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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
WHAT CHEAP BORROWING
 MEANS
(Meriden JournaD

It's a good time to borrow be- cause the interest cost is down to next to nothing. That's feeling among city officials, as well as other government authorities, even our own, who expressed the thought that the time was propitious for buying an incinerator and making other capital improvements. Down in New Haven, a $390O00 bond issue was sold the other day at the lowest interest rate ever obtained by the city"
 The capitalists-meaning those whose savings are thus rented out do not share the happiness of public officials. The cheap borrowing re- fleets what is happening to them such aS:-
 A Chicago bank has discontinued interest on savings; a Brooklyn bank will pay three-quarters of one per cent; New York mutuals look for a reduction from two to one and one half; New Jersey maximum has been set at one per cent; Connecticut mutuals are down to two per cent
 Borrowing at favorable cost used to reflect excellent municipal credit Today it means simply that invest ment money has to take what it car get in the few safe places it car find-places safe from government interference and Over-regulatlon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
Dispassionately

The radio address of the Honorable Jo- seph P. Kennedy Saturday night was remarkable summation of conditions as he views them in Europe today and as they affect the future fate of this nation of ours. His was no hysterical cry for peace or for war. It was an endeavor to lay the facts before the nation that it might weigh them and pass judgment. Having passed it the duty of all should become evident. Anyone who listened to Kennedy, anyone who heard his address must have been impressed, regardless ot prior opinions.
 Quite in contrast to the bombastic and terrifying utterances of Senator Burton K. Wheeler was this Kennedy talk. Ii the Ambassador to Great Britain is to be linked to any of the groups or movements endeavoring to keep us out Of the Flu ropean war it will have to be new and individual one, we think. For certainly his remarks could not be construed as support for any of them, the sincere and the hypocritical, of which latter class we have quite few crying for peace at any cost, as well as war to the hilt.
 In dispassionate, yet not disinterested, manner MT. Kennedy reviewed the Situa- tion as few of our national figures care or seem GO uO 1e dpplOdCHeu G1le Plople11 of American intervention from the angle of one who has been part of the conflict in the very theater of war. He speaks with authority. If we still disagree with some of the views he expressed, at least we can do so on the ground of common debate and not certainly with the cry of traitor" If more public figures took as much interest in the public remarks they make on so vital question as American intervention in the European war we are sure this nation would be more united on the topic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
Selected Poem
THE TWEEDY CAP


 (By Ellsworth B. Lawrence in the Boston Post) Wearily mothers head leaned back Tear stained eyes and weary soul to rest She felt youngsters tweedy, worn-out cap The soiled one he liked to wear for best" She smiled as she drew it from its place, Half hidden in the corner of her chair, And wondered, of hundred other places, Why day after day, he'd toss it there. Shabby, broken visor, lining faintly scented From his first boys haircut long ago. In her weary hands she crushed it to her, Oh God, she sighed, why did he have to go? A little tyke who never harmed soul, Who days ago had lived had laughter and played, Came running, pressed his frightened curly head Against his mothers breast in childish shame. She raised her tired, tear-stained eyes Ito the picture on the mantel overhead She stared for heaven knows how long, As one who sees behind the veil Of death. Oh angel tell him not to hang his baby head In shame and set his troubled little soul at rest. In comfort be in need for those on high, Tell him I've found the tweedy cap he liked tht
 best.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
TEACHERS COLLEGE
(New ,Britain Herald)

I
 Teachers College in this city is in a pickle. It wasn't built for what now is expected of it. It was con- Structed to be a two-year normal school, and now has become four year college, with twice as many students as formerly, and goodly proportion of men; whereas former i ly these were conSpicuouSly absent. The fine dormitory for young wo- men is overcrowded; and of course, there is no dormitory for the men at all, so these board ill homes. The latter of itself is no serious trouble, as home boarding is part of college life in the cases of many institutions.
 But there are other difficulties. Vast changes of one sort or another have had to be made, all of them makeshift in character.
 This is a legislative year and if the college is to be aided to function properly in the manner designated by that august body the iron is hot to induce the legislators to do more than discuss the situatin. Dr. Welte or any other educator conversant with the local situation could give the SolonS all the necessary infor- nation, and we believe the legisla- tors would find the college legiti- mately requiring aid.
 The local college is an important asset in the states educational set up. It has been transformed to its present important status by act oi the Legislature: and it manifestly is the duty of the Legislature to go the whole way and make it able to function as intended,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20

and ministering to the weak whom a ruthless world had cast aside. He made several journeys to Europe and America but was disappointed at the luxury he encountered when millions in India and other parts of Asia were starving. He diSliked the noise and rush of civilized countries. God is always quiet" " he said. 'tHe never makes a noise. His voice is still, small voice."
 He was especially fascinated by the religious devotion of the Lama priests of Tibet. These men lived in indescribable squalor, hoping finally to achieve Mirvana, or the final extermination of life, spirit, and desire. To them Sundar Singh wanted to take the glad message of a full and creative life in Christ. In the spring of 1929, against the entreaties of his friends, he made last pilgrimage to Tibet. He probably died in the wilds of some inaccessible mountain. He left his friends with song on hS lips and with his eyes turned eagerly in the direction of human need.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20

