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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-16
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROMUL- CATION SHOULD BE
 ENCOURAGED
Waterbury Democrat Editor:

Waterbury Democrat E0itor:
 It has been apparent for many years that the heterogeneous mix ture of foreign tongues echoing on the boulevards of every industrial center tends to throw out of the proper orbit the assimilation of the populations of industrial areas.
 Since the World War, we have been invaded by non- English speak ing immigrants and in addition for- eign language newsprints have ir- creased to an alarming extent, to supply them with their style of ex- precision of news peculiar to their tongue.
 We are now witnessing in the Bal- kan States the results of allowing racials to teach, publish and even in their house of legislature to have separate language minorities. The internal strifes of foreign countries have been fostered by racial minor ity groups who are zealots for the language of their natal land, making for friction and animosity, resulting in re-immigrating to the land of the language of their ancestors. It proves that language can and does breed an instinctive dislike.
 A foreign tongue grates on your ear like discordant notes on @ vio- lin. Language is deficient when 1t fails to make known mans thoughts to another. The English language is the one hest suited to expression in the world today.
 French was formerly used ex- clusively in world diplomatic con- ferences. English has now displaced 1t. If aliens or adopted citizens are sincere in their love for the United States, 1t stands to reason that the country of their adoption should de" mand of them and their posterity the elimination of the continued use
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-16
Selected Poem

MULES
 Edgar Daniel Kramer in the New York Times) A pasture field with melting snow, Through which dry, withered grasses show Some mules are cropping the yelowed grass, And one is truly very ass; A few are standing stiff and still, Their eyes a-stare on distant hill; While some are running fiercely wild Spurning the snow their hoofs defiled; And others slowly walk about, Idlers and wasters amid the rout; There is but one that seems to be Big and sound and blemish-free An old man pauses and laughs What fools! But how like humans, though they are mules"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-16
" UONRR0 NVUWWs military secrets,

Inside explanation of his weird airplane flight to Scotland is that Hess had repeatedly warned Hit- Ter against policy of trying to conquer the whole world. This caused q break between him and der Fuehrer, and Hess had been under suspicion for some time.
 Hitler assigned eight or none destapo men to watch him con- stantly, These were the tad. jutants" or "aideS" described as arrested In Berlin dispatches. Ap- parentlly Hitler made the mistake of telling the Gestapo merely that Hess was suffering from a mental breakdown, and did not tell them the real facts. That was why they lot him get to an alrplane factory where Q friend lent him e Messerschmitt ll0.
 According to uncensOred dlp- lomatic dispatches, there has
 been . growing rift between the leaders who built up the Nazi political organization and the army leaders who built up the German military machines. The politicians staged the revolution and made . big army possible;
 but now the army iS in the saddle and plans to stay there. 100000 GERMAN SOLDIERS
 Today in Germany 9,000,000 men are under arms. These men see less and less of Hitler more and more of their own of- ficers. Their victories are not victories based on propaganda or politics but on efficient organiza- ton and c cold-blooded military machine. Propaganda and Nazi "heiling" made the war possible, but the bunker leaders of Ger many's age-old military caste have taken tho country far beyond.
 Into this new evolution Of Ger man leadership Hitler has fitted very, very comfortably. He was the first to sec Germany's need of Q big army. and he Is 100 per cent with the army today. If he wasn't, 1t probably would not mat ter to the new army leaders, but that exigency hasn't arisen as yet.
 GCering, born of Junker caste
 and trained to be an officer.
 also fits neatly Into the shifted
 picture. But Rudolf Hess did not
 He and some of the other poli- tical leaders did not envisage a war to conquer the world, but only domination of the continent and semi-partnership with England regarding other parts of the globe. They have had doubts about in- ternal political sentiment If the German people were pushed too far. Germany has undergone enough hardships since 1914, they argued, and there is no need to conquer the world.
 NO MILITARY SECRETS
 How deep this rift extends is not known, but diplomatic dispatches indicate 1t has been deepening and that Hess, under suspicion in re- cent months, has. not been in the confidence of the Nazi high com- mand. Hence he may not be Of much military use to the Bri- tish.
 A super-s sensitive person, Hess
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-16

The wind-up of the legislative session this year is going to witness probably one of the worst jams that we've ever had here in Connecticut. Each successive session it seems to get harder to convince legislators to get important legislation out of the way at the outset. Of course it's understandable why this is done, but one would think that recurrent uprisings against this sort of thing would discour- age it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-16

