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Evening star., 1941-07-08
The Political Mill
Decision on War or Peace Should Be Made
By President and Congress, Not by Polls

ley, and he answered, certainly
not the people, for they have
neither the experience, nor &C
cess to the facts, nor in many
cases the understanding which
are required Nor does the Con-
stitution demand it. The form
letters and the chain kilograms
and the threatened Gemonstra-
ton on the White House lawn
are therefore quite beside the
point" He might have added that
the polls" are equally beside the
point. There is no law to assure
the validity of poll as they now
are taken. The agency which
undertakes to sample. public
opinion may be honest enough,
but there is no assurance that
groups of war or anti-war- ad-
herents will not stuff the ballot
box, one way or another.
Abiding Faith in Government.
Bishop Hurley, declaring his
abiding faith in government by
the people, added that he did
not believe that questions of
national security, in an epoch
of crisis, should be submitted to
them directly. That is precisely
the attitude of Congress which
led to the defeat of the move
ment for national referendum
on all wars. AS he said, it would
be numbering process involving
fatal delays and fatal leakage of
war plans to potential enemies.
Both France and England, he
said, found their war efforts
paralvzed because their leaders
listened to interminable acri-
monious debates. France went
down, as a result, and the fact
that England is now fighting
with its back to the wall may be
traced to the 10000 600 English
who signed a round robin for
peace, almost at any price, and
stalled the military preparations
of the nation. Let us admire the
English people in their magnifi-
cent penance." he said, but let
us not emulate their sin and
folly"
Leaders in Congress, among
them Chairman George of the
Senate Foreign Relations Com
mittee, insist that when the de-
cision is made war" 1t be made
only in the American way
that is by resolution of Congress,
which under the Constitution
has the sole authority to make
war. 1t is a fact, however, that
no Congress OF the United States
ever declared war save at the
recommendation of a President,
and that the war Congresses
have relied upon the Presidents
to counsel them. 1t is not the
American way" to have a de-
cision on war reached through
the medium either of a referen-
dunn to the people or through the
medium of polls" and samples
OF opinion that are not respon-
slble to the law. In recent days a
tremendous effort is being made
by the isolationists in this
country to show by polls here
and there that the American
people are opposed to entry into
the European war. The Ameri-
can people, as q whole, do not
want war. But the question is
not as simple as that. The
American people do not want to
be overrun by the Nazis and
their allies-and they do not
want that, far more earnestly
than they do not want to 70 to
war.
Evening star., 1941-07-08
House Approves Advance
For Buildinq Guards

approximately 1,50O guards In
buildings occupied by the State, Ag-
riculture, Labor and other depart
ments under jurisdiction Of the Fed
eral Works Agency would be given
the status of United States Build
ing Police and their base pay raised
from $1,000 to $500 a year was
passed by the House yesterday and
sent to the Senate.
The measure also would give the
guards authority to make arrests in
the building in which they work
authority which they now lack.
No new developments in oil
prospecting activities were reported
from India last year.
Evening star., 1941-07-08
Prince Georges Added
To Farm Tenant Area

Prince Georges County, Md, Is
among % additional counties in IL
northeastern States that have been
designated by the Secretary of Agri-
culture as areas in which loans may
be made under the Bankhead-Jones
Farm Tenant Act to selected ten
ants, sharecroppers and farm labor
ers who are American citizens to
enable them to buy farms of their
own.
J. H. Wood, regional director Of
the Farm Security Administration,
who announced the selection of ad-
ditional counties, reported that the
total purchase counties now stands
at 118.
Evening star., 1941-07-08

r e pr esenta-
tives of the
people and
not by refer
enduns con-
Quoted by
n e W S papers
and so-called
samples of
public opin-
ion. Repre-
S e n t a I iv e
Lu oW of
Indiana ia tn
cred in the
House a reSO-
Evening star., 1941-07-08

ISIS, comedians
q n d curbstOne
wisecrac C kers
have overdone
their jokes about
a tlas es a n d
globes. 10 Rand
McNally's " ay
of thinking.
I spent an
afternoon in the
offices of the
worlds largest
mapmakers and
the first thing
Evening star., 1941-07-08
Coal Wage
Called Blow
To South
All Pay DifferentioIs
Are Now Likely to
Be Swept Aside
By DAVID LAWRENCE.

