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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
A Thought for Today
Will He Or Won't He

Rumor has it that Democratic State Chairman John T. Mccarthy of Newtown will not resign his party office when he assumes the position of State Motor Ve- hicle Commissioner, when and if the Senate agrees to his nomination, about which there doesn't seem to be any doubt While it's probably premature to comment on such reports, because Chair man Mccarthy has apparently not in- dicated his intentions in this respect, still there will be a lot of unfavorable con- ment if he endeavors to hold down the two jobs at one and the same time
 It may be that Mr. Mccarthy will with hold his resignation as party chairman until such time as an available success Sor can be found. This would be good politics on his part and those of party advisers But no one would want to find him immerged in a close political battle in 1922 while endeavoring at the same time to administer the affairs of the Mo- tor Vehicle Department. That's too much of an undertaking for any one man no matter what his qualifications may be. The commissionership, as a matter of fact, is one of the real important ones in the state government.
 The Hartford Times, on the other hand says, "The first thing he should do, should he resign the State chairmanship. While it may look to Democratic politicians like a good thing to have the party chairman in a key official position at the Capitol, the dual relationship, if maintained, surely will prove in the end to be an em- bslrassment to MT. Mccarthy himself, to Governor Hurley as the head of the party as well as of the State Government, and to the Democratic Party ....
 Very likely we are making much out of nothing. We're inclined to believe that the State Chairman and Governor will take the proper steps shortly to remedy the situation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
Soothsayers, Say They Sooth?

The report from Berlin that sooth- savers, crystal-gazers, and fortune tellers have been forbidden to make stage ap- pearances gives just the right touch of wild, weird unearthliness to the story of Rudolf Hess flight from Germany. If we have been correctly informed, Hitler himself has not been above an occasional bout with the astrologers, and to see him banning from public notice the particular brand of necromancy which is said to have appealed to Hess is comic indeed If 1t prove true.
 Yet we must not be misled by this alleged recourse to the supernatural by the Nazi leaders. The practice is not exactly unknown in the United States, and people in high places here have not been above seeking an occasional hot tip from the stars. Yet Hitler has done all right thus far, in strictly military way. Which leads to question that bears strongly on all this talk of necromancy; Did Hitler, or any leader, ever do any thing on the advice of soothsayers that was directly contrary to his best judg- ment? Do Hitler, or Hess, or Joe Blow consult them to get guidance, or to get reassurance in course they have already fixed?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
Time Is Fleeting

It's probably useless to bring this sub- ject up now with the legislative session practically over, but nothing has been done about redistricting the state in a practical way. So far as the general public knows all the legislators have done about this is to receive suggestions em- bodied in the report for the special com mission to revise the election laws. So far as bringing the matter to vote in either the House or Senate cothing has been done. All of which means, we pre- sume, that the session will end and Con- necticut will get along with its present unequal political subdivisions.
 And that in turn means that nothing can be done again for another ten-year period. The Constitution only provides that senatorial and congressional dis tricts be changed in the legislative year following the decennial census It would seem as If Connecticut ought to create within it's government some sort of body to whom would be entrusted the task of keeping our political subdivisions on q par It could do this without lot of confusion resulting every ten years and yet at the same time we'd have absolute assurance that everyone was enjoying equal representation
 AS lC IlOW SIdIlQS our SSlldCOIlal Nlo- tricts are quite out of proportion. No changes have been made in them for a quarter of century or more. The con- gressional districts are in the same state of disproportion, but population figures are so discouraging of recent years here in New England that there is more excuse for no changing that set-up than there is for the unbalanced senatorial districts. They should be cared for before the l941 Legislature adiourns sine die.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
Strong Outposts-And a Duty

