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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10
Dr. Reith's "Private Business"

Can a citizen of totalitarian country, specifically of Germany, Italy, Russia, or even Japan properly make the claim at any time that he Is engaged in private business"2 Totalitayiansm being what 1t is, with every personal concern sub- jected to the state, 1t may rightly be assumed that citizens of such countries travelling abroad are always working more or less for their countrys interests, not their own, unless the two happen to coin- eide They wouldn't be allowed to go abroad, in the first place, if this were not so. In the second, any private business" they may have is so interWoven with state policy and state direction that 1t cannot be private.
 We are slow to realize this, being geared to system where man can have private interests and pursue them independently of or even detrimentally to, the national interest. Yet our own experience and the experience of South America, shows plain ly that no citizen-in-goo good-standing of q totalitarian country can do this. Travel ing abroad they are all, and in the nature of the case they must be, in the service of their governments to greater or less degree Let's not forget 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10

within six months, better walt and order from Germany. By that time she will be able to deliver it." That doesn't sug- gest as much German confidence in win ming the war quickly as you might think. German salesmen down there can't de- liver now; they have to say something; similar promises last year were not made good,
 But 1t does suggest that the United States problem of production is greater than many realize even yet. Not only must we provide the slnews of war, but we must, in order to solidify our future trade position in the Americas meet de- mands there, too. Remember the vital importance of this double task when you are asked to do without some product you had vaguely intedned to buy, but can do without.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10
Halting the Exodus

Many cities are worried because so many taxpayers are leaving the city to settle In suburban areas, cutting down the city's tax income, and speeding up the tendency of the less desirable city areas to degenerate into real slums, There Is only one answer, and that is to make the city areas more livable and desirable, so that people won't move out. Illinois and Chicago are working on the prob lem; so are New York, Michigan and Minnesota.
 The plans are all along lines of con. demnation of the worst slum areas and then granting tax concessions and fi- nancing inducements such as will draw private enterprise to rebuilding the de. terriorated areas into places that will again be worth living in. People in a free country are going to live where they can live best Cities can keep them only by maintaining such conditions within the city as will make the city the best place to live.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10
Swords Into - Bombs

The ancient vision of people beating their swords into plowshares was given just 8 flicker of new life the other day by news that in Briton 10000 swords, no longer of military value, are to be melted up. Not into plowshares, however, but into newer and deadlier forms of muni- tionS.
 The sword no longer kills with effi- ciency. Therefore, the luxury of sport ing them, and the fine steel they contain, is no longer to be indulged in. The swords, many of World War vintage, are to be called in and melted down for airplane motors or whatever modern age of modern war decides is most deadly. The world looks wistfully ahead to day when the peoples shall convert their tanks into tractors, and their bombers into transport planes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10
The Stock Pile Grows

The program of securing reserve stocks of raw materials vital to national ex- istence In an emergency Is slowly ad- vancing. We are In infinitely better shape in this respect than we were Q year ago. Further progress is slowed by lack of shipping facilities, but that Is inevitable, the world shipping crisis being what 1t Is.
 Sufficient for year or more are stocks of chromite, graphite, manganese, mica, tin, and rubber Great stocks of opium from Macedonia were laid in before the Greek collapse. Most of the Chile cop per output has eeen contracted for, need ing only ships to bring 1t here. Mer- cury, which we allowed Japan to buy under our noses in Mexico, Is being if1- creasingly produced locally. Nickel we can be sure of in Canada, and tungsten Is being produced locally while substi- tutes are studied. Here, as in other de- fense fields, we have not done what must be done, yet there Is no cause for de- Spair
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10
Selected Poem
MOTHER,s sILYER SPOONS