1. The long-run record for plays in New York is held by "Lightnin'.' Tobacco Road" or "Abie's Irish Rose?
 2. What do the initials c. H, C.. referring to any army, stand forp
 3. Which Is the most southern city or town in the United StateS3
 4. Sowbugs are crlistaceans, rep- tiles or insects?
 B. Was vaccination discovered by Jenner. Lister or Pasteur?
 G. Of which state is Murray van Wagoner the governor?
 T. What was the name of the fat nous expedition sent out by Presi1 dent Thomas Jefferson to explore the vast Northwest Territory?
 8. Do the inside wheels of a loco- motive slip when going around q curve?
 9. Who is head of the newly or1 ganized office of Price Administered ton and civilian Supply?
 l0 Complete the proverb, "dd travels fastest who travels -"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-16
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 5:34 a. m; sets 8:O3 p. m. (day- light time)
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 The average temperature for May will probably be lower than that for April. strange as 1t may sound and seem. To date the temperature for this month has failed to go as high as 1t did on several occasions dur ing April.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-16
TODAY's COMMON ERROR In modern slang almost any,
 thing Is Q proposition. Usually the correct word Is proposal.

e. What was the error ascribed to Napoleons General Grouchy In connection with the Battle of Wa terloo?
 A. Napoleon had expected Grouchy to engage the German army under Bluecher, while he at. tackled Wellington. Grouchy fought against the German corps com" inanded by Thieleman at Wavre, which he mistook for the German army under Bluecher. The error was costly to Napoleon, and has never been satisfactorily explained,
 e. Recently l sent e half-dollaI in a letter. The envelope was torn when 1t reached its destination and the coin was missing. Is there any way I can recover the inoney9
 A. Get an application for losi piece of mall from your post office and submit the torn envelope with the application to the postmaster If the coin was found loose In the mall about the time you mailed it, the money may be recovered,
 Q. What was the average cost of transportation for American troops from U. s. to Europe during World War IF
 A. About $so per man.
 e. Has Wallace Beery any chil- dren?
 A. He has no offspring, but hd has two adopted daughters,
 Q. Give a formula for e sticky flypaper.
 A. Water, 21 parts; glucose, 1d parts; sodium sllicate. il parts; glycerin, F part; Use "eoated paper" and soak 1t In Q weak alum solution, dry 1t, and apply the mix ture.
 If you want q copy of the latest booklet HOUSEHOLD PESTS",
 send to The Waterbury Demo-
 crats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth st., Washington, D. c. Enclose ten cents postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-16

German assets now held in the United States
 adding this lit- tie nest egg tc the &.5 billions of this country's assets owned by the nationals Of the 14 nations Hitler has taken over, [ h e T C should be cor rected the er- ron eous idea that when this freezing process
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-16

about to ask God question"
 Later the inventor Morse took up Professor Henry's experiments and used them in his invention Of the telegraph. Tn fact, 1t is conceded that Morse's invention would have been impossible had it not been ior the careful scientific studies of Henry.
 Note the veneration and spiritual simplicity of this great manl When he conducted a purely scientific ex- pertinent, the whole proceeding had about 1t the atmosphere of a re- ligious service. Dr. Henry regarded science as the means whereby man could understand not only the ma- terial world, but the God who had made this world and who now rules 1t. A scientific experiment was an episode wherein a humble man ask- ed God @ question. He was never made any less scientific by being ardently religious. which is some- thing for the modern mind to pori- der thoughtfully.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-16

nous Professor Joseph H e lisr y, when this great physicist W a s conducting inn
 portant scientif- ic experiments at Prime e ton U n 1 v e r s ity. Hodge used to tell his students how, when Pro- lessor He nr y W as about to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-16

make a scientific experiment, he al-
 ways requested his assistant to un-
 cover his head and the venerable professor did likewise, saying, This Is a very solemn moment. I am
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-16
Questions ai and Answers
ouR QuEsTToNs ANsWEREp

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
 The Waterbury Democrats Ser. vice Bureau will answer for you free, any question of fact or inc formation, not involving extens slve research. Write your quess 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. 0.
 e. Is the baking industry char acterized by sharp seasonal Auc tuations9
 A. No, 1t remains at Q steady level throughout the year, and in contrast to general business actiV- ity, 1t is interesting to note that the peak months for the industry occur in the summer. A recent sur vey conducted by the American Bakers association revealed that July, August and June, in that or. der, were at the top in volume of sales. Next came September, May. October, November, December, April. March, January and February, in that order.
 O. How many electric refrigera. tors are in use in the United States2
 A. As of January l, lo4l, ap- proximately l6,l00,0o0.
 c. Can a foreign-born person become the governor of state9
 A. Two of the present governors of states are foreign -born; John Moses, of North Dakota, who was born In Strand, Norway, and Julius Hell, of Wisconsin, who was born in Duesmond am der Mosel, Germany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-16
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS. D. D.

