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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
Marketing of Milk

No problem of a domestic nature has presented more difficulties to Connecti- cut of recent years than it's efforts to regulate the milk industry Each sue ceSsive session of the Legislature finds a new attempt to find the perfect solu- ton to the problem. Each session finds something that was tried out before be- ing Scrapped in place of new idea. We wonder if Governor Robert A. Hurley will be any more successful in his efforts to provide legislation satisfactory to the consumer, the milk dealer and the dairy man than such predecessors as ex-gov- ernors, Baldwin, Cross, and Trumbull, to mention but the recent ones.
 Repeal of the present milk control act is sought by Governor Hurley who charges that dealers enjoy public utility rights" He claims that the present laws Stifle all hope of an expanded industry which would assure a better income for the dairyman and at the same time cause greater consumption of milk. Under the Hurley plan there would be only one price fixed and that the one to be paid the dairyman by the dealer. Competition would determine what price the dealer would charge the consumer. There'd be no fixed charge for milk as there is in various utilities.
 It does seem as if Connecticut ought to take the lead in milk marketing Surely a state in which dairying plays such an important role, despite our industrial tendencies, must be greatly concerned over the situation as we now find it. No greater accomplishment could mark the administration of Governor Hurley than a Milk Control Act and an active depart ment head that will guarantee living wages and satisfaction to all those de- pendent upon the industry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31

National defense needs throughout the United States should result in con struction of at least 4,000 miles of new roadway, according to John A. Carmody, administrator of the Federal Works agency What project that could be, if fully undertaken in 1941! And there's no reason why it couldn't be with the fullest cooperation of federal, state, and local officials Take our own state, for example. Waterbury and Bridgeport have been beckoning to each other for many years now over about thirty miles of oddly-assorted and winding roadways. There should be fine, modern highway linking these two important industrial centers, not merely to connect them as towns, but to throw open also the great industrial areas in which they are located. This is but one small example of what could be done here in the U. s. A. But will it?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
TIME RIPE NOW FOR DROPPING SYSTEM OF BORROWING,
 SAYS EDDIE

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 There has always been a queS- ton in my mind whether ambidex- terity was a desirable accomplish ment. When was a kid, as the saying goes, I used to practice, along with other kids, throwing my left hand. became proficient enough to throw about half as far as I could with my right. It may come in handy in the coming hear ings in the General Assembly in throwing hand grenades at your city hall boys. In recent years my ambidexterity consisted merely in trying to manipulate screw driver with my left hand. Such an &C., complishment is really helpful in doing electrical work, as it enables you to work in tight places.
 But ambidexterity should be a more desirable accomplishment to your boys in the city hall. Over there It is really a necessity, for, how can you juggle figures the way they do if you cannot use both hands equally well?
 Now, with this important matter out of the way, let us get down to discussion of your editorial in Thursdays Democrat. Ia that edi- torial you discussed my bill to do away with the evil of the city car- rylng on Q perpetual floating in. debtedneSs of e2.BO0.000 or more, and you admitted that 1t would be Q good thing if 1t could be aecom- plished. You also admit that it is c costly item to e city over q long period of years.
 You are in doubt whether it should be done. however, for tho reason that other cities also have floating indebtedness and borrow m anticipation Of taxes. 1 question ihe s0undneaa of thls logic. And 1 also question whether any other city in this state boTrows es mitch as this city does ih proportion to lls income. You also bay that you do it yourself when you want to buy something and haven't the cash to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31

days complaining about how wretch- ed they feel. In both cases, what they need to do Is to work off some of that food which is now glutting their spiritual and physi- cal systems. The man who com plains about the fact that he does not have adequate spiritual food needs to go out and work of some of the food which was set before him the last time he attended church and of which. unconscious ly perhaps. he partook. He should take long walk Into areas where people are in need. He ought to peel of his coat and get up . good sweat lifting burdens from certain shoulders. or clearing the Lords pathway Of the great stones Of in- Justice hate, and dishonesty which have been rolled thereon by the wlckcdneaa and perversity of men.
 1T y0n arc complaining about iho GplrllnAl diet you get every Sunday, switch to q little exercise for c change and zee if you don't feel better
 Al RighlA Reserved 'ijabsoD Newspaper Syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31

