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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10
Up to the Voters

New York's election this fall will not be just devoted to the task of deciding whether the Little Flower, Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, or his opponent Dis trict Attorney William O'DWyer shall govern the city for the next four years. There are other matters to come before the voters. One is simple question n Shall the State construct 20 miles of ski trails not more than 80 feet in width on Whiteface Mountain in the AdirondecKs? It's necessary to amend the state constltu- ton to do this and voters will have to make a decision this fall.
 The reason is that New York State a long time ago set high price on the natural treasures in the Adirondack Mountains It has preserved them almost intact for years past. The construction of the automobile toll road to the top of Whiteface was regarded as sacrllege in many quarters and the necessary per mission for the same wasn't won at first asking. The same is true of other lnno- vationS that have been made. But US hardly likely that there will be too much opposition to the ski trail plan
 As matter of fact the State Conserva- tion Commission has already made eX- tensive plans for this ski trail and these include utilization of the Whiteface auto mobile road as a ski tow for the enthusi- aSt. Furthermore these same officials believe that construction of this ski cen- ter would restore New York to it's place in the winter sport column New England has gradually usurped this position due to the prevalence of good ski weather in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and even in Connecticut for long weeks during the winter season, plus Yankee seizure of the same for business purposes.
 Yes, New York'S pride is somewhat hurt by New England's preeminence in this field of sport and if the voters are willing then the state officials will endeavor to create in the Adirondacks sports center second to none. We can't be jealous of any such plan and undertaking here in New Eng land for we may even want to visit 1t when and if completed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10
WRITER SAYS NAME AMER ICA FIRST" IS CLOAK FOR
 SUBVERSIvE INTERESTS

0CPHs St AS@A' Editor of The Democrat:
 The America First Committee el dently serves several purpost Through it, the isolationists preac their impossible policy of nor cooperation with the rest Of th world, and the childish hope tha Hitler would spare America, after he had subdued the other nations. The name America First" also appears to be a cloak for elements in our country, who seek to serve interests other than those of the United States.
 Reports have credited the big America First meetings in New York as being the rallying point for many disaffected groups, who are opposed to the international policies of this country.
 Competent observers appraised 8 recent Waterbury America First rally as being composed 80 per cent of persons formerly citizens of a na- ton, now unfriendly to the United States.
 These observers stated that the audience appeared to have difiiculty in understanding the main speaker; but is applauded vigorously when one of the organizers made his characteristic tirade against the na- ton which the United States Con- gress voted to support, through the lease-lend act.
 HOLDEN F. WILSON.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10

by Congress last May, is this sig nlficant language: "The Presl- dent shall be entitled to obtain such information from, require such reports by, and make such inspection of premises of, any person, firm or corporation as may be necessary or appropriate, ln his discretion, to the enforce. ment or administration of the provisions of this section"
 Coupled with the greatly en. larged powers to seize property, this clause gives the President sweeping control over all raw materials In private possession. This authority he delegated in toto to Wallace'S new Doard.
 Known only to defense insiders, also, Is the fact that Q nation- wide checkup on hoarded mater. ial already Is under way.
 Inventory questionnaires went out to 66,000 firms, requiring them to make sworn statements on their holdings of l6 basic met alS. The Genus Bureau Is ham, ding the job of tabuiating these reports; and from the informa- ton SO far collected 1t is ap- parent that there Is plenty Of hoardlng.
 Wallaces Board has three courses open to 1t in cracking down on spectators and hoard- CTS:
 () It can seize the excess stockpiles at Q government-fixed price; (2) 1t can deprive the companies of raw materials un- til they have exhausted their hoardings; (S) 1t can require them to use their reserves wholly for defense and essential civilian goods.
 NOTE: For military reesoils, results of the Wallace Board sur- vey are closely guarded, but cer- tain industries are due for dras- tic cuts in their priority grants. Their returns show that they were allowed to obtain quantities of materials far beyond the amount of defense they are now produc- ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10
In Today's Mail

over such a long period that these usurpers or squatters of public prop erty are now using the sidewalks and roadways as receptacle for cast-of fruit, old barrels, crates and paper.
 The grasping attitude of these shopkeepers is tantamount to own ership of the public streets, and it is reasonable to assume that they will eventually preempt the other half of the sidewalk to the curb, and under the lax enforcement by police of the sidewalk ordinances it's safe to state that the sidewalk sales men would be at liberty to do so.
 The owners of display stands have no legal right to take possession of the public highway, for the sale of goods. and it constitutes nuisance. It is time to abolish the annoyance to public travel. A property owner has a limited control of public high way in front of his estate but rot to the extent of maintaining a nuisance.
 As a patrolman stated, when interviewed on sidewalk sale stands, i've are cautious on enforcing the sales stand ordinances because poli-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10

