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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-08
Minimize the Hardships!

Naturally, it is going to be impossible to summon hundreds of thousands of young men from civilian life into the mil itary service without causing hardShlpS of varying degree. But every effort ought to be made to minimize those hardShipS and hold them down to what proves abSo- lutely necessary.
 For instance, this has happened many times: young man is ordered to report for service, and given five days grace to clean up his affairs and cut the ties Of civilian life. He quits his job, gives up his lodgings, turns over his business, if any, to others; sometimes he even sells most of his clothes and possessions. Then he reports at camp as ordered. Given final physical examination there, he IS rejected, and sent back to pick up what threads of his civilian life he can gather together again. The New York Selectlve Service Administrator, Colonel Arthur V. McDermott, has had to issue a warning to draft eligibles that they may be thus re- jected at the induction centers, and ad- vising them to keep this in mind in ar ranging their affairs, so as to avoid, so far as possible, the resulting dislocationS.
 To begin with, employers ought to realize that this often happens, and try to keep mans job lon ice," so to speak, for few days after he is called up, so that he may resume it if he is rejected and returned. Others similarly affected might we'll try to show the same consid- eration. Best of all, of course, would be to give the selectee final physical examination before he leaves the home community. Whether this is possible to arrange or not, we don't know. But 1t should surely be considered, with view to putting such a system in effect if that proves practicable. If not, many of the inevitable hardShipS can perhaps be min imized if selecteeS themselves will guard as carefully as they can against possible last-minute rejection, and if those asso- ciated with them in business and per Sonal life will cooperate to the fullest possible extent.
 It is likely that the selective service system, perhaps with notifications, will continue for many years. Paul G. Arm strong, Illinois director, has been quoted as saying that in his opinion it will con- tinue long after 1945, when the present setup ends by law. This being the case, every effort should be made to iron out kinks in the system SO that it may func- tion smoothly and with a minimum of dislocations and hardships for the men concerned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-08
Duty Lies Ahead

With the advent Of new government in Connecticut today it becomes our pleasant duty to welcome the admins tration of Governor Robert A. Hurley. It also becomes our pleasant duty to point out that the next two years are filled with work of importance. Every citizen ot Connecticut, young, old, rich, poor, Will feel the effect of what transplreS at Hart ford in the next twenty-four months. It certainly behooves party leaders to give the very best that is in them to the Suc- cessful completion of term in office.
 The Connecticut Legislature conVen- ing for it's biennial session, short even when it extends to the last possible legal limit, must prove cooperative as well as able to stand on it's own feet. There IS a demand this year for forward-looking legislation The trend of the times may even call for emergency laws and so our legislators are in duty bound to be pre- pared to meet whatever situation arises We have to face the somewhat dubious future with courage and vision.
 Connecticut has never lacked in Sensl- Ole officials and lawmakers. We believe that the Hurley administration and the 1941 Legislature is typically Connecticut It will prove equal to the tasks that may be set up for it. So long as it regards its duty as towards the whole state and not the individual membership of the General Assembly we are bound to be the richer when next June rolls around. Support for the governor is necessary; advice is also in order when needed.
 Let this new year not creak dismally through a fault-finding legislative ses- sion. Let it rather find opportunity on every hand to advance the state in wis dom and in those things which we now regard as our natural birthrights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-08
More Engineers

College enrolment stood firm during 194O, with even slight increase over 1889 despite the demands of military training. Study by Dr. Raymond Walt CTS, president of the University of Cincin- natl, shows 883, ,594 full-time and enough part-time students to make grand total of 1,347, ,146. There were slight decreases in most branches of college training, but a five per cent increase in engineering students more than made up for them. More than 32,00O students registered for engineering courses.
 During the depression engineering graduates were all too often a drug on the job market. But now they are in de- mand; in fact, both in military and civil life today there is a marked lack of trained engineers. Quick to note this change, young men have been drawn into this occupational vacuum. There is every indication that all of them, and more, will be badly needed, perhaps even before they complete their entire course.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-08
In Today's Mail