In June of 1889, just before the second World War broke across the world, the whole United States army had only 187,886 men in active service. Today, more than 100000 American soldiers are manning the outer ramparts of Ameri- can defense in the outlying bases. The United States has today in other words, more soldiers manning the outlying bases, from Kodiak Island to Guam and from Greenland to Guiana, than the total force available for defense in 1889. That, among other things, has been brought about by those who chose to plunge the world into war instead of seeking civilized ways to keep civilization afloat.
 They are gone from the camps they knew in the United States, but they must not be forgotten. Means must be de- vised for keeping these American soldiers in touch with the home country. Such a dispersion of forces, with nearly fourth of the available soldiers sta tioned outside the continental limits of the country, is something new, and therefore something we never
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19

have thought much about Britain, with it's far-spread empire, was accus- toned for decades to having It's sons scattered from Burma to the Falkland Islands. But 1t is new to Americans, both to those who go and to those who stay.
 With such large attachments of American soldiers serving in faraway posts, every effort must be made to see to 1t that they are not forgotten, and, more important, that they do not feel forgotten. Will American newspapers go to them regularly and by the fastest practicable route? Will they have recre- ational facilities in posts which, interest ing at first, may grow dull and lonesome after a short hitch? Short-wave broad casting firms have already indicated that they are aware of the problem, and are attempting to adjust programs so that American boys in the outposts will be in regular touch with home by air. Letters, athletic equipment, gifts appropriate to the seasons, vital little links with home are going to be more and more important as the overseas garrisons grow in strength. They must not be forgotten.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19

Some form of compulsory automobile liability insurance seems destined to be worked out by the Legislature in the next week or so. Right now bill Is facing possible approval that would provide full 2overage for all registered motor vehicles, but which would not take effect until the 1942 registrations. For years states have been battling with this prob- lem. There are all types of compulsory insurance. The latest one suggested for this state would provide liability merely for injury to person and not property. There's no galnsaying the fact that mo- torists who drive the highways today should accept a definite responsibility towards their fellow motorists. They should do this, of course, in the normal method of insuring their car for liabil- ity. great many do this, but it's sur prising the number that take the chance of getting away without an accident in which the liability may be placed on their shoulders. For protection of all some form of compulsion is certainly necessary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
TRAITOR" IS UGLY WORD = WRITER DOESN'T LIKE
 APPLICATION
May 18th, l94i.

May l6th, l04l. Editor, Waterbury Democrat
 My attention has been called to a letter appearing in Tn Today's Mail,' issue of May 18th, signed by Mrs. Katherine Johnson. I was away in New York, when this letter appeared in your paper.
 Mrs. Johnson states You (fneaii- ing me- also stated we are afraid of Hitler but let me tell you MT. Mcconnell, that 1t is the people. who are urging all out-aid to Britain that are afraid of Hitler. For that is all you traitors say, that if Eng land goes down then Hitler will come right over and take the United States. But let him or you, or any other dictator try to do that, and watch out MT. Mcconnell, for we still have our minute men, and once again we will chase them back as fast as they come; and the bigger they think they are, the harder they fall.' For this relief, much thanks.
 Now, Mrs. Johnson the word traitor" is an ugly word to apply to any person, unless you have proof positive of Q reasonable design on my part ir levying war against our own United States and that I am guilty of breach of trust or dis- loyalty to my own country. It Is Q word conveying the thought of treachery and violation of allegiance to my country. Of course, you could prove this in the court of law. I have been a member of the bar Of the States of New Jersey and New York for over thirty years, in good standing. You challenge my inte- gritty by the application Of an ugly word. Did you know better? I don't think you did, for have always found that there is no adequate proof of the wisdom of Pope's adage." A little learning is Q dan- gerous thing" in my daily contacts with life.
 My own mother dicd a few years ago, aged 87 years. She wrote no letters to the papers impliedly in support Of nefarious and oppressive governments throughout the world. care nothing for Great Britain, for I was born in Norwich, Conn. l am not a Roman Catholic, but, I resent the treatment of that church in parts of Europe. I despise the ir- tolerance towards the Jew through out Europe. AS Burns says Mans inhumanity to man makes countless thousands mourn" l was taught to hate oppression by man to his fel- lowmen. I was given three precepts by my mother, (D Live honestly; @ Harm nobody, and (O Render to every man his due. have ever tried to follow these teachings. That is and why I 50 bitterly resent the undermining and undersapping of the smaller nations of Europe. What did Norway do to Germany? Noth- ing, whatsoever, yet it had to be saved from invasion by Germany. Such bunk, 1t fools no one with Q modicum of logic and common sense.
 Mrs. Johnson, your letter reveals to me that in order to score point, you would condemn anyone or anything. For instance, you say h am Q dictator. Dictator of what flor Gods sake! Notk,rc whatso- ever, you don't know O. y dictas Itorship on my part at a.. time sn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
In Today's Mail

