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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
QUARTERS.
 FOR RECRUITING.
Regular Army Officials Set Up Headquarters In
 Three Cities

Three Army Recruiting Stations in New England have moved to larger quarters where the combined work of recruiting and induction will be conducted, 1t was announced today by It. Col. John L. Rice, Corps Area Recruiting officer. The new recruiting and induction sta- tions have been set up in Boston, Mass; Springfield, Mass; and Hartford, Conn.
 The new address of the Boston recruiting station is 269 Columbus avenue at the corner of Claren- don street. This station is also the headquarters of the Fourth Re- cruiting District, comprising the State of Massachusetts, under the command of Lieut.. Col. Conrad Skladal, USA-Ret.
 In Springfield, the new recruiting station is at ,759 Chestnut street. The former office at the Spring field post office building will con- tinue to be open for information about enlistment.
 Hartford's new recruiting quar- ters are at 555 Asylum street. This office will also be the headquar- ters for the Sixth Recruiting Dis- trict, comprising the State of Con- necticut, under the command of It. Col. Brock Putnam, Cav.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
M The Local TheaterS
POLI'S

Gone with the Wind" has been held over at the Loew Poli theater for three more days, definitely end- ing its engagement on Friday night, so if you haven't already seen this film masterpiece, Or if you are among the thousands planning to see it again, make your plans to do so before the conclusion of the en- gagement here. Other important films scheduled for early showing at this theater, will positively not per- init another extended stay for Gone with the Wind.
 Gone with the Wind" is current ly showing here in it's original full length version, exactly as it was presented for its road-show engage ments last year. Not one inch has been cut! The usual continuous performance policy prevails during its showing-you can come anytime between HOO a, m. and 300 p. m and see complete feature.
 Gone with the Wind' stars Clark Gable as Rhett Butler, Vivian Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara, Leslie Howard as Ashley Wilkes and Olivia de Ha- villand as Melanie Hamilton. Don; miss Gone with the Wind"-to see it is to experience a thrill that comes but once in lifetime!
 If you want to laugh long, loud and often. take a tip and don't fail to see Cary Grant, Katharine Hep burn and James Stewart in 'The Philadelphia Story" the comedy oi the year, which opens at Loew's Poli on Saturday for an negagement of four days. It presents dazzling new Hepburn as a comedienne ot the first order, with versatile Grant and Stewart as her gay compan- ions in picture that is fresher, wit tier and brighter than any of recent memory.
 From the moment Grant pushes Miss Hepburn in the face and walks out to become her ex-husband, the film moves with fast pace. breezy action, punctuated at intervals with surprise laughs, because this is a picture that follows none of the familiar formulas.
 Heading the supporting cast are Roland Young, Virginia Weidler Mary Nash and John Halliday.
 On the same program is another smash hit, Tall, Dark and Hand some" with Cesar Romero, Virginia Gilmore, Sheldon Leonard and Mil ton Berle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05

formerly went to Europe, she well comes the opportunity to sell to Ja- pan in return for manufactured goods she previously imported from France.
 Franco-Japanese economic col- laboration in IndoaC China is natural and inevitable in present circum- stances. While it may lead to fu- ture political collaboration, 1t need not at present be regarded as men, acing.
 If Japan should decide to push southward, she might move in one of several directions. She might try to consolidate her position in Indo-C China, but would almost cer- tainly meet stern French opposition. THAILAND NOT
 PRO-JAPANESE
 One of the fundamental causes of the dispute between Thailand (Siam) and French Indo-China was the Thai fear that Japan might ob- tain advance bases in Indo-C China under the pretext of preparing fresh assaults on China's lifeline, the Burma -Yunnan road. The Thais are by no means amicably disposed toward the Japanese.
 Reports that Thailand is pro- Japanese are not supported by those closely in touch with the Thai government. Thailand wants passionately to retain her indepen- dence in a world in which small powers have come of rather badly.
 She knows what she could ex- pect from Japanese hegemony in East Asia and.-while maintaining her policy of strict neutrality-has leaned more toward Great Britain
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05

