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The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1941-11-15
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The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1941-11-15
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The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1941-11-15

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Evening star., 1941-09-07
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
Thieves to Catch Thieves

4 The old saying about setting a thief to catch thief is going to be applied 1n Connecticut orchards this year. Down at the laboratories of the Connecticut Agricultural Experimental Station this past winter they have been collecting parasites. These parasites are to be ' turned loose in the peach orchards of the state to prey on the oriental moth which does so much damage annually to fruit trees. Annually the moths ravage the states $400, 1000 peach crop and eradi- cation has been a difficult matter.
 Scientists believe, though, that the parasite bugs now being developed will successfully combat the propagation of the moths. If so then science will cer- tainly have contributed another notable chapter to its story of an unceasing battle against the foes of mankind in the pes tilence world. We hope, too, that the parasite to be used won't prove so pesky In time that they will have to be set upon by another type of parasite.
 Wasn't the English sparrow imported to get rid of bugs and the starlings brought over here to get rid of the sparroWs? Maybe we're wrong on 1t, but oftentimes the cure in time is worse than the ailment. We're not predicting any thing like this, but rather hoping that science has found way to get rid of the Oriental moth and soon will give full instructions on how to get rid of the tent caterpillar, Mexican bean beetle potato bugs, squash beetles, Japanese beetles, to mention but few.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
A Balanced Budget

The Legislature is expected to start action this week on the budget for the next biennium. Judging by what the Appropriations Committees propose the budget for the next two years should be virtually a balanced one. What with incidentals suggested in the Legislature and by the governor since his own budget was sent to both houses earlier in the session the total appropriations should come to $64, ,788, 900, while the anticipated revenue for the biennium is $64 ,440, ,000. If the two sums approximate as closely a5 that two years hence 1t will be good administration.
 It's hard to tell whether or not ex- penses will multiply in the next twenty four months. There is always the possi- bility that national defense costs will throw the regular procedure out of step. We don't know If we are to become actual combatants in the European war or not. But there is an air of uncertainty about the present-day situation that makes it necessary to adhere as closely as possible to the budget as now drawn up
 Close scrutiny of the legislative com mittee's budget shows regard for neces- sary outlays. There is one exception the proposed state juvenile probation system is apparently scrapped. It's hard to tell If the county jail farm plan is out, too, or whether the new Common Pleas Court set-up is provided for in the budget. In time we'll know It's good to read that state employees are to be taken care of to considerable extent. That was a promise of the governors and he seems to have made good on 1t. The 1941- 4S budget seems to be based on needs and not luxuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20

many men who have gone to the camps themselves to see, that equipment is suf- ficient for elementary training, and that new equipment is continually arriving in quantity. This is not to suggest that any truth about lack of equipment or poor conditions should be suppressed. If your nephew writes you from Camp Whoozis that he's been there three weeks and hasn't got a rifle yet, it may be true. But find out how many others are in the same boat, and why
 People have right to be assured that their boys in camp are properly equipped, fed, housed, and trained. There is excel lent reason to believe that these things are all being done as fast as it is hu- manly possible to do them. There is a diff ference, of course, between neglect and inefficiency and sheer lack of materials that haven't yet come off the production lines. The former should be exposed and remedied. The latter is to an ex- tent unavoidable; be patient. Above all, don't babble just for the sake of babbling. Restrain that perfectly human impulse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
Not Very Funny

Some perverted prankster had the bril- liant inspiration recently that 1t would be awfully funny to explode bomb" at the Ford plant which turned out to be just big firecracker. The presumption is that when workers found it was only a fire-cracker they just laughed and laughed. To us it doesn't seem so funny. People are jittery enough these days with out practicing pranks on their raw nerve ends. Most people are in no mood for
 The same thing goes for the irresponsi- ble people who delight to spread wild rumors about goings-on at army camps. A moments thought will show anyone that to circulate unverified stories about camp conditions is an evil thing to do. The trouble with such people is not only that they don't think minute. They don't think at all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
Don't Babble

The army may be suffering shortages of certain kinds of material. It would be strange If there were no such short ages, when you consider that a year ago the country simply had no munitions 1n- dustry at all. Of one thing there is no shortage-the volume of babble and gos- sip about such shortages. In an un- usually timely and Serviceable story, Paul Harrison, who has been touring army camps and writing about them for this newspaper through NEA Service, showed just how evil such talk may be. "They," say Harrison tells, that there are no rifles to drill with, the boys have just the old World War artillery guns, there aren't enough tanks, and so forth and so forth and so forth.
 Nobody ever finds out who "they" are. The stories go the rounds, added to and dressed up by each person who thought lessly repeats them. And finally large number of people become convinced that the army is not adequately equipped and cannot be properly trained. Isolated cases may be true. Certain shortages, es- pecially of ammunition, are real enough. Much old equipment has not yet been replaced by the new, which is on the way. The specific cases of which you hear may be real enough. The danger is that from constant repetition and em- broidery of these incidents, a totally wrong impression may become wide spread.
 Tn general, we believe 1t is true, and we base our opinion on repeated reports from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20