sufficient for himself, 1t is often, unfortunately, not sufficient to im- part to others. What part then can we laymen take in the Apostolate?
 First of all, we can pray! St. Theresa 'The Little Flower" who never left her convent is patronesS of the missions; The Blessed Mother has the title of Queen of the Mis- sions", and for what reason? Simply because they were powerful mis- sioners of prayer, calling down Gods graces on the work of active convert makers.
 This any Catholic can do regard less of stress of time or circum- stances. We can pray that God may grant our fellow countrymen the great gift of Faith which He has al- ready granted to the twenty-two million.
 Secondly, by force of putting the teachings of his religion into his every day life, we can work wonders through the power of example. Often the early Christians drew the attention of the Pagans upon them selves through, their eXamplary lives so utterly out of key with the ideals of organism.
 Christians today who so reflect the beauty of the Faith through their personal conduct will likewise attract and hold the attention of souls thirsty for God. People today as never before, are hungry for something substantial with which to feed their souls. The Catholic has what the world seeks-he has only to advertise this fact by showing the results of his spiritual nourishment through living to the full in all his actions the ideal of his Church.
 This is the Apostolate for each member of the Catholic laity today Some there are who can and will enter the wider fields of lay Aposto- late, joining Evidence Guilds" and the like, but these remain the fund.- amentals available for every Cath olic.
 One hundred ten million non- Catholics-a field white for the harvest" to be gained if each Cath olic does his share in prayer and good example.
 The inspired word of the Prince
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-08
When History Stands Still

Out in New Mexico many of the 4,00O Navajo Indians recently registered under the draft law. Quite few of the red men did not fully realize the pacific in tent of the draft. To them it was only the queer, roundabout, paleface way of declaring war upon somebody. If so, these descendants of fighting ancestors were ready to be in on it. Many of them bade fond farewell to their families. They were ready to do or die.
 Reminds us of the yarn about some of the troops from French territories in Sen egal during the last war. They had mem- ories of experiences of ancestral kinsn1en in the days when slave-hunting was ramp ant. AS the troops, flying the French flag, moved up toward the German lines, they are reputed to have shouted: "Where are the accursed Arabs?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-08

Quietly and with no ostentation Judge of Probate Patrick Healey was sworn into office this morning for his second successive term. The busy routine of this have the oath of office administered and accepted in fashion by the incumbent judge. In his first two years Judge Healey has been 6 wise, kindly, and con- siderate administrator. He has given to the office the very great ability that long has been his in the practice of law. He has coupled with this his own personal qualities which those who know him well regard as outstanding. A more human person it might be hard to find without considerable searching and the duties prescribed for judge of probate are such as to call for the practice of just such traits as Judge Healey possesses in rich fulness. It is a pleasure to con- graduate him on the inauguration of his second term in office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-08
LAYMEN CAN PARTICIPATE IN WORK OF HIERARCHY IN MAKING CONVERTS
 TO CATHOLICITY
Editor, Waterbury, Democrat:

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 According to the Federal Census taken recently statistics show that there are tWenty-two million Cath olics in the United States of Amer ica! Dwelling on the comparison of this great multitude with the meagre twenty-three thousand of Revolutionary days, we begin to hypnotize ourselves with numbers Why, the entire British Isles can hardly boast one-third our present total. Canada with Catholic Que bee has only about four million of our co-religionists.
 Yes, Catholicism in America seems to be vigorously on the up- grade-A living force becoming ever more dynamic. Take Monsignor Fulton Sheen with his hosts of con- verts, the Catholic Hour and its magnificent achievements. There is no doubt about it, we are gaining strength.
 But then let's look at it this way. Twenty million Catholics in the United States means one hundred eleven million non-CatholicS here. This picture is not quite as cheer ing. We gather in our churches twenty million strong, but if we lis ten we can hear Christ asking once more: And where are the others?" Yes there are the others? Why are not they also Catholic? For getting for moment tn e noble work of the few, the average Catholic may well put the question: How many converts have I brought into the true fold? Ten? Five then?-or even one? Have I ever taken the trouble to explain to Protestant friend the Catholic teaching on some moral question which may have arisen? Such an accusation is probably true, but then, this Catholic says it is not my task to make converts. That's for the clergy, priests, brothers, and nuns.
 Plus XI in his encyclical Recon structing the Social Order" tells us the definition of Catholic Action which we hear so much about these days the participation of the laity in the work of the hierarchy" Ad- mittedly the work of the hierarchy is founded on Christ's teachings going Ye therefore and teach all nations" Accordingly it follows that the laity also have the duty of help ing to bring the message of Christ to "all nations" and more particu- larly, to this, our own country.
 It is not only for the few to spread the Kingdom of God on earth, it is for all to strive increas- ingly for this purpose. The quality of the work now being done is laud- able and must remain at the same high level, but the quantity toe must be swelled by more and more Catholics entering the lists.
 What can the average lay Cath olic do to join the ranks of active workers for our Lord? He cannot perhaps afford to give a great deal of time or money to the furthering of this mission, and although his knowledge of faith and doctrine is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-08

