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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22
The Road North

The United States determination to defend itself by defending the Western Hemisphere has been punctuated by the securing of outposts even in Greenland. The Alaskan and Caribbean outposts hum with activity. We join hands with Mexico and Canada in defense measures.
 But the project for an overland road to Alaska lags. A shipping crisis looms up before startled world. What would become of our Alaskan outpost if It should suddenly become hard to find ships to supply it?
 The answer is the overland road to AL aska be built jointly with Canada. The h. ternational Highway Commission which is planning it now urges speed. A treaty with Canada and $25,000,000 are what's needed It is hard to pick any one de- fense project at similar cost which would contribute more to American safety in time of war, and more to American vel fare in time of peace, than this road. Why delay further?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22
The Bitter Lesson

Experience may be the best teacher, but sometimes experience exacts bitter, bitter price. Fortunate is he who may see the experience of another, learn from it, profit by 1t, without paying all of the price. Norman Angel spent a lifeline working for peace. In 1883 he won the Nobel prize for work of that kind. He can scarcely be cited as war-monger.
 What is the lesson of the past few years as Angel learned it? He has told it, in words fraught with all the bitterness Of sit might have been." Hear him:
 Because we would not listen to the cries of Chinese children massacred by the invader, we have now, overnight, to listen to the cries of English children, victims of that same invaders ally.
 @Because we were indifferent when Italian submarines sank the ships of Republican Spain we must now listen to the cries of children from the tor pedoed refugee ship going down in the tempest 600 miles from land."
 No one, anywhere, has arraigned more bitterly than this Englishman the course of England in the past 10 years. If Eu- rope, 10 years ago, had united to say moi" when the first aggressions began m 1881 in Asia, and in 1885 in Africa, to say nothing of Spain, things might have been different. But today is today. Nothing IS more hopeless than to turn back 10 years and sigh eff only"
 Today is today, and what is done today
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22
Crust" and "Must"

Why did Mexico freely agree to con- vention with the United States providing reciprocal use of air fields, when Jugo- slavia, asked by Germany for certain military facilities, is prepared to resist to the death? The difference is simply the difference between "trust" and must"
 Mexico knows very well that the United States, even if she had refused to agree, would not have gone in and taken the fields by force. Therefore, because Mex ico sees that there is mutual advantage in the plan, and because she is under no compulsion, Mexico agrees willingly. But the Jugoslavs, seeing what has happened to other countries when the Nazis needed their cooperation" and knowing the Nazi objectives, would rather die than "cooperate". That's what the whole world needs - more "trust" and less "must."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22
Questions
 and Answers

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
 The Waterbury Democratic ser- vice Bureau will answer for you free, any question of fact Or in- formation, not involving exten- sive research. Write your ques- tion 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. o.
 O. What is the source of the quo tation: TWO souls with but Q single thought, two hearts that throb as one"? .
 A. Marie LoweNs "rngomar the Barbarian" & popular translation of "Der Sohn der WildnisS" by Won Muench Bellingtlausen.
 e. Were the two wives of presd' dent Benjamin Harrison related to each other? .
 A. His first wife, Caroline LAs vinia Scott, daughter of ProSessoE John w. Scott of Miami university: was the aunt of his second wife, Mrs. Mary Scott Lord Dimmick, widow of Walter Ersldne Dimmick.
 e. Does wine age in glass bottles9
 A. Light wines will not age or ripen, no matter how they are kept, but heavy wines, such as the bou- quet wines, will age in glass or kegs.
 e. Are applicants who enlist in the U. s. Army allowed to choose their arm of the service.
 A. Yes, provided men of their qualifications are needed for the commands they select.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22

A uniform federal daylight saving law is being encouraged now as means of contributing towards national defense. We had a feeling that 1t would be pro- posed sooner or later. As a. matter Of fact we're surprised that it comes as late as it does, for daylight saving in those states and communities where it is usually observed is scheduled to begin this Sunday morning. What we can't understand is why it wasn't encour- aged from the very beginning of this month. However, we don't doubt but what if conditions are as serious in Sep tember as they are in April, therell be a movement to continue daylight sav- ing all the way through October. The idea is to conserve such things as coal, electric power, etc., by making use of the daylight hours. The easiest way, apparently to do this is to make the clocks conform to daylight instead of making people observe earlier hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22
Press Comment
LESS SPINACH, BUT BETTER
tNew York Sun)