HE ASKED GOD A QUESTION
 pr. A. A. Hodge, who in his ma ture years became one of the pest known scholars in this country. served during his student days as a laboratory assistant under the sa-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-16
National Spotlight
BY PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington Correspondent

Washington, May l6s-sone con- sideration being given to the idea of freezing the $l60 million worth of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-16
A Thought for Today

Only fear the Lord, and serve Him In truth with alI your heart: for consider how great things He hath done for yOu.-Samuel l@:24.
  As soon as have begun to fear have ceased to fear.--Schiller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-16
Washington Merry-G Go-Round
DREW PEAR S o N ROBERT $. ALLEN

Diplomats Say Hess Was Under Suspcon Has No Military Secrets Represented Rift Between Old Political Leaders Rising Army coe Hitler Goeng Set Conquer Wod Others Fear Consequences
 WASHINGTON May According diplomatic British Na ycnnr
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-16
What's Your I. O.?

Can you answer seven Of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
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Askov American., 1941-10-30
Americas Interest Is First

America is an outgrowth of the
various nationalities of all the coun-
tries on the globe. That has made
America strong and aggressive. It is
well that the culture of the various
nations was brought to America and
that each of the nationalities con-
tributed to our common culture How
ever, we have small percentage Of
people in America who have at least
one foot in the old country. Apparent
ly they have not come to thorough
realization of the fact that they are
now in America.
Our primary nterest must be
American. It is easy to understand
that there may be deep sympathy for
the people of the old country on the
part of many American residents who
were born on foreign shores and even
amongst the first and second gen.
erations born here. But the welfare
Of America must be paramount. This
is now our country and her future
must be uppermost in our minds. We
can serve America best by taking
care of America and not entering
the European war, and thus be in a
position of influence, helpfulness and
guidance when the smoke of battle
has cleared away.
Askov American., 1941-10-30
OPPOSITION is HEALTHY
(Monteyideo NeWs)

Governor Stassen indicates it is the
duty of the people to accept the Ad-
ministration's decisions as to foreign
policy without objection. This in the
name of unity. The Governor sub
scribes to the theory that there should
be no difference of opinion, as ex-
pressed by political parties on ques-
tions that concern our dealings with
other nations. This is dangerous
doctrine.
Such a view of totalitarian sub
mission was not held in England.
Winston Churchill, when not in pow
er, was critical of some acts and
policies of the British government.
The people of England wanted to
hear about it when something wrong
had been done-or was planned.
If it is proper that foreign policy
be not debated in public, and diff
fered with, would it not be equally
proper to attain still more unity by
agreeing to keep mum on matters
of domestic policy, too? Such as the
governments plug for oleomargarine,
by letting it be disguised as butter.
Askov American., 1941-10-30
HOPKINS CREDIT UNION
(Hennepin County Review

The boys at the shops tell us they
are ready to function now, with their
recently organized Credit Union. This
should be good news for the work.
ers of the community, just as it is
very bad news for the Minneapolis
Shylocks and Loan Sharks who have
been robbing the working men of
this area blind for years and years.
By purchasing a five-dollar share
in the Credit Union man, and"we
presume a woman also for that mat
ter, becomes member and thereby
qualities as a prospective borrower.
He then can borrow up to SIS, on his
own signature. For the use of this
SIS he pays one per cent Q%) in
terest per month on the unpaid bal
ance. He can pay up on his loan
as fast as he wants to. On amounts
over $25 there must be collateral,
or co-signers.
There are few men, whether they
be working men, professional men,
farmers or businessmen, but who are
required to borrow money from time
to time in order to negotiate the
emergencies which stalk their path
ways through life. Heretofore in
Hopkins the working man has been
at the mercy of the blood suckers
down town. The amount of usurious
interest which has been muIcted out
of the pockets of the local working
men in the past ten years has been
staggering. If the working men give
their new Credit Union chance it
will become one of the most con-
structive agencies in Hopkins.
Askov American., 1941-10-30

okay for a Lease-Lender to have faith
in foreign country to which he is
helping ship war material in accord
ance with the White House policy. In
fact, it is downright respectable.
The Texas Representative would
love to kiss and make up with the
President. He would like to ditch his
House probe, even though he did an
excellent job of beating the bushes
and flushing the Pinks. The inter-
national picture is shifting too rapidly
for any committee, in an Administra-
tion-controlled Congress, to analyze
in detail the tieups between Gov
ernment employees and subversive
alien creeds.
Dies had the naive idea that it
would be a valuable contribution to
Americanism to inform the public
which of it's officials were investing
in the securities of a country which
officially was financing and direct
ing attempts to destroy our way of
life. He obtained from an interna-
tionally famous New York bank the
list Of persons receiving Soviet divi-
dend checks, and compared it with
the roster of persons living off the
taxpayers. The number and promi-
nence of names which appeared on
both lists was astounding at the time.
Now it is not.
Askov American., 1941-10-30
Government Issues
Never Too Early To Stop
BY Hjalmar Petersen

