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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
The First Step

State Milk Administrator D. o. Ham, merberg vaulted high hurdle this week when he announced to milkk producers and dealers the terms under which they would henceforth market their product. Prices, regulations, and three milk zones were contained in the report of the con1- missioner. No attempt was made, Of course, to regulate the retail price of milk, which, If you remember the terms of the milk administration act proposed by Governor Robert A. Hurley very early this year, was to be decided by competi- tion.
 That it will be decided in just his way may be seen by the fact that present fixed price terms expire on September 30 and after that 1t will be up to the retailers to make or break their own markets TO enter a thorough discussion of the new milk set-up in the state would tax the endurance and patience Of the average layman not intimately possessed of facts and figures about milk marketing. Water bury, however, is in the large city area in which there will be three milk use classi- fications.
 A month from now we will have more definite knowledge of how the new sys- tenn is working out here in Connecticut. But it should be regarded by the one most concerned - the consumer = as an hon. est effort to assure them of plenty of good milk at price which is reasonable, yet which at the same time guarantees a fair return on their investment to the dealer and to the producer. If all three classes are satisfied, and such a state of affairs is really hard to produce in this day and age, then our state solonS may well congratulate themselves on produc- ing a workable control act.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
Test for Pan Americanism

The United States should rally imme- diately and strongly behind Mexico'S proposal for a collective Pan American effort to end the two-month border war between Peru and Ecuador. This is test of practical Pan Americanism. We peo- pies of the Western Hemisphere have made great ado about the peaceful set tlement of disputes. Do we mean what we say?
 The war now shaking the world is primarily about this one thing: shall 500 years of effort to find ways of peacefully settling international disputes be junked by every militarist who sees a chance to get what he wants by force? The free peoples of the world say no. Blood is be- ing poured out to back up that no. But in the meantime, since July 5, bloody fighting along the Peru-Ecuador border has been breaking out every week or so because the machinery for adjustment Of the dispute has not functioned.
 It is good to see Mexico take the lead In this master by calling for joint action by all the American nations. It vsill not be possible to suggest now that the United States is trying to bullyrag any small American nations into any course. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24

This is ideal baseball weather, but cer- tainly not inducive to thoughts of the "pigskin parade. Followers of the autumnal sport of football haven't as yet been able to get in the groove: Hot weather simply makes the opening ot football season a hodge-podge in which ones sentiments for this or that team are not crystallized at all. But come another week or ten days and real Oc- tober weather should manifest !tSe!i. College football this year will prooanly enjoy banner season. There may pc only one drawback If gasolns tSarns ho,nd IS be a falling-off in attendance, though not too marked a one as might be expected
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
In Today's Mail

Tn this terrible crisis, 1t is serious for groups to attempt to fool" the United States, by misrepresentation. "The Mothers of American Sons" Is such a group. Its name implies that it represents the Mothers of Amer ica. This is not so. It may represent a small minority of mCsners, but not them all. It is therefore, not only dishonest in taking this name, but unpatriotic; because 1t attempts to fool" us into thinking that it rep resents our mothers.
 This group opposed the Lease Lend bill and practically every other international policy of our country. They have done what the dictators want them to do, toward soften ing America, and keeping America from aiding the cause of Democ- racy.
 "The America First Committee" also uses a false name. They do not put the good of America first, Under America First" we find many selfish and subversive elements seeking their own ends, while parad- ing under the misleading name This includes:
 l. The Isolationists: This is the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
PATRIOTISM ONLY "ISM'' WRITER THINKS IS GOOD
 FOR US NOW