 Agricultural research in the direc- ton of augmenting crop yields by means of chemical fertilizers and Irrigation may be, in large part, mis- directed, if recent experiments by Professor Glen Wakeham of the University of Colorado mean what they appear to mean. Professor Wakehaln has discovered that al- though peas and beans grown in optimum soil conditions with arti- cial stimulation give far more abun- dant crops, the same seeds sown In arid upland soils without fertilizer or irrigation yield 6 product con. siderably richer in mineral content and heEce more nutritive. He warns us that his experiments, made on Q limited scale, are not conclusive, but suggests that here in an interesting field for scientific Investigation.
 The United States government and the various agricultural States spend many millions annually to increase the yield of crops and then, as Professor Wakehan1 points out, they spend more millions to dis cover ways of disposing of the sur. plus thus created. It is possible that this vicious circle might be broken by switching the emphasis from quantity to quality. The same shift in emphasis might also be of benefit to public health, for such deficiency disease as rickets, anemia, dental decay and goiter are in the main traceble to lack of minerals in the diet. Spinach, for example, is valu.. able for the iron 1t contains, but some spinach is seven times richer in iron than other spinach. There is no use forcing children to eat it unless we are sure it is the genuine Popeye variety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22

learned that one effective pro- tection against daytime bombing of an army in the field was to make sure no equipment reflects the sun. The U. s. Army is fol- lowing this same sound rule.
 All glitter has been ordered re- moved from military equipment. Even bayonets are being dipped in Q special blue finish to prevent shine. The dull olive surface of staff cars, troop transport trucks and other vehicles was designed to this end. It blends with the landscape and is @ safeguard against air attacks.
 However, one of the most enli- nent Army brasshats, the com mander of the vital link to our hemispheric defense, has other ideas. Lieutenant General Dan- iel Van Voorhis, 62-year-old corn- manding officer at the Panama Canal-"iifeline of the Americas" still clings to old-fashioned ideas about military showiness.
 Recently a consignment of staff cars was shipped to the Canal Van Voorhis took one look at their dull olive finish and snorted, "Have 'em shined up!" Many hours of hard labor were spent by . polishing squad of privates before the cars met with the Generals approval
 NOTE-Van Voorhis made the mistake of putting his "shine up" order in writing. A copy found It's way to the War Department and caused e lot of scowling. but 50 far the glitter-loving General has not been called down by the General Staff.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22

that men of standing in the busl" ness world should have done these things. inquired of my friend how he accounted for this, and his answer was, "Its easy to explain. For these fellows there Is nothing Ill life but money" "And." he added, T have often observed that when man makes the accumulation of money his chief aim in life. he turns yellow all over."
 The Bible does not maintain that money is the root of all evil, but It does say that the love of money IS the root of all evil. The great hos pitals, research laboratories, orphan ages, homes for the aged, churches, colleges, were all built because somebody used morAey in the way God intends 1t to be used. On the other hand, most of the murders, all of the embezzlements, burglaries, and & great share of the crimes committed against society have their origin in someone's insane desire to be rich. When people begin to love money, it changes their whole na- ture. As this friend of mine de- clared, 1t makes tisem yellow all over. Honor. kindliness, and an un- wavering regard for principle - these things fade from sight when men experience the fascination of gold.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22

We don't know if it is as yet neces- sary to take emergency steps, but cer- tainly it's very noticeable that the for est fire menace instead of waning with the coming of foliage on trees and bushes is still with us. The past weekend was a disastrous one for many sections of the East, what with bad fires covering great distances, destroying homes, taking lives, etc. Even in our own state there was plenty of damage done in the many fires that broke out in all directions. Peo- pie can't be too careful these days with matches, cigarettes, and brush fires. All the warnings that are uttered just seem to fall on deaf or uncomprehending ears
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22

IllG lOIlRCSU CdcC VAA ACNOAA.
 The story of how this militant- anti-CIO battler broke the resist ance to its wage demands is one Of the most extraordinary in steel's turbulent history.
 The Steel Workers Organizing Committee (CIO's steel union) aimed its first shaft at U. s. Steel, mighty giant of the industry, which has had Q contract with the SWOC for several years. The ory behind the strategy was that once Big Steel" came to terms, the others would have to fall into line.
 In his first talk with U. s. Steel officials, Phil Murray mentioned no specific figure. The company officers indicated willingness to consider a pay readjustment and proposed Q 5-cent an hour in- crease
 Meanwhile the C1o offensive had become hot on another front the vast Ford plant in Detroit. In the midst of this battle, march, CTS suddenly appeared before Weir's unorganized plant bearing signs reading, Ernie, You're Next!"
 TEN CENTS FROM ERNIE
 Weir, of course, knew about the wage demand on U. s. Steel; and realized he would have to duplicate any increase 1t granted.
 Further, 1t was no secret to him that U. s. Steel was talk ing five cents. If he acted first and voluntarily granted . pay boost that topped the first of- fer of his competitor, which had 8 union contract, the union would be at . disadvantage in trying to organize Weir's work CTS.
 Weir, of course, knew about the wage demand on U. s. Steel; and realized he would have to dupli-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22
}. What are shores in shipbuildY

