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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-28
Wonder Story of America Will be Revealed
in Delightful Spectacle in Recreation P ark

ing with the grand finale. "Ameri-
ca on Parade. The first scene
will be Columbus in Spain. The
setting will be in the court Of
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabel.
la with Columbus receiving their
blessing before leaving on his long
journey.
Scene two will show Columbus
in America and scene three, the
Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock. The
beginning of the American nation
will be depicted in the fourth scene
which will show Paul Revere on
his famous ride and also the inau-
guration of George Washington as
the first president.
Westward Hol" is the title of
the fifth scene and it will show the
trek of thousands to the West.
The story continues and the next
scene will be Union Forever,
depicting the history of the Civil
War.
Scene seven will show in sym
bolical form how the earth, sun, and
rain have combined to make the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-28

the starting ramp, to see that con-
testants are placed in proper order.
At the finish line, waving in the
winners will be Stanley Norton,
and Dan Ohlinger. Judges of the
contest are +. J.. Doran, Alvin An
derson, and Ernest Maddux. An
nouncer of the contest is Fred Bat
telle.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-28
HERE'S WhoPPER

Morristown. Mimi, June 28-UP
Strawberry raisers attention.:
Mrs. Emil Schultz claims some
thing in the way of record. She
says she plucked one from her gar
den that was 5h inches in cir
conference.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-28
DUCKS FLOCK TOGETHER

Cazadero, Cal, June 2S-UP-A
flock OF white ducks that long has
made its headquarters in Austin
Creek has two methods of building
up its numbers. Their facility for
picking up additional members
seems to indicate that white
ducks flock together"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. R. J. Cotton are
the professional directors.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-28

stage. Some will form a huge
~. s." while others take their
places.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
A Thought for Today
City Rather Fortunate

Waterbury, despite all the sound of
 fury" of recent weeks, has managed to
 have three major pieces of legislation passed by the Legislature, two of them within 24 hours of each other. That's somewhat of an achievement and the city fathers have every reason to be proud of the accomplishment It was
 not won, either, at price. In short the city made no promises, entered into no agreements and as consequence IS not bound to do anything in return for the ' legislative 'boons".
 The bond issue, passed some time back and signed by the governor, was perhaps
 fortunate in that 1t escaped the full ;"blitzkrieg" of Republicans who could not but feel that with Waterbury being granted all that 1t asked from the Gen. eral Assembly without so much as concerted effort at opposition would feel that the present Democratic administra- Z ton was supreme at everything As a matter of fact 1t wasn't a desire to in- crease It's political stature or to enhance It's assets at the polls that actuated the administration to seek passage of the three major items of legislation. ! The bond bills were thoroughly dls- icussed at hearings, but so were the trade school and charter revision bills. The latter two, unfortunately, just happened along when 1t was necessary for political barriers to be drawn, concessions asked. None was granted In Waterbury's in- stance. We get our bond bill, our trade school, and our charter revision without strings attached as the situation should ,be. The city can take some pride In this fact and can also expect that passage of this legislation will be of general benefit and not individual.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
Need For Q Change

Each legislative year at this particular time editors rant and rave about the injustice and indignity of our minor court appointment system. It provides mater ial for any number of editorials bemoan- ing Connecticut's lack of progress in removing the courts from politics. There's no good reason why this year should be an exception; there's every reason why Con- necticut editors should continue to lam- bast the system and our officials for con- tinulng It.
 If you are following legislative news right now you'll know that leaders of both parties In the Legislature are pres- ently engaged In dividing the courts up between them. Each town will be taken in order and it's court set-up decided This may be on the basis of local demands or 1t may be at the suggestion of some- body at Hartford. It certainly won't be at the recommendation of the citizens at home, although If the dominant party in the town secures more recognition in court jobs this may be regarded 9s recog' milton of the right of the majority
 We've agreed In principle and theory that the minor courts are not properly political patronage to be sWayed every two years by the ebb and flow of political fortune. The changes to which their membership are subjected does not make for proper Jurisdiction. The solution lies in making the courts really part of the judicial branch of the state government and not a side-line of the legislative branch as 1t certainly is so far as minor ones are concerned
 We certainly would like to see Governor Robert A. Hurley and the Democratic Party bring this inglorious court patron age "grab" to an end so that there may be something more than fleeting honor at. tached to minor court post, well handled for the most part by the incumbents, but dragged over every political hedge in the game,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
Decay at the Core

