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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-04

comes repression, the closing of the uni- versailles, the sending of teachers to con- centration camps, the breaking Up by force of student demonstrations
 The Czech universities were closed, and most of their students deported to forced labor in Germany. In Holland, Poland, Norway, and Belgium there has been tur- moil and resistance, and such university life as remains is under the strictest Nazi supervision. Over the whole continent, the number of teachers has been reduced at least 50 per cent, the Foundation esti- mates. The universities lead a precarious and dwindling existence. Soon 1t will be dark.
 Why is this important? Not merely because of the individual tragedies to thousands directly affected. Because the science and learning fostered in their universities and institutions was of value to all the people; even those who never stepped on to a campus or through an academic door profited by free academic institutions.
 What now? Knowledge has never lowered in subject people," says the report. Tt is only free men who dare to think, and it is only through free thought that the soul of people can be kept alive" Worse than the bomb ing of buildings, worse than the maim- ing of bodies, is this deliberate attempt by repression and violence and propa- ganda, to destroy the soul of peoples.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-04
Billion Dollars Worth of Fun

Lots of people, pulling long face, will tell you that they had a pretty thin time last year, and that the slogan with which they face the future is "No Fun in All" Well, they're having billion dollars selves gypped, one or the other. For the Census Bureau figures that's about what the United States spends every year in the pursuit of pleasure down organized con- mercial byways.
 The movies get more than half of it, but bowling alleys knock off nearly fifty mil lions year, race tracks forty, and pool baseball, the national game" trails in sixth place. Are you having any fun, MT. and Mrs. America? If you aren't, 1t isn't because you haven't been trying.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-04
The Darkness Deepens

It has been usual to think of the over- flowing of the Nazi tide across Europe as a sort of blackout, a darkening of the spiritual lamps which cast light on many peoples. But the details of this blackout as revealed by the Rockefeller Founda- tion's annual report, are genuinely terri flying. The Foundation, which has ex- tended help to many European institu- tions of learning, is in close touch with them. There is every reason to believe that the picture it paints is accurate.
 The pattern has been followed in coun- try after country. At first the universi- ties and schools are allowed to carry on with their work, under close supervision of both teaching and student activities by Nazi functionaries. Then, gradually, an attempt is made to force on them "cultural program" similar to that In force in the German universities. That brings resistence from teachers and stu dents accustomed to freedom. Then
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-04
Just a Few Years Ago

It's funny what a difference few years will make. We can recall the time when ex-Governor Wilbur L. Cross first tried to impress on the Legislature the value of four year term for governor; his election to take place in off-years and not at the same time as a presidential election. But that was when state con- trol was divided between the Democrats in the Capitol and the Republicans in the Legislature. Such reforms as this in state election laws Gidn't win enough support to get beyond committee.
 Today, however, there seems to be a somewhat different attitude towards the very same proposal, which Is contained among many recommended by the Spe- cial Election Law Revision Commission. It's up to the people, though, if they want their governors to stay in office for four years. We presume there would not be a ban placed on reelection for consecu- tive terms. It has been claimed that If the four year term were adopted 1t would be stipulated there could not be consecu- tive terms by one man.
 As to the argument that national election completely overshadows the state, we don't agree. We think that last fall both Governor Robert A. Hurley and ex-Governor Raymond E. Baldwin had as much opportunity to make their issues known to the voters as either MT. Roosevelt or MT. Willkie We think that the voting public was actually interested in their campaigns, too. It's easy to say that Governor Hurley wouldn't have won if he wasn't running on the Roosevelt ticket, but that's just a guess a conjec- ture. We don't know if anything like that would have happened.
 If we much change the terms of our governor, let's do so for some other rea- son than one that looks as if it were simply political.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-04
C. Selmer Fougner