than Japan in recent months
 If the Japanese decided on any continental ventures, they might concentrate on the NetheriandS East Indies. But here again they are still concentrating on economic matters. The leader of the Japa- nese delegation in Batavia has given Dutch authorities a categori- cal denial that the Indies are con- sidered as coming within the sphere of the "new order" which Japan seeks to establish in East Asia.
 Even if Japan should change her mind and contemplate & more &C., tive policy toward the Indies, she would have to deal with defenses which are daily growing in strength. The Indies are vast area to defend, but they are also vast area to attack. The Dutch think they could get the better of any aggressor at least until either Britain or the United States came to their aid, which they regard as likely.
 So it Is Singapore which shrewd observers regard as one of the few stabilizing factors. Those whr planned the development of the is land as a great naval base ana fortress were far-Sighted men.
 They decided to build in 1922.
 The reward of their labors is to be seen in Japan'S continud heSi- tancy about her role in the struggle between the totalitarian powers and Great Britain.
 NEXT: Mighty Singapore, world capital for big rubber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05

Most people assume ndo-China has by now come under the Japa- neSe heel. That is a fallacy, as recent visitors to the French colony have learned.
 When France collapsed, Japan saw her chance to gain footing in Indo-C China, but she badly bungled her initial steps. After seemingly endless arguments, Gov ernor = General Admiral Decoux agreed to 8 settlement worked out in principle by. the victy govern ment and Japan's representative in France. Then Japanese troops en- tered Indo-China and Japanese air. craft took possession of number of airfields.
 Yet Indo China remained French, and the Japanese authori- ties did not increase their pressure for further concessions. Discussions have moved to Tokio, where they are confined to the economic field.
 Since French Indo-China must find fresh outlet for her exports, principally rice and rubber, which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
STATE

The peak of screen excitement is reached in High Sierra, excite ment packed thriller which arrived at the Warner Bros. State theater this afternoon, co-starring ,Humph- rey Bogart and Ida Lupino.
 Moving inexorably to his doom, Mad Dog" Earle, as portrayed by Bogart, is the enemy of all that is decent and good, defiant of every law on earth; except the High Si- erras. He is a strange man, and his is a strange story that grips our in- terest with its powerful fascination.
 When the prison gates swing back to release Roy Earle, he is not yet free man. First he must pay back the debt he owes to the mob leader who bought his freedom.
 This job takes him to California, and a mountain cap in the High Sierras, where he is to hide out un- til the time is ripe for him to pull the "caper" that will pay for his freedom.
 Bogart is said to turn in a mag nificient performance as Earle, play ing the role with such a sureness that the gangster comes sharply to life as a man you pity, hate, love and fear. Miss Lupino in the roman tic lead opposite Bogart gives bril- liant interpretation of Marie, the Los Angeles dance hall girl, that definitely ranks with the finest screen work of the year.
 Other outstanding performances are scored by sixteen-year-old Joan Leslie as Valma, Arthur Kennedy and Alan Curtis as two henchmen and Henry Travers.
 The film was directed by the same man who made '"They Drive By Night" which also starred Bogart and Miss Lupino. In bringing it to the screen, Warner Brothers have contributed one of the most exciting films of all time, a definitely must see" hit.
 The second big hit, "The Invisible Woman, brings to the screen the most riotous romance you've ever seen. Hailed as the funniest funny of the year, "The Invisible Woman" boasts a splendid cast which in- cludes Virginia Bruce, John Barry more, John Howard, Charlie Rug gleS and Oscar Homolka.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05

Singapore itself provides the key to the whole East Asian puzzle. This is especially true of the region the Japanese call the South Seas" that section bounded by Indo- China, Thailand, Malaya and the Netherlands Indies.
 The changes that have recently taken place in Singapore are con- siderable.
 Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popha, the new British commander -in-chief, Far East, has taken up his duties in Singapore, and substantial inducements for the army and air force have ar- rived in Malaya, covering both Singapore and the Malay peninsula.
 The Japanese know that if they are ever to make much headway in their Southward advance they will have to challenge the mighty fortress and naval base at Singa- pore.
 The island itself is well-nigh im- pregnable to attack from the sea, dANU 1O odpdA1CSC dO1Ilnd1 GS 11hely to risk his fleet in an attempt to prove otherwise.
 So the continued strengthening of Singapore itself had gone hand in-hand with measures for the pro- lection of the "back door" to the island base. The whole of the Ma lay peninsula-comprising the Brit ish-protected states from the we'll knowh Johore to the little-known east coast states such as Kelantan -iS in what is known as 8 state of defense"
 Troops are stationed in all parts of the country, and jungle warfare tactics suitable to the tropical rain forests of the peninsula have been closely studied.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
STRAND