Every large city in the United States, and some not so large, face the same problem, says Frederick L. Alderman, New York architect and planner. Their course has run along this line: First, a spectacular growth during the first 30 years of this century, until more than half of the American population was liv- ing in the cities. Then the rate of urban growth declined, and in some cites the actual population is declining. From the expanding central area now moves a continual migration of people to the sub- urbs and even the country.
 There are many reasons for this migra- .tion, but they boil down to this: many people weighted the comparison and found that life was better farther out. Whereupon the congested urban area stagnated still further and became problem area" We are now, Alderman says, in replacement era, the original development era having played out. He believes that cities must seize that period of replacement to redevelop the stagnated central areas into the most desirable res idence districts of the city. But that sort Of development will no longer take care ot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29

itself. The cities grew by themselves, without direction or plan. But the re- placement era will not work that way. It must be planned.
 High valuation due to overhanging capitalization stands in the way of private efforts to accomplish such rebuilding, Alderman puts 1t thus: We have built our cities under guidance of the same economic fallacy which accounts for the plight of our railroads. We failed to exEinguish their capltalizations at rates corresponding to physical decay and ob- solescence, whichever was the higher. In a world of unprecedented advance in sci- ence, the urban center has stood firm against change, either In respect to physi- cal plan or fiscal policy, both of which are obsolete" Such changes sound like a Spartan remedy, but no city which has a "blighted section" at its center can afford to see that heart of the city 90 to seed without making strenuous efforts to meet the problem before It is too late.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
Lashing Intemperance

Governor Eugene Talmadge of Georgia is on record as urging a group of church workers to establish public whipping posts for drunkards. The incorporate use of liquor Is, as the governor says, a terrible thing, source of misery and shame. But 1t Is questionable whether incorporate punishment Is the way to eliminate 1t. All intemperance is bad; in temperance in eating, intemperance in speaking.
 Has the governor, we wonder, ever in- dulged himself In incorporate speech, seeking to lash an audience by words de- signed to steal away the wits as effectu- ally as ever a bottle did 1t? He might well ask himself that question before un- limbering his lash.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29

It's a far-flung plan that nations of the Western Hemisphere have of creat- ing a chain of national parks all the way from the Straits of Magellan down at the toe of South America, up to the ice-helds beyond Hudson Bay. Wild life preservation Is the aim of those who are working for the movement and to date 17 nations have ratified a pact which binds them to cooperate. The United States was the 17th nation to ratify, not the first as might be imagined, How ever Uncle Sam has a good start with a fine system of national parks and forests all over the country which would be asso- clated with the hemispheric group. The ideals to preserve not only Wildlife but also natural wonders and historic spots. Here again this nation Is well advanced. But our work now Is to show and tell other nations what our experiences have been so that they may be guided. And we must also continue to expand the free domain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29

and from the Agriculture Dept. because he cannot get along with Paul Appleby, cantankerous Un- der Secretary of Agriculture ... At last e use Is being found for the country'S huge god supply. Un- able to use 1t for money and With more and more gold piling up at Fort Knox, we have finally sent some to the British to be used for buying up Arab leaders In 1raq and Arabia. Paper money doesn't talk in those countries, and gold speaks louder than silver ,, Senator Pepper of Florida is haV- Ing c dispute with his good friend Harold Iekes over political ticks" and deer in Florida. Pepper wants to kill all the deer on the Seminole Indian reservation be- cause they spread cattle ticks. But Ickes says the deer belong to the Indians, and they have a right to keep them. Also he doubts whether they really do have ticks .. Frank drlllo, in- ternational secretary-treasurer of the CTO United Rubber Workers, has denounced the American Peace Mobilization and National Labor Committee Against War as left iSt controlled. Grillo Is the only prominent CIO leader to raise his voice against these so-called iSola- tlonist organizations.
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 Feature Syndicate Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
Selected Poem
WITH YOU