fall in love. Singularly enough, they imagine themselves very romantic, and if you should sample their lives at any period of their development, you will find them incoming around about somebody and considering themselves dreaGfully Smitten.
 But actually they can no more fall in love thar a blind man can see colors. It takes character to fall in love, and the multitude of those who lack the necessary character is named legion.
 Once in a while marriage is dashed to pieces on the rocks of in- describable misfortune Most of the time, homes are broken up be- cause at least one and generally two people are too selfish to fall in love. And because they are not in love they think they must separate and marry somebody they do love. The truth of the matter is that they love themselves and no one else, and they will never be happy until they face that stark but unpleasant truth. Furthermore, so long as they continue to love themselves, they will be mentally, spiritually, and emotionaliy unable to love anyone else.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-08

The good old Richard Peck certainly is entering glorious period of it's long and honorable career. This Sound steamer may well end it's days as a floating garrison for United States troops, but we sincerely trust that it's final rest ing place will not be the northern waters to which it is reported the familiar vessel is to be sent. According to these reports the Richard Peck will be stationed up near Newfoundland. That's long ways off from the more tranquil waters of Long Island Sound which the boat has 'traversed since going into service some 48 years ago. Here's to a successful Navy career for the Richard Peck!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-08
Selected Poem
TWELFTH NIGHT

(Kate Arnold in the New York Times Christmas tree, its glttering days at end, Lies on a windy hill Tall grasses bend Murmuring beside it; twisted apples spread Bare branches wide to shield it from the breeze Dry wreaths of shrivling holly form its bed And snowf1akes pile fresh tinsel on its head. Another leans against grimy wall; about its feet Are ash cans, and the clamoring city's beat Above it, while with swrling gutter dust, Gray bits of paper cling where bright balls hung Drab is its end, and drab the sordid way A garbage scow adown the lower bay. o little trees your glory at an end What matter where your fragrant needles spend Themselves to greenish dust. You had your hou Of gttering magic, while the bells rang out The Christmas carols; and you brought Wonder and joy into a child's deep eyes The end for which spruce tree sprouts and dies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-08

read more; lived longer; saw less child labor; enjoyed a shorter working day and better working conditions on factory or farm; had more parks and recreational centerS - than ever before.
 There are still many people of whom not all these things are true. But OStro- lenk's studies persuade him that of the people as a whole, they are true. It's just possible that we have been licking our wounds a little too long and too Strenu- ously. Certainly it won't do any harm to look for just moment on the really fine things we as people have been able to do for ourselves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-08

or 60 per cent support, which isn't enough to offset Republi- can opposition. You ought to go along at least 90 per cent of the time."
 Mccormack stressed the neces- sity of the Democrats being pres ent to vote on amendments to im- portant bills. The fact that Re- publicans stuck to Cne floor en masse, while many Democrats were absent, he pointed out, ac- counted for much of the knife work against New Deal legisla- ton last session.
 The majority leader also strongly advised new members to give the utmost attention to the needs of their constituents, chiefly by running efficient offices and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-08

Opposition to the ban on all-night parking within defined central area of the city and disapproval of the parking meters seems to go hand in hand here in Waterbury, Of the two kinds of criti- cism, though, we'll wager that that di- rected against the all-night parking ban will outlast the meter attacks The former will come in the form of continued viola tions that in time may upset the police regulation unless the department remains pretty tough" about the situation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-08
nswering mail promptly.

answering mail promptly.
 "Young congressman make national regulations by what they do on the floor" McCOr- mack said sagely, but they get reelected by the personal ser- vices they perform for their constituents. We must all of us keep this in mind if we want to retain control of the House in 1942 and pave the way for another presidential victory two years later."
 NOTE - The caucus nearly tore the roof off when Rep. T. F. B. Wasielewski of Wisconsin, victor over bull-voiced Republican John c. Schafer, was introduced. Waste lewski is the lone wisconsin Democrat in the House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-08
Chalk Up the Gains

