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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13
NAME BRANDELY
 FOR 2STH TERM
Court Champion, F. of A, Also HOnOrs Frank ].
 MassicOtte in Elections

Veteran officers Of Court champ lain, No, lA6, ForeSterS of America were rewarded at the recent election of officers by reelection to their posts in the organization.
 Ralph L.. Brandely was elected treasurer for the 2Sth consecutive year and Frank J. MaSSieotte. was named financial secretary of the lo- cal unit for the 20th consecutive year,
 Walter Massicotte was elected Chief Ranger. others named to of flces for the year l9A2 were as tol- lows: Recording secretary, Arthur Baribault; Senior woodward, Alfred NEasslcotte, Junior Woodward, Will liam LeClaire, Jr,; Senior beadle, Joseph Caron; Junior beadle, Ar mand Lacoursiere; Lecturer, Emil NEassicotte: Trustee for three years, Alexander Bescancan, PlayslclAn, pr, ulrio A, Dionne: Druggist, Martins pharmacy,
 Preparations are now under way for the Courts annual holiday dance, scheduled for the evening of Dec. I9. A large crowd is expected for this celebration Of the N0th year of Court OhAmplains existence. The program will Include both round end square dancing, and refreSh- mentS will he served,
 One new member was induoted at the Courts last meeting, and four other applications for membership were received.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13
M'CORMACK BACKS
 WORKING PEOPLE
Congressional Candidate Pledges National Unity
 Support of Nation

State Representative Henry Me- Cormack, candidate for the Demo- cratic nomination for Congress, to- day issued Q statement pledging himself to express the desires of the working people of the district at washington.
 Said the Ansonia man:
 with our nation plunged into war with the Axis powers the great task of defense falls to @ large extent upon the workers of the country.
 we In Connecticut have a spe- cial responsibility. We must sup- ply fighters against the Axis, both in the form of soldiers in the army and workers in the factory.
 "As a leader of industrial work CTS, and also state representa- tive, I am in c position to see that the working people of my district, the state and the nation, are 100 per cent behind the defense pro. gram, the policies of united Ameri- can citizenry and President Roose- welt.
 'Tf elected as nominee at the Democratic convention in Torring- ton, to the oface of Congressman for the Fifth Congressional district, I will do everything possible Co translate the deeds and the deep desires of Connecticut'S working population for national unity against Serelen aggression.s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13

Tn order that all our citizens may be aroused to the vital need of safety, I urge all law enforcement agencies and civic and private clubs to cooperate fully during the pedes- trian Safety Campaign and I sug- gest that these agencies carry this message into our churches and schools, in our newspapers, and by radio, or by any other means which can prove effective"
 The campaign will extend to the end of the year, and throughout It's duration local safety committees, which are organized in every com munity in the state, will take an active part In its promotion.
 Clergy of all faiths have been enlisted to formally get the cakl- paign in motion and statements will be read at church services of all denominations during the weekend.
 Local police departments have been enlisted and will lend their efforts to 0 successful campaign.
 The State Department of Educa- ton, as its part in the efforts, Is writing to all school superintend- ents suggesting that pupils write letters to their parents dealing with pedestrian safety.
 Radio stations h Connecticut have been supplied with transscrlptions in English and several foreign langu. ages to be used In the two-week period.
 As of December 10th, le4 pedes- trians had been killed in Connecti. cut which is 9 more than the total who lost their lives during the en- tire year of l0A0, During the clos ing two weeks of December, 1oA0, IS pedestrians were killed on Conecti- cut streets ard highways,
 "The pedestrian accident situation in Connecticut is definitely alarm ing" Highway Safety Commission stated in closing its appeal, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13