Power dives, parachute jumps, forced crash landings and sensa- tional "dog fights" are only a few of the exciting moments afforded theatergoers attending Warmers Strand theater this afternoon where Flight Command" starring Robert Taylor opened four-day engage ment.
 The picture is an exciting drama of naval aviation and was filmed with the cooperation of the United States Navy's mighty air armada.
 It is the romance of @ Pensacola air cadet who goes through a bap- tisin of fire with Q crack naval squadron at North Island. Amid the thrills runs a story of friendships, q misunderstanding that threatens his career. and the intense loyalty of . group Of daredevil flyers who laugh in the face of peril.
 Taylor as Alan Drake, the cadet. is forceful and compelling as an actor, and Walter Pidgeon handles tho role of the squadron commander Bklllfully, while Ruth Hussey, as hls wife, plumbS emotional depths.
 Other principals in the talented east include Paul Kelly, Sheppard BtlIdwick, Nat pendleton. Ilad 6keI- ton, Dick Purcell and many other fav0FiteD.
 And for your further enjoyment the management presents your iAs voflte radio and screen stars ii . sparkling entertainment eKtFayas eanxa titled s1ilt Parade Of iela". konny Dakof, Frances LangfoFd, Hugh Herbert, Mar iloland and Ann Miller are only a few of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05

Ira Febroth responsible for the colorful and novel tickets which employees of the Grand Street office of the Chese Company selling for their BowtoC Cupid Val entne hop at the Waterbury Country Club Friday eve
 ming, February A. The event is being sponsored in hon. of the many Chase gals who have been sporting spark lers since Santa last paid visit huge red heart adorns the center of the ducats which selling like hot cakes when these boys and girls get together everyone knows
 sood time is in the cffing. C. Prindle Barlow is chair of the committee in charge, ably assisted by June Allen, Johnny Babin Pauline Austin, Al Reher Virginia Moore George Fraser, Rita Payton Edith Zech, Red Norling, Eleanor Baltrush and Marie Roberts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05

Adventure-lovers, those who seek out the exotic, persons with the wanderlust, and just plain ordinary tourists will plan to be in the vicinity of Mexico City on March when descendants of the Azecs perform their "Tger Dance at Taxco Garbed in weird feath- animals the Indians go through ritual that old as the Aztecs themselves They hunt the tiger really
 Mexican jaguar The dance takes place in the court ward of the Borda Cathedral Like many other tribal customs civilization has secured entree into what were such sacred rites that for foreign eye to view them would result in immediate death Now the Aztecs perform in public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05

In the past few months Singa- pores air strength has been great ly increased. Australian and New Zealand sQuadronS, as well as units of the Royal Air Force, are under the command of Air Vice-Marshal J. T. Babington- There are craft of all types reconnaissance planes with flying radius of thousands of miles, heavy bombers and fight CTS.
 TRIPARTITE PACT
 CALLED A GESTURE
 To judge from angry comments in Japanese newspapers, the grow ing strength of Singapore has not been overlooked in Tokio.
 The Japanese realize, further more, that the strength of the base at any time is not the maximum possible. Singapore is well situated to receive endorsements from h. dia and, should crisis arise in the east, there is no doubt that further forces would be sent.
 Few persons believe Japan's alignment with Germany and Italy in the tripartite pact has increased the chances of hoStilitieS in the Far East. That pact was a gesture, and no more.
 It was intended to obtain for the Tokio government increased pres tige at home, to frighten Great Britain and the Netherlands h. dies and, if possible, to intimidate the United States. It did not ma terially alter the existing situation.
 Japan's foreign policy in East Asia, outside China, is something of an enigma. Doubtless the grow ing strength of the Chinese re- sistance has much to do with Tok- io'S hesitancy about accepting any fresh commitments at present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05