The job af repaving Bank Street seems to be moving along at almost an un- believably rapid pace. Little time was spent in tearing up the rails and covering the surface of the street from Center Street down to Grand If the rest of the job is done as fast as this it won't be long did condition. It's too bad, though, that all the trolley rails along Bank Street aren't taken up at this time. It would be a great job to eliminate them right over into Brooklyn. They are certainly men, ace to safe driving at many seasons Of the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10

Authority for this interesting item of social news Is Mrs. Evie Robert, beauteous blonde wife of the former secretary of the Demo- cratic National Committee. EVle has good grounds for her infor- nation. She got 1t straight from Carol himself.
 This Is the way 1t happened: Evie and her husband, "Chip," were dinner guests of Carol and his famed friend. Evie, seated next to the former Rum0nian monarch, asked him why he didn't come to Washington.
 "The one place I want to 70 more than anywhere on this hemisphere" he replied with 8 sigh, "ls the capital of your great country. ! have heard % much about it, but, alas, I cannot do it. It ls impossible"
 "But why? We are . hOSplt- able people"
 Tt ls this way. Through cer- tain sources an inquiry was made of Mrs. Roosevelt concerning Madame Lupescu. It was asked whether Madame would be re. ceived at the White House. The answer from Mrs. Roosevelt was no. Under those circumstances .x cannot go tO Washington. Much as want to see your great cap. itaI city, I would not 60 without Madame Lupescu."
 BOARDED DEFENSE
 MATERIALS
 The new seven man Supply, Priorities and Allocation Board, headed by Vice President Wal lace, was not just making talk when 1t warned that materials h0arded In the cellars and attics of certain industries will be rout- ed out" There Is plenty of fire behind this smoke.
 It Is not generally known, but the new Board is armed to the teeth with authority both to fer ret out and to commander these hidden stores.
 Buried unnoticed in the ex- banded draft-industry law passed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10
SIDEWALK STAND SALE s SHOULD BE COMPLETELY
 ABOLISHED

Editor Waterbury Democrat:
 We taxpayers are again at the mercy of situation that is based on political reprisals If the police dare enforce the sidewalk stand ordinance. It was probably due to the reprisal view that would occur at election day that prompted the City Corporation, Counsel to remark when new proposed sidewalk or dinance was referred to him for an opinion, that it was too inclusive. A short and decisive order to throw 1t into the waste basket, an artfui way of preventing a new measure to take the place of outworn and conflicting ordinances No. lS and No. 20.
 Ordinance No. le on Street and Sidewalk Sales Stands is under the control of the Aldermanic Board, who forbid any vending thereof un- less licensed by the Alderman. No. 20 Sidewalk Ordinance is more specific and forbids placing goods or signs or erecting of stands under penalty of $500 or not more than 5000.
 This Ordinance No. 20 is under the authority of the Superintendent of Streets, clear conflict of auth ority.
 We have q police force in Water bury that should enforce any and all ordinances of the city, without fear or favor. They do remarkably well. taking into consideration past administrative management, which we taxpayers now know was Of dubious quality. The Police have enforced generally the parking and traffic ordinances.
 There is one ordinance that ap- paveutly they lack tho ehiilty cr common seIss ko cnfaxce. That NVll |la fhD commercial a'ANwslk i6s SIsn1r &H8t N1 Ea r
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10