the destruction of free governments onu the earth. Those who were clam oring for Q before breakfast anni- hilation Of the Japanese forces and the Japanese empire and the bombing of Tokyo, as if 1t were solne- thing that wes easy, knew nothing of either how Japanese covet death for country, or how for a score of years all the Japanese have been regimented to the one business of making ready to destroy all who did not acQuelSee in the old order of irnperlalistic government with which they heguiled their innocent people by calling 1t a new order"
 No man acquainted with what the Japanese navy did in the Russo- Japanese war, or with their prepar- edneSs for this, stab in the dark, talked ot cleaning them up aS if 1t was an easy and quick Job to be soon over and done with.
 As I read the excited demands for courtsmartial and dishonor to men who are ready to die, l am re- minded of what Lincoln said in 0 dark hour for the Washington gov- ernment in the war of the Sixties when hysterical people were de- manding that he smash Richmond in 1881 without benefit of clergy.
 Lincoln illustrated their attitude by e reference to the feat of Blon- din who waS the first to walk on tight rope across Niagara Falls. Tired of uninformed criticism, the patient but unperturbed Lincoln made 0 statement something like this:
 Suppose you and other volunteer critics had been standing on the ground looking up at Blondin In his dangerous adventure, and one would cry out to him, 'Blondinl GO a little further to the left or you will lose your balance" And another would scream, Move five inches to the right or you1l fall to the ground and be dashed to piecesl' And others equal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13

Catholic theater . i. The Boston College Dramatic Society presented last week their first Shakespearean play of the season. Kng Lear" The society production staff the form of yellow hand bi yard or so long. The play at Jordan Hall in Boston and back home to that Jordan filled to capacity with many Standees both nights Rev John L. Bonn, s. J. formerly of this city, directed the show which had splendid settings and entirely new costumes We also see by the cast Paul Good, who was Bolngbroke in Richard II" and Frank Newman in Second Spring." played Lear. college played the role of doctor The next attraction by the society will be Uncle Toms Cabin" which will be presented early in 1922 The Backfrars Guild Amer lean Catholic Drama group is presenting next week in
 New York City their second professional production of the at the BlackfriarS Theater West Street The play will be "Song Out of Sorrow by Felix Doherty, the theme dealing with the life of Francis Thompson, Victorian poet The theater holds almost Approximately five plays will be presented there this season, and next year it is expected there will be full season of plays running continuously
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13

aense and 1on.defense industries This trend has colored all other types Of business and commercial work was not nearly as brisk In NoveHn- Dor as during the previous month.
 Construction work dropped sharp. ly because of the lack of projects and on one large project work was almost at c standstill because Of Q lack of material.
 Unemployment claims increased i4 per cent over the previous month. There was considerable piek.up iil the retail trade because of holiday business.
 Bristol
 There is an indication os Siacken. ing of work in the clock industry due to materials shortages and while this has not yet developed to alarm ing proportions, there is considerable apprehension for the future.
 There has also been c reduction of time in foundry work due to SlAte- rials shortages, but all other indus. tries in the area have been very ac tive during the month. 1n6ustria plants in general are not hiring k any Appreciabie extent.
 The only shortages in labor are those in the skilled metal trades, 1T foundry occupations and domestic service.
 In general, the situation has changed little from last month.
 ToFringt0n
 Uncertainty about priorities L tending to freeze employment In tiaiA area with employers not engaged wholly on defense waiting for fur- ther developments before deciding to expand or contract: only those workers vltally needed are being added. This uncertainty is also re- iiected in Q much lower turnover.
 Construction and agriculture are experiencing the usual seasonal dee cline.
 Service workers remain far below the demand.
 A record season Is anticipated in the retail field and the increased demand for sales help has been met by high school students and married women.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13

~rast night December B. 1s4l) at p. m Camp out. - Like a lost city. - Silent figures moved like spectral beings about their business All was quiet ana serious Only the occasional rumble of truck was heard as 1t sped on its way We sat in our tents joking and Kidding Ten o'clock arrived and we listened to our commandern-chief speak. Each man, officer, private wonderful speech and each and every soldier IS behind the President 100 per cent This morning we had our
 last divisional review of the year It was awe-nspng Brgader General George Kester could hear at the command, Eyes, right all eyebals click in unison. Flags waving bands playing and the even rhythm oi marching feet. It was sight worth witnessing. The U S. A. first last and forever. Private "Kap" Kapan, Company A. 172nd Infantry 4Srd Division Camp Bland inR, Florida
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13
Pedestrian Safety
 To Open Tomorrow
Church, Newspapers, Radio Stations, Police Join in
 Appeal to Residents of Connecticut to Be Cautious