Gardening by the moon" is among the many fea- lures included in the New Garden Encyclopedia just pub lished by William H. Wise & Co. of New York It's a thoroughly modenized and enlarged edition of this popu lar volume which has delighted so many garden-oyers in the latest edition. If you making hobby of soil less gardening you'll find the information you need in the book hydrophoncs and chemical gardening are covered at considerable length both flowers and vege ables Wndflower gardening, modern flower arrange ment, and old planS combating insect pests, new ideas in tree surgery-all this and in New Garden Encyclopedia. It's just off the presses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05

A brand new tune written by Tommy Tucker will feature the metropolitan areas own Pot OGold over WHOA WIN and WNEW tonight at SSO o'clock Tommy and his orchestra with Amy Arnell handling the vocal, will feature the new Tucker number "Al things Come to Those Who Wait" on the program in which Emcee Rush Hughes will seek recipient for his $500 gift from the programs sponsors New tune never has been heard the air but already has been recorded by Columbia PlatterS will be released later this week On this same show Amy ArneH will sing a special arrangement of George Gershwin's 'The Man Love" and the orchestra will bear down on "Sierra Sue"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
Tod0ys Answers Co
 0ANlUM CRACKERS

Questions on Comic. Page
 1. Eighteen cents. The airlnail rate is 6 cents an ounce anywhere in the U. s.
 2. Twenty cents. Special delivery on first-class matter is 20 cents on matter weighing two to 10 pounds. 3. Benjamin Franklin has ap- peared continuously on issues of U. s. stamps since 1847.
 4. The franking privilege permits members of Congress to use the malls without charge.
 s. Postal savings accepts accounts from persons 10 years old or over.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05

Doggy dbbngs. Only four breeds of dogs will be represented by than 100 entries in the annual Westminster Show scheduled for Madison Square Gar den February II and l2 This is due in part to the fact that the entries limited to 2500 this year, because the show will take only two days instead of the customary three It's the cocker leading the procession this year with l25 entries Last years leader the dach schund is close second, though with l2l Then there IF poodles whose popularity is steadily increasing show dog. With l07 entries the fox terriers. After these there is considerable gap in entry numbers down to single representatives Of such breeds pointing grffons bassethounds, komondorocks and keeshonden Incidentally cookers lead n American Kennel Club reg. istratons for 040 with total of 200ee registered lust about three times many as the beagles and Boston terriers in second and third places respectively.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05

Nick MartOne diminutive East Main Street mixOl- Ogst is having the time of his life in San Juan Puerto Rico. He made the trip aboard the "KungShOlm Swed ish American line . Irene PaulOSki scored tremend- hit in her novel Russian Dance offering at the ScO Elton Homer C. Crane has been assigned to the ad- jutant generals office at Hartford next Monday He will remain duty until induction of the Connecticut members of the 4Sd Division into the federal service February "A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Finn of Oakville the proud parents of baby boy born recently at St. Marys hos
 ptal Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fatek are back from their honeymoon in Atlantic City and now are at home to friends ill Bridgeport where Frank is employed at the SkOrsky Aircraft Company. Mrs Fatek is the former Adella Annasauskas of this city Russ Barmmer for
 mer publicity man for GraymoOr is sending out an nOuncements of the arrival recently of stream lined Barmmer Special pounds of male delight. The proud pOppa is well known to many Waterburians.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
Good Evening.
THE SECRET PLACE
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Are you the sovereign of your souls great thought! Is everything as calm ever there As trailing images reveal anew The context of faiths immortal prayer? The silver towers of the coming day Will fade away in beauty's lovely arms; And vagrants on the sea of rising fire Will say goodbye and cast no more alarms No melancholy tide will waken me To scar the promise of cloister'd hours, Do not close the window at the sunrise. In all lfe's grief lived beneath loves bowers. Our souls make records for poSterity, mental thread where pulses find their way. Life is so tragic in the raging wind The granite peaks are watching cross the way
 George L. Lee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
RAYMOND WILSON
 HOST TO LEAGUE
Grace Methodist Members Meet Tonight - A. K.
 Warren III At Home
WATER RVIlLE CorrespOndent-Mrs. R. W. HeniOn, Telephone 3-5A62