tlcal reprisals would result through racial, clannish groups, and our ward boss politician would make our position very difficult to maintain on the force"
 The most plausible reason why the Aldermaric Sub-C Committee re- ported unfavorably on the new pro- posed sidewalk stand ordinance TO. gently, was the unqualified opposi. ton of the Corporation Counsel. who when all Is said, is the political mouthpiece behind the Alderman majority similar in action to, the former Corporation Counsel of the Hayes regime who fitted his decis- ions to. the twishes of political lead- CTS.
 One Alderman let loose his mind and stated he did not know that any abuses of the sidewalk ordinances existed. He represented c Demo- cratic stronghold. Another Alder man from 6 Democratic ward said with urbanity that any Alderman could report sidewalk stand abuses A pleasing prospect, If citizens are obliged to report abuses that our police are aware of and pass daily on their beat.
 Waterbury has been Q parody Of political administration among cities for a score of years as its btrthright or inheritage has been made subject to a place in 6 lower order by specu- iakIera .l,,rl,ar. khot tiVV,A F'ha Al6AP~ manic Board now, as in the past Is rampant with petty jealousies oi political character, and the new sidewalk ordinance was discarded because 1t was the child of a Repub- lican Alderman, and for this reason did not meet with favor.
 The old order Is still in existence. Waterbury, Sept. g, l94l
 Frank B. Parsons
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10
The l3 Become 363

When the American Revolution began, the colonies were terribly handicapped to any place along the American coast ,ss assaulted, and American commerce rav- aged at will. Something had to be done
 about ik. The first thing was an obvl- o1a step Commercial vessels were bpusht and hurried attempts made to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10
What'sYour I.Q.!
Can you answer seven of these test questions? TuFn to back N~A AAA

Can you answer seven Of these test questions? TuFn t0 back page for the answers.
 i. Name the niece of President James Buchanan who served as his mistress of the White House.
 2. Who was known as the "Swed- ish nightingale?
 3. With which baseball club does Charles Keller perform?
 (. Is the distance by boat from San Francisco to Manila approxi- mately three. five, or six thousand nautical miles2
 s. Is the city of Kiev In European or Aslatlc Russia?
 6. Name the last race horse Co win the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes. 2. What italian wrote . book efi- titled '@rhe Prince"9
 8. Which U. S. president Killed a man Id e duel3
 e. Name the capital Of AglkanHass lI. What lg the loWegt denomInee liosA Faaa&e al@Man m0W usEN lM tlzA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10

New York State thought so much of the splendors of the Adirondack Noun tains years ago that it protected them by statute from abuse or exploitation. Now when anything in the nature of an i'm provement on Nature in the mountains is sought the state constitution must be amended before anything can be done.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10
Selected Poem
TIL LIVE AGAIN

 Nell F. Nahunchik, in the Poets Column
 Hartford CouranD When the green grass turns to honey And leaves turn red as wine And autumn sun casts magic spells On earthly gifts sublime When corn is husked and all Is stored In silos for the cows And hams are cured and bacon smoked From fat and well few sows When rich, red earth is covered OCT With leaves that fall from tres And serene contentment reigns within The hives of active bees When pears and rosy apples bright Are picked from fruitful trees And autumn with her magic wand With essence fills the breeze And when see her criSpy hair Bedecked with golden grain l know that he'll come back to me And then I'll live again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 9:5S p. m. (daylisht time).
 Sun rises 6:2T e. m.; sets 7:iI p. m. (day- light tlme).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty min- utes after sunset.
 It wouldn't be at all surprising to find con. siderable rain during September. Early Aug ust was wet enough. but the latter part og the month vas exceptionally dry. High winds and hot sun have drled up the countTyside ao moisture ia h ~ o1nug.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10

than its share of the business, thereby freezing out small manu- ia c t u r e T s. Si multaneously, there is a big drive on to get prime contrac. tors like Gener- al Motors to do more sub . coia-
 tracting. Trying to cooperate, C.. M. 0. is suh-let- ting jobs to small manufac-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10

brought Q rap- i'd cn ge in the established faith, 6 famous Vicar of Bray gained oto- riety by chang ing his religion twice and twice c ngtng 1t back again.
 This is the verse that has been written
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10
. EDISON IN s
 !. WASHI GToN
Pencil
 Pushing On PriOrities Puzzle
BY PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington COrrespOndent