Not too many Waterburians are famil- jar with the name above or know much about the man, whose death was recorded in the New York newspapers yesterday. c. Selmer Fougner's name, however, was a familiar one in metropolitan newspaper circles and throughout Europe. Of late years he was known best as New York Sun columnist his daily contribution be- ing "Along the Wine Trail", an extremely popular and likeable column on liquors and foods and a proper appreciation Of them. It was really remarkable the highways and byways down which MT. Fougner's column prowled throughout the several years he had conducted 1t.
 He died suddenly, for he had been con- tributing to the Sun steadily up until his death which actually occurred in his own automobile in front of the Hotel Shoreham in Washington, D. c. Born in this country the Baron, as he was known to all newspaper intimates, was brought up in Paris, his parents moving there when he was an infant. Later he returned to this country and faced the handicap of knowing little or no English But by 1906 he was on the staff of the New York Herald in Paris. He was a foreign and war correspondent for years, later going into extensive publicity work
 With the end of prohibition he started a daily column oA liquors, how to mix drinks, when and where to serve them. To its preparation he lent career as well fitted for such work as probably could be found. He was not merely thoroughly familiar with liquors, wines, and other beverages as a connoisseur is, but he possessed deep-seated conviction that moderation in food and drink was trait to be developed into appreciation of the finest foods and drinks. The popularity of his writings was attested by his fan mail, at least 100 letters day. He wrote extensively and his last work-"Gourmet Dinners" will now be published posthu- mously this month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-04

Signing of the city's two bond bills by the governor should mean that actual work on the contemplated projects, such as the third reservoir and second pipe line, can be launched very shortly. They loom as such tremendous projects that the earlier the city gets them going the better off 1t will be. We'd like to see both jobs started simultaneously with the pipe line being worked on from both ends of the completed section up in Water town Here Is a job that holds out great possibilities for city development, par ticularly in the western section for 1t will mean vastly improved water service in those high regions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-04

Awarding of the contract for the new Baldwin Street Bridge yesterday ought to mean that work on the structure will get underway this month. If so, then fall will find the new span in place and being used by traffic which will have to face some inconvenience throughout the long summer months. Incidentally the city will not have to spend anything like the $92,000 set up in the budget for this particular project. And the funds that are still left will go long ways towards putting into good repair a number of Of city that have been demanding attention for quite some tine We hope that the city authorities will take such steps as will make 1t possible for all the bridge work to be done this year that can be done with the available money in this one budget item.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-04

court to fork over a considerable sum of money. This gentleman's firm was employed by the Army in drawing plans for one of it's largest Midwest plants.
 (NOTE--In the last few days this expert resigned because of "poor health".)
 "COCKEYED NEW DEAL LAW
 Still 6 third Bigsers lieutenant under quiet scrutiny is A. R. Clancy, former head of the Oak land Motor company and former vice president of General Motors. Clancy was & promoter of the so- cial security payroll scare in the closing days of the 1936 election. Truman has a copy of a letter sent out by Clancy, under the heading ITO employers desiring to assist in defeating the New Deal" It suggested using pay roll envelopes to propagandize em- ployes, as follows:
 Here Is on effective way to win support for London and Knox. If you use envelopes in your pay roll, either to contain currency or checks, or can make use of the envelopes in your payroll. we will be glad to supply you with all you may need, If you will use them as indicated |. This way of bringing another 'cockeyed New Deal law to the workers attention is worthy of your immediate cooperation"
 As head of the oPM ordnance division under Biggers, Clancy supervises the mammoth ordnance program of the Army and Navy.
 NOTE-The President himself is doing some private checking on One Dollar Men. Since his recent order that all such ap- pointees be submitted to him for approval, he has turned down three and held up five pend- ing more information.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-04