my life. believe that the inclus- ion of my name in the paragraph cited above from your letter, was in ignorance of anything pertain ing to my life within your knowl- edge. Then, why arrogantly pro- ceed to couple me with Hitler.
 You remember the tailors of T'ooley Street, in London, I think there were nine Of them who peti- toned Parliament as We, the People of Englard?" Sometimes I think of this when I read the tremendous force of the organization of which you, Mrs. Johnson happen to be President. An invitation to attend q meeting Of the Mothers of Ameri- can sorS Is declined as l am not interested in attending such meet ings for, am sure that I can get more enjoyment from watching my Newfoundland dog and with less evaporation than I would exper- fence in Waterbury, even though my dog rolls all over my tulip bed. And besides, those minute men" Mrs. Johnson refers to in the cita- ton, quoted from her letter may be in attendance. It would never do for me to meet these defenders of the Constitution. How many mil- lion men are enrolled minute Iner?"
 Respectfully,
 DAVID MCCONNELL. Bethlehem, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19

It would be quite job for an A1neri- can to figure out the correct time in Lon- don right now If he were asked. Not only do the majority of us slip Up on the difference of time between this coun- try and England, but now there are other complications, due primarily to the war. England has always had daylight saving time and makes great use of 1t even in peace time. But during the war 1t proves of such advantage that the clocks in England have just been moved one more hour ahead That's double daylight saving time and If you wanted to trans late British clock time to American clock time you'd have to figure in that extra now now finds t a. NSt m, of the following day in London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19

Over their shoulders are signs which identify them as part of tho perpetual vigil" being staged by the American Peace Mobiliza- tion.
 These women may not know 1t, but they arc only a small cog in q tremendous propaganda ma chine. Behind them and behind other phases Of the streamlined lobby now bearing down on Wash- ington is one Of the most adroit- ly maneuyered campaigns the Capital has seen in years. The lobby against the Holding Con- pany Act was peanuts in compari- son.
 Origin of the campaign was 6 secret meeting of the inner com- mand Of the American First Com mittee, spark plug Of the entire isolationiSt movement.
 At this meeting, America First leaders reported that Roosevelt was hegitating about conveys be- cause Of the uncertainty Of pub- lie sentiment. So they decided that the best way to keep him from acting was 10 pound him with q barrage of hostile demon. Btrations, mass fnse.,ngs, street rallies. picket lines, newspaper ad- vertisements, and especially the mails were to be nobilizcd for the attack.
 To carry on the campaign large donations were solicited, or volunteered from various big iDdustrialists, most of them from around Chicago also from other sources. The Committee k not required to file It's fi- nances with Congress, s0 the ex- tent of the contributions may Hever be known. But Si0O,OOO was to be spent on newspaper advertisements alone.
 Opening gun Of this carefully planned drive was Lindbergh's speech in Madison Square Gar den. Later came Herbert Hoo- ver's anti.convoy broadcast. There will be more.
 UNCLE SAM'S MAIL
 But the chief pressure weapon decided upon was mailaimed not at Congress but directly at the White House. The isolationists wisely concluded that the ques- ton Of conveys would not be de- cided by Congress, but by the President. So he became the chief target Of their fire.
 Thus all the speeches, rallies, picket lines, etc., are the bally- hoo for the mail drive. And they are producing results. The White House has said nothing about 1t, but mall has jumped tO huge proportions sn recent weeks. Truck-lOads are dumped at the Executive offices daily most of the letters against cOn- vOys.
 As q by-product, a lot of this mail also has been going to Con- gross, and the services of various good ladies have been enlisted to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
What's Your l. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.

