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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-06
Full Weather Report

Boston, Jan. @(UP)-Weath- CT fOOrecast;
 CONNECTICUT-Fa and colder tonight. Tuesday fair. continued cold.
 ALL NEW ENGLAND-Fair and colder tonight. Tuesday fair, con tinued cold.
 New York, Jan. 6-The weather bureau, predicting strong northwest winds, ordered continued northwest storm warnings from Passport, Me. to Block Island. R. l., until sunset today. Meteorlagists said a severe storm over the North Atlantic in conjunction with a high pressure center over the Great Lakes would cause strong northwest winds today diminishing early tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-06

Farmers of Chile are increasing their purchases of farm machinery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-06

To relieve traffic congHstion, Mexico City will build more tu1i- nels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-06

Superintendent Of Police Chief Inspector attend presidential three period Jan 19 2O and 2 w. Thompson assistant superintendent police commanding the tive bureau in Washington D. G. Superintendent of Police William Roach Capt Stevens of the police Both
 
 the policemen parts handle the thousands spectators They will pickpOckes days by circulating the interested thongs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-06
INTRIGUE COUNCIL.
 TO MEET AT YMCA

Edward A. Steinnaagel, president of Central YMCA Inter-Club coun- cil, has called meeting of the council tonight at 7:30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-06

The Netherlands Indies have re- moved restrictions on foreign beer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-02

YESTERDAY: Anthony takes hls Blg Idea up to Che merchan. Nlse manager. Bee waits anx- hDusly, knowing that le he Is suc- eesseul he will ask her to marry him and her masquerade will be ended. A customer tells her that nhe wants her husband to see Q dress. Bee doesn't expect the weman Co return, but she does. And her husband is Jenkins, Beatrice Huntington Davenport's o2Haufseuri
 FEE BE0s FOR HER JOB
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-02

Women who had so little else to glory in. The power of life and death, of hiring and firing, made autocratic tin gods of them. If you begged, they liked to see you grovel and they grudgingly dispensed Q litle mercy, after you'd humbled yourself enough.
 But Miss Dane surprised her. For, instead of the mounting fury, instead of more threats and final humiliation, Miss Dane suddenly crumpled.
 "stop thatl" she grated. Don't cry, you fooll Do you think like trampling all over you2 But haven't got 1t so easy myself |. They took my stock girl, they keep raising my sales figures higher and higher. I'm nearly crazy, that's what I aml I was a salesgirl myself once. Tn those days, the store had some heart. MT. Huntington wasn't hard- boiled, he didn't drive people ."
 To the rlever-to to-be- forgotten stupefaction of the entire Budget Department, Miss Dane herself burst into tears. She walled, "Go away, you young idiot. Let me alohel Oh, wish I never had to see this place againw
 She covered her face with her hands, and turned to Miss Getz, who had somehow crept closer. "Getzie, Getzie," she choked, it wasn't like this in the old days, was it2"
 (To Be Continued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-02