e. How did William F. Cody ge the name Buffalo Bill?"
 A. As Q result of his contract tA supply buffalo meat to the construc' ton force on the Union Pacifis Railroad.
 O. What is States Rights?
 A, It is the doctrine that every State Is sovereign within the limits of its own sphere of government, made so by the declared will of the nation as expressed In the Con- stitution, and that the will of the nation, properly manifested may change the sphere of the States.
 o. Were some American troops equipped with shotguns durir g World War l? -
 A. Yes; the guns were used priin- arily for arming guards over Ger man prisoners, but sometimes were carried Into actual fighting. ''"
 e. Is education compulsory In Buenos Aires, Argentinap A. Primary education is free and compulsory for children from 6 tc i4.
 If you want copies of the ten latest most popular booklets, send to The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth St., Washington, D. c. En- close seventy-flvc cents postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-04
BIRTH CONTROL ADVOCATE WOULD CARRY IT TO POINT
 OF STERILIZATION
F,dltor. Waterbury, Democrat:

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 Birth Control methods, where needed and applied, cannot be na- tional menace, but Church author ities look upon Birth Control as devastating to its numerical strength. The Church minorities are constantly looming up in opposition to scientific methods of adjust- ments in human welfare and free use thereof of justifiable necessities.
 Making 1t Q crime to thwart na- ture in the process of propagating the human species, is but retro- grading to the days of Church domination. of the opposition to Birth Control relief, the narrower aspect of life Is visualized, not be- cause the anti-birth control groups are incapable of comprehension of the benefits derived from competent medical jurisdiction and the health safety of their compatriots and which opponents should welcome but because the Clergy by the sub- jective thesis obligatory during their educational period which cautions on the relative danger to the in- crease of communicants.
 The proponents of Birth Control are willing to confront and bring in- to view the necessity of safeguard ing and alleviating suffering of hu- mans in @ physical conceptive state of apprehension when in Ill health.
 The just valuation and proper estimates on Birth Control clinics will be recognized as time advances. Persons with that view are. willing to divorce themselves from the scriptural command to multiply and replenish the earth, and place their trust to the material interests of the broader survey of life when in- terpreted in health terms.
 With the exception of Massachu- setts and Connecticut, every state in our union has iegalized birth con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-04
Whats Your l. O.!
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

1. Are wood screws made of metal or wood2 1
 9. Which of these three stateG does not require license to oper' ate Q motor vehicle: Illinois, Lou isiana, Alabama7 a
 g. Never, Never. Never Land' ! In which of Sir James Barrief. plays?
 4. Is Long Tom the name of [ tram, fictitious character or a large gun? n
 5. Of what country Is Ankara tho capital?
 6. Tn which Department of the Federal Government is the National Labor Relations Board? .,
 2. Ice covered with white or black cloth will melt quicker in di- rect sunlight?
 Q. To which country did Tanga- nyika in Africa belong before 1t passed to Great Britain?
 9. With what youth enterprise in Nebraska Is the name of Rev. Ed- ward Joseph Flanagan associatedP
 10. Which presidents have not had their portraits on U. s. postage stamps? ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-04

became ct their behest 0 contribut- ing factor in nullifying another constitutional right of American cit- izens in the protection of their health under conditions where the use of contraceptives, under com. petent medical prescriptions, would save the life of c patient.
 The law should be abrogated, but under the numerical strength in coersive attitude of religion, 1t will be difficult to accomplish. The ma jority public will be again at the mercy of e well organized minority group who are but continuing to delay the advancement of scientific medical methods necessary to safe- guard public welfare. ~
 Tn place of Statute 6246, Birth Control section should be made an official law of Connecticut Public Health Service. A general campaign should be launched to obtain recog- milton through public movements. '
 A physician in Connecticut is pre- vented by the contraceptive law from proper care of his patient when in il health; consequently the patient is put to suffering and jeop- ardy, all because 1t is against the tenets of the Church, through State law, to meddle with concep- ton Multiply and replenish the earth was the spiritual lew of the Children of Israel, when 1t was nec- essary to combat the philistines. their eenmies, and to replace the numerical strength of the Hebrews who were ordered to slay the eldest son of each family. Those com- mands and times are not required iss our era; they are to be taken in c literal sense.
 Our forefathers were by law pre- vented from kissing their wives ou Sunday. It was unlawful to labor on the seventh day; no pleasure horse and buggy riding, and numer- ous other nonsensical enactmenta were in force, all now outmoded. succeeded by enlightment in 8 civ- ilized world of common sense and reason which will also sound tha death knell of the contraceptive section No. 6246 of the General Sta tutes. Birth control has existed in tha human family since time immem. orial, and will continue, under the laws of mind and matter, and ona of the rights which belong to man. kind by the laws of nature is ts safeguard health. q
 FRANK B. PARSONS. Waterbury, Conn.,, ! April 3, i04l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-04
In Today's Mail