The last 10 years have been tough ones. There has been suffering enough, Heaven knows. And yet The average citizen of the United States is better off today than he has ever been. That's the delib- crate conclusion of Professor Bernard Ostrolenk, economist.
 This average American," OStrolenk says, was in 1889: better fed; better clothed; had more invisible servants" in his home; educated more of his young people and did 1t better; travelled more;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-08

of the Apostles that we should be ready to give an account of the Faith that is in us, can be taken to heart by every Catholic in the pres- ent age. The layman should fur nish himself with every proof of the divinity of the church, in order to show clearly to those outside the church the reason and the truth of our Faith. If we can get an Atheist to admit that God exists, that God is infinite truth, that God has re- vealed a certain religion to man. kind, then we have accomplished the first tsep. With the help of Gods enlightening grace, by prayer and good works, the Spirit of the Holy Ghost may touch the soul of that individual and bring home to him the meaning of the words T am the way, the truth, and the life"
 A FRANCISCAN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-08

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. What does the Irish word Fire mean?
 2. Of which Pacific Coast League baseball club was Oscar Witt, former manager of the Cleveland Indians, recently appointed manager for 1941?
 3. Does dry air weigh more than moist air?
 4. What is the English equivalent of the German expression Gesunds heit, used when person sneeZes?
 5. What was Americas chief con. triDution to military aviation durs ing World War I?
 6. Is Kentucky, Tennessee or Louisiana called the Hog g-and- -Ho- miny" State?
 2. The Philippines are officially state, territory, or commonwealth?
 8. In which House of the U. s. Congress must all bills for raising revenue originate?
 g. Which United States coin is called two bits?
 10. A pen in which sheep are kept is called a S-d?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-08

several m a t eS. But they would never be in love if they lived a thousand years and married and unmarried every year of their lives.
 The truth of the matter is that millions of people are too Sn1fSh ayer tO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-08
Questions
 andAnswers

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED The Waterbury Democrat Service Bureau will answer for you free any question of fact or infOrnaas tiOn, not involving extensive re- search. Write your question clear Iy, 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.
 @. Is the son of Prime Minister Churchill 8 member of ParliamentI
 A. The Prime Ministers only son. Randolph Churchill, was elected td Parliament on September 25, 1940.
 @. Has the Government diScon- tinued the practice of giving double time allowance on their service record for retirement to officers and enlisted men of the U. s. Army for foreign service?
 A. Yes.
 o. What was the Battle of Ca- poretto?
 A. It is the name given to dis astrous defeat of the Italian forces at Venezia, October A to November 6, 1917, by the Austro- German army. The attack was launched against the Italian Isonzo line at its weakest point, the Tolmino sec tor.
 @. Does frost form when the sky is generally overcast or when the wind is blowing with appreciable velocity?
 A. It forms on clear and quiet nights when the temperature and humidity conditions are favorable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-08

agency, and 1t may be tn a t som e of tn e functions of the Office of Edu- cation will also be drawn.
 B oth Aubrey Williams, head of N. Y. A., and J. J. McEntee, head of c. c. C., m 8 y be re- placed, though who will head the new agency isn't known.
 Parallels be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-08
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 3:43 a. m.
 Sun rises 7:16 a. m.; sets Al p. m. All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 Moons phases-first quarter, Jan. 5, S:S2 a. m. full moon, Jan. 13, 5:56 a. m; last quar- ter, Jan. 20, 4:53 a. m.; new moon, Jan. 27, 5:55 a. In.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-08

o. Are there any foreign coun- tries that have motion picture cen- sorShip?
 A. Nearly all of them have some form of censorship.
 @. What is the highest denou- ination of paper currency issued by the United States?
 A. The $10,0OO Federal Reserve note is the highest that circulate6' as money.
 @. Can the age of rattlesnakea be determined by the number of buttons on their tails?
 A. Snakes shed their skins ae varying intervals and the formation of the rattlesnake,s rattle is due to the fact that, in each successive molting, peculiar interlocking button is formed and remains on the snakes tail. The popular idea that the number of buttons" in a rattle indicates the snakes age is completely erroneous. The shedding of the skin depends upon many var- fable factors such as amount of food, rate of growth, temperature and the like. The wear and tear to which the rattle is exposed causes the abrasion and breaking off of variable numbers of the but tons. If all the buttons were re- tained, they would represent only the number of times the snake has molted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-08
National
 Spotlight
CCC, IVA Will Merge in Shakeup Of Youth Program
BY BRUCE CAPTION Waterbury Democrat Washington
 COrreSpOndent

Washington, Jan. 8 - Shakeup of the whole government youth pro- gram is expected soon. Out of it will
 come merging of the Civilian Con- servation Corps and the National Youth Administration into one