How dare you leave the floor?
 You were taking advantage of the section managers absence, that's
 what you were doing! I have good mind to fire you right nowl"
 Beatrice bit her lip. All at once, she wanted fiercely to scream, "0o on, fire mel Fire me, and watch
 me mess your job up and your whole darned department - watch me mop you up in 10 minutesi"
 But sweet though 1t would be to put bomb under Miss Dane, the thought of Anthony Bradley stopped her. She simply couldn't ruin everything nowi He was on his own up there with the mer- chandising manager. He was working out @ scheme he had thought up himself - he would soon be getting @ promotion he had earned. "The farther he gets away from this low-paying sec- ton manager job, the less 1t will hurt him to know I've been lying
 If Anthony could convince him. self that he was standing on his own two feet in this store, if he knew beyond any shadow of e doubt that he was valuable and appreciated - perhaps later, when inevitably he discovered that Bea- trice owned the store, he wouldn't feel that he held his job only be- cause she loved him. Because Beatrice had long ago decided that Bruce Sheldrake, who was too high and mighty to explore trivial details, was going out on his ear, some fine day. And An- thony Bradley, after serving the training she was certain Grand father would have wanted, was going to occupy that perfectly ape pointed office upstairs with "Gen- eral Superintendent" on the door.
 So Bee Davis, salesclerk in Budget Fashions, let Miss Dane, the Budget buyer, fume at her. Bee dropped her eyes and tried hard to look contrite.
 "Yes, Miss Dane," she mur- mured meekly. "oh, Miss Dane, I'm so sorry. I'm so very sorry"
 And finally, when she saw that Miss Dane was working herself up into veritable tantrum, and when she realized that the eyes of every girl in the department were focused on them, Beatrice took a deep breath and burst out, tearfully. Please, Miss Dane, don't fire mel Oh, Miss Dane, need my job. I promise I'll never do 1t again. Really, l won't, Miss Dane." Her wide eyes lifted tragically to the contorted face of the buyer. Miss Dane, you won't fire me, will you2'
 She had learned, the day she ap- piled for this job in the personnel office, that if you stood up to peo- pie they respected you more. But she had learned, too, that power was sweet to women like Miss Dane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-02
. STORIES
 IN STAMPS
Hollands Tulips Are Victims of Invasion
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THE tulips of the Netherlands, A world famous for almost four centuries, are being crushed by German invasion. The bulbs which have been Hollands pride are go- ing into Nazi ersatz food substi- tutes and livestock fodder.
 Tulips are pictured on the Neth- erlands' semi-postal stamp above, the l940 For Children" issue. This series was released a few days before the Lowlands were invaded.
 There's little room in Hitler's new order" for flowers, Nether- lands tulip growers report. Tulip bulbs are processed to make coffee substitute, with real coffee costing $2.50 a pound. Hyacinths nave become cattle feed; narcissus oulbs yield starch. An ersatz flour IS being made from various other oulbs.
 Before the invasion, Neither. lands tulip acreages were reduced about 50 per cent by defense preparations.
 The tulip is not a native of Hol- land. The first bulbs were brought from Persia in the 18th century. Dutch growers have developed nearly 2000 varieties. Export of bulbs has been a major item of trade with United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-02
Cn ANllJM CRACK FRS
WELL-KNoWN TRACKS

WELL-KNoWN TRACKS Listed below are the names of Ave popular horse racing tracks. Can you give the location of each? 1. Churchill Downs. 2. Hialeah.
 3. Pimlico.
 1. Golden Gate. 5. Agua Caliente.
 Answers on Back Page.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-02
Daily Statistics
 on Auto Accidents
KILLED
zENERAL TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

GENERAL TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
 DATA Tosal number of traffic acci- dents reported for last year as of this date ..... .zss5 Estimated number of traiiic accidents caused SO far ehis year as of this date 57os Total number of personal injuries caused last year as ok this date ......... .z73e Estimated number of per- sonni injuries caused 60 1ar this year as ef this 44<9 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ..k1D8
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-02

Miss Dane was drumming danger. ously on the wrapping desk, her blood-red fingernails managing to call forth an unpleasantly loud sound from the scared wood. "Where have you been?"
 Upstairs for e coke," Beatrice confessed meekly.
 Miss Danes throat purpled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13
Market Made Advance In Active Turnover
Oils, Rails Provided Features in Jump; Some Few
 Other Issues Showed Better Activities
By ELMER 0. WALZER limited Pres Financial EditOrl

New York, May 13--(Up)-stock smade an irregular advance today In slightly more active turnover than yesterday.
 Coils and rails continued to pro- vide the volume. A few other Issues were active, including General Flee. tric, Western Union and North American. The last rallied from l2 3-4 to l3 IA up i-4 net.
 steels had small gains with U. &. Steel touching 66 1-4 up 3-4 and Bethlehem 72 l-4 up Ia. Part of the gans was erased. Cllrysler was at 6S 6-8 of 3-0 and General Motors 30 3-4 up 1.8. F.
 Atlantic Coast Line made 6 new high at 2l 1-2 up l i-8 and smaller gains were made by Union Pacific and Great Northern preferred. Standard oil (New Jersey) held around the previous close, while Socony-Vacuun equaled It's low for the year.
 Thermoid preferred gained 1 i-2 points to Q new high at 37 1-2. Con- tinental Baking A made new top at 13 6-e up 6-8. Liggett & Myers and J. I. Case gainedl point and more. General Gable preferred was up nearly 3. Chemical issues were firm with DuPont up more than Q point and Dow up point. Douglas was up 1-2 at 60 in firm aircraft RrOtib -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13
WOMEN VOTERS
 PLAY PROPOSAL
Appointment to State Jobs Under Merit System
 Called Back Step