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 The United States is involved in a world struggle between dictators and Democracy, and nations defending themselves from the aggression of the dictatorS.
 1. We are giving almost the en- tire output of our industries to those who are fighting Hitler and Mussolini, We are building tremend- ous new factories with all possible speed.
 2. Practically all the workers in the United States are working on war materials, or growing food for war workers.
 8. We are giving billions of dol lars, free of charge, to the cause. It is so important to the United States that we do not count the cost.
 4. By vote of Congress and with the leadership of the President and his cabinet, the defeat of the dicta- tors has become the chief purpose of the United States.
 There are organizations of citizens working for this program, and sup- porting the policies of the United States. They work out in the open in the American way.
 "The Committee to Defend Amer lea by Aiding the Allies" is just what 1 its name appears to be. It advocates defense of America by giving aid to the nations fighting the dictators. It is composed of men like the Pres- idents of Yale. Harvard. Princeton, Columbia, and editors and business men and other leaders of our na- ton.
 'The Fight For Freedom Commit tee" just as its name implies, is working to have the United States join the fighting forces. While many may not agree with its purposes, there k no attempt by this group to "fool" the American people. They advise fighting for our freedom, aa their name states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24

During the past week or so the name of James Aloysius Farley has been getting top headline rating. Surely the Ameri, can public hasn't forgotten good old "Jlmh Farley2 Or has it7 Probably a good many people still think he's still Postmaster General and not just a plain ordinary, everyday businessman; If so they aren't aware of the fact that the present Postmaster General is the &C., complished Frank Walker. But in the stamp-collecting field everyone knows that MT. Farley IS no longer the head or this department of our government, They know 1t by the fact that since MT. Walker took over the department there hasn't been single new or commemorative is- sue of stamps. That's not quite accurate, for the airmails were changd around a bit in the past year. However, after the furry of new stamps under the Farley acgls the dearth of such under Walker has been positively deafening. Stamp enthusiasts don't know whether they like 1t or not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
Rambling Rumors

Every American owes his country the duty today of swatting wild rumors. Rumor is a weapon, the totalitarian prop agandists have never hesltated to use it. Dull Its edge by skepticisln and in- vestigation. Never repeat harem-scarem stories from unknown sources; challenge the man who does. Typical example: Word goes round that the Army has or dered 7,500,o00 chevrons. What for an Army of million and a half menP Waste! Inefficiencyl Terrible
 But wait a minutel Every lance cor poral, corporal, sergeant, warrant officer and the whole non-commissioned heir archy must have chevrons on every shirt, blouse, or coat they wear. At least IS pairs for every such man. Now figure 1t out again. It was simple when you stop to think, wasn't 1t? Well, stop to think
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
Selected Poem
THE HILLS
THE HILLS (Joan Hyde in The Poets Column, Hartford Courant)


 (Joan Hyde in The Poets Column,
 Hartford CouranO New England's hills are ageless, priceless, Shrined in some undefned mystery Of slumber, Browsing in the eastern sunrise of morning Waiting for the night, ever waiting, Ceaselessly waiting, Day by day, year by year, On and on, Through years of coming and years Of going They wait in storm interested goom In glorious dawn of new hope. They are the barriers of my soul, part of me, They are home hills of home. Wandering from far distant ports I see the hills, gaunt and haunting Moody and doubting, majestic and beckoning Calling me home. In spring they are new life, green and fresh against the cloudless sky. They grow and flourish, through storms and winds of summer, And in their last fling of autumn. they wrap in gaudy, flashing colors of bewitching spiendor And fade and die with winter. The wind moans with haunting cries in the valleys and hoows, And again spring. On. on changing only to change again. They are mine. my hills of home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24