(Frederick Willis in the New York Times) The world without's wondrous pageantry; The world within, imbued with all of You, To me Is very Heaven through and through: No natural gleam on land or sky or sea Can match the splendor that You are to me. With You sense the immemorial years In which we wandered blindly hand in hand And loved, in many lives, from land to land Dim realms of wars and trials and panic-fears- Aich lives, shot through with work and joy and
 tears.
 With You feel the futures mighty urge The power dynamic of the destined Goal; For all pure loves the light of the Over-soul, And leads us on with many a spirit-surge Till human loves and lives in Gods love merge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29

hours of discrimination followed periods of disappointment and sor- row. Very often 1t seems that the air is clearer after we have passed through a storm of trouble, or that we can see farther in that day which follows a night of despair. Someone has said that we can see farther through tear than through a telescope. We have all observed that visibility is better on cloudy days than on very bright, sunny days.
 Trouble is put into the world for a purpose, and Gods promise is that if we love and trust Him, He will use even the worst things in life to good ends. He gathers up our broken hopes and with His hands of love molds them into forms which later make us thank full for His providence. The passing years teach us all the truth of that assurance, "All things work together for good to them that love ood".
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29

not be able in the face Of extreme cuts in registration on account of the likelihood of interruption for military service. Both factors have been getting a great deal of atten- ton in educational circles lately. and there seems slight question about the field of higher education being on the threshold of 6 depar. ture.
 While such changes as occur may be viewed as flor the duration," life never quite reverts to the status quo ante. He who can accurately visual ize the scene of the future is one oi precedence indede. Here just q few months ago some of our profession al planners of the new society were insisting that educational life must be prolonged, SO as to keep youth occupied and maybe better stocked with ideas for enjoying the larger leisure of the morrow. Now effort is concentrated on cutting it shoEt, and once the short cuts are learned, and forced by extreme econon1ie pressure. who will be sold ca tlN long way 'Ecundg
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
We "Roll Our Own"

Another illustration of what the war is doing American producers arc now serving 98 per cent of American wine wants. France is the big loser. In the first quarter of last year, before France fell, she sent to America 170,000 gallons of champagne. This year in similar period mere 13,200 gallons tricked through the British blockade, mostly via Casablanca and Martinique.
 These changes in buying habits are likely to persist long after the war, even assuming that French wine-growers get back into their old stride. It Is merely another instance of how modern war disrupts trade and buying habits, changes which are very likely to become perma- nent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
Current Comment

Our direction is the same but the road advances and new problems must be met. President Avila Camacho of Mexico.
 
 If war nerves have you down |. keep active physically. =. War nerves have mobillzed your body for action. Actl Prof. Harvey W. zorbaugh, New York university.
 c
 The opportunity of America to- day is to set in motion forces that will help to distribute the abundance that is present in this country. Murray D. Lincoln. new president of the Cooperative League.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
Press Comment
FACTS FROM THE CENSUS
(Hridgeport Post)


 Tho U. S. Bureau of the Census has been issuing to the press some miscellaneous Items of an interest ing nature all tending to show how vast & country we live in and how varied are It's activities. Just for example we are told that the work ing population of the United States the number of persons who work for cash or It's equivalent-is now B2,e40, ,762.
 The number employed In factories Is equal to the entire population of New England. The power necessary to operate America's factories Is equal to over 6l million horses.
 But on the farm there is another story, for horses and mules have disappeared during the past 20 years to such an extent that 70 million acres, formerly required to produce feed for animals are now available for other purposes. These 70 million acres could feed 85 million human population.
 Of something over 6 million farms in the United States, S6.T per cent are operated by tenants as compared with 42.4 per cent ten years ago, This sounds on the face of 1t as if we had achieved a wholesome in- crease in farm ownership and done away with a corresponding amount of farm tenancy.
 Actually, according to the census, 1t means that farm machinery, en- abling operation of larger farm units, has displaced a corresponding amount of sharecroppers. They haven't been promoted to ownership, they've simply lost their jobs.
 What has become of the old idea that, given stout heart, a pair of strong arms and reasonable amount of fertile land a man could make a living for himself and his family and be sure of a comfortable roof over his head and food In the cellar even if he never grew rich?
 Why can't those dispossessed ten- ant farmers be put to work support ing themselves on the 70 million acres that used to be devoted to growing feed?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29