In one respect the Merritt Parkway has finally produced what amounts to serious defect in its construction Of course, perhaps the bridge across the Housatonic river near Milford may not be considered a part of the parkway. It's really the connecting link between the Merritt and Wilbur L. Cross Pathways. But the bridge isn't going to be the last word in engineering construction that it was hailed to be some months back. This was proved last week during the severe snow and ice storm that this state experienced. It was necessary to post a corps of state troopers at either end of the bridge to warn motorists crossing it about it's slippery condition. It was necessary to regulate the flow of traffic across it. If you'll remember this bridge was built with an open steel floor, resembling grating. Ice froze on it; sand refused to stick to it. Furthermore the bridge is built at pitch from one side of the river to the other. It remains a distinct menace to winter driving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
Questions
 andAnswers
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED The Waterbury Democrat Service Bureau will answer for you free, any question of fact or infOrma- tiOn, not involving extensive rec search. Write your question clear ly, sign name and address, enc close a three cent postage stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot be given. Address The Waterbury Democrats Washington Service Bureau, 1913 18th Street, Wash ingtOn, ID. c.
 o. How does electricity produce light in an electric incandescent lamp bulb?
 A. By heating the filament of the lamp, just as it heats the coil of an electric iron. AS soon as the filament gets hot enough, it shines.
 @. Are unordained church off, cers permitted to pronuonce bene- diction?
 A. They are permitted to use the benediction, May the Lord bless us and keep us," etc., changing the word you" to "us", which makes it a prayer rather than benediction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20

There should be some solution to a problem of this type Perhaps this is the first time it has been presented, but certainly Highway Department engineers won't be stumped long by the danger inn posed by ice on the steel flooring. Fail ing to sand the roadway, some way of dis lodging the icy formation should be found. It might even be possible to heat the wire or steel grating sufficiently to melt the ice and at the same time not cause any trouble for the rubber tires of passing motor vehicles. Having built such bridge and having found it pro- duces a distinct mid-winter driving haz- ard some way of conquering it must be found
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
Back to Bootlegging

Blame it on the war It's big war with broad shoulders. Lots of things are being very properly blamed on it. Latest is a new style of bootlegging. You see, high-powered imported liquors of certain types, like French brandies, are almost impossible to import under present cir cumstances. So almost immediately up come the bottles with the phony labels, the synthetic and falsified contents.
 To-day, with the war, the British blockade, and present high taxes, we have a virtual duplication of the situation which led to extensive rum-running and bootlegging during prohibition" warns of war, and probably many bomb has fallen in Europe with less-damaging effect than can be had from the kind of ve-polish-and-tur connections with which we became unpleasantly acquainted during the Dry Decade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20

the Government.
 The War Department is putting $72,50O into the Pew coffers as payment for a secondhand yacht.
 J. Howard Pew, president of the Sun Oil Company received this tidy sum for his 12-year- steel yacht, Egeria." He and his brother, Joseph N. Pew, boss of the Pennsylvania COP, were top flight contributors to the Repub- lican campaign chest. The Sem ate committee declared in its re- port that the $90,00O from the Pew family was only "partiap ac- counting.
 While the War Department is paying big money for the "Egeria", the Navy has acquired five yachts at a total cost of $5. The follow ing turned over their yachts at a dollar each: Major Edward Bowes, Alfred P. Loomis, w. P. Murphy, Joseph Seaman, and Robert s. Herrick.
 However, not all the yachts in Navy service were obtained that cheap. The Navy forked over $780, 900 for "Hi- Esmaro', owned by H. E. Manville; $180,000 for the No par0", of Norman B, Woo1worth; and $275,00 for the Alder, of w. B. Thompson.
 MERRY GO ROUND
 Major Takao Kato of the Jap anese Army has just finished a - tour of duty with the U. s. army. The fact that Tokyo is now a partner of the Axis has not pre- vented an exchange of "observ- CTS" by the two armies. .. The reason you seldom see picture
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20