(By Nina St. Clair Campbell In the Boston Post) As I polish the thin, old silver spoons that once were mothers pride, The door to my long past childhood swings softly open wide; And sit at the dear home table as the child used to be, Thrilled to the core of my childish soul, "cuS mommas got company" Bird songs and fragrance of blossoms float In through the open door; The sunset casts dancing shadows of futtering leaves on the floor. I see around the table loved faces all agow; hear the laughter and merry chat, as in the long ago. sip from the eggshell china cup my nice hot cam
 brio tea, And 1t has the old ambrosal taste 1t used to have for mel eat with the zest of childhood, cold jellied chicken or ham; Thin little lettuce sandwiches; wild strawberries with cream, or jam. Cookies fruit cake and poundcake sample, one by one, And sigh for the days of long ago. when suppertime is done. - What wonderful, priceless, magic things my dear old teaspoons are To turn me into child again-to take me back so farl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10

jealous of this agency which, In effect, has supplRHted her De. pertinent ln major labor mat. ters, Recently, aB a result Of the widespread 0utcry against her failure to turn crucial dc. fengc strikes over to the Medla- ton Board, she named G three. man committee to handle eer- tifieatiOns.
 Tho oPM has now discovered that two members Of this com mittee, who are close to Miss Perkins, have drawn up Q memo- Fnndum recommending that the labor division be abolished.
 The OPM crowd iS up in arms and swearing vengeance. Az they swing n lot Of weight at the White House, they may succeed In flnal- iy pefSuading Roogeyelt to get rid Of her. Ills loyalty to old friends lB tho only reason she continues in office.
 NOTE.-denIal, able ex.dovers nor Clifford ToWnfend of fndi. ana, with Q farmer background and excellent labor record, now Is being strongly urged to replace Miss PerkiiiB.
 MERRY.Go.RoUND
 Supporting the plan Of Chief of Staff Marshall to lower the age Of Army commanders, War Depaft- ment officials quote the late Jus tice Oliver Wendell Holmes, who fought in the Civil War. To Lady Pollock, during the Spanish -Am- erican war, he wrote: "A general of 45 and e private of 90 are old men" The Commerce Depart- if1ent has set Up R separate Bfit- ish Empire Unit, headed by w. Walton Butterworth, former Sta,e Department official in London. His job is to establish eloger com- nercial ties with British domin- Ions md colonies When Q visitor asked boyish looking Rep resentntiye Victor Wickersham of Oklahoma, rookie successor to the late Sam Massingale, if he was "old enough to be in Congress" Wickershani, 3B, replied with R grin, I'm old enough to be elect- cd President. However, I'm not running this year."
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10

Many years ago Q British private foldier was converted at meeting held by certain Christian mission- aries for the native Hindoos. The conversion resulted in an awaken ing of his whole being, including his mind. With grim determination to get an education, he walked eight miles 6 day for lesson in language. He was told that he would not be be allowed to take examinations as this was Q privelege reserved only for officers. But he took them. con- tinued his education, became fellow in Madras University. president of a college, and tutor Of two Indian princes who later were called on to rule over twenty-five million people.
 At the time of his conversion, the rough British soldier had been given a verse which was his lamp through out all the years. This was the verse: Behold. I have set before thee an open door. and no man can shut it." (tey. 3:e)
 Anyone who believes that and goes ahead can do anything.
 All Rights IReDerved-Babson News. papoT syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10
Press Comment
THIS WAR PROSPERITY
(Meriden JournaD

NMSElosll vOAIAAuD
 NeIghboring Waterbury paused for 6 checkup the other day and found there were 50 million dollars worth of defense contracts In that town. Rcarinament is q marvellous business stimulant in certain sec- tions of the country; in others, folks may find themselves but little better oR than they have been during the depression.
 Defense jobs have sharply reduced general unemployment. Money rolls around again and already there are predictions Of Q national income of 30, 90 or even 100 billions. It is only natural that in many quarters tt should be assumed that at last the corner has been turned and good old prosperity is once more in sight. Economists have repeated warnings at the thoughtless riders on the business merry-go-round.
 We must not be fooled into thinking" says John W. Scoyille for Nations Business, "that when in peace times we have national in- come of Q certain amount, than an equal national income when VIC arc at war or preparing for war would witness the production of similar goods or give an equally high stand- ard of living. A wartime economy cannot be measured with peace time yardstick"
 Ships and guns and tanks and bosnbers are essential to national security end everybody wants to sec them built. But they are not the goods that raise, living standards As we make more guns and bombs we make fewer refrigerators and shirts.
 The result, EcOvIlle points out, iri- evltahly will be c rise in the prices log poacetlne goods. If we pFoducs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10