Burgess. Not only were they ex- cluded from the Navy'S publicity, but the Navy set up It's own cor- poration, with money advanced by the REC, to take over their itl- vention. The corporation in- cludes: E. B. Gcrnain, as presi- dent and general manager; J. w. Powell, assistant to Knox; and Admiral Emory Land of the Mari time Commission, who had vigor- ously opposed the boat.
 Thus those who opposed, rather than the inventors who fought to get the "Sea Otter" construct cd, will be in charge of construct ing this vital bridge across the Atlantic.
 ROOSEVELT CLOSEUP
 Washington newsmen, after see- ing Roosevelt twice Q week for eight years, have only dull impress sions when they walk into a press conference. A fresh impression comes from Jack Moffitt, ace Hollywood reporter, who saw the President the other day for the first time.
 "There was charm in the set- ting" Moffitt said. "The me- mentOes on his desk indicate Q man of imagination wiio can ex- tract pleasant memories from past experiences He c0s- tunes well. Hoover's ch0ker collar became a symbol of Tory America. Coolidge dressed like a small town banker. Roosevelt avoids the fOppish, but hits a certain suburban ease in his dress winch sells quickly to the public.
 "He was impressive in hand ling himself. There was ease and frankness, and quiclIness in response to questions. He was at all times master of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24

Hot weather or cold weather it's never too uncomfortable to talk about politics. It's a popular topic here in Waterbury right now with Democrats remaining conservative but confident, while Repuo- licans are optimistic and challenging. TWO years ago this time the city manager referendum was in the news. Today US just question of one more Democratlc triumph or what have the GOPer's to offer?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24

1. Tn measuring horses, each { inches is called ----?
 2. Gilbert Stuart was a famous American soldier, artist, or states man?
 3. Is Sargasso Sea in the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean?
 {. What four-letter English name for an engine of war corresponds with the German "Schutzengraben- vernichttigunspanzerwagen"?
 5. Did New York or Virginia have the largest population in l790?
 6. Who wrote letter to the "Gal- atians"?
 2. Who was the father of Alice Longworth?
 8. Adolf Hitler visited the United States in 1928; true or false?
 g. Under which river is the 'Hol- land vehicular tunnel?
 10. What instrument used in nav- igation utilizes the directive force of the earth's magnetism?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
Current Comment

I have no alternative but to op- pose vigorously any attempt to tie up taxation for defense revenue with the social security program. Abraham Epstein, social se-
 curity expert.
  I have implicit faith in the youth of this country.
 President Roosevelt.
 
 After oil, labor is people. and the national record for taking the big broad view-either by business men or by Iabor-is none too lIaspirlng. Morris Llewellyn Cooke, OPM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24

interview.
 "I was struck by his paleness and the lines In his face, con- tradlCtlng the smlrk I've seen In 8 thousand cartoons. If ! were . casting director, looking for an actor for this part, I'd cast him as Q man who Is work ing hard under great strain" UNDER WAR SECRETARY
 Newsmen sat three deep around a long polished table in the new War Department building. They fired questions at the man with 0 sun-tanned face sitting at the head of the table. He was the Under Secretary of War.
 Whats the T-6 tank like? ... Are M-3 tanks available for the maneuvers? Did the French find the 75 nm. sank gun ef- fective? What is the altl- tude range of the 00mm. anti. aircraft gun? .... Is the Army in Iceland? What do you bHlIhh ADVuS SHS ANunoAesh AVSASS- ance?
 He ducked the last two ques- tions, but answered all the techni- eel questions with the assurance of a soldier trained all his life in ordnance.
 But he isn't a lifelong soldier. He is a lawyer, an ex-circuit court judge, who scarcely Q year ago was concerned with such non- military subjects as the reorgan- ization of the New York subway.
 This was Q press conference with the Under Secretary of War, Robert P. Patterson. A judge in 194O, he Is Q soldier in l94l, with a complete grasp of the technical information of his job.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24

that's not doing 1t full justice. Three and c half billion is just the
 estimated inc crease in taxes over lest year. What this jim dandy mothers comfort should be known as is the Si3.0 billion tax bill, for nearly all of last years taxes are repassed in this CIV fam fly treas1ire. and the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 9:20 D. m. daylight tlnle).
 Sun rises 6:4l a. m; sets e:47 ?. m. (day- light time)
 Autumn slipped into New England on note of promise. It was Q promise, though, for weather which may ultimately be re gretted. Not much rain Is in the immediate oflng and rain is what we need the most Of now for several weeks. Drought conditions are general throughout New England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24