trol. No person is forced to avail him or herself of birth control methods, if they prefer the advice of the arresting voice Of the Church.
 The recent arrest of competent and reputable medical practitioners and the rash seizure of birth control literature is an affront to decent citizenship by minority groups seized withSa sudden panic in anti cipation of a declining birth rate. Birth control is not only necessary in cases of Ill health, but should be made compulsory in the face of poverty and habitual intemperapce Regulation of child bearing should be carried to the point of sterilizing those deemed not fit for propaga- ton, all to be under the supervision of Birth Control Clinics.
 It is only right and proper for society to protect itself by prevent ing conception in humans incapable of and incompetent to support family, and which would become 6 charge on the community. You cannot control or restrain humans in their emotional desires; therefore birth control clinics should be es- tablished in every county of Con- necticut, to give counsel and advice to persons who are menaced by i'll health through conception.
 Every advancement made In the interests of mankind has met oppo- sition from ecclesiastical circles. ana their antagonisin regarding the re- cent closing of birth control clinics in Waterbury and elsewhere will prove a blessing in disguise and educate people to the bias that sur rounds society.
 Even the Connecticut Court oi Errors lacked unity in upholdine the contraceptive law, as two judges dlssented and three concurred.
 It can be stated that the public in general never petitioned to have placed In the connecticut statutes Section e246 forbidding use of con. traceptives. It was petitioned for ir ] 1879 by religious bodies and thu
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-04

of the giant U. s. Steel corpora ton, which maintains cordial re- lations with SWoC, q CrO union. Last year U. s. Steel paid stock holders $100,000,000. This year 1t should pay about $l66,0oo,oo0.
 But now the Steel Workers union is demanding Q wage boost. This new boost would cost the com- pany about $56,0o0, ,0o0-or just about the extra amount the coin- pany proposed to pay In divi- dends.
 Stettinius wants to pay the ad- ditional dividends. Labor wants to get additional pay. Everybody wants something -- just as did the unhappy people of France. sl--A.YEAR PROBE
 Senator Harry Truman is e friendly, mild-mannered Mis- sourlan, but 60 certain Defense brass-hats and One Dollar Men he's an ogre with horns.
 Truman is author and chair man of the special Senate commit tee to probe defense contracts, and he is determined that what hap pened in France won't happen here. He already has some Inter- esting data.
 Truman has discovered that Q certain One Dollar Man on the staff Of OPM Production Chief John Biggers has 0 very large financial interest in the industry which he handles for the OPM. This One Dollar Man did q lot ot talking about q looming short- age in his own industry and the likelihood of q jump in prices. Then, abruptly he changed his tune when another big gun in the same industry declared there wal no danger of e shortage and no need for e price boost.
 Another item in Truman's files concerns 6 Biggers assistant who had c hot brush with the Securi- ties and Exchange Commission, and was required by federal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-04

New Jerseys famous Pulaski skyway which crosses the marshes near Newark may be linked directly with the Lincoln Tunnel under the Hudson River. New Jersey officials are now studying the plans for such job with the Port of New York Authority also being taken in on the plans. It's highway expansion plan of considerable scope and probably would cost close to $20,000,O00, but would be a vitally strategic highway in the event Of war
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-04