We were interested in the proposal that the state acquire the wild life paintings of Rex Brasher This group including many of our own native animals and birds, is an extremely fine one and the wonder of it is that they haven't been seized before this by an individual or or ganization. Connecticut has been afforded the chance to buy the paintings on prior occasions but never showed much con cern about it. Now the Legislature is urged to name commission to study the possibilities of buying the set for our per manent enjoyment. It will be interesting to see what the legislators do with such a proposal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31

o. What is a letter of marque and reprisal?
 A. Originally it was letter granted by a sovereign authorizing a subject to seize the subjects of foreign state, or their goods, by way of retaliation or reprisal for in- juries; later, specifically, a license or extraordinary commission grant, ed by government to private person to fit out an armed vessel to cruise as privateer or corsair at sea and make prize of the en- emy's ships and merchandise. Let terS of marque and reprisal were abolished by the Declaration of Paris in 1856.
 O. How much is spent annually for public education in the United States?
 A. According to the last biennial survey of education by the United States office of education 0937- 38), the amount was $3,014 ,074 ,083, exclusive of Alaska, where expendi- lures amounted to $1,396, 1897.
 e. What is the highest denomin- ation adhesive postage stamp is- sued in the United States?
 A. $5 stamp
 @. What is the difference in mu-. tual Dand stock life insurance com-. panieS?
 A. Mutual life insurance conn., panies, are owned by policy holders who receive all profits or surplus money from the business. Stock companies, are owned by share holders to whom the profits are paid in the form of dividends.
 @. Is it true that some persons who registered as aliens in the re- cent alien registration are actually citizens of the United States.
 A. A number of citizens who be- lieved themselves to be aliens regis- tered.
 If you want a copy of the SELF IMPROVEMENT" pocket of three booklets send to Waterbury Demo- crat's Washington, D. c. Enclose twenty five cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31

unethicaI to "cash in" on the publicity from an investigation, and they are itching for chance to say so on the floor of Congress.
 Another thing that may be brought out is the inside fact that while Dies now contends his com- mittee is indispensable, he didn't feel that way six months ago. When he asked for an ad- ditional $50,0OO last fall-and got $25 ,000-he promised Speaker Sam Rayburn in letter that his committee would quit when the money was spent.
 MERRY-GO-ROUND
 Keenly interested in the move ment to do away with Southern poll taxes, Mrs. Roosevelt will address the conference of the Southern Electoral Reform League in Richmond, Ca, this weekend. The only Virginia candidate for governor who so far hasn't taken a stand against poll tax repeal is Representative Colgate Darden, who is being backed by Senator Harry Byrd While John L. Lewis personally has kept mute on the lend-lease bill, his daugh- ter and secretary. Kathryn, issued a blast against it as chairman of a CIO women's auxiliary or ganization *. Miss Lewis is in New York undergoing a reducing treatment Latest book on the reading table of fishing enthusiast Franklin ,Delano Roosevelt is Philip Wylie's "Salt Water Daffy", a rollicking tale of the adventures of two professional Florida fish, ermen.
 Copyright, l941, by United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31

ture Department. Those he has hired are:
 Edward M. Loweree, Lawrence F. Frissell, and Edward w. Huck- ins, all former investigators for Ickes' PWA.
 Appleby has assigned these men to investigate the Rural Identification Administration, which is one of his Depart ment'S own bureaus. Also, two of the old Ickes investigators are former utility company em- plOyes. And the REA is bitterly hated by the utilities.
 NOTE Senator George Nor ris of Nebraska, one of the fath- CTS of the Rural Identification Administration, is threatening to take the Senate floor to question Appleby's sleuthing methods, es- pecially his use of ex-utility em- ployes.
 DIES AND DOUGH
 Representative Martin Dies may make good on his boast that there will be less opposition this year to continuing his un-American- ism investigation than there was last year. But getting that mill, lion dollars he wants is going to be a different story.
 The ebullient Texan doesn't know it, but the Accounts Com mittee, which holds the purse strings on House Investigating committees, privately has decided to limit his appropriation to be- tween $100,000 and $150,0O0.
 And this isn't the only jolt. Though Dies is sure of big majority to continue his probe, he will have to listen to some scOrching oratory on his lecture profits, an estimated $75,0O0. Many congressman consider it
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
In Today's Mail