Some of those who are now for
getting America into the European
war argue that this is no time to talk
about stopping war and that such
agitation should have taken place
following World War I, or following
the next war. There is merit to the
point that America and the rest of
the world should have organized
against war and for peace after 1918.
We were inconsistent then, for we
had contended that World War I was
to save the world for democracy and
that it was war to end wars. There
we stopped. If we were inconsistent
then, what is there to indicate that
we will not be inconsistent again?
We created $4,000 new millionaires
in the last World war. They had
made their stake and after that were
not so concerned about democracy.
Is there any reason to believe that
they and their kind are different
now? No steps have been taken
adequate to prevent the piling up Of
millions again. So long as such
greed exists-the making of mil
lions at the cost of suffering, blood
shed and death-it behooves us to do
some very deep thinking before
America enters another war.
Askov American., 1941-10-30
A REAL OPPORTUNITY
Editor Askov American:

Editor ASkov American:
AS most of us know our govern
ment is asking for an increase in the
production of milk, eggs and pork
of at least eight per cent. No effort
will be spared to reach that goal.
I believe we all agree that dairy
ing is our greatest and most depend
able source of income. For several
years we, as county and community
committeeman of the AAA, have
worked to have dairy products in
cluded as a basic commodity in the
farm program. Since last spring we
have had minimum price guarantee
for these commodities and just re-
Gently the secretary of agriculture
has announced that the government
will support an average price Of at
least IS per cent of parity for milk,
eggs and pork. And remember we
are not asked to curtail production
but increase it.
Here is real opportunity for us
in Pine county to help ourselves and
at the same time help our government
preserve the American way of life.
The world situation is critical;
more critical than most of us realize.
If Russia and England should fall,
this nation alone would be left to
face the dictators of Europe and
Asia. And although this might not
mean direct attack upon our shores,
it would mean an end of the freedom
of the seas. We would be compelled
to maintain the largest standing army
in the world and two-ocean navy
larger than any navy ever conceived.
Even then we would be unable to
compete with the combined forces Of
the totalitarian governments.
Whether we like England or not,
whether we favor the Russian form
of government or not, believe it is
to our benefit to help these nations
resist aggression And if we can
help by producing more food, by
working a little harder than before;
if we can prevent the shedding of
our blood by shedding our sweat, I
believe it is our duty and our privilege
to back the food for defense program.
We will not only reach our goal but
exceed it if possible and prove to
all dictators that democracy can work
and does work.
CASE NIEBOER.
Hinckley, Minn., Oct. 27, 1941.
Askov American., 1941-10-30

During the question and answer
period of the Norman Thomas-Dean
Fraser foreign policy debate in Min
recently, someone asked Mr..
Fraser why Ireland, the next-door
was not fighting for Eng
land when England is crying for
help. Mr.. Fraser said that there has
been enmity of long standing between
the Irish and England, but in spite
Of that England voluntarily gave Ire
land her freedom. In view of the
fact that for centuries Ireland has
been fighting for her freedom, that
remark about voluntary freedom"
really caused an outburst by the
audience.
Askov American., 1941-10-30

Editor Askov American:

Editor ASkOv American:
The English government through
its colonial secretary, Lord Moyne,
has now officially stated that an in
vasion Of the continent by English
troops is out of the question; and
since the military men Of England
are all agreed that Germany can only
be defeated by an actual invasion,
the interesting question arises-What
does this rather embarrassing situa-
ton mean to the United States?
Why risk the lives of our boys
in shipping war supplies to England
if it is not to be used? Would it
not show better judgment on our
part if we kept our boys and de-
fensive weapons at home where we
could use them if the occasion arises
rather than have them resting on the
bottom of the ocean?
We cannot 60 wrong in following
the advise of such men as Charles
Lindbergh, Joseph Kennedy, James
Cudahy, Mahatma Ghandi, and many
others who are warning us to stay
out of Europe.
HENRY NYCKLEMOE.
Fergus Falls, MINI.
Askov American., 1941-10-30
Not Nationality, But
Humanity

What was done about it by the
world at large when Mussolini over
ran Ethiopia a few years ago?
Nothing!
What was done to stop Japan from
massacring the Chinese the past
several years? Nothing!
Now, for one of several reasons,
the war-minded have got America
on the verge of war because other
countries have been over-run and
occupied by Hitler. 1t looks like a
case of far more interest in some
nationalities than others, and not tru-
ly humanity wherever it exists.
In this turmoil America will be
much better off if we attend to the
welfare of America and make de-
mocracy work at home. Let us leave
it to other countries as to what form
of government they want. Let us be
an example to the rest of the world,
thereby helping ourselves and being
of greater aid to all humanity.