A veteran oE 37 years jn public office, La6uardiA is one of the ablest administrators In the coun- try. With tho exception of Roose- welt, Laduardia knows more about governmental affairs than any member of the Cabinet, also has more drive and capacity. By oil odds he Is the most experienced and resoufeeful executive tho President has appointed In Q long time.
 Apparently desirous of taking full advantage of this, the Presi- dent directed Laduardia to attend tho weekly cabinet deliberations, although he docs not have tltular cabinet status.
 Some White House advisers have long advocated that Defense heads attend cabinet sessions for c closer integration of poliey-maklng with the actual execution Of policy, They have In mind OPM chiefs Knudsen, Hillman, Biggefs, Stet. tinius and Nelson, and Price Regulator Henderson.
 NOTE - On his first day in office Laduardia floored officials who conferred with him about taking over certain offices for his new agency, by telling them: "JuSt leave tho old furniture that's therc. It's good enough. WC don't need any new stuff." Such lack of swank iS almost unheard of in tho Defense set.up.
 REMARKABLE
 YOUTH RECORD
 Behind the Presidents request for another $60,00o,000 for the Ma tional Youth Administration to train skilled for defense industries Is Q remarkable record of re- suits.
 Between last December and
 May first. la0.004 IVA students secured jobs in factories and shops. This month another 4b,-
 900 will step into defense Jobs, and IVA officials estimate that by June 90 more than 2bO trained workers will have been turned out. The new budget Is for continuing thls program
 In the next fiscal year.
 The IVA has B,307 shops throughout tho country training workers in drafting, plumbing, carpentry, welding, foundry, radio
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
Whats Your l. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.

i. Name the capital Of Alaska.
 ?. What is the common name for an unexploded shell?
 3. What Is 6 duplex house9
 {. A thick glass is more likely to crack than a thin glass when 1tlled with a hot liquid; true or falsep
 5. For what word IS pram e coI1- traction in England9
 6. Thomas A. Edison was born in Ohio, Michigan or New Jersey?
 2. The United States Immigra- ton and Naturalization Service Is under the Department of Labor, Department of the Interior or the Department of Justice?
 8. With what country was the United States at war in i8Oi-05?
 9. What is the religion of the dervishes?
 10. Five cities are represented by baseball teams in both major leagues. Name them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29

As yet the Assembly hasn't made 1t possible for 5000 state employees to get protection from loss of the hospital aid plan to which they subscribed last year. Comptroller John M. Dove ruled early this year that 1t was not legal for the state to deduct sums from wages of it's employees for the purpose of paying for the hospital plan. An effort was made to have the Legislature put through a measure which would allow such deduc- tons under law, but evidently 1t has been overlooked In the last-minute rush of business. Unless 1t goes through there will be 5000 somewhat disgruntled peo- pie In Hartford and you can't blame them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
THE SHORT CUT
(New Haven Register)

A plan for three-year college courses which has been announced on behalf of the Association of Am- erican Colleges aims at speeding students through their education in time to get into the army or other military service without having their educational program broken up in the middle. A less stressed aim is the keeping of numerous small Inc stitutions in business. Many might
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
Daily Almanac

Moon sets l0:5S p. m daylight time). Sun rises 5:25 a. m.; sets s:l4 p. m. daylight time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 May has provided qiuck contrasts in New England weather. Where one day tempera- lures were high enough to cause discomfort within 24 hours the opposite occurred and 1t was chilly enough for house fires to be kindied.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29

Putting the Common Pleas Court judges on a circuit basis will raise this tribunal to practically the same status as a Superior Court, although jurisdiction will differ. It's something that has been proposed for many years and in many forms and may be the beginning of a gradual change in our judicial system that will elevate all courts to the position they should hold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29

lieve. Nothing Is more difficult to see than this, especially in the hour when we s t a n d over- whelmed W 1t h our troubles.
 And yet as we look back over life we are con- scious, are we not, that some of our rareSt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29

seems Ike c lot of money. And @ the House A pp ropriatiof1s committee pre- pareg to make It's recommenda. tions as to what the organiSa ton should have for the next fiscal year, there are again h c . r d cries that somc- thing should be done to it.