A deyout Catholic, Phil Murray is no left-Wlngef. But he is tied to the iron apron strings Of John l.. Lewis, who also is no leftsWlf1g- Of but has been playing ball with them for his own ends. So Mtr- ray did not purge the Coinniliis ists and. as his friend predicted, has lived 10 regret it.
 For that defiant statement Of o. M. Ofton, ieftsWing president Of the Cfo WoodWorkers, fefus- ing to settle the Puget Sound log" gers strike, actually was not aitn- cd at the National Defense Me. diation Board in general but Rt Murray if particular.
 Murray is q member of the Mediation Board, and had ap. proved the terms it proposed t0 settle the strike. Later, when OrtOn refused t0 submit the set. clement to the strikers for . vOte, Murray signed the Beard teie- gram Co OFtOn ordering him tO Washington Co explain his aes lion. And at that meeting Murray severely condemned Or. ton for reeaieitFance.
 With this bawling out ringing il his ears, Orton issued his floBe- thumbing pronIneiamento, eAl- ling tho Mediation Board n Ia. r.busting organization" and de- ciaring tiiat he WaB following the "true trade union" principles Of John l.. Lewis,
 At first Murray took this slam without word Of reproof-aB Ors ton figured he would f confront cd with Lewis name. CfO inside CTS say Orton had secret talk with Lewis before throwing his brickbat. But Murfay'S friends stirred him to action.
 They pointed out that this was the showdown, that if Murray backed down he was through for good, that 1t would do irreparable damage to the CfO. Under this strong urging Murray struck back, denouncing Orton's Btate- incnt as q lying, repTehensibIe defamation" Of the Mediation Board with it's two CIo members
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10

o, Where was the first railway. bridge across tho Mississippi RlVerP
 A, Tho Rock Island Railroad bridge ct Davenport, Iowa, opened in 1865,
 e, Would 1t be practical to heat the boilers of a steam turbine "drlVeh electric generator wholly or partly from the generator itselfp
 A, It would be wholly impfaetic" able, and the only reason for at- tempting 1t would be to try to mako n perpetual motion machine, which Is an impossibillty.
 e, Who succeeded to the seat 1T. the Senate left vacant by the death of Huey P. Long, of Louisiana?
 A, Tho Governor or Louisihiie appointed Senator Longs widow Mrs, Rose Mcconnell Long in Jan, unry, 1886. She held the seat until the election of Senator Ellehder ID November, i830.
 @, How long was Joseph A. Holmes director of the U. s, Bureau of MinesP Is he livingp A, Joseph A, Holmes, first difec- tor Of the Bureau of Mines, was born November 29, 1895, and died July l2, 1915. He was appointed 'li- rector when the Bureau Of Mines was created July l, 1910, and SefVod continuously In that capacity until his death,
 e, What does the feminine name Ceg!a moan2
 A, "A keel," It Is one of the five stars in the contellatlon Orion, oil of which are named for parts of ship.
 c. Who wrote the song '"The Fa- tal Rrse Of Red9" .,.
 A, J. Fred Helf and Ed Gardenr lei, 1000
 c. Please state briefly the facts about tho ASCAP and BMf con- troyersy concerning radio broad- casting,
 A, As Of January l, ls4l, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), propoSetL to effect q new licensing arrangement with the radio indus try. Under this plan the major networks were asked to pay A H. cense fee of ' leg percent of their gross receipts, instead of royalties on AsCAP music used, The broes- casters refused, and formed the.r own publishing organization, known as Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMD, to produce new songs, and new ar. arrangements of old numbers which A6CAP does not control.
 e. Where may list Of govern" ment publications on venereal aud other diseases be obtainedp
 A. Send postcard to the Super" intendent of Documents, Goyern- ment Printing office, Washington. D, O., and ask for price list Sl.
 If you want copy of the latest
 booklet, "SWIMMING AND DIV.
 ING" send to the Waterbury
 Democrats Washington Bureau,
 1913 Thirteenth St., Washington,
 D. c. Enclose ten cents postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10

less of them no other outcome ig possible, and no form Of goverie- ment price control can do much more than contribute to create e scarcity. ss
 Thus while business boofi1s iMa many localities and residents cap spend as they haven't spent ter years, we will do well to remeinbgg that the solution of our ocon0nale Ills has not been found. We hav8 merely put aside the problem lO at- tend to . more urgent euty. ..s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10
Daily Almanac