A statewide Pedestrian Safety campaign that will enlist the com. bined efforts or schools, churches, clubs, newspapers, radio stations and Q variety of other municipal and private agencies, will be launched in Connecticut Sunday, December l4th, the Highway Safety Commis- sion announced today
 The campaign, which will be on intensified effort similar to one conducted c year ago, is aimed directly at an unprecedented in. crease in pedestrian fatalities and Is especially, designed to arouse all the people to take immediate steps to end this unnecessary sacrifice Of human life In these days of national emergency.
 Governor Robert, A, Hurley and enforcement officials charged with the duties of preserving safety on the highways have long been not only deeply concerned with this serious menace but have given 1t much serious study.
 ANa9 " NAf0 AAANAS ASttgG VA NAAt0NAV- bile traffic" says Q specially pre- pared Statement issued by the Gov- ernor, inaugurating attention to the campaign, i've have widened our streets and highways, installed safe. ty signals and devices where deemed proper and have attempted to edu- cate both driver and pedestrian in those essentials intended to make our highways safe. Despite these measures. traffic accidents have be- come Q major hazard in our daily lives"
 Both state and municipal agen- cles dealing with traffic control and safety problems are cooperato ing with the commission, the Gov ernor points out and states further that.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13

On the Dawn Patrol. . .. Soldiers of the 2OSth CA(AA) recently made hurried trip into town to dispose of their and returned to their respective assignments in the Cape Cod Area. Colonel Marco Maccarclla of Battery G, 20Sth CA(AA), Is awaiting word that he will receive another stripe to add to his two, lucky guy Hike Noonan amazed the Waldorf customers the other mdnite when he stated he would carry on with his dip at Lakewood when the mercury hits below the freezing point Danny Martin local pool champ, is doing guard duty with the Home Guards at the State Armory. Captain John J. at Boston, Mass. . Nancy Lane one of the dolls appearing at downtown theaer Is collector of dolls that any child would adore having Santa Claus deliver in their stocking Xmas Day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13

The united states dlQ not lose its head In the Wilson days when the Lusitania was sunk, It, was recog- niSed as one Of the hazards of Q war waged by ruthless aSsassans.
 The people then recognized that those who used the stiletto and praotieed submarine piracy could quickly deal death and destruction, It must be recognized now that the early advantage Is with the pirates who employ the hlitSkrieg,
 ITS TIME FOR
 COMMON SENSE
 The need of this tragic hour is the exercise of plain, oldAtaShioned com mon sense. If people in and out oi Congress are 1lerve-wrac acked-and all of us are under severe tension they at least ought not to air inag- mary changes against brave. men going down to the sea in ships As they place their lives in peril, or against like brave men In the army who are standing guard and suffer ing, and some dying In the far flung battle line on seq and land and air, The sinking of the Bis m0rck did not create a panic In Germany and the destruction of the Prince of Wales in the Orient has created none in England. No more should the first heavy blow at American naval forces in Hawaii ol other losses cause the people oi America to lose their nerve or poise og conservation to Q cause dearer te them than life.
 The pendulum swings from one extreme to another, Two weeks age I heard some of the very people whc are now looking for Q victim crying out; "Why doesn't the government quit talking with two-faced japa- neSe envoys and smash the miserable little JapS before hreakfaStp"
 They spoke from ignorance ther as they are speaking now out oi lack of knowledge when they seek to make oulprits of men who are ready to give their lives to prevent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13

Rev. pr, John J. snavely First Methodist pastor has arranged something entirely new for Sunday, De cerber 2l The church service that day will De marked ir moi ony the aptcation of sound within the church sanctuary but also sending out from the tower Christmas hymns and carols from records of chimes and bells and gram of bells will get underway half hour before the 10:30 G. m worship pr. Snavely also anticipates hav- ing music from his church tower at every hour during the afternoon that day He also has plans to offer vesper servce of Christmas music at o'clock at which time the music of the parish choir will be broadcast from the tower.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13
'sU. s. WAR MACHINE NEEDS NO BACKSEAT. DRIVERS DANIELS