c. What are shores in shipbuildy ingP
 A. Stout pieces of timber, set obnquely against or under ship to support 1t on the ways. Shores are also used to support the deck in weak spots.
 c. Who was the first steam rail. road to Washington, D. c. openeda
 A. The formal opening of the Washington Branch of the Balti- more and Ohio Railroad, between Baltimore, and Washington, was celebrated on August 25, 1895. t
 c. How should the metal sheets on tin roof be formed?
 A. If the roof slopes more than 3 inches per foot, the metal should be laid with standing seams parallel to the slope. They should be straight, rounded neatly at the top edge, and stand one inch above the roof surface. They are not solder ed. When roof slopes less than 3 inches per foot, heavily coated metal should be used, laid so that the short ddmenstion will be parallel with the caves and all seams will be flattened upon the roof. The seams should be made by turning the edges of each sheet one-half inch, and locking and soldering them together.
 c. Who gave the invocation and the benediction at the inauguration of President Roosevelt last January q
 A. The invocation was delivered by Rev. zeBarney T. Phillips, chap- lain of the U. s. Senate and tho benediction was by Msgr. Michael J. Ready, secretary of the National Catholic Welfare Conference.
 e. When were envelopes first manufactured in the United StatesS
 A. In 1889.
 c. Is the story of "Hamlets' original with Shakespeare?
 A. No. It was first told by Sax Grammaticus in the 18th centur and was reproduced by Bellefores@ in "Histoires Tragiques" In 1570 Hamlet is thought to be Q legendary character, possibly of Icelandis origin.
 If you want s copy of the latest booklet, "Fishing Laws of the States, send to The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Washington, D. 0. Enclose five cents postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22
Selected Poem
FOR A SPRING MORNING

Daniel Whitehead Hcky in the New York Times) How can tell you what you are to me Save more than leafy whispering of the dawn The sudden moon- white wonder of the sea, Each flower that my eyes may stare upon; The gttering swirl of snow on winter nights When logs are steaming with an amber fire, The farthest star upon the farthest heights, The swift beginning, end of all desire? How could a rose have burned before you came, maple throbbed with scarlet, or 8 hill Been swept by wildflowers bright tumultuous flame? How could a bird have sung? whippoorwillp You are the breath breathe, the laugh, the cry I utter and shall utter till die
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22

It's question whether this early sea- son is going to be of much benefit for crops. It won't be if it is followed up by series of killing frosts. And lack of moisture now is not going to make crops get off to an early start. Nature has a way of taking care of things like drouths. But in such process due regard isn't had for mans attempts to use nature to thwart the season of the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22
TEN FOR FAvoRITTsM
(New York sun)

AT honor to the draft board that declined to give deferment to Sen ator's son who argued that his post as clerk to the Senate Committee on Agriculture made him an indds- pensable man. Despite Q letter to this same effect signed by ten Senators. not including the young mans father. the draft board has put him in Glass 1-D, that of . stu dent subject to call.
 Ridiculous as is the contention that c young man in his role as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22
Daily Almanac
loon rises 3:13 a. m.

Moon rises 3:13 a. m.
 Sun rises 5:04 a. m.; sets 6:38 p. m-
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 A dry spring can only mean one thing. Enjoy this weather while you can; it won't be with us through the summer. The outlook now is for plenty of wet weather just the time you won't want it with possibilities of September setting in early with frost.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22

clerk is indispensable to the fun tioning of 6 Senate committee, tl contention might be sincerely q vanced by the young man in qus ton. What is indefensible is effort of the ten Senators to int@ duce favoritisn into the operat
 of the flair and just system of E lective compulsory military train
 and service" which they enacted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22
Whats Your I.Q.'
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last
page for the answers.

page for the answers.
 1. What word describes the sounI uttered by elephants? 2. The island of Malta Is Q pos session of Great Britain, France q Italy?
 3. Name the principality who'd revenue is mainly derived from til gaming tables of the Casino d Monte Carlo.
 1. Who Is called the Hero of ti Marne"? s. Which federal agency regulate railroads? 6. Name the athlete who mad the one-mile indoor running red ord in 4:04.4. 2. What is the general name I'd medicines that expel intestind worms?
 8. Tn which state was formq President Herbert Hoover born? 9. What happened to the large | s. dirigible named Akron?
 10. Who wrote Heroes aud Herz Worship? .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22
Current Comment

Ivory tower indeedl On Q college faculty political cativity is just about twice as poisonous as any I'll ever see in the state house. -Dr. Odell Shepard, Connecticut's
 poet-professor- -biographer-li -lieuten-
 ant Rovernor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22
A HUMANE WORK
Boston Post)