The praopoSal of the legislative fact-flndtng committee that ap- pointment to state posts under the merit system be made from the er- tire eligible list rather from the top three Is attacked by the Connecticut League of Women Voters in pub lie statement. The proposal Is called "A backward step"
 The statement, made by Mrs. R, T. IT. Hasey of New Haven, Presi- dent of tho League, said the Judi ciary Committee, in considering this proposal, had found 1t necessary to Ndd q recommendation that the per- sonnel director may make special rules for departments which receive Social Security Funds from the fed- crnl government. "Standards set up by the Social Security Board for federal funds applied to state sal- aries,' Mrs. Halsey said, require that appointments be made from q register established as the result oi competitive examination and np- po!ntment made from q limited number of the highest available 1lnmeS' o1 the liSt,
 Tho League Is opposing thls rec ommcdation of the committee, and has suggested that additional fieSi- hility, If 1t is needed. might be Se- seured bw allowing the appointing authority n little wider choice -' perhaps five names-wlthout putting him Sn the embarrassing position oi being subjected to pressure in favol of particular individuals on the en' tire eligible list.
 Tho League Is also opposing ex' emption of institutional employees holding that repeal of the two-yeal residence requirement., Instead o simply reducing 1t to Q one.yeai requirement. as the committee pro poses, would meet much Of the diff ticulty experienced by the instltu tions.
 Commenting on the other recom' anendationS la the report, Mrs, Hnl' Say seid. We like the attitude taket the report and there are Q number of recommendation which should improve the relationship between the department heads and the per- gennel department. We are in favoi of all steps which would make the merit system work more smoothly and be more flexible, provided the merit principle itself Is not 1eojar' dlzed."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13

(N, Y.) local reporter In 1898. Event. ually he became European manager of the Scripps-McIeae and Pulp fishers Press Associations and served as European manager of the United Press in lo07-08
 World War Expert
 Tn i9l4-ls he was the United Press war expert. After the World War he wrote on foreign affairs for La Prensa of Buenos Aires and other newspapers and travelled extensively on foreign assignments.
 He made a special study of vest ern and far eastern philosophies and religions, lectured widely, and was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire and 0 member of the Order of the Rising Sun, Fourth Glass, of Japan.
 He was associated with many so- cietles and clubs in India, Japan New York, Washington and Lon. don.
 He was author of Commercial Progress in the Philippine Islands, Creative Freedom, The Creative East, Kaml Niagara No Michi and Sozo-No Nichon, both written In Japanese, The Meaning of Shinto, Shintogan Mita Obei, and The Spirit of Shlnto Mythology,
 Wrote Daily Column
 He had returned to New York from Japan In May, lo40, to resume writing for the United Press the Daily War Column which he had written during the World War from July, 1914, until November l938 As during the previous war mason's column again received worldwide recognition as an outstanding analysis. It was printed in Daily newspapers throughout the United States and abroad.
 Mason had been student ot military strategy ever Since the Boor War, Since the end of the World War he had observed closely all phases of the European situation as they developed In both military and political ways,
 Travel on the continent and In the British Isles and many inter- views with statesmen, soldiers and prominent industrialists in all the countries now at war gave him an Insight Into the aims and purposes of their leaders and first-hand knowledge of their military prepara- tons.
 Ills study of German, British and French military strategy and tactics and the development of the new form of warfare, together with a knowledge of the military terrain of Europe qualified him to elucidate and translate the significance and importance Of the day by day mili' tury moves of the war.
 MaSon's mother, the former Georgianu L. Niver, his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Alexander Laurie of Scotland whose husband formerly was connected with the British Broadeasting Company and now is employed by the British Admiralty and one grandchild survive him,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13
WOOL MARKET

Boston, May 13-(UP)--Australan and South American wools were rec ceiving a fair demand at firm prices today, according to the U. s. agri- culture department.
 The bulk of the business was on fine and half-blood grades although 3-8 and 1-4 blood South American wools also were active. Fine terri- tory wools in original bags were sell- ing occasionally in moderate vol- ume at $i to $i03 secured basis. Coarser grades of territory wools re- ceived some inquiries but sales were slow. Bombing 3.8 and IA blood bright heeces were movng occasion- ally at about 46 cents in the grease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13
999@9l8--9@--7"77- NAVY YARD STILL
 HAS ITS STRIKE