The worst economic blow the
South has received since the War
Between the States has just been
administered by the Roosevelt ad-
ministration, which has approved
the elimination of wage differ
entails in the coal mining industry.
This means that all other wage
dif1erentials are likely to be swept
aside and such a step would affect
textiles, lumber, paper and products
of agriculture just as soon as the
G. I. O., with the cooperation of
Evening star., 1941-07-08

the adminiStra
ton, can COM
plete its organ
izing plans.
John L. Lewis
has won a signal
victory. 1t is
p e r h a p S the
greatest ev er
won in indus
tri a l history.
Never has such
a conquest been
achieved. T h e
head of the
miners union
Evening star., 1941-07-08

HE opinions OF the ,oriters this their opn
necessarily The Stars Such opinions presented
effort all sides OF questions OF interest
readers although such opinions be contradictory among
themselves and directly opposed to The Stars.
Evening star., 1941-07-08
By MAI. GEORGE FIELDING
ELIOT.

The occupation of Iceland by
United States armed forces brings
those forces we'll within the area
proclaimed by Germany as war
Evening star., 1941-07-08
BY GOULD LINCOLN.

Whether or not this country is
to go to war should be decided by
Congress and the President of
the United States, the elected
Evening star., 1941-07-08

late wages and working conditions
while the Government looks on
helplessly is not a pleasant one to
record.
Reproduction Rights Reserved)
Evening star., 1941-07-08
McLemore-
Hitler Must Also
Lick the Mopmokers
Ry HENRY McLEMORE.

Rand McNally would like TO take
a day off from making maps and
punch a few.
Funs fun, all right, but CARTOON
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-06
. STAMP NEWS
Answers on Back Page

DANAMA opened the philatelic A new year with an issue of 12 overprints commemorating the new constitution, which became effective Jan. 2. Six of the series are airmails.
 New series announced for 1941 issue include Philippine Islands, new postage and airmails; Neth- erlands Indies, complete new se- rieS with portrait of Queen Wil- helmina on higher values; Brazil. IS values on national census, agri- culture and industry; Ecuador, fa-l nous poets set.
 Frances postage is due for re-, vision under the Vichy govern-| ment. Stamps bearing portrait of Marshal Petain were announced late in 1940.
 Of major importance in the' commemorative field is Hongl Kong's centenary, promised for January release. War conditional in Far East may delay arrival of these stamps in U. S.
 King John ", in medieval ar-l nor and mounted on a white, horse, forms the design of Portu-, gals issue of two values com-'' memorating the third centenaryl of independence.
 
 Chile's new airmail series of IS. values is scheduled for early rel lease. Five stamps commemorate ing the founding of Santiago inS 1541 are also being printed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-06

has been absent without leave. We do not know his whereabouts and absenting himself without leave Is an extremely serious matter"
 Absent without leave?" she he had a pass" The telephone he had pas" The telephone shook in her hand. "Oh, I'll try to find him at once, I'll try to make him go back. IT had no idea"
 You thought he had returned, after a leave?"
 "Yes, yes. that's it. He-he was here yesterday. I thought he'd gone back. I'll look for him at once. I'll find him"
 Mrs. Marshall, if he doesn't re- turn within ten days, your husband will be classed as a deserter."
 "Ohw
 There mas z 1...ea. Tine man at the other end had hung up. Martha sat there, the blood pounding at her temples.
 Deserter. The word had an olnin. ous ring. She remembered vaguely that in wartime, deserters were shot at sunrise.
 Her hands curled into fist. Her fingernailS bit into her soft palms. She walked unsteadily to Suzanne's door. "Su- Su!"
 Suddenly, the sharp ring of the telephone sounded i'll both rooms. In Suzanne's, and in the room she had just left. She ran back. The ringing had stopped. Suzanne must have answered already. She lifted the receiver, certain it was the camp, calling back. Perhaps Bill had just come in!
 But 1t wasn't the camp. She heard Suzanne's voice asking, "Who, operator?"
 'Mr. Paul Elliott in New York is calling Miss Decker. Is this Miss Decker?"
 "Yes, yes, put him on."
 Martha cried, Suzanne, I'm on the line too. Maybe it's something about Bill. I'd like to listen."
 of course. Be quiet. Let's see what it is"
 Hello, Suzanne?" came Paurs voice. Suzanne, do you know where Martha is?"
 I'm right here," Martha cried. Right here on the extension. What is it, Paul?"
 Its your precious husbandp shouted Paul. "He came near get ting himself murdered! He barged into the hotel at this morning, made the man at the desk tell him my room number. When opened the door, he knocked me down!"
 "Oh, Paul! Paul."
 "The damn fool accused me of hiding you, Martha, do you under stand? He thought you were here"
 And you wanted me to stay there! Suppose I'd been there, Paul? Just think how it would have heen!" She was sobbing.
 Tt was bad enough. It took two bellboys to pull him of me. They wanted to turn him over to the police"
 "Oh, Paul, where is he?"
 How should I know where he is? All I know is he's probably skipped out of camp and headed for jail and I wanted to warn you. He might go back to town and stage a scene with you, since he didn't find you here. The mans crazy"
 Paul" she walled. Paul, you should have kept him there. Brought him home. Oh, Paul, he's absent without leave, he's deserted from the army"
 Kept him here? He was wild! My God, he blacked my eye, nearly broke my head"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-06
Cn AN1IaJM CRACK FRS
IN THE KING ROW