Moon rises e:2s p. n daylight tine).
 Sun rises 5:2O @. m. sets S:23 ?. m. (day- light tine). .- All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 When the moon entered It's first quarter phase last week the weather pattern was laid out as fair and 1t has remained much so following the rainy period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10

house week, in
 order to "con- serve" fuel oil and
 gasoline for de. fense purposeE, the crazier it locks. Why tho United States Of oil countries, with
 an estimated 10 billion barrel oil reserve ui1 q ere ground, and with production il 0 W rigidly restricted by the states should feel an of "ai1ortnQe" 40 nee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10

gcrcc to new heights. Dwight L. Moody was such 6 dull boy that he was re- fused member ship in church, the first time he applied. His con- version changed him into a man of remarkable intellectual pow CTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10

bGBw AtASbwsVsa0t . esAsA wv gs~Ws A-~~MN for the answers.
 l. What is the plural of maestro2
 2. Where would Q child 90 If sent to the Land of Nod? -.
 8. What is the title of the pre- siding officer of the house of lords of the British parliament?
 1. The eledest son of which preS- ieient was facetiously called the Prince of Rails"e
 g.. Who is propaganda iminist&e of the German reich? s
 6. Asuncion is the capital & which South American county?
 T. When counting from to i00, how many times does the figur9 "5' occur?
 8. Does 6 United States citizgR need a passport to go to Hawaii?I
 9. Did General Pershing or ColA onel stanton say, Lafayette. we ale here"?
 10. What is the house name db the British royal family? 2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10
IO EDISON IN M
 WASHINGTo
Joy-Rideless Weekends- Why, o, Why?
BY PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat washington CotTespOndent

Washington, June i0--Thc more you examine this American Pctrol- cum Institute proposal that the en- tire United States yea, even the western hemIspiiore-be put oil q joy-rIdelcss weekend and cold
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10
Questions
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 O, What is the process for mek' ing pork rind bait2
 A, out the pork skin Into strips of the desired size, and Tree thoi4 . from fat, Submergo them Tor 4Ns hours in brine that will float e DO. a tato. The skin may ho bleached hy soaking for several hours In dilute g, hydrochloric or acetic acid. DraiEAs. thorouphly and pack the strips itss battles, with Q little glycerln an0.s sufficient 10 to 20 percent formalde-r hyde solution to cover. \,
 O. What makes the beach ness Daytona, Florida, hard enough Ws support autmoobile traffic9 ss. .
 A. The part of the beach which :. consists of hard-packed white sand s extends for 23 miles and is over 3o0,s feet wide ct low tide. 1t consists 2 lnrgely of granulatod coral, washed ln from ofT-shoro reefs, which packs closely, For safety, beach driving should be done only on low or out. going tide, and no driving should, ever be done in water, no matter how shallow.
 @. How many instruments does modern alrliner carry, and what Is their total valueP
 A. Approximately 30 instruments with 0 total value of about Sle,ooO'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10
Six Months

This is how the Germans are playing sne game in Ecuador; People in the market for machinery there are being told that "lf the United states can't deliveE it
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10
Current Comment

There is stiii much to be done in Mexico, but socially and ccononi- cally the country has made nor- nous strides during the past dec. ade-Charlcs H. c. Pearsall, U. 5. shipping man.
 Tn esplrt, morale, intelligence. and f0rtitude. we have never had q finer army General George c. Mar Ishan, chleg Of staffs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
TRIUMPH OF THE FAITHFUL
By EARL L. DOUGLASS, D. D.

Truly religious people are wise people. It invariably happens that when a man experiences religious conversion. it steps up his intelli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10
Washington Merry Go-Round
Lefist Snubbno Mediation Board Cnches New AnSe Lows
 Pacific Coo Outbreak Seen Deliberate Policy of Defense Sabotage
DREW PEA R s 0 N
 ROBERT 5. ALLEN

Phil elected the
  the C1O and the whole will live to regret It."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10

ToDAY's COMMON ERROR Do not say, My mother, she told me that stOry"i omit "sho."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10
A Thought for Today

The Lord llvcth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be eSalted,-Psalm le;A6,
 That in such righteousness to them by faith imputed they may find justification towards God, and peace Of conScienee,-Milton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10
Whats Your l. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-10

If you want . copy of the latest booklet, SWIMMING AND DIV. ING" send to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Washington D. c. Enclose ten cents postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-11

