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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-27
JUNIOR COLLEGES
 TO BE APPROVED
State Board Must Give Of. ficiaI Approval Before
 Issuing Charters :.

Stating that institutions using the term college" or junior col lege" must obtain the approval oj the State Board of Education ir order to obtain a charter and the degree-granting privilege, pr. Alorzc G. Grace, commissioners of educa. ton, today annourc ced list of Il approved junior colleges and insti' tutions in the state.
 Accredited institutions are: the Junior College of Commerce, New Haven: the Junior College of Cor necticut, Bridgeport; Hartford Jun. for College. Hartford; Hillyer Junior College, Hartford; Larson Junior College, New Haven; Marot Junior College, Thompson.
 New Haven Y. M. c. A. Junioi College, New Haven; New LOT dor Junior College, New London; Junior College of Physical Therapy. New Haven, approved only for instruction in physical therapy; St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield; WeylisteI Secretarial Junior College, Milford, approved only for business courses with courses not approved for trans. fer to other schools.
 These institutions, Dr. Grace saidI are the only ones in the state on the junior college level which have met standards set up three years ago by standards committee. This committee, in formulating standards for junior colleges and institutions seeking the degree granting priyi- lege, worked with Dr. Walter o. Bells of the American Council on Educa- tion in Washington.
 :. The commissioner pointed out that the State Board of Education is the official accrediting agency for the State of Connecticut and that under the law no college seek ing the privilege of granting de- gree can obtain charter from the state without approval of the Stats Board ,y.y-
 colleges are appraised by g com mittee of from three to five experts in the field of higher education from outside the state,l together with one representative from the department of education and one representa- tive from the state, Dr. Grace said This committee submits a report to| the State Board of Education before action is taken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-27

Heard in passing The used car market, enjoy ing an exceptionally fine year. destined to reap
 more harvest throughout the winter months what with
 uinan,s appointment as secretary of the Democratic State Central Committee when and f would be extremely popular in newspaper circles as Frank is particularly tics makes strange bedfeowsthe Republicans are oc- cupying the former Democratic Town Committee rooms on East Main street, while the Independent Democrats have rooms in the Hayes block across the street Pranksters have changed figures speed signs out near Hotchkisve so that they read 85 mile limit instead of 35.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-27
Citizenship Honor
 Students Announced
List of SIOCum School Pupils Posted By Miss Anna E.
 Pagan, Principal Unusually Large Number Cited

The citizenship honor roll for the month of october at Slocum school was announced by Miss Anna E. Pagan, principal. The list of chil- dren isOas follows:
 Grade 4, room 8: Arnold Piscotti, Rosemary Gugliotti, Angeline La- Rose, Enora Cook, Shirley Keane, Salvatore Gonillo, Frederick Ryan, Eleanor Dimeco, Michael Sciota, Adeline Dimeco, Mafalda La Fauci, Gino Albini, John Vaccarelli, Dom enic Ciucci, Raymond Welch, Flor ence Angelo, William Accuosti, Louis Spencer Frank Tedesco, Amedio Colangelo, Gaetano Tiso, Beatrice Giordano.
 Grade 4, room g: Jacqueline Bes- sette, Jane Flamigette, Pauline Florida, Frances Maglio, Amelia
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-27

Henderson, and William Knudser find swapping of problems and gos- sip with Congressional leaders over dinner and high-balls a vital part of keeping & rounded picture of the defense scene before their eyes.
 Nevertheless sometimes hostesses pinch themselves as guest after guest shows up an hour late, pant ing:
 Sorry, but I just had to get a new order through"
 It sounds so like the hectic days of the early New Deal.
 LATIN AMERICA
 SAVES THE DAY
 If 1t weren't for the Latin Amer tcan embassies, the diplomatic cal- endar would be a complete wash out this year. Axis officials keep to themselves, while Washington rep resentatives< of many of their coun- tries victims maintain a state of prolonged mourning" The British are so numerous they have almost ceased to give hostesses a thrill besides which, they are too busy for official functions. So the field is left for the still gay South Amer jeans.
 It so happens that the ranking diplomat of the corps is courtly Don Manuel de F'reyre y Santan- der, the Peruvian Ambassador, and the diplomatic First Lady, since Don Manuel has no wife, is beauti- full Mime. Espil, American-born wife of the Argentina's suave Felipe Es- pill. Madame Martins, wife of the Brazilian Ambassador, is popular as a brilliant, charming hostess, who knows how to leaven the lump of officialdom by including artists,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-27