i As a lifelong editor, may { re- mind my brethren of the prens that even the great and patriotic Cree ley lost his wisdom in forgetting that he was not Q taekieian and lstrategist and undertook to he a back seat driver in tile earls days of the war Of the 'Sixtiese n the south also some editors assumed to know more about waglng var than the immortal Lee. Like the great Lincoln, the great sotltherner never lost his poise, even under greet pro- vocation.
 When criticism of his actions ape peared In newspapers, whose editors thought they knew more about wil- ming victory than the chosen leader, General Lee, in Q letter to his vile, said:
 "T an sorry, as you say, that the movements Of tn armies cannot keep pace with the expectations Of the editors of papers. l know taey. can regulate matters satisfactorily to tnenselves on paper. l wieh they could do 30 in the field"
 aWE HAVE JUST BEGUN
 TO FIGHT"--IS GOOD SLOGAN
 That statement of General Lee in 1881 applies, today to editors end radio commentators end congress- men and all the conversational strategists and critics on street core ners--in the capitol and elsewhere.
 President Roosevelt has giveHi as- 1 surahce that the people shall be kept informed of the bod news as well as ahe good news when such tfl- formation will not give knowledge that will aid the enemy. The American people have learned that fin every way they can trust their president. Their faith in him is based on his frankness and wisdom in the anxious days bee hind us. They know he will not fail them in the critical days we face critical days, surely, but days that will end iIi an assured victory.
 There Is but one cali to all of us in this high hour. It is to conse. crate everything we have, and are, and hope to be, fashioning the weapons that will bring success. and in the full use of every ounce of brain and brawn In factory and in field and on the seas and in the air.
 Our country has the men and the skin and the money to make our war effort invincible. Let us give allegiance and full faith to the men at the helm. They may be depended upon to weed out any who are uti- fit or ineffective, if such there Dc, and plan and execute everything that. will bring victory.
 we have just begun to fight" should be our slogan. And no back" seat driving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13
lTALIAN-AMERlCAN
 WOMEN PLAN PARTY

A social will be held Thursday at Knights Of Columbus hall by the Italian American Democratic Wo- mems club, Mrs, Linda Eal2one Is chairman of the arrangements com mittee.
 Assisting are Miss Lee DeHlase, Mrs. Vera DeHlase and Mrs. Julie Kennedy. The club Is making plans for election of officers in January.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13
Tod0YS AMSwOVS co
 oARaoWN CRACKERS
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 1. Australia (2,sVA,6Sl square milesl is much larger than Green land (7S6,6lS square mileE).
 2. SarNwak, Brunei and British North Borneo arc British sections of Horneo; Dutch own rest ot the island.
 3. There are ross islands in the Philippines; nine in the Azores.
 {. Madagascar, French, Is oi9 east coast of Africa; SuTnatra, Dutch, is of tho Malay peninsula in southern AAa.
 6. Papua is also known as New Guinea, Dutch own half, rest is an Australian mandate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13
APPROACHING THE FINALS

Less than two short weeks to prepare It's hustle hustle with music in the air, Dad is trying like the very deuce
 To find Just the right kind of spruce. Things seem to be at sixes and seVenS Exasperated clerks gasp-oh, my heavens! ,, , The house Is upset, the children out Of hand, TOT the Christmas spirit is all over the land, santa's around, by Arctic winds waited, You see he's much too old to be drafted, There's not youngster from Betty to Ben Who doesn't know the setup of every five and ten The house Is undergoing decided change, Dad says the decorations look Q trifle strange, Packages and wrappingS are oil over the place, It's a terrific strain to keep up theSpaee. Less than two weeks, almost at the end,
 But in that short time what lot you can spendl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13
BARBIERI CHOSEN
 FOR SEVENTH TIME
Sannitica Society Pledges Full War Cooperation;
 Buys Defense Bond

Domenic Harbleri was reelected president for the seventh term by the Sannitica society at their on. nual meeting held last night ct Lib. erty hall. Mir. Barbieri who is Q merchant, is Q founder of the Soci- ety. Joseph 0lannetti was also re- elected as the organizations vice. president.
 The society pledged It's member. ship to Q wholehearted support of the national defense program In Q resolution passed and appropriated &l00 of It's funds for the purchase of U. g. defense bonds. and also do- mated $l0 to the American Legion ambulance fund. Members endorsed the resolution supporting the na- tional defense and war effects, and pledged cooperation with local, state and national agencies.
 Other officers chosen were:
 Second Vice-president, Luigi Tll- lpelll: recording secretary, John l1- 70; assistant recording secretary, Antlmo Barblert: treasurer, Raffaale drillo, financial secretary, 0erardo pannoni; assistant financial secre- tary, Gabrielle Sciarra; censor, An- tonio, Mimervlno; orator, FTnacesco Addona; herald, Raffaele, Bionai; counsellors, Blagio 0agliardi, An- tonlo, Minervino; orator, Francesca Nicola GiannetH and Patsy 1adaro~ la; trustees, Donator Baldino, Mioh- elen DlCarlo and Michael Ciarlegio; accountants, Charles Stango and Thomas Sica: sentry, Francesca 0agliardi: assistant sentry, Ciaco- mo Sciarra; physician, Dr. Saverio Cerullo and Charles Stango.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13
JOHN R. GAINES
 NAVAL ENSIGN