Boston May l3-tUp) The strike of 956 building craftsmen at the $50 100000 navy yard annex ln South Boston entered It's second day today while union officials and q navy officer conferred in Washing ton In on attempt to settle the diS- pute over employment of WPA la Dor on the dry-dock project
 Leaders of the building and con- struction trades council of the me- tropolitan district (AFLD, accepting on invitation of the office Of pro. ductlon management to confer with Rear-Admiral Ben Morell, navy chief of yards and docks, entrained for Washington last night.
 The move barred, temporarily St least a possible strike call affecting 200 union members employed at the Boston navy yard,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13
STATE TO VIEW
 HALL OF MANI
Attraction at Worlds Fair to Be Shown By Health
 Authorities

An unusual opportunity will be offered May 16 to 26 for Connecticut citizens to view at close hand the outstanding medical and public health exhibits that were displayed in the Hall of Man at the New York Worlds Fair, the weekly bull. letin of the state department of Health announces. On these dates the Bridgeport Progress Exposition is to be held at Pleasure Beach with an entire building set aside for the health exhibits, Other buildings will house industrial, housing and home progress exhibits.
 As a focus of attention in the health building will be the trans parent Man which attracted 50 much interest at the Worlds Fair. According to the bulletin, another section will be given over to Q Quiz Corner. Here, those who attend may test their knowledge about health and disease, and have their infor. nation checked for accuracy.
 Bringing these exhibits to Bridge port will allow more detailed study by people of the state than was pos" sible at the Worlds Fair due to It's multiplicity of attractions, the bull ietin pointed out. Mechanical con; struction, movement and color all work together to make these exhibits successful in presenting health in- formation to the public. In most cases the observer must participate by pressing button or turning a switch to coordinate the various parts. This created added interest.
 The Worlds Fair Hall of Man" exhibit was secured for the Pro- eress Exposition by the City of Bridgeport through It's Health of- ficer, R. O'B. Shea, M. D. and of- ficials of the American Museum Of Health, Inc. The latter plan to .es- tablish ultimately permanent mus scum of health exhibits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13
ACCIDENT VICTIM
 SERIOUSLY HURT
Oakville Man Hit By Auto Identified By Factory
 Pay Card

Rehor Mazur, about 60, of Buck ingham street, Oakville, was admit. ted to the Waterbury hospital shortly before midnight yesterday after he was critically injured when struck Ey an automobile aS he at- tempted to cross West Main street near Gilbert street. The victim was admitted to the hospital iii an utl. conscious condition but attaches ct the institution said that he had re. gained consciousness this morning.
 MaZlir suffered compound frac. lures Of both legs and abrasionS of the face, arms and hands and his condition was described as "fair'' this noon.
 According to Sergt. Joseph Petit and Motor Patrolnen Matthew Guarini and Joseph Tierney. who conducted the investigation. Mazur was struck by car driven by Gus- tave Falcone of 40 Highland avenue, Oakville as he was trayeling west on West Main street and aS he reached a point In front of 4e6 West Main street, Mazur was hit by the front O. his car. The victim was identified by a Chase Brass and Copper Go. payroll card, The driver was released on his own recog- nizance pending the completion of the Investigation.
 The spot where Maz,ir was struck was also the scene of another acci- dent when Michael Bowling, ol Doolan, was struck by q car two months ago. Mazur was brought in- to the emergency room at the hos pital at 1i:26 p. m. yesterday night
 Relatives Of the injured mar were contacted by Constable John orsini of Watertown today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13
FINLAND NOT TO
 PAY WAR DEBTS

Washington, May l3.--tuPD rho Senate has passed and sent to the House Q resolution granting Finland permission to postpone payments on Its postwar debts to the. United States.
 The measure, passed without ob- lection or dabato, was introduced by Sen. Arthur H. Vandenberg, Ro Mich, 1t would authorize Finland to pay It's debt in 10 seml-Nnnual in- Htallments beginning Jan. l. l045.
 Vandenberg told the Senate thai the measure had the unqualified support" of Secretary of State Cor. cell Hull and Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13
CARSON TO PEP-UP
 POLICE PERSONNEL
Deputy Superintendent to Keep Closer Supervision
 Over Force