Washington, Sept. 10 - As an ex- ample of the vicious type of ml- grane headache defense offlcials and industrialists are having to sit up with these days, here's one for the book:
 General Motors with 44e0 million worth of defense prime contracts has been criticized for getting more
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10

e. Would 6 cottonwood tree near my well cause the water supply 70 diminish2
 A, It Is doubtful if the cotton- wood would have any considerable effect on o well. Farmers In many sections of the United States arc complaining about diminishing water supply. This is caused some. what by bad forestry practices. drought, increased population and other reasons. The water table In the vicinity may have lowered during a period of years. Write to tho State Geologist at the State capi- tal, or consult the county agent for advice about how to increase the water supply.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10
Questions
 and dAnswers

 YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED The Waterbury Democratic ser- vice Bureau will answer for yUw free, any question of fact or in- formation, not involving extem- 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. c.
 ~ e, Where in the Bible is tn, statement that money is the root of ell evilP
 A. I Timothy 6:l0 says: Tor tho love of money is the root of ell evtli which while some coveted after they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows"
 @. Please give some facts of tho early life of Ezio PinSa, Metropoll- tan Opera singer.
 A. He was born in Rome, May ls, 1892, and his early education was in Ravenna. He became . pro- fessional cyclist ct seventeen. Then he studied singing in the Bologna Conservatory under Vexzani. He fought with the Italian artillery ir the Alps during the first World war His American debut wYth the Metro. politan Opera company was in l926
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10

TODAY's COMMON ERROR Do not say We swum to the
 raft"; say we swam."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10
Washington Merry-G Round sS'S 'sAssSss

A Turns Thumbs Down Possible Lupescu Visit to Washington New Wallace Board Con Produce Plenty of eot for Defense oordes
 WASHINGTON September Madame doncned Mexico City will not visit Washington They would love to m han anyth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL [. DOUGLASS. D. D.

ONE HOBBY AND ONE FRIEND
 When in the l7th century a rapid succession of monarchs in England
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10

EDITORS NOTE -- If you are deslrOus of securing this weeks popoular booklet 'Weather And Climate" address Y. M. Kirby, Dept. B-l9O Waterbury Democrat Service Bureau. 1913 Thirteenth St., Washington, D. O., with ten cents to cover postage.
Evening star., 1941-09-05
Chinquapin Residents
Accept New Rental
Scale, Ending Dispute
Torpedo Plant Employees
Given Reduction, but
Must Poy for Utilities
Bv a staff Correspondent of Tn. Star

Bv a Staff Correspondent OF The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Sept. g.
Residents of Chinquapin Village, the
Navy's low-cost housing project for
torpedo plant employees, agreed to
a new rental scale last night and
brought to an end a controversy
that has continued for about a
month.
Ballots were counted last night
which were cast at a special meeting
Wednesday night. They showed a
majority of the residents are willing
to accept a reduction in the rent
and make an additional payment for
public utility services under a plan
worked out by the Bureau Of Yards
and Docks which became effective
Monday.
The new schedule provides for
the rental of one-bedroom units for
s25 plus $3.50 monthly for utilities
two-room units for $50 plus $500
monthly for utilities, and three
room units for s35 plus SO 80 monthly
for utilities.
The utilities include light, heat.
gas and water. A previous plan
under which charges ranged from
$3.50 to $l2 monthly for utilities
was rejected.
Evening star., 1941-09-05
Army Seeks Billion
For More Equipment
B, the Asscciated Press

B. the Associated Press.
The Army, intent on developing
its fighting punch, put another bill
lion dollars worth of combat equip
ment on it's buying list today.
The extra money, Undersecretary
of War Patterson said, is needed for
tanks, anti-tank guns and anti
aircraft weapons. The request will
60 soon to Congress, which recently
trimmed about 100000 off ST.
30OOOO,OOO request for additional
weapons which Army men said
would be needed for a force OF
100000 men.
Mr.. Patterson made it plain that
neither then nor now did the de-
partment contemplate immediate
creation of a 100000 man force.
But the tanks and artillery pieces
will require a long time to manu-
facture, should be ready when need
ed and new plans call for denser
assignment of such weapons among
the present forces.
The Undersecretary told newsmen
that the trend was clearly in favor
Of an increased density of these
weapons in any troop units"
Evening star., 1941-09-05