@. Is paper money more valu. able to collectors if 1t Is in good condition?
 A. The condition is of utmost irn- portance and many collectors prefer paper money that is crisp and un" circulated.
 e. When was vitamin D discov. cred? What are the symptoms of Q deficiency of this vitamin2
 A. Discovered I'll 1918, this vita- min is peculiar since more of 1t is usually taken into the body through the skin than by mouth. A deti- ciency of vitanin D results in rick cts. Fortified vitamin D milk, cod liver and halibut liver oils are good sources of vitamin D.
 e. What is the insignia of the newly organized American Armored Force?
 A. The men in this division wear the insignia and the piping of the Service they were iD when transferred to the Armored Force. Men manning the light tanks, who are almost entirely from the cavalry, wear the cavalry yellow, and men from the artillery wear scarlet piping, etc.
 e. Are four-cycle, radial engines used for airplanes made with an even number of cyllnders2
 A. Four-cycle, fixed radial en. zines are always made with an odd number of cylinders, except when double banked, to simplify the tlfn- ing and to give @ continuous if1s pulse on the slngle-throw crank shaft. By using Q double-throw crankshaft, as in the Curtiss Chal- lenger, an even number of cylin- derS can be used.
 e. Which instrument does Guy Lombardo play, and how many men are in his orchestra?
 A. The orchestra has IA people, including three of Guys brothers. Guy formerly played the violin, and still uses the bow for a baton, but he does not play any instrument with the orchestra now
 e. Who is the governor general of the Philippinesp A. The United States does not appoint @ governor general to the autonomous state of the Philip pines. It appoints high commig- sioner and the present incumbent is Francis B. sayre.
 e. Who playe dthe leading roles in the stage play, Romance, when 1t was first presented in New York9 A. Doris Keane and William Courtenay. The first presentation was at Maxine Elliott's Theater, in 1913.
 e. Is the United States Flag ever flown upside down?
 A. Yes, as symbol of distress, by ship or people stranded on an Island. The purpose Is to attract attention, as the position Is unuS ual.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Would is sometimes used to OK.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
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 and Answers
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 a. what was the parentage oi simon Bolivar?
 A Bolivar was born to aristo- cracy and wealth on July 24, 1I8S, in Caracas. venezuela, his father be- inc Juan Vicente Bolivar y Ponte, and his mother Maria de Ia Con- cepcion Palacios y Blanco. HIS father. who was of the nobility ot snain and owner of large tracts or land and many slaves in Venexuela, died when simon Bolivar was very young; his mother died when ne was fifteen.
 @. When was yellowstone Na- tional Park establishedp
 A. February 2S, 1871, by an Act of Congress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
IO EDISON IN S.
 WASHINGTON
Tale Of That Tall, Terrific Tax Bill
BY PETER EDISON waterbury Democrat Washington
 Correspondent

washington, Sept. 2A - The little daisy tax bill Of l04i having now be- come c law, all the Internal Rev- enue Department has to do is figure out It's own ways and means for col- lecting the dough. People keep call- ing 1t the 43b0 billion tax bill, but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
Whats Your l. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24

realize it. but his beloved things amazing nnNndSn OhtarsO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1941
A Thought for Today

>, But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your tres- passes.-Mark 11:26.
 Know all and you will pardon all-Thomas o Kempis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
Washington Merry-G Round Rs'H 'sAaiSs

Navy Grabs Glory from Inventors of Amazing New Defense ShP Hats Opposed Seq Oe Now Euehre Inventors out o Roosevelt Who Backed the Ships Also Gets Runoround from Bgwg
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-02-01
Get at Least One Good Bit
of Furniture in Each Room