John Robertson Gaines, son of Rev. and Mrs. David P. Gaines, 1S First avenue, has been discharged from the United States army, flor the convenience of the Govern ment" to accept 6 commission as ensign in the United states Naval Reserve. He is one of the graduates of the Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration commissioned by the Navy to do specified work in the Bureau of Or- dnance. He has been ordered to ace tive duty at Fort Schuyler, New Yerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13

"Honies" '. . Americans ought to be familiar with the expression, ''honey" That's what the Brtishers use now when they refer to the new American MS light tanks which are being used to such good advantage over In the Lbyan desert Their speed and maneuverabity
 make them easy to handle and likewise difficult for the the enemy to put out of commission. Not only that but they run day and night without stop repair We'll, they might be labeled "HOnies" or would Americans uaake it "HOneys"?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13
HAROLD E. ROGERS
 CLEE CLUB LEADER

Harold r. Rogers will direct the glee club of the Chase Foremen'S association in e concert ct the New Boston, Mass, Congregat tlonal church this evening at 8 o'clock, Ed ward L, Par&e will accompany the singers. Miss Doris Howe will Do soloiSt,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13
WORKERS ALLIANCE
 HOLDING CONCERT

Ignas Kubiliunas of Boston will appear as guest soloist at a concert and dance sponsored by Lodge A0, Lithuanian Workers Alliance of America, tomorrow at S:3O D. m. in Venta hall, lOS Green street. As- sisting him win be the villjos chorus of this city, conducted by Brone Basins Lucas. Dance music will he furnished hy the AserrymakeEs orchestra, beginning at 6 D. a.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13

states shocking circumstances Che monumental icas defenders suffered se.hak Some und hand- wEangs the setback defeat imaginary disaster for this great nation The article oe Secretary oS the Navy under Woa War President His voice Aing for all Americans pc themselves ofEand punchngs Co which President has Wil achieve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13
BY JOsEPHUs DANIELS written for NEA Service

Ralegh N O. Dec Shere has for the nearpanc the hysecal talk courtmarang officers sneak sinking American dTeadnaught Pearl arb sucon of the Prince of Wales the British flagship Aac When rshes out of the dark sthS the policeman on the large beat not suspended discharged
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13
TWO FOR KEEPS

Joseph Strauoh, IT,, and Richard Grams have been added to the cast of 'srhis Time For Keeps" ct Metro- 0oidwyn-NkAyers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13
Stat. "t @ u"rr''''aa By His Excellency ROBERT A HURLEY, Governor A STATEMENT
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 The sase of Connections confronted wh rapidly rising accident toll which Adsaadon calling for che eGcr reduce dsh and iau of automobile traffic wned and highways; installed safety signals and devices where deemed and have attempted educate both driver and pedestrian essentials intended she sae accidents have become hazard daily lives.
 Thh huge toll Hs limb and official agencies and I well bodies also De matter of deep all Oher residing within
 Highway safy dssa psno I4 December Pedestrian Safety Campaign number pedestrians shs yearly accident OlL ft h order has all of tseas De aroused M vital all law sornens agencies and civic and ps eu fully during Pedestrian sakv Campaign and suggest that these and schools h our newspapers and by radio Hany O which effective.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-13
YOU'RE A SAP, MIR. JAP:

x1n Pan Alley swings spirit uslo Of martial MusI written by Elnon) You're a Mir. Q Yankee cranky: a Uncle Sam is .t
  so The A B. C. and D. will Mr. don't know Uncle Sammy: when fights for his rights wou1l it amee, Eufhe1l wipe the Axis right map. 3oN1se sae aap, ssp, Mr. Jap.
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