pay for it.
 There is a wide distinction there, MT. Editor. You are using your credit merely as a matter of con- venience. do not believe that you are using your credit by borrowing money to run your household and that you keep yourself perpetuai-5 in debt. That is exactly what the city has been doing for the past twenty odd years. And any banker will tell you that it is not the function of bank to provide oper- ating capital to its borrowers ard that accommodation loans should only be given to meet unusual con- ditions Ard the city has been using these loans in anticipation of taxes as operating capital the past twen- ty odd years.
 And in the last paragraph of your editorial you mention the probable necessity of changing the tax collection dates and that the elimination of the evil cannot be accomplished without expense to the taxpayer at the outset. Chang ing the dates of tax collection will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31

To the poor Indian" isn't forgotten in Connecticut judging by some of the legis- 1ative bills poured into the hopper at Hartford this week. One bill makes the first Friday of September Indian Day. This would get the full support of the children of the state if it were any other later date, for too frequently the first Friday of the month occurs before the first Monday, which governs the date of return to school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
Selected Poem
TO A NEW ENGLAND HOUSE

IU EA NEW LINNH4a4ND AANNN'"1 (By Harold Vinal in the Christian Science Monitor) This is a stubborn house the years have blessed, And always in this dim and leafy place, The mind sleeps softly and the heart possessed, Turns to It's calm as April to face. old houses such as this remain to tell or springs swift passing summers on the wing; They know how autumns come, whose last leaves
 swell
 The bins of fortune with the hope of spring These stairs have borne the weight Of climbing feet, Only old houses such as this recall Words that were spoken, music that was feet only such floors and such an ancient wall Shall spell New England earth and sea and sky That dreams forever and can never die.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
Questions
 .andAnswers
YoUR oUEsTTONs ANSWERED


 The Waterbury Democrat Service Bureau win answer for yOu free, any question of fact or infOrna- tion, not involving extensive re- search. Write your question clear ly, sign name and address, enc close three cent postage stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot be given. Address The Waterbury Democrats Washington Service Bureau, 1913 18th Street, Wash ingtOn. D. 0.
 o. What direction light is the best for an artists studio?
 A. A north light.
 @. Can brass chisel be hard- ened in a manner similar to steel?
 A. No. Some copper alloys par ticularly some of the aluminium bronzes, are hard enough (after forging to shape) to permit them being used as chisel or other cut- ting tool. Copper -beryllium alloy ("berylliun bronze'') can be hard- ened by suitable heat treatment (quenching from an elevated ten1= perature followed by relocating at a lower temperature) This type of alloy is about the only copper-base alloy that can be hardened by heat treatment.
 @. Which are more costly, round cut or emerald cut diamonds?
 A. Emerald cut diamonds are more costly than round cut of equal weight and color.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31

not cure the evil. The evil was created because the administrations spent more than they took in. Un- less an effective check is put on this practice it will occur again. And as to expense to the taxpayer, when will there be a better time to incur this expense? Our factories are turning out an abundance Of defense orders and are well able @ stand a good increase in their tax bills this year.
 EDWARD UDELOWTTZ.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31