Watertown, July II - The gar den party by the Catholic Council and St. Johns School Association on the lawn of Mrs Harry Fleish- er,s home on Woodbury road was a financial and social success, ideal weather adding much to the en- pcyment of all.
 The large glass basket of garden flowers was won by Mrs Herbert Evans of Scott avenue; while the four door prizes were won by Mrs. Conrad Collins of Cliff street, Mrs. Christopher Ketchin ot woodruff avenue, Mrs, Bessie Fleisher of Woodbury road and Mrs William Walton of Bowers street.
 Those present at the party were: Miss Nellie Fitzpatrick, Miss Katie Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Edward Ryan, Mrs Walter McGowan, Mrs. Harry Skill ton, Mrs. Herbert Evans, Mrs. VII liam Kenny, Mrs. M. Shea, Mrs Louis Grenier, Mrs Emery Boisvert Mrs. F. Bellemare, Mrs. Donat Le- may, Mrs. Daniel Marens, Mrs Airnel Bruneau, Mrs, George Gar ner, Mrs. George Adams, Mrs. Will liam Walton, Mrs. Thomas Gagnon.
 Mrs. William Lindsay, Mrs. Sid. ney Cook, waterbury; Mrfs. Robert Ker, Waterbury; Mrs. Edward Mraz waterbury: Mrs. Clifford Prescott Waterbury, Mrs. James H. Damery Mrs. Leon G. Smith, Mrs. H. w Baer, Mrs. Clarence N. Booth, Mrs Ndrien Gelinas, Mrs. Antonio Deruis- weaux, Mrs. oscar Boucher, Mrs. Georges Grenier, Mrs. Wm. John-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-11
CHROMIUM PLANT PLANS ADDITION
$lS,OOO Project to House Extra Offices Approved
 By Building Inspector

The Chromium Corp. of America, Inc, was given a permit today by Building Inspector John T. Hartley to construct an addition to its fac- tory, located on Browns Meadow street off Huntingdon avenue.
 The new structure, latest addition to Waterbury's mounting construc- tion program, will be made of brick and steel, ard will cost an estimtaed $18,000. The foundation wall will be constructed of IS inch concrete, and the upper portion of the building will consist of 12 inch brick.
 Factory sources said today that the present project is probably de- signed to house additional offices for the concern, but that large -scale building program was being contem- plated by the management.
 Other permits issued by the build in g ipnsotrwccu 7890$.. 12345 ing inspector were:
 Alex Samasko, alterations ard re- pairs to the front porch of a dwell- ing at 20-22-24 Lafayette street, $l00.
 Louis Santilli, to erect one-car garage, 69 Arlington avenue, $100.
 Antonio Serofno, to erect a two- family dwelling, Birch street, $6,o0o.
 Joseph Diorio, to erect one-fam- fly dwelling, Hawthorne avenue, $3,- 500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-11
Market Made Advance To Best General Level
Gains in Main List Generally Were Fractional; Many
 Issues Set New High for Year, and Longer
BY ELMER c. wALzER {. limited Press Financial Editorl

New York, July ll(UP)- Stocks advanced fractions to more than point in moderately active dealings today to the best general level since last January. sie,
 Gains in the main list generally were fractional, but many issues set new peaks for the year and longer and @ number of special issues es- tablished wide advances.
 J. I. Case spurted 3 points to "a new high for 1941 at ". 1nterna- tional Harvester ran up 2 i-4 points to new top at 54. Aiaaconda, Ken- necott, Chicago Great Westernr pre- ferred, Consolidated Aircraft, Deere & O., General Steel Castings pre- ferred, International Paper, Lee Rubber, Ohio oil, Officer Farm Equipment, Pepsi Cola, Phillips Pe- troleun1, Warner Bros. Common and U. s. Rubber Common are preferred issues also set new highs for the year and longer on gains ranging from fractions to more than a point.
 Atlantic Refining, Columbian Carbon, homestake Mining, Internar tional Paper preferred, Monsaiitc Chemical, G. c. Murphy, N. Y. Air- brake, and Westinghouse ElectriS were among issues up to mora than points.
 U. s. Steel steadied at 59, up Ia, while Bethlehem was up 1-8 at 76 5-8. ChryEler held at its previous of 57 3-8 and General Motors waa down 1-4 to 39 1-8.