Here is how 1t works: An Am- erican firm will spend Q large amount of money for advertising in local South American news papers. But the advertising is placed through the local sales connections of that firm, in most cases German. And the Germans use that advertising to hlgh-pressure the local paper into carrying Hitler'S speeches, the Maxi DNB news reports, and other pro- German propaganda.
 For some months now, the Rockefeller Committee on cultur- al Relations, in cooperation with the State and Commerce Depart ments, has been trying to stop this. A confidential list of Nazi firms was prepared, and most American firms, when warned of the situation, arranged for new non-Axis distributors.
 However, some companies have demurred on the ground that 0 change would mean loss of busi- ness. General Motors, for instance, at first refused to sever arrange lnents with certain German firms which were successfully distribute ing its automobiles in Latin Aili- erica.
 The matter went up to James D. Mooney, vice president of Gen. eral Motors, also to Alfred P. Sloan, chairman of the board. But nothing happened. Word came back that General Motors saw no reason to make 6 change in its Latin American sales set-up un- less there were a declaration of war or breaking of diplomatic re- lations with Germany. ft.
 FinaEy, however, Sumner WelIes, hard-hltting Under Sec. Fetary of State, had q session / with Graeme Howard, vice pres- ident of General Motors In charge of overseas operations, in which there was some plain talking. Tn the end, General Motors agreed to cut loose It's German sales connections in La- tin America.
 NOTE-Meanwhile the produce ton, as distinguished from the sales. end of General Motors in the U. s. has done e magnificent defense job ia completing four machine gun factories at Flint and Saginaw, Mich, Syracuse, N. r., and Dayton, O., last month. The plants weren't scheduled for completion until next December. William Knudsen. former produc- ton genius of GM, is the man behind this.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20

We still think that some serious con- sideration to calendar reform should be given by our legislators down at Wash ington. We don't know why they don't create diversion from the war stuff by making some plans to do what a great many other nations would like to do- adopt the World Calendar system. 1ncid- entally an opportune time for putting such a calendar reform into execution comes in few years, due to the start Of the new year at the beginning of the week. There should be some authority in Wash ington now, though, engaged in studying the proposed plan and educating. us to the broad possibilities in its adoption.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
Forever Was Five Years

Just five years ago. with the ragged tribesmen beaten and scattered by aerial bomb and tank and Emperor" Halle &c., lassie in flight, Mussolini, thumped on his chest and shouted "this simple, ir- revocable, definite phrase Ethiopia is
 Today Halle Selassie is back in his capi- tai, Addis Ababa. It is the Italians who are fugitives. What Mussolini called irrevocable" is already revoked; forever was five years. Hitler proclaims that the Third Reich will last 1000 years. Query: If Mussolinis forever" proved to be worth five years, what will ,ou give for Hitler's thousand years?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20

Darlan remarked to Q member of the French Embassy, just before he left Vichy for Washington one month ago: "One of the most important developments of recent months is the increasing rivalry between Great Britain and the United states"
 And Marshal Weygand remark ed to on American diplomat Tath- CT recently: America is 6 iner-. cantile nation. She never will be interested in helping Great Brit. ain."
 Apparently the leaders of France had no idea that there is even a remote possibility that the United States might actively sup. port Britain.
 CAPITAL CHATT
 x-President Davila of Chile, after greeting 74-year-old secre- tary of War Stimson, remarked: "He looks better than when I knew him ten years ago." Davila was Chilean Ambassador In Wash- ton when Stimson was Secretary of State under Hoover . It es. capped general attention, but fair. minded Judge Let's of the U. s. Court, District of Columbia, forc- cd the Dies Committee to return the papers of three Baltimore and Washington Communists seized at their homes. Private citizens still have rights even if the country is on an emergency basis, Judge Let's inferred Ex-Attorney, General Homer Cummings turns down about 60 per cent of the law cases offered his firm. He will not take Q case which is contrary to the policy of the Roosevelt Ad- 1ninistration Mrs. Tom Walsh, Cuban widow of the late Senator from Montana, has rented one of her Havana mansions to King Carol and Madame Lupescu. All- other of her houses-she has sev- erl-is now leased to Tropicana, the new night club featuring Af- rican-R Russian dancing, said to be 50 sensational that New York managers who visited Havana are negotiating for its appearance in New York next season.
 LATIN AMERICAN NAZIs
 One confidential problem the Nelson Rockefeller Committee is trying to iron out is created by Nazi agents who take advantage of American business firms in Latin America. Without mcan- ing to do SO. U. s. firms have in- directly helped finance the spread ing of subversive influence and anti American propaganda = through the tricks of German sales concerns.
 For years many U. s. exporters have allowed independent Ger man firms to distribute their goods in Latin America. They did this because the Germans had lived in South America long, CT, had better contacts, were bet- ter salesmen. In recent times, however, the State Department discovered that some German firms were using their American business connections to undermine the United states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20