No cards have been issued,
but there is rationing in Wash
ington. The restricted commodity
is nails-common building nails.
The nail business would be a
fine business in which to be en-
gagged at this time, If one had
plenty of nails, local hardware
merchants agreed today. But
nails are at a premium here and
in most other cities of the United
States.
Capital builders are managing
to struggle along, although they
are working the good word and
glad hand overtime in their
efforts to achieve preferential de-
livery status from wholesale
hardware firms.
I'VE are averaging a carload a
week." one dealer said. I'VE
could sell three a week II we
could get them. The worst short
Evening star., 1941-09-05
Navy's Grid Coach
Says Donating Blood
Is Just Like Resting
Maj. E. E. Larsen Laughs
OFF Idea of Pain in
Adding to Plusmo Store

A steady trickle of blood was
flowing from the arm of Maj. E. E.
Larsen, coach of the Naval Academy
football team.
What does it feel like?" he was
asked.
"I don't even feel it." he replied.
The only thing I feel if this rub
Der cuff around my upper arm
There's no futtering of the heart
or anything? No pounding in your
ears?"
Mai. Larsen laughed. Nope, not
even a thrill. It's just like might
lie down to rest a few moments"
He was on q table in the base
ment of the American Red Cross
Building. where doctors were eX-
tracing a pint of his blood for the
collection being gathered for the
armed forces Coach Larsen is a
major in the Marine Corps.
Novacaine Injected.
The first step, after Mai. Larsen
removed his coat and lay on the
table, was for DR.. Lloyd NewhouSer
to put the rubber blood pressure cuff
around the upper part of the donors
right arm. This cuff is a long
rubber balloon affair that is pumped
full of air so that it acts as a
| tourniouet. A persons blood pres
sure gives the physician an idea on
how fast the blood can be eX-
! tracted.
Then DR.. Newhouser rubbed a
little alcohol over a small surface
of the skin at the inner crook of
Coach Larsen's elbow and inserted
a drop of novacaine with a fine
needle.
A moment later. with a quick,
sure movement, the physician in
serted in a vein larger. needle
through which the blood immedi-
ately began to flow
Did that hurt?" the coach was
asked.
Not even as much as pin prick, !"
was the reply.
The blood flowed through the
needle and into rubber tube about
18 inches long that led to the pint
bottle.
Donor Sees No Blood.
The only thing Maj. Larsen could
see was the ceiling of the basement
and the faces of the doctors and
nurse at his side. The receptacle
that was rapidly filling with the
dark red liquid was held below his
eyes.
I'VE never show them their blood
said DR.. Newhouser. 'Of course,
there's nothing to be afraid of, but
it gives some people funny feeling
to see it,
All Maj. Larsen could smell was
little alcohol or possibly iodine
that was on a nearby table
IF you spill a single drop OF
blood, which might be smelled
you've done bad job" said Dr.
Newhouser, adding the mistake is
rarely made.
A few moments later, the physi-
clan Strengthened up. The bottle
was brimful. 1t was all over, ex-
cept Coach Larsen had to continue
lying down for about 10 minutes
The doctors didn't even put BAN
dage on his arm, only drop OF
iodine.
Mai. Larsen's body will replace
the liquid portion of the blood he
gave within IL hours, and the rec
cells within 10 days. For the first
few hours, the doctors advise the
Evening star., 1941-09-05
knobs GETTING Scorce and Soon There Won't Any Gudgets

The chances of getting sheet
copper also are slim. Where cop
per flashing is specified in pri-
vate home construction, it's often
wishful thinking on the part of
the architect these days, the
building suppliers say.
The brass doorknob is another
vanishing item.
Indications are brass knobs
will be out in 80 or 40 days." a
hardware man said.
Structural steel, of course, can
not be ordered with a guaran-
tee of delivery. The particular
scarcity of bar steel for 'T" an
chors has prompted a prominent
local structural steel dealer to
send urgent queries all over the
East with negligible results. 1T"
anchors are necessary to hold
steel frame buildings together.
Building and loan associations