It looks as If the East End school gym- nasium was doomed. A second call for bids on such a structure again has re- suited in failure to secure one anywhere near the estimated cost of $50,000. If the city wants to go beyond that figure or change the specifications demanded by the architects plans, no doubt 1t could come closer to the $50 000 1t has set up in the budget. That's for the school board to decide tonight. As for the gym the city is virtually committed to build one, so wise heads should weight the matter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-04

few intervening days and 1t looked as if he himself would now die from starvation. He prayed earnestly that someone would come before 1t was too late, and @ few hours after he began his praying, @ man carry ing 8 tray of food opened the door, approached without saying a word. placed the tray on the table, and then left. The patient ate raven ously. A half-hour later the man returned in considerable excitement saying he had made & mistake, the food was intended for someone on the floor above.
 The waiter who brought the food said it was a mistake. Many people would have said 1t was a chance happening. The man who had been praying knew 1t was a providential answer to his prayers. Those who partake of the bounty of providence are very sure that the whole of the universe is in Gods hands.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-04
Daily Almanac
l sets 12:30 a. m

Moon sets 12:30 a. m. Sun rises 5:31 a. m.; sets 6:20 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 The moon entered Its first quarter phase this evening few minutes after o'clock. 1T the winds prevail from the northwest we should have generally fair period of wealth. CT for Q week or more.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-04


 In fact, France today is more pro-Axis than Italy.
 There are several reasons for this. The French are a proud people. Their army was acclaimed the best in the world, supposedly unbeatable. And when 1t crum- bled overnight, the French ex- pected that the British, with al- most no army, could not last Q week.
 But almost one year has passed since the fall of France, and the British are still fighting. Result: French leaders have had to give explanations to justify themselves Their two chief excuses are CD the British pulled their airplanes away from the French army; (O the United States refused to sup. ply the French with afplanes though now giving them to the British.
 Real fact was that the United States provided France with far more planes than we did the Bri- tish (some still being at Mar tinique). It Is true, of course, that the British did withdraw their planes at the end, but only after Churchill had difinite in- formation that French leaders in- tended to surrender.
 Net result: the French are blt- ter against both the United States and Britain; many would welcome Q German victory. U. s. A.-ANOTHER FRANCE
 Most aresting Jackson Day speech was delivered in Atlanta, Georgia, the Presidents second state," where Governor o. Max Gardner was especially picked as speaker. Well worth repetition ono portion of his speech read:
 "What e pity that we do not know the full tragedy of France. She lies utterly prostrate, dying, stabbed and bleeding to death from the inside.
 Tn this connection, 1t seems we might well remember the story of the fabled eagle that lay dy- ing on the plains. In the hour of agony, its suffering was mag nified when 1t discovered that the shaft that had pierced its vitals had been guided by c feather fallen from It's own wing.
 "Was the shaft that pierced the vitals of France guided by the forces of Hitler, or was 1t guided by the misguided of France?'
 Two chief factors caused the fall of France: (1) sabotage by labor; (2) the refusal of big business to put national defense ahead of profits.
 Today, some of the same sort of labor strikes and slowdowns which killed France are rampant in the U. s. A.-led by @ minority oi labor, but with devastating effect upon production.
 Today, many U. s. big business leaders, as Le Creusot and the Comite des Forges did in France are putting die-hard labor policis and dividende ahead of patriot ism.
 DIVIDEND vS WAGES
 More altruistic than most biz business leaders is Dollar-a- YeGv Man Edward Stettinius, chairman
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-04


 1t will be Sem ator Harry 8. Truman's special 7-man committed to invest tgate national defense w here the money is going or has gone. If the serious, hard working senator has his way, 1t will be neither Q whitewash nor Q smear of the dee fe nse machine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-04

T h o s c who claim that ev- erything hap pens by chance have a much harder time convincing the average person than do those who believe in providence and t r u s t divine guidance.
 In 1884 when