Calendars and programs that call for setting of dates well in advance are being prepared carefully these days, one learns. For example in Bridgeport the school authorities pondered quite while in preparing the official schedule for the 1941-42 class year. The question of the Thanksgiving Day holiday was one of the puzzlers which stymied the officials for time. Finally they decided to make the holiday Thursday, November 20, believing that President Roosevelt will proclaim this date and that Gov. Robert A. Hurley will do the same. That's sound reasoning Many probably won't like 1t, but we seem destined to follow the ex- ample of other states in accepting a New Deal Thanksgiving. What we probably won't do in this state however, despite pressure is to postpone Labor Day from the 1st of September to the 9th. Schools are going to start early this year, but an early start means an early dismissal in June.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
HONORED HEROES
Boston Pogt)

It is only appropriate that tl1s names of fields, parade grounds and roads at Camp Edwards on Cape Cod are named after heroes of the Yankee Divis'on who served in the World war. The camp itself is named after Major-G General Clar@. ence R. Daddy" Edwards. the boa. loved commander of the I'D in the last war.
 while the names of many officers are perpetuated at the camp, Q
 great many young men who serv- ed in the ranks and gave up their lives in France are also honoreu- This Is fitting. The preeent mein- bers of the YD must feel inspired as they read the sign posts e tns camp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
Current Comment

We cannot stint and must not falter.
 Secretary of State Cordell
 Hull to the House Appropria-
 tions Committee.
  The Mexican people never have omitted sacrifices in preserving their independence, liberty and great ness.
 --Maximino Avila Camacho,
 brother of Mexico's president.
  The right to criticize, to commend and to condemn will always be up- held so long as we have our Amer lean form of democratic govern ment. Representative Edith Nourse Rogers, Massachusetts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20

do certain things. God Will nor break down the door of a mans heart, but He will enter the human heart and cleanse ard save 1t, If man on his part will do certain things. No task to which we can ever set ourselves will save us. We are saved when we open the door of the heart and let God come in and do the divine work which He does through Jesus Christ. We must hear His voice--that Is, have our hearts so attuned to divine things that we can hear them when they are uttered-and we must open the door that the King of Glory may come in and make our hearts His own.
 So the word If" is tremendously important in religion. God is ready to give Us everything our lives need for their fulfillment, but He requires that we give up everything into His hand that His giving be faD1 1er- ed.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
Press Comment
THE BRAsHER BIRD PAINTINGS
(Hartford Tlmes)

If the state can spare S74OO0, it might be worthwhile to spend 1t for the Rex Brasher bird paintings. Anyone who has seen any of these works of art knows that they are perhaps the finest ever executed, with all due respect for the famous Audubon. Governor Hurley has rec commended the purchase Of the paintings because of their great educational value, for they repre- sent a complete catalog of North American birds. In fact, five spec cies have become extinct while MT. Brasher has been engaged in paint ing them, a task which he began in 1880 and which was finished 6 com paratively few years ago. A special committee appointed by the Cover nor has voted favorably upon the purchase proposal.
 Assuming that the State can find the money with which to pay for the paintings, there rises the ques- tion of where shall they be housed? Perhaps one thing should be taken at a time, but the paintings, if they are acquired, should be displayed where they can be readily studied
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
ToDAY's COMMON ERROR Never say, we haven't but . few left'; say, we have only 0 few left"

e. How many crew members do the largest ocean liners carry on normal runs?
 A. Vessels such as the Queen Mary and Normandie, carry 900 to 1000 officers and crew on normal runs. With Q full complement of passengers, aS many as 1850 crew members may be used.
 c. Who played the role Of "Mer- cedes" in the photoplay, "The Count of Monte Cristo," which was pros duced in 1884?
 A. Elisa Landi.
 e. What is the source of the famous lines beginning, "Breathes there a man with soul so dead"?
 A. "The Lay of the Last Mln- strel," by Sir Walter Scott.
 e. What does the Weather Bu- reau mean when 1t forecasts "gen- orally fair2"
 A. Some variation in cloudinesS and possibly some light precipita- ton in scattered places, but clear to partly cloudy sky over most of the area. This term Is usually ern- ployed in forecasts for relatively large areas, such as . whole State or half Q State.
 c. Describe the insignia distln. gushing American aircraft from that of other nations during World War I.
 A. White star with Q circular center of red, the star on Q circular background of blue, the circumfer- ence of which was even with the points of the star. This insignia ap- peared on oil planes, balloons, and dirisibles of the U. s.
 c. How many parts are in a steam locomotive?
 A. The modern steam locomotive contains upwards of 7,So0 parts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
Merry-Go-Round
 Norn,dndie Beat