of Secretary of War Stimson is that he is camera shy. The flash bulbs hurt his eyes. Argentine Ambassador Espril rises early enough to read five newspapers before most of his diplomatic col leagues are out of bed. If General H. H. c"Hap') Arnold, Chief of the Air Corps, doesn't t get to bed by ten in the evening, he thinks he's dissipating.
 WHITE HOUSE CALLER
 A man dressed in old clothes neatly darned, came to the White House gates at seven o'clock the other evening, declared that he had a message sent him by an angel, warning that Roosevelt would suffer a violent death if he got the country into war.
 ooh, yeah?" said the police man at the gate. "And who are you?"
 "I am a seventh cousin of the President, and I must see him before it is too late"
 Gently but firmly, the police escorted the caller to less com- fortabie quarters than the White House and booked him as men, tally deranged.
 NOTE-In addition to guards inside the White House grounds, a policeman is detailed every night between II p. m. and ' a. m. to drive constantly around and around the mansion looking for suspicious characters.
 Copyright, 1941, by United Fea- ture Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
Whats Your l. O.!
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.

1. What body of water encircles the North Pole?
 2. Do Confederate veterans receive pensions from the federal govern ment?
 3. Which president first occupied the White House?
 4. With what economic philosophy is the name of Henry George as sociated?
 5. Which well-known English dramatist is vegetarian?
 6. Will body weigh more or less at the equator than at the poles of the earth?
 T. Is United States citizenship a requirement. for eligibility to retire. ment benefits under the old-age and survivors insurance provision of the Social Security Act?
 8. Who painted "A Reading From Homer?"
 g. The length of the Pana Canal is 50, 75 or 100 miles?
 10. Name the. highest mountain peak in continental United States
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
Views Of The Press
ONE GOAL ACHIEVED
(Hartford Times

Announcement by the State Tub erculosis Commission that there is now no waiting list for admission to its varius sanatoria is most gratifying piece of news.
 For years Connecticut has been trying to increase it's sanatorium bed capacity, with the knowledge that some victims of tuberculosis were actually dying because they could not receive treatment which might restore them to health. The Com mission announces that this is the first time in history that there have been beds available for all who are reported to it as needing Sanatorium care.
 This results from the States ex- banded institution building program inaugurated three years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20

byist or registered lobbyist is sponsor ing some law.
 And a law need not be considered as bad if it gets the benefit of lobbying. Passage of beneficial legislation often requires the efforts of many individuals who are interested personally or through some other motive. The Connecticut statute gives the air of responsibility to a custom that is as old as the hills in legislative circles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20

blueprint for keeping strikes from interrupt ing the defense program.
 Under this act, as amended in 1884, the Ma tion al Media tion Board has been quietly but effectively help ing railroad d m 8 n agenent and railroad la- bor compose all of their differ enceS arOunC
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20

o. Which month has the highest winds or the most windy days?
 A. The month of March is pop ularly supposed to be the windiest, but that is not necessarily true as great variations occur in wind velo- cities in that month. In general however, meteorological conditions in March tend to produce winds, be- cause of the changes in the general temperature occurring between win ter and summer conditions.
 @. Who is Chief Inspector of the Post Office Department?
 A. K. P. Aldrich.
 o. What kind of weapons does the U. s. Coast Artillery employ?
 A. Long range 12, IA, and 16-| inch guns for fixed harbor defense 6, 8 and l0-inch caliber. guns and 12-inch high-firing mortars for use against smaller ships; rapid-fire 3 to| 6-inch guns to protect mine fields inl the cosatal waters; motor -drawnI units have a 155 nm. gun, which P4 cso Ol1C 1AC4AI artillery gun; railway units use 8-| inch to 14-inch guns and 12-inchl mortars mounted on special railway| cars.
 o. How was it possible to havel two presidents in 1841 and again in| 1881?
 A. William Henry Harrison was| inaugurated president in March, 1841 and died one month later. hisl successor being Vice President JohnI Tyler. James A. Garfield was inaug-| urated in March, 1881 and was as-I sassinated the following September! and was succeeded by Vice President Chester A. Arthur.
 @. Is the playing surface for hockey games in Madison SquareI Garden, New York City, real ice or a substitute?
 A. It is real ice. The floor isl flooded with water and then frozenl Brine machines pump refrigerated brine through about l2 1-2 miles of pipe embedded in the terazzo f1oorI of the arena.
 O. How long have Broadcast Mu- sic, Inc, and the American Society," of Composers, Authors and Publish CTS; been in existence?
 A. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers was founded in 1914. Broadcast Mu-| sic, Inc, was organized October IA, 1889.
 Q. What is the Oath of Presi- dent?
 A. The constitution directs that the President shall take the follow ing oath or affirmation: T do sol-I emnly swear Cor affirm that will faithfully execute the office of presi- dent of the United States, and will ll to the best of my ability, preserveI protect. and defend the Constitution of the United States"
 If you want a copy of the book let PUZZLE WORKERS DIG TIONARY" send to the Water bury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose ten cents in nOStage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20