"King-X" was popular child hood phrase, but "ex-kings" are more often heard of today: See Ii you can check off the answers tc these questions about kings, past and present, on the throne and off
 1. Name three European kings who have abdicated their thrones in the past 10 years.
 2. Who is the King of Italy and when did he ascend the throne?
 3. Name one of the two kings as- sassinated since 1930.
 4. Name three rulers who have lost their thrones because of inva- sion.
 5. George VI is now king of Eng land. When did the other five Georges rule?
 Answers on Back Page
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-06

we've got to find hirnl If he's still in New York, maybe the po- lice. :"
 "No. Tn call up a detective agency. I'll fly home, right away. I'll cut the conference short. l think he's gone back. But the de- tectives will pick him up if he's still here. Don't go to pieces, Mar tha, I'll be there as soon as l can make it."
 (TO Be Continued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-06
e SERIAL STORY

YESTERDAY: Bin is in town, having, hunting Martha. He's been nt the ofEice, then at tho boarding houso. He has discovered Martha Was in New York with Paul. In desperation, Martha goes to Su- zanne. The girl hes seen BiII tried t0 repair the damage her angry words have done. But there 6 no stopping Bill. Suzanne knows he has been drinking, suggests they search the town for him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-06

COPYRIGHT. SOSS. NEA SERVICE. INC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-27
New Latin American
Literary Contest Planned

The Pan-American Unions di-
vision of intellectual cooperation
announced yesterday it will organize
a new Latin American literary con-
test with three categories of prizes
for best novel, for the best bio
graphical, sociological or philosophi-
cal essay and the best work for
juvenile readers. Only unpublished
works or works not published prior
to April IA, 1941, may be submitted.
The rules for the contest have
not yet been drawn up, but they
will follow the general lines of the
novel contest which ended in March.
National committees will be named
in each Latin American republic
and Puerto Rico to carry out the
work of organizing the national
phase of the contest. An interna-
tional jury will choose the winning
works from the entries submitted
by the national jury of each COM
peting country.
The winning works will be
translated from Spanish or Portu-
guese into English and published by
Farrar e. Rinehart, New York City.
The same house now is preparing
publication of the prize winning
novels chosen in March. The first
prize novel, "El Mundo es Ancho Y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-27
Airline Moves Offices
Into New Airport Here

Several departments of Pennsyl-
vania Central Airlines have been
moved into the new terminal
building at Washington National
Airport, including the first of the
company's general Offices from
headquarters in Pittsburgh, it was
announced yesterday. The airline
was the first to begin moving to
the new Gravelly Point air term
inal
Vice President j. j. ODonovan
has established his headquarters at
the new field and the general traffic
Offices and passenger service de-
partment also have been located
there. Mr.. O'Donovan, formerly a
local resident, has moved his hon e
back to Washington.
Miss Geraldine Grimm, chief
air hostess for P. C. A, has moved
the company's hostess training
school to Washington. Cliff Saeger,
newly appointed head of the pas
senger service department, also has
arrived at the new field.
Other department heads located
at the airport include Edward
Sullivan, sales manager: Howard
E. Kennedy. division traffic man.
ager, and Capt. Murl Estes, chief
pilot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-27

Ajeno," by Giro Algeria of Peru,
will appear in September. The sec
ond prize novel, "Nuestro PAN" by
Enrique Gil Gilbert of Ecuador, will
appear in October. The third prize
novel, "a Fogueira," by Cecilio j.
Carneiro of Brazil, will appear in
November and the honorable men,
ton novel, Magyar" by Miguel Angel
Menendez of Mexico, in December.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-27
D. c. Boys Club Member
Wins PAINTING Prize

