ia. filed a strike notice
last February IS. Rye said that
the strike had been called despite
notification by the board that
since defense contracts were IN
VOWED a 30-day cooling-off period
was required.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-08
Ford Loses Plea
To End Suits

Federal Judge Ernest A. OBrien
today denied two motions for dis
missal of damage suits brought
against the Ford Motor Company
by three members of the JAW
Go.
The suits, which grew out of a
fight at the Ford plant on May
&c, 1887. over union distribution
of handbills. were filed by Percy
Llewellyn, who is asking S25, 900;
Mrs. Catherine Gelles, $3.50 Will
liam street $4,000. and Miss
Helen Oliver, 1923 Holbrook ave-
nue., $4,000.
/. A. Capizzi. Ford counsel,
argued that the suits should be
dismissed because the suits had
not been filed within the statu-
tory period.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-08
Legion
To Install
Times stan Correspondent

FLINT. March 8.-Annual in
stallation of officers of Flint Post
as. Canadian Legion, will be con-
Quoted at 7 o'clock tonight in Dom
Polski Hall, 3770 North Saginaw
street, with high officials of the
Great Lakes Command present.
Heading the list will be Com
mand Capt. Tom Gilroy of Chi
cago. Adjutant Walter Keith of
Detroit. Dominion command rep
AL Barnett of Detroit,
Council Chairman Andrew Gray
of Flint, zone representative
George l.. Tanslet of Flint and
District Commander Connie Qulnt
of Grand Rapids.
Others include State Com
mander and Mrs. John Feighner
of the DAV. Assistant State DAV
Adjutant and Mrs. Leonard j.
Susans of Flint, Warren Cribbins
of Port Huron and Art Heavens of
Detroit.
New officers to be installed in
clude DR.. D. r. Wark, commander;
James Kelly, first vice COM
mander; George Thompson, sec
on vice commander; Alex Nc
Whirter, finance officer; Sidney
adjutant; r C h d
Smith, sergeant-at-arms. and John
Bell and Garnet Thomson, execu-
tive committeeman.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-08
Bureaus Disrespe(tfuI,
Rep. Dies Charges

WASHINGTON. March s. GNS)
Charging many government bu-
reaus with displaying dangerous
disrespecf for Congress, Rep.
Martin Dies CD of Texas wants
executive departments h avin G
secret police 10 cooperate with
the Dies committee in Ousting
Communists and Nazis or their
sympathizers from the federal pay
rolls and defense industries.
Dies spoke as the House APP
proved a S750.000 appropriation
to permit the Federal Bureau of
Investigation to hire 700 addi-
tional agents to be used in COM
batting espionage and sabotage
activities of foreign agents.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-08
Sedvengver Board
Challenged in
High Court

The rights of the state land
board in disposing of property at
scavenger sales for non-payment
of taxes will be cleared in an
action taken before the state
Supreme Court today by Samuel
Sharpe, AS, of Lincoln Park.
Sharpe claims that property he
owned in the suburb was sold at
the scavenger sale TO Frank Mix
ter, an attorney. for $1,000 al
though he had offered TO redeem
il at the same figure.
Land board rulings provide the
owner may redeem within 30 days
after the sale by matching the
high bid under which the land is
sold. The state land board held,
however, that Sharpe had not
acted within the 30-day period
and so it disposed of the property.
Circuit Judge Adolph +. Marsch-
ner approved an arrangement
whereby Sharpe. who lives in the
house. would pay $50 monthly 10
the county clerk to be held in
escrow, pending the decision OF
the high court.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-08
Chemical Warfare
Defense instruction

FORT CUSTER, March s.-De-
tense tactics Tor use against chem
lcal warfare will be taught Fort
Custer troops at school begin
ming March II and continuing
through the 29th, it was announced
here today.
The instructors scheduled TO lee
lure are experts in defense against
poison gas. They are Maj. George
A. A. Jones, assistant chief of staff
of the Fifth Division; Maj. Willard
A. Johnston. Fifth Division chem
ical officer. and Lieut.. Arthur B.
Gurda, post chemical officer.
Major Johnson and Lieutenant
Gurda were recently assigned here.