self in a complete spirit of sacrifice to meeting human need among the poor, the outcasts,
 He crossed burn and the lepers. ing sands, took long journ e y s which led over high mountains S e a r c II i n g out those who would heed his words.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20

the conference table Since 1884 there have been but two railroad
 Strikes-neither on a major trunk line and two minor work stop pages involving comparatively few people. More than 4000 labor agree ments have been filed with the
 board and upward of 360 disputes have been mediated.
 In this one field, at least, there l has been evolved system for keep ing the industrial peace which is fair to both sides, does not rest
 upon coercion or restriction and
 enables the industry to keep on
 working while its labor problems
 are being ironed out
 The whole set-up is fairly simple. ! The railroa dlabor act directs the
 board to dispose of labor disputes
 by acting on these four principles: Avoiding any interruption to commerce.; forbidding any limita- ton on the workers right to join l or form a labor union; providing for complete independence of both 1 workers and carriers in the matter
 of self-organization to carry out
 the purposes of the act; and pro- viding for prompt settlement of all disputes.
 RISPUTE MAY GO
 TO PRESIDENT
 l The board may intervene where
 there is disagreement over the
 union which is to represent the em- | VN1o ies& &1 %1J
 election and let the mapority de- l eide.
 When a union and a railroad are l negotiating contract and can't l agree, the board may intervene and offer its services as mediator. In
 most cases, this eventually brings about an agreement. If mediation fails. the board may then offer it's
 services as arbitrator.
 Neither side is compelled to &C., cept arbitration, and if arbitration is turned down the board steps out of the case and the workers are free to strike-after a delay of 30
 days. If a strike is voted, and the
 board feels it would substantially interrupt interstate commerce, the board may then notify the Presi- dent to that effect. The President can then appoint an emergency board to study the whole affair and I make a report.
 AN IDEA FOR
 DEFENSE PROGRAM? Here again, there is no coercion except for the proviso that there can be no strike or lockout for an-
 other 30-day period. The emerg-
 ency board can't force anything on 1 anyone. Its sole power is to make
 a report on the facts. But the fact is that such 8 report. setting forth the facts and indicating
 which side was more to blame for the trouble, given full publicity by the White House, would sway pub
 lie opinion so effectively that there
 would be a peaceful settlement. So
 far, it has worked that way.
 That, in brief, is the way labor peace is kept in the transportation industry. The employees keep their
 right to strike; the employers keep the corresponding right. which is the right to stand strike rather
 than accept a settlement they don't
 want. But things are handled so that railroad labor strike is an
 extremely rare thing And through it all the trains keep running. Somewhere in there there may
 be an idea or two for the defense program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
Current Comment

I get so many requests that I sometimes wonder if the people think liquor is put in our drinks.
 Mrs. Blanche Pennington, w. O.. T. U. worker explaining growing popularity of new temperance drinks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
Daily Almanac
Moon rises 12:l0 a. m.

Moon rises 1910 a. m.
 Sun rises 7:12 a. m.; sets ASA p. m
 All ehvicles must be ligthed thirty minutes after sunset.
 January customarily blows hot and cold, but once the cold sets in it is hard to dis lodge. The only element that can produce real January thaw is a series of heavy logs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
A Thought for Today

But if from thence thou shalt seek the Lord thy God thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all they sOul.- Deuteronomy 4:29.
 God is great, and therefore he will be sought: he is good, and therefore he will be tound.- John Jay
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
Washington Merry Go Round By

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
National Spotlight
BY BRUCE CAPTION Waterbury Democrat Washington
 Correspondent

Washington, Jan. 18-Some day soon it is going to occur to Con- gress or the adminiStratio nthat the railway labor act offers 8 fine
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Height" is pronounced hite and there is no such word as "heighth."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY By EARL L. DOUGLASS, D. D.

HE GAVE ALL AND GOT ALL
 Many years ago a Hindoo boy by the name of Sundar Singh embraced Christianity and decided to become a Sadhu, or holy man, giving him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20

If you want a copy of the book let PUZZLE WORKERS DIG TIONARY" send to the Water bury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose ten cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-20

Copyright, 1941, by United Fea- ture Syndicate, Inc0
Evening star., 1941-07-20

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given in full
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July 19, 194l.
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