Waterville, Feb. 5.-A monthly meeting of the F'airmount Com munity club will be held this even ing at 8 o'clock, at the club rooms on Essex avenue. Harry Sizer will preside and following the meeting there will be card playing and re- treatments.
 The Epworth League Society of Grace Methodist church will meet tonight at 7:30 o'clock, at the home of Raymond Wilson on Thomaston avenue.
 Funeral services for Charles Henry Draper were held yesterday after noon at the Clark funeral home, with Rev. Roger Barney, rector of St. Paups Episcopal church, of- ficiating. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery. Bearers were Frank Cookson, Joseph Caron and Newell Porch, representative of Goodwill Lodge. No. 54, Knights of Pythias, and Raymond Johnson, Samuel Whitely and Edward Anderson.
 Several members of Goodwill lodge went into 8 bodysto the fun- eral home Monday in tribute to MT Draper, a member of the Knights for Al years.
 A. K. Warren of Middlesex street is confined to his home because of sickness.
 At the business meeting of the Ladies Aid society of St. Michael's church Monday evening in the Par iSh hall, plans were made for card party Wednesday evening, Febru- ary 12. for the benefit of the par ish. The party will be open to the public, prizes given and refresh mentS served. The committee in charge includes: Mrs: William Rooney, Mrs. William Dubay, Mrs. Harry Truelove, Mrs. Francis Whalen and Mrs. John Lynch.
 The Women's Society for Chris tian Service of the Grace Metho- dist church will hold meeting to- night at 8 o'clock, at the church, with Mrs. Arthur Twelves presid- ing. A social will follow with Mrs. Allan Fairhurst, Mrs. John Platt and Mrs. Vincent Leonard, acting as hoStesses.
 Evangelistic Meeting
 Carl F,roelich, s. Gift Butcher, Alison Hughson, Colby Hughson and Frederick R. Book, a committee of the Everyman's Bible class will go to New Haven Saturday, to att tend the Connecticut Federation of Mems Bible Class Evangelistic meeting. at the First Baptist church during the afternoon and evening
 Mir. Book. president of the local class has anonunced the speaker for Sunday morning. February 9. to be Lieut.. Edward French of the Salvation Army. The meeting will be held at tho Grace Methodist church at the new hour Of Q q. m instead of 0:ib as previously.
 Ssl.sKs k.a ainakk.au s,as.aAa aaa aaeaAd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05

many famous personaiitios who make their appearance in this pic- tliFe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
By DAVID S. WAITE

Editor, Singapore Written Service
 Singapore step Japans the south," and when is place?
 Those the questions pung people in the Far Easand particularly intimately with the in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05

Popped rice. prepared as we pro. pare pop corn, k . faEorite Now Years deileney iIi China.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05

Two basketball games are sched- uled for this evening at c o'clock at Bprague gym. Dt. Michael's CYO girls team will meet the Pal Co- ets in c preliminary ct T:30. with tlle speclni game co B.3O between the WAterviile B0ys' ClubscYO team and tho CYo Of Thomaston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
Mighty Singapore World Citadel
 For Big Guns, Big Rubber, Big Tin
PouUertullyD yDefendedLsLdnd
 E Keyto Whole East Asian Puzzle, Giues Pause to Japs

First of three articles Singapore that is also the world capital for rubber and tin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05

Good Night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05

A. K. Warren of Middlesex street is confined to his home because of sickness.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-17
JEAN CAMPBELL
 E MARRIED TO
 MARSHALL JONES
Couple Visit Friends While Steamer Bdrdnof
 Is in Port

Announcement of her marriage to Marshall Jones of Seattle, was made yesterday by the former Jean Camp bell of Douglas and Juneau, upon arrival of the steamer Baranof. The newlyweds are making the trip to Kodiak aboard the Alaska Steam ship Company vessel and during the stopover in his city, MT. and Mrs. Jones visited with relatives and friends here.
 The wedding took place at the Seattle home of MT. and Mrs. John L. Lowell on January II.
 Mrs. Jones is a the daughter of MT. and Mrs. A. H. Campbell of Kodiak. She is a graduate of the Juneau High School and attended the Cheney Norman School in Wash ington State. She has been an em- ployee of the Seims Drake Company in the Seattle office for the past several months.
 MT. Jones is the son of MT. and Mrs. E. C. Jones of Spokane. He is a graduate of the University of Washington and is also associated with the Seattle office of Seims- Drake