l. What Is the English transla- ton of the Spanish song title, "Amapola"?
 2. Name the five living children, of President Roosevelt.
 3. On what famous bell are in- Scribed the words Proclaim liberty throughout all the land, unto ail the inhabitants thereof"?
 A. For whom was Houston Texas, named?
 5. Will four l-inch pipes diS- charges as much water as one 4-. inch piper
 G. Name the two men who were recently appointed assistant secre-. taries Of war.
 2. Does the Federal Wage Hour law require that time-and half be paid for work on Q holiday?
 g. The postage rate oil book weighing one pound Is one and one-half cent& True or false? 2. Name the author of Anthony Adverse"
 10. Name the largest state A area east of the Mississippi River.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
OPEN LETTER TO MAYOR ASKS LOW.COST HOUSING
 ACTION

An open letter to Mayor scully: His Honor,
 Mayor Scully:
 William Wilson post, No. l35, American Legion, of which Lester Jenkins Is commander, at it's regu- lar meeting held in their head quarters on Bishop street, Wednes- day, May IA, went on record as favoring activities engaged in, rela- tive to Waterbury'se proposed United States Gow ren0 Housing project, which seems to be hanging fire without making any comfort- table headway.
 Delegating AdJutant Joseph c. Hazel to contact Mayor Scully, in the interest of the colored com- munity, as well as having in mind the city in general; who does here- by, in an open letter to the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen humbly beseech:
 That inasmuch as Mayor Scully is apparently in favor of the Pro- ject eff we are to judge by his ex- precision made at the Pearl Street Neighborhood House, sometime ago, when Lawyer Crawford of New Ha- ven, who is a member Of the Hous- ing project there, which has be- come Q reality, was the principal speaker) we would suggest that he appoint or re-appoint a committee of three iflteregted fin the IJnitpd States Housing Authority's low-rent project, who would make e survey of the situation.
 It is to be lamented to see the Defense Housing project take prece- dence over the "U. s. H. A." when we know the latter is the most prac- tical and can do "the greatest good for the greatest number"
 We congratulate Rev. s. w. We'll CT. the progressive pastor of Mt. olive A. M. E. Zion church; his enc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
Questions
 and Answers
uR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
 The Waterbury Democrats Ser vice Bureau will answer for yOu free, any question of fact or ln- formation, not involving exten- 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. c.
 e. How many women are In thu present Congressp
 A. As of May 1, l94l, one in thu Senate, Mrs. Hattie w. Caraway os Arkansas and seven In the House as follows: Frances Bolton, Ohioi Mary T. Norton, New Jersey; Cars oline O'Day, New York; Jeanette Rankin, Montana; Edith Noursa Rogers, Massachusetts; Jessie Sum- ner, Illinois and Margaret Chase Smith, Maine.
 
 @. Did Queen Victoria ever visiA Irelandq
 A. Her first visit to Ireland was in is49, when the name of tho town Cove of Cork was changed to Queenstown in honor of the oc- casion. Her second and only other visit was in 1900.
 e. Why do thunder and llght- ming occur more frequently in sum. mer than in winter?
 A. Electrical storms are gener- ated by sudden and decided changes in atmospheric temperature. The upper atmosphere is always cold and such changes are much less frequent in winter when the temperature near the earth is also low.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
Selected Poem
MEMORY HOUSE

MEMORY HOUSE Mary c. Wheeler in the Poets Corner
 Hartford Ttmeg) We'll make house of memories And build 1t very high ... Time will be the doorway And the roof can be the sky, The windows will be yesterdayS-- They must be ever clear, We'll want to look back often At the things that We hold dear. The pathway shall be friendships Where meet the wind and sun ~. Old friendships bordering pleasantly Upon those just begun. Together we shall gather Small joys from everywhere ... And in some distant twilight Have memories-to share.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19