Improvement of the efficiency and appearance of the street and motor patrolmen will be under the super vision of Deputy supt. of Police Daniel J. Carson The announce ment come yesterday afternoon from Supt. of Police William J. Roach who said that Deputy Carson was appointed to the newly -created office in an effort to exercise stricter disci- plane over the police department,
 The action was prompted by the recent suspension of two patrolmen and also q severe warning to an- other, Supt, Roach stated.
 Deputy Carson met with the vari : ous platoon sergeants yesterday and mapped out progfam which vii be given to the patrolmen on u beats by their superior ofiicers Supt, Roach reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13
COTTON FUTURES

New. York, May l3-(UP)-Cotton futures advanced $2.30 e bale to new highs since 1897 today follow ing unanimous congressional cor1l- mittee approval of crop loans at S6 per cent of parity. Later protlt- taking scaled the gains.
 Around mid-day prices were 30 co 34 points net higher following an opening 8 to 4e points higher.
 A joint Senate House agricultural committee has approved without dissent a bill providing l94l-42 loans on five basic commodities at s5 per cent of parity, virtually . loan at that level.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13
TAXPAYERS TO NAME
 DIRECTORS MONDAY

The Waterbury Taxpayers Asso- citation will elect directors at q meeting next Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Chamber of Com merce building according to notices sent to members.
 Lewis J. Hart Is president of the association, which was formed last year to represent the interests of large and small taxpayers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13
Of The People, By The People,
 For The People
BY ZANONI

laws will follow in the wake of the Gold Standard"
 Why Collins and Brass Tags?
 If we don't expect to get into the war, then why has our govern nent ordered hundreds of thou sands of cofflnSp Why this large number of collins? At present we have plenty of collins. Who Is going to furnish the bodies for all these new cofflnSP Why hun- drCds of thousands of the little brass tags With number on them to tie around the necks of our boys, so they may be recognized after their bodies have been mutt lated beyond recognitionp Who is going to furnish all these boysp
 A New League of the People
 Whatever happens in Europe" says the Rev, Hewlett Johnson, Dean Of Canterbury, there can be neither peace nor stability in the world 50 long as the three great est powers stand estranged and at enmity. That fact becomes in- creasingly apparent to people in the British Isles. The outstretched hand that was refused a year ago would be more readily seized today The cooperation Of our three great countries would change the outlook of the world at one stroke. No combination colllt withstand them. The war would cease and peace receive It's rea- sonable guarantee. Upon such foundations q new League of Peo- pic might well rise, and defy any challenger"
 The three gratest powers In the world, spoken of by Dean Johnson are, England, America and Rus sia, If England had formed an alliance with Russia such as some of her great diplomats had in mind, she would ever have been attacked as she is today. Now she finds herself in the position which all groups, for different reasons, had feared and dreaded; isolated she is left to fight Nazi FaScism alone. All due to the venom of hatred and distrust," says Dean Johnson, which has acted as an lrritant poison in the realm of international politics, in- flaming ancient hostilities and en- gendering new passions; even at times, as in 1920 and 1923, pushing as to the very brink of war"
 To-day America could end the war by bringing the right kind of influence in international politics, instead of seeking to prolong that war. by getting entangled among its snarling and wranglings that never cease, and are as old as civ- ilization itself.
 "Such strife as rears its head by
 land and sea,
 Until the Star of Bethlehem is
 bIOtted out.
 One day the grace in every year. The rest is Calvary.
 Calvary for all the people that dwell on Gods earth. All in defense of the Cross of Gold in- stead of the Cross of Peace.
 America the Last Hope
 America the last neutral nation that could restore peace, now dedi- cated to Moloch, the hope of peace is dead. Peace on earth" said the preacher, or good will" can never be realized as long as money monopoly exists. Nations will con- tinue to destroy each other until financial imperialism is abolished. It holds in the palm of it's hand the destiny of every man, woman and child among the masses Of the people. The Constitutional Money League of America is the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13
JOSEPH PERUCINI
 WITHDRAWS SUIT

Withdrawal papers were filed in Common Pleas this morning In the $l 500 civil action brought against the Waterbury Savings Bank by Jo- seph Perugini, also of this city.
 Perugini sought to recover for personal injuries suffered in fall down an allegedly defective stair way at 305 Bank street on Novem- Der IT, i940 The bank, owners Of the property, were charged with negligence, in that no effort was made to ocrrect the defective condi- tion. Terms of the settlement were not revealed.