S0H yUu duoWCI SCtCu VA hhNoS test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. Who preceded Jack Dempsey as heavyweight champion of the world?
 2. Who was Clyde Pangborn's companion on the first nonstop transPacific airplane flight in 1931?s
 3. Finish the proverb, "A good name is rather to be chosen than -
 1. Who wrote Mrs. Minive-?" 4
 5. Can person push more than he can pull?
 6. Which Associate Justice of the U. s. Supreme Court was sworn in in February, 1940? '. Lazaro Cardenas was formerly president of Mexico, Brazil or Pan- anna?
 8. Were Gioacchino RosSini and Giuseppe Verdi authors, composers. or actors?
 g. Tn which state did the Tweed Ring operate?
 10. Bib and tucker" is a collo- quial expression for clothes, a bev- craze, or a small codlike fish?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31

| job of running the outfit. A Secre- tary who steps in at the age of ST. and whose appointment is as ob- viously political as was Knox's is a particularly likely victim.
 But it hasn't worked out that i way with Knox. He is head of the Navy Department in more than name.
 Since last July he has definitely stepped up the tempo of things. He figured that he got the job be- cause the President wanted some body to keep things moving, and he has acted on that theory.
 SETTING UP EXERCISES
 KEEP KNOX IN TRIM
 For one thing, he keeps moving i himself. He can't wander around the building as much as he did when he was publisher of the Chi cago Daily News, when you were as likely to find him down in the press room as in his office, but he gets around a good bit. When he can't drop in on bureau or division head personally he can always get him on the phone.
 These men accordingly know the secretary <is keeping close tabs on their work. A little added effort to keep things rolling swift ly is the result, all the way down the line.
 Secretary Knox believes that it's no accident that at 67 he has the driving energy to make huge government department click. It's mostly matter of physical fit ness, he thinks
 His own fitness he ascribes to a course of 15-minute setting up eX- ercises which he has taken re- igiously every morning for the last 40 years. They're the first item on his daily program, and he talks 'em up quite a lot-has evn converted some of the off, cerS at the department to the idea. A NAVY SECRETARIES
 TYPICAL DAY
 ' Tis official day begins around in i the morning, when he checks in at ! his office and plunges into his mail. He has no set time for answering | it. Gifted with keen memory, he can read mail in snatches, keep in mind what he has read, and dic- tate replies hours later.
 At 9:30 he always has a confer ence with Admiral Stark, chief of naval operations, and seven or eight other ranking officers, to talk over basic problems that are up for consideration or decision.
 The conference finished, there is no set routine for the rest of the day. Appointments are sand wiched in when there is time.
 Secretary Knox is out of his office almost as much as he is in it = down the hall talking to some i department executive, or across the street in the Office of Produc- ion Management, or up at some other government department see- ing some cabinet memben He often lunches in his office, alone or with an aide Quite often he crosses the street to eat with De- fense Commissioners Knudsen and 1 Stettinius
 He makes no bones about the fact that he honestly enjoys be- l ing ahead of the navy and that he likes the inspection tours that fall to his lot. During the past sum- mer, while Mrs. Knox was at their summer home in New Hampshire, he lived aboard the U s. s. Se- quoia, trim -60foot yacht which the navy maintains for the secre- tary's use and which is kept docked at the Washington navy yard. Right now he and Mrs. Knox have a suite at the Ward man Park Hotel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
Daily Almanac

Moon sets Di34 D, ni,
 Sun rises 7;04 Q. m.i sets bi07 D. m,
 Al vehicles must De lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 January ls ending on different note than lt began, Where it wns ail soft and lhawy ab ihe new year came ln, Inc end 0r the month finds the region hardsfr0zen and awaiting c stormy period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31

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 to beco om e a fifth wheel if he doesn't W a t c h out. The depart ment is full of gy officers who like nothing better than to keep the secre- tary a m u S e d with inspections, reviews, honor guards and a general diet of fuss and feath- CTS while the service staff goes ahead with the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31

The truth oi the matter is that what most Christians neec is not more spir- itual food but m ore exercise
 They are like folks who have filled up on a big turkey din ner and then spe~d the next two or three
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
A Thought for Today

For what shall it profit man, if he shall gam the whole world, and lose his own sOul?-Mark 836.
 One may live as a conqueror, king, or a magistrate; but he must die man-Damel Webster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
 By EARL L. DOUGLASS, D. D.