terprising leader, John P. LassiteT, and his congregation, for the splezss did resolutions sent to the mayor and also appearing in the news papers, regarding this "U. s. H. Al project. Bridgeport, Hartford, New Brlt1 ain and New Haven have made 1t < reality. Why can't Waterbury? Honorable Mayor, you have mad an enviable record as chief admin istrator of the clty's affairs; an the people of our city, regardlel of politics. admire your regime. Therefore, may we herewith ree ommend that you include tl United Statesi Oow-ren) Housif Authority's project, so urgent needed here, in your list of splend achievements.
 Very respectfully yours,
 JOSEPH c. HAZEL.
 Adjutant, wilson Post, Americ
 Legion.
 Commander: Lester jenk May i6, io4l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19

hand of God to a place where He could confront temptation. This was not done to try Him, but to prepare Him for service to His fei- loWmen.
 Support in temptation is always better than exemption. Perhaps we picture to ourselves what 8 mar velous thing 1t would be if we could go through life without the trial of temptation. But if cod exempted us from that experience, He would exempt us from the greatest op- portunity for the growth of our souls. What He does is to submit Us to the hardness of temptation, but in so doing, He develops within Us powers we could never have if we were allowed the easy conces- sion of exemption. It is In this grilling experience that we find God and know His purpose for us.
 Temptation is one of the means God most often employs to temper our lives and make them strong, and the realization of His presence in that experience is worth inil- lion times more than exemption. (All Rights Reserved = Babson MNuaf.afa avnAiaatal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 2:i6 a. m. daylight time).
 Sun rises 5:32 a. fn.; sets sos D. m. day light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thiry min- utes after sunset.
 With all this excellent weather being given to Us in April and May Gac wonders If the real summer months of June, July and Aug tist are storing Up bad news for the vaca. tioners. It's in the ofElng. but may be de. ferred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19

help answer 1t. The offices of Senators Wheeler, McCarran, Clark, Nyc and other isolationists are beehive Of busy workers.
 SENATORIAL COOPERATION
 One sanator who benefits by this mali is the ebullient Boy Reynolds of North Carolina, pub- fisher of "The VindicatOr", Q newspaper sometimes charged with friendship for fascisn. Ap- parently Senator Reynolds has Q close working agreement with oth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19

We can see, can we not, in this circumstance that dod regards temptat ion as one of the great means for strengthening our souls. Certainly if anyone should be ex- empted from temptation It was Jesus. Yet as He began HIS Min istry, He was definitely led by the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19

Although the weekend rains may have helped out considerably, there has been such drouth in New England this spring that ground water conditions are serious So says the Geological Survey. Streams are below normal and the pros- pect for dry wells before the summer ends is unfortunately good.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19

Justice.
 Five minutes IS enough to see Congress in &C., ton. Fifteen min utes will show you the wonders of the Capitol. Tw c n ty minutes W Ill do the wonders of the ages in the late Andy Mel Ions collection in the Nation a ] Academy of Art. and 20 minutes is a bout right for flNA Whlkn Ea,sgn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19

1T n c Scrlp" lures tell us that Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilder ness to be temp ted. He did not encounter temp tation accident ally: 1t was ac- cording to the divine purpose that 1t came ups on Him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19

CT isolationist senators for the benefit Of his subscription list.
 For when L. A. McGillivray of Monterey, California, wrote to Senator Wheeler and signed hlm- self "L. A. (Quizzllng) McGilllv- ray", MT. McGillivray received in return a copy of Senator Rey- holds "Vindicat0r".
 McGillivray, who vigorously disagrees with Wheeler. had
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
CHARACTER GROWS THROUGH
 TRIAL
Ny EARL L. DOUGLASS. D. D

The first circumstance in the ministry of Jesus was His tempta- ton. At the very beginning of His career the Heavenly Father sub- mitted the Son to a severe trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19

TODAY's COMMON ERROR Do not say, II haven't hardly any money; say, "have hardly any" or, "I have very little money"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
Q EDISON IN r~
 WASHING
G-Man Show, Capitals Best,
 Vows Tourists
By PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington CCrresuOndent

Washington, May lo-Biggest and best show for tourists in Washing ton is that put on the G-man de- partment, the Federal Bureau of Irl- YpRtiQatinn in the Department Of