Pete De Anna, 1917 Bennett place
NE, member of the Boys Club of
Washington. won first prize for oil
portrait painting in the National
Boys Club exhibition at the Museum
OF Science and Industry, Rockefeller
Center. New York, it was announced
yesterday.
Another member of the WASH
ington club, Nick Kokas, 706 New
Jersey avenue NV, won third prize
in cabinet work for a table over
which he worked for six months.
judges were Tony Sarg, Howard
Chandler Christy, Cornelius v.
Whitney, Dean Everett Victor Meeks
of Yale University and William
Edwin Hall, president of the Boys
Club of America.
Japan has created an aviation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-27

Ornamental lamp standards in the
grounds of Windsor Castle in Eng
land were converted into scrap metal
for munitions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-27
Senator Tobey Becomes
Grandfather Again

Senator Tobey of New Hampshire
has become a grandfather for the
second time, it was learned today
with the announcement of the birth
of a baby daughter, Joan Murray
Tobey, TO Charles William Tobey,
jr.. the Senator's son and secretary,
and Mrs. Tobey. The baby, born at
Columbia Hospital, is the great
granddaughter of the late DR.. Mil
lard Fillmore Thompson. we'll
known Washington physician.
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Japan has created an aviation
training corps for boys under 81.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-31
WCTU WARNING
 ALL CELEBRANTS
Spurn Alcohol Tonight, So Avoid Six Steps From
 Decency to Death

Evanston, H., Doc. 3i.--(UP)--The National WomenS Christian Tenn perance Union warned celehrAntS te spurn alcohol tonight # they would avoid deDcenddng the six easy steps from ''decency to death."
 Those who Insert on "thelr annual earousal," the groups headquarteri said, will usher In the New Year in one of the following stages oi behavior.
 I--ssill decent--(Up to one dror Of alcohol to 1000 drops Of hlood) sociahle, uninhibited and confident.
 2-Dellghted, devillSh stage-(one Co two drops) talkAtlve, funny, skill decreased, will weakened.
 S-DiEzy, dellrious stage-(two tc three dTopS) sees double, totterS; In. coherent; bolsterous, feeling less ened.
 4-DaSed, dejected Stage--(thres to four drops) breathing dif1acult; matters, Dtaggerg.
 B-pead drunk Ctage-.(four to fivG dr0ps) down and out.
 G-Dead stage lever five drops) ln danger of death.
 Cookies and spiced (no Spiked) punch will be served at the WCTU1 annual New Years day reception tomorrow,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-31
BUSINESS TREND
 POINTS UPWARD
Definite Signs Observed in November Reports New
 England Council

Boston, Dec. Si (special)--Fol- lowing three months of minor fluc- tuations. New England business ac. tlvity in November again turned upward, rising three points over the October rate, the New England Council has announced. The index of general business activity main. tained by the Council was 1884 per cent Of estimated normal in November, as compared with 1884 per cent in October, io4i, and i06.l per cent in November, l940. On an actual production basis, without seasonal adjustment, the current rate Of activity Is higher than at any previous tl'le since the ,begIn- ming of the armament program in June, l040. For the past two months production has averaged better than 42 per cent above the le3t level.
 Only two components of the Councils index reflected decreased daily activity from October to No. velnber, cotton spindle hours and shoe production. Of the five series to report increases from October tc November, the most consistent ex- pansion hes been noted in indus- trial employment, which has in. creased each month since June ie40. October to November daily average increases also occurred Ii, electric power production, iner- chandise, ]. c. ]. and miscellaneous carloadangs, wool consumption and metal tonnage receipts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-31
FIVE CHOSEN FOR
 RATIONINC BOARD
Former States Attorney Lewis Among Number
 Recommended

The names of five prominent residents of this area were Sub- Tnitted today by Mayor Vincent A, Scully for places on the tire rae honinG board for this district. The list was sent to Col. Samuel H Elsher, state defense adminiStra- tor, and Chester Bowles, director oi the rationing program.
 Named by the mayor were: At- torney Lawrence L. Lewis of this city, former states attorney; Miss Mary F. Henfessey Of this city factory offlcial; Edward Cohen oi this city, public accountant: F. B Kaiser of Thomaston, first select man of that towr; Robert Mcclure of Mlddlehury, ofiicer of the Print ing Pressiren's Union and employe of The Democrat. VA.
 It will be the function of this committee to receive applications for certificates of necessity from those seeking new tires who are residents of Waterbury or nearby towns. The committee will have the power to grant or reject any appii- cation.
 The committee will have It's headquarters in the state arnnory on Field street. It will begin oper- aticns Jan. s. On that date federal regulations on sale of tires, tubes and other rubber commodities be- come effective.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-31

The Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company of Waterbury is named defendant in three civil co. tions filed in local courts today.
 The Contractors Supply O., Inc. and Vincent Orlando, of this city, treasurer of the firm, claim dam. ages of 94O00 in 6 suit lodged against the transportation company in superior court.
 Orlando alleges that on last March T an automobile he was driving on the read from Waterbury to ThomaSton, was struck by c bus operated by Elmer Johnson of this city. The collision occurred, it is charged, when the bus, which had been proceeding the plaintiffs car ct some distance, pulled into c vacant lot preparatory to turning about to resume It's trip back to Waterbury.
 Tn the lot it negotiated part of the turn and came to halt ct the shoulder of the highway, giving the impression that it intended to re main ct . standstiii. Suddenly, the complaint contends, it swung into the road, crashing into OrlaRldos car, and defiollSling it ct c loss of q, ,2o0o0 to the plaintiff. Orlando also claims injuries suffered iEl the accident.
 Damaees of $500 are claimed in a suit filed In common pleas court by Rev. Patrick ]. Mccarthy of Chesh- fro. Father Mccarthy charges that he was obliged to spend large sums In repairg for his car when the veslA- cle was struck by c bus on the Col. lege Highway in Cheshire Center, lest June 27. Tho accident allegOdiy occurred when the clergyman cpen- cd the door of the car, which was parked ct tho time, intending tc alight. The defendant ig accused Of operating at 6 highly dangerous and reckless rate of speed.
 The sum of 9400 is sought from the transportation company in an- other common pleas court suit brought by Eugene DO Lillo of Wa. terbury. The local man asserts that his car suffered damage estimated at 926o.i0 in a collision with . bul @t the intersection of South Fin and East Main streets, December 8 i0l0. The defendant Is charged witt speeding and other counts Of negli. gerce.
 Four other actions returnabi0 C the January term of common pleal court were filed today.
 Salvatore Tat@ Of WaterbuEy brings suit Co recover ei,600 iron Antonio and Mariana spada of New
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-31
WATERFOWL MAN FINED $lO, COSTS
Edmund Keris, However, Has Reckless Driving
 Charge Dismissed

Edmund Keris, 20, Of RED No. 2, Watertowf, was found guilty of vio- lation Of rules of the road and fined @i0 and costs while an additional charge of Teckless driving was dis- missed by Judge T. D. Conway !n municipal court today.
 Keris was arrested Nov. 22 when tho car ho was driving in c north- Orly direction on Watertown ave- saue, colllded with one driven by Jo- seph 0rosso of le Rutland stret, proceeding toward Waterbury.
 Motor PRtrolman John McDon. nell who investigated the accident, sAid kerls's car colnded with 0rosso's in front of 04o Watertown avenue between Carter avenue and Robbins street,
 Crosse said he was on his right side of the road when suddenly he saw Keris's automobile veer over toward his car and the crash fol- lowed. He said he was compelled to junk his car when he learned that about $500 of damages was done to 1t.
 Keris maintained he was on his right side as he was driving toward his home.
 Other cases on the court docket today were:
 John perreila, 2D, of 1888 Bank street, charged with speeding and passing q red light, was given c continuance to Jan. i2.
 Willard Lavoy, 30, of 3iT Bank street, was also given continuance to Jan. i2 on . charge of speeding.
 Edward Scanlon, 10, of 26 sav- tngs street, was granted q continu- ance to Jan. l4 on Q charge of driving without on operators H. cense.
 Harry Koslofi, 4i, of 27s cooke street, paid e6 for q liolle on road rules violation, as did Michael Clpri- ano, so, of s8 Mahan street, on 6 similar charge.
 Clara Forte, 20. of PAS River street. Scranton, Penn, waived ex- tradition here where she was held on charge of being a fugitive from justice and was taken this morning by Scranton authorities back Co her home town to face a charge os lar- ceny involving theft of two rings, a watch and eiV in cash Lieut.. Henry Johnson said.