The Washington Merry Co., Round scooped the world on U. s. plans for taking over the French liner Normandic. On May 1 they disclosed the ad- mlnistration's secret plans, commenting that "the Nor- mandie will be used not by the U. s. navy but will be under Henry Morgenthau's part of the Coast Guard"
 The next day Secretary Mor- genthau denied that the Nor- mandle would be taken and de- scrlbed the Merry GO- Round report aS silly" But on May IS armed Coast Guards boarded the French vessel at its New York pier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20

To understand fully the help- lessness of the French situation, 1t is necessary to remember that Marshal Petain belongs to the old school which favored French royalty and disliked everything connected with the French Revolution. petain never liked England because England was al- ways setting an example to the French people of how parliament tary system really could be made to work.
 Petain and his school-which included Weygand-were dead set against the parliamentary system for any country, and felt that if the British system collapsed, then they would have no trouble ditch- ing the democratic form of gov- ernment in France.
 In addition, Petain was Q pes- slmist. He did not think France could win last June; just as he did not think France could win in March of 1918. His order is- sued on March "A, 1918, has now been published; and if 1t had been carried out 1t would have meant French surrender to Ger many. Fortunately for the out come of the last war, Marshal Foch stepped in at this moment and stopped the German army at the gates of Amiens.
 DON'T UNDERSTAND U. s.
 There Is still another reason why Petain and those around him are not anxious to see the Brit ish win. British victory means an investigation of the French General Staff during the past de- cade, and the reasons for French defeat at a time when France was supposed to have the finest army in the world.
 Finally, those in power inside the French Government seem to be hopelessly uninforlmed regard. ing the situation in the United States. For instance, Admiral
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20

Hartford has called it quits as far as trolley cars are concerned. Lines are being replaced there as rapidly as pos sible by bus schedules. Each old trolley line closes with the same ceremonies to which many communities have become accustomed. New Haven, we suppose, VIII be the last stronghold of the trolley, but disappear it eventually will from the en- tire state, distinct period of transporta- ton history.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20

by children and all lovers of the out-of- doors.
 Connecticut should not let apss this opportunity to obtain what lln- doubtedly is the finest group of paintings of North American birds. Their educational value is beyond question. The collection long ago could have been disposed of had the artist been willing to sell 1t piece- meal. Nature lovers everywhere will rejoice if Connecticut purchases the paints and keeps the collection in. tact. It would be 6 shame to break 1t up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20

the fact tn Q [ employment is going up and the demand for relief should be g oing dow n. They c h Q r g e that too much WPA spending is for non-de- fense activities that could be done away with. They would like to get the boom doggling and ba- loney out of the Hua.V =. k.laA aam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20

m a n GO @CaH things to get these benefits.
 The atest Circumstances of religion Is t h a t God is In tn e world. Behold, I stand ct the door and knock" The conditio. of this sharing of the di- vine and human Is that man must
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20
Selected Poem
MORE THAN GOOD NEIGHBORs

Joseph Auslander in the New York Times) My brothers to the south, my Latin brothers, My sisters, with your warm abundant graces, We have one soul-our democratic Mothers We are one race-the strength of many races; We have seen tyrants come and tyrants vanish, And always you have kept your bright faith blazing; The blood of Spain, the spirit proud and Spanish We know such courage Is no trick of phrasng. With divers tongues we tell a single story That Lincoln and Bolivar both could cherish; The song of San Martin and Jackson's glory Survive the despots and their dupes that perish: Now that the swine bedevl and betray us, we stand like mountains in the midst of chaos
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-20

for the answers.
 1. Are international automobile drivers licenses issued In the United States? ?. Over what country did tho Ptolemies rule? 3. Tn which Canadian province is. Halifax? ' {. What Is the franking privilege?
 5. Is 1t easier to lift q weight in water than in air?
 G.. Name the successor to Presi. dent Andrew Jackson.
 2. For whose murder did Harry. K. Thaw become widely known? !. 8. Are persons born in the Phil- ippine Islands citizens of the United. States? .
 9. Scottish kings were crowned ct Glasgow, Scone or Edinburgh? 7 10. Do thunderstornls cause milk to sour?