Many proclaimed weeks" or only sectional and comparat! trivial importance, but April % CTS in Q week fittingly observe, all friends of dumb animals. year is the 73d anniversary of organization 10 the Massachu| Society for the Prevention of ol ty to Animals by George T. Al A fine hospital stands as his d orial. The appeal by the 0ov* to observe "Be Kind to An Week" should find respond weeks os the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22

1 m Q 6 1 n Q I y question"
 Without bat ting an eye, { h e W h 1 [ e. b e arded prof answered, Not muchi"
 All rightl" He was then asked, What was the question:"
 "What do pro- fessors know"
 Change the word "profes- sorS" to icon. -.-..s.a -..l2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22

come hlS mas. ter. Some time ago I was talk. ing to a friend over the tele- phone, and he was telling me
 of 6 business deal in which c 0 T s 1 derabe treacher.y e T q bad faith had been manifested. IT. u,aa amazing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22
Washington Merry-G Go-Round
DREW PEA R s o N ROBERT s. ALLEN

their spectacular htere Ernest Weir O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22
A Thought for Today

For the Lord shall judge his people, and re- pent himself for his servants, when he seeth that their power Is gone, and there Is none shut up, or left-Deuteron0my 32:36.
 
 We shall be judged, not by what we might have been, but what we have been.-Sewen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Although begun Is given In some dictionaries as one form of the past tense of begin, most English teachers hold that "He begun to make ex- cuses" is illiterate. Began Is correct.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
TURNING YELLOW
By EARL l.. DOUGLASS. D. D

Few things in life are more help. ful to a man than money, provided only this; that & rnai, make money A servant and never allow 1t to be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22
National Spotlight
BY PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington
 Correspondent

Washington, April 22 - As Q gag, @ famous old Harvard professor was once asked by Q colleague to Give 6 hypothetical answer to an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-22

If you want s copy of the latest booklet, Fishing Laws of the States, send to The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Washington, D. 0. Enclose five cents postage.
Evening star., 1941-07-08

Bartered Bride" with its gaiety and
sharply defined rhythm was the
first number on the program.
In this, the Brahms symphony.
Peter Warlocks suite "Capriol" and
the polka and fugue from Wein-
berger's "Schwands,' the many
facets of Mr.. Stewards artistry we're
manifested. In the framework
which he sets by the precision of
his directing there is to be found
grace and flowing lines If music
could be visualized in figures, Mr..
Stewarts presentation would be
characterized by curves. The phrases
bend in smoothly rounded lines,
mounting gracefully to theil height
and dipping elegantly away to con-
tinue again with an ebb and flow
of motion. The absence of all
harshness is the basis of his art.
At the same time, the sweep of
those phrases has an innate mean
ing that comes to light through the
sensitive emotional feeling with
which Mr.. Stewart directs their
form.
The choice of Brahms Third
Symphony was an ideal one for
the conductor to exercise his special
special style of musicianship. The
reading was filled with detailed
work of great beauty, sometimes
minute in structure and again
planned on broader scale. 1t was,
perhaps, too finely detailed for an
out-of door performance where the
amplification was somewhat inter-
fered with by the direction of the
wind, but even so the contrast be-
tween the lovely second movement
and the Scherzo with the more ex-
pansive first and final movements
were remarkably forceful.
Again in "Capriol," with it's
charming rhythms sketched in
classic style, Mr.. Stewards gift for
curving line and delicate emphasis
had full play. The works of the
two Czech composers, Smetana and
Weinberger, gave opportunity for
the vital and clean-cut delivery,
which is as strongly part of the
conductors art, to be appreciated.
The encores tha: naturally followed
at the end of the program included
Strauss Tales From the Vienna
Woods" Boccherini's "Minuet" and
Sibelius' "Valse Triste."
As soloist of the program, Mr..
Taylor made a deep impression with
his noble reading of the Bruch
concerto. 1t is a splendid medium
for the beautiful tone which Mr..
Taylor draws from his instrument
and for the purity of style, firm in
| tonation and fluent technique that
he displayed. The young artist was
given an ovation both by the audi
ence and by the members of the
orchestra, whose shouted Bravo
could be heard above the applause
A serious musician, Mr.. Taylor add
ed to the fame already his through
his work as concert master and as
soloist, by this performance.
Evening star., 1941-07-08
Add Welles Grads

Anne Burr, blond 22-year-old
leading lady of Orson Welles' Broad
way play, Native Son." has been
signed to a long-term contract by
R-K-O-Radio. She will go to Holly
wood for her film debut at the con-
clusion OF the New York run of the
play.
Ranking as the fifth discovery"
indirectly brought to R-K-O-Radio
through the instrumentality of Or
son Welles, Miss Burr joins the
group OF Mercury actors whose dis
tinguished work have won them film
contracts. Dorothy Comingore,
Ruth Warrick, Joseph Gotten and