BY MARIAN YOUNG
NEA Service Staff CorreSp0nde

h0uSeurnShlngS
wise shopper chance pick fine desk de luxe chair
exquisite handrubbed table other important piece Of
furniture that otherwise wouldn't be able afford for her
home.
Experts agree every completely rghneeds
good thing in omehng for the rest Of the room to live
be painting lovely that the family shopper
reproductions for the three remaining walls
the Or be table fine and interesting that
will lamps and other accessories however mex
pensive with greater and TASTE
all the the budget allows
matching of bedroom furniture consider the the
going look the old the old curtains and
lamps You decide that would be smarter get
and beds and curtains and to paint otherwise efnish the
old chests and tables. ~
living desks arrestinsy displayed in furniture
breaonts for the large v
SMALL delicate spnets there's the right desk for
home.
One the smartest desks currently exhibit at New Yoks
Crosfed House In the Regency Room
Buckingham Palace OF dark mahogany to mel
low rich finish the back designed to match the front with its
each side It would perfect In front Of win
dow or placed at right angles to a wall
In another exhibition attention Is focused hand
fern plant table, placed in front of wide long window
blooming plants trailing in the various
partments One could wished put soil in the lined
parmens discard the pots and plant the vines in the SOIL
in which the fernery displayed il
study in making the small living spacious by
furniture which comfortable without being bulky On
side of the mantel lovely club chair which to be
Deep soft roomy without being Opposite
trim little oveseat Other furniture including side chair
hostered white plaid cotton pair Of bleaced
walnut scale with the size Of the ITSELF
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-02-01
Two Friends Join to Entertain
at Delightful Bridge-Luncheon

MRS. HUGH NEALE and Mrs.
James Z. Spier entertained at q
luncheon and bridge party Of
attractive appointments yester-
day. 1t the Spier home on By
ron court.
The 20 guests were seated at
small tables In the living and
dining rooms, where the hostess
e. used Spring flowers for dec
Grafton. In the niche above the
livins-room fireplace, was an eff
fective arrangement of ping car
nations and snapdragons mix
ed with white sweetpeas, COM
plementing the color scheme.
Shades Of yellow were used In
the dining room, where daffo-
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-02-01
FIX THE ENDS
All Elderly Women Can Get
Lesson in Gumption

preserves that won prizes for
her at the county fair.
Grandma Moses confided to
New Workers that her children
hadn't thought much Of her TAX
ing up art. They thought she
could think up . more useful
hobby.
But she went right ahead and
started painting-hguring that
1t "a Z person had q right to
. foolish hobby.
Grandma Moses ought to be
m inspiration 20 grandmas all
over the country. Not that ev-
cry granny wants to paint pic
lures, or could paint well
enough to impress critics.
IT'S NEVER TOO LATE
The lesson that other grand
mothers could learn from Grand
ma Moses IL that Il IL never too
late TO trot out an undeveloped
talent or . hidden desire and
start having fun.
Children may not be sympa-
thetic. They may even say,
What In the world do you think
you're doing. But that doesn't
make any difference.
BY the time Z woman has be-
come . grandma she ought to
be able % stand . littlk dis
couragsment. And she ought 70
Be wise enough 10 know that
whatever new Interest she takes
up - NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. any,
one thinks "a or motif she 10
st last doing eomsthin0 she 81.
ways wiShAd che had time to
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The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-02-01

YOUR small daughters hair,
like your own, will respond en-
couragingly to nightly brushing,
Whether her hair 10 too dry, too
oily or just dull, lifeless and
somewhat unmana geable, brush
ing Is the answer--the inexpen-
sive, sure-to-be-successful an
swer.
Absolute cleanliness il . must
II your child's hair Is to be kept
in the best possible condition.
This means q weekly shampoo,
followed by . hand-drying-
In the sunshine whenever pos
sible. Use q clean brush and
q clean towel until the hair Is
quite dry.
FIX THE ENDS
II both you and your daugh-
ter are happier when her hair Is
curled than when It Is straight,
learn to roll the ends up on soft