SWITCH TO EXERCISE
 Many a man complains about his minister and declares that he stays away from church because when he goes, the minister does not give him real spiritual food.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
National Spotlight.

Last of two personality close ups of Secretaries StimsOn and Knox.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
Washington Merry-Go-R
DREW PEAR s ON
 ROBERT s. ALLEN
Campaign Fund Probe Will Show du Fonts Gave 78O
 To Wlkie Campaign; Lammot's 49,OOO Topped Family

 und Investigating committee will that duPOn in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Different" is not pronounced dif-rent; the middle syllable is sounded, diff -er-ent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
BY BRUCE CAPTION

NEA Service Staff Correspondent
 Washington, Jan. 31 Nothing has surprised official Washington recently much more than the way Frank Knox has taken hold of the Navy Department.
 A secretary of the navy is likely
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
Whats s Your l. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31

If you want copy of the SELF IMPROVEMENT" pocket of three booklets send to Waterbury Demo- crat's Washington, D. c. Enclose twenty-fiv cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31

Copyright, ls41, by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-11-22
TORRANCE DUE IN JUNEAU 10
 GET DRAFTEES

Plans to take 13 Juneau draftees to Haines today were held in abeyance awaiting the arrival Of the army tender Fornance. which was expected to arrive late this afternoon or evening.
 Selectees called from out of town are being quartered and fed at government expense, while mojt Of the draftees from Juneau have chosen to remain at their homes, the Juneau Local Board said.
 Following departure of the pres ent group, called to fill vacancies in the first Juneau quota, prepara- tions will be made for the second quota call. Those whose numbers are up will be notified by mail December to report to the Local Board December 10.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-11-22
BIG BOWL TOURNEY
 STARTING
Six-iedm Juneau Major League Announced
 Clash Tomorrow

A siX-team Juneau Major League Tournament will get underway start ing Sunday afternoon at o'clock at the Elks and Brunswick alleys. This league will bowl every Sunday after noon on those alleys, except that when the Douglas Eagles drives are finished, those matches scheduled for Elks alleys l and ? will prob ably be boWled on t.e Douglas drives, thus scheduling match at all three of the sets of alleys on the Channel. The tournament will be based on a game won basis, and after the first matches, a handicap system of two-thirds of difference between teams on previous showings, will be used.
 Personnel of teams is as follows:
 American Legion-Metcalf, Law enik, Fred Henning, Stewart, Car negie, Sperling
 Brunswiolz-E Galao, R Galao, B. Mangalao, J Ragudos P. Villa games.
 Elks, No. 1-stevenson, J. Barra- gar, Jr, Hudson. senescue. M. V Metcalf
 Elks No. = Hagcrap, Ugrin, Holmquist, DuckwCrth, Bob Hen ming.
 Baranof Hotel-Schoettler, Lock ridge, Teagle, Delsbecque, Darnell.
 Douglas Eagles-Otto Smithberg, Lloyd Hildinger, John Mccormick, Vic Filkins, Harter.
 The schedule for Sunday, Noyem- Der 23, follows, balance of schedule to be announced next week:
 Baranof Hotel vs. Douglas Eagles, Elks alleys and 2.
 Elks No. l vs Elks No 2, Elks alleys and 1.
 American Legion vs. Brunswick Brunswick alleys l and 2.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-11-22
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
 LESSON SERMON FOR
 SERVICES ON SUNDAY

At the Church of Christ, Scien- tist, on Sunday the subject is Soul and Body"
 The following excerpts from the Lesson Sermon are taken from the Bible: What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
 From Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy: The identity, or idea of all reality continues forever; but Spirit, or the divine Principle of all, is not IN Spirits formations Soul is synonymous with Spirit God, the creative, governing. infin- ite Principle outside of finite form which forms only reflect. The spir- itual mans consciousness and in- | dividuality are reflections of God They are the emanations of Him who is Life, Truth and Love. I'm mortal man is not and never was material, but always spiritual and eternal. (Pages II, 336)
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