Although 1t is considered 1mprob- able all Washington society will follow the First Lady's example, the handwriting has been on the wall for months. It started when the diplomatic reception was first can- celed to forestall possible "inci- dents."
 For those who now find that life begins at 4:SO there's still a Wash ington social merry y-go-round, how ever. It may revolve to slower, dif- ferent music, but it carries it's usual complement of cliques and climbers.
 When 1t comes to cliques, Wash- ington is the tops. Each embassy, each department, each defense or- ganization has its own social com partment which, in turn, Is split up into horizontal layers ranging from top chiefs down to the secretaries and clerks. Some of the lesser fry jump the occupational walls and get together in geographical conglom- erations = Kentucky, Pennsylvania or Kansas State Societies, which sponsor series of dances or dinners for their members.
 WAR IS CAUSE
 OF SOCIAL SPLITS
 Theological split-ups are in evi- dence too. Take the America First CTS, for example. Alice Longworth and wealthy Mrs. Frank West lead this group socially, and, with the Bennett Clarks, the Wheelers and the Nyes gathered to their social bosom, spread the gospel of isola- tion at small intimate dinners.
 Countering them, the defense big boys find the technique of the inti- mate dinner, for guests with pur- pose" an essential part of their busy emergency schedule. Even high-geared Donald Nelson, Leon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-27

.I d . IN k |
 The artists whimsy, above, illustrates the spirit, if not the fact, of how things stand i'm the bathrooms of the White house. Thus, empty and sl- lent, will stand the famous l Blue Room, where were held the great state balls and diplo- matic receptions which Mrs. Roosevelt has cancelled. Mrs. William Laird Dunlop, IT,, who annually aFTanges and directs the Thanksgiving Day Black and White Ball, has her fin- gers crossed lest the Capital'S No. l debutante' social event l also fall victim to the trou- blous times, She's pictured, right, center, making intro ducitOns. at last years Black and White Ball. Sole bright spot in Washington's s0Hnbre Social scene is provided by tho La tin American embassies, whose ranking hostess is Mad-' anne Felipe Espil,. left, wife of the Argentinian envoy. '@
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-27
Capitals Social Merry Go-Round Slows Down
TAS Defense Speeds Up
WHITE HOUSE CANCELLATIONS DEAL IT HARDEST BLOW

sculptors and writers at her par- ties. Meanwhile, ultra formal evening gowns are out for the ladies, the few remaining old mansions, in view of the general trend, along with rnaculine white ties. But there is also the super defense conscious social clique which feels that 1t should go so far as to eschew long dinner dresses completely.
 FRIGHTENING" INFLUX ~ OF NEWCOMERS
 Along with the wealthy widows like Evalyn walsh Mclean of Hope Diamond fame and Mrs. J. Borden Hartman, former Minister to Nor way, who are accepted, in. sense, as capital social arbiters, there is a frightening influx or newcomers for the social swim. These rich hopefuls, many of whom sport jaw breaking titles, further cornplicate the already desperate housing prob lem by snatching up, at fantastic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-27
The c. 5. Nayy
Interesting Little Facts Recalled in History of America's1 Great Fighting Force Historical Facts in Development of Nations First Line
 of Defense

Today the United States observes NAVY DAYD and from coast to coast tributes have been arranged for the country,s first line of de- fense. Through the public relations bureau of the Navy the following questions and answers serve to re freshen memories and to enlighten many on perhaps heretofore u1l- known faetessC Cheek yourself in the quiz:e l e. What was Theodore Roose- velts first official connection with the U. s. Navy?
 A. He was Assistant Secretary of the Navy with Mckinley. e.. Who is the highest ranking officer of the u.. s. Navy? A. Admiral Harold R. Stark, USN, Chief of Naval Operations. e. During the administration of what President of the U. s. was the, ] Panama Canal built? A. Theodore Roosevelt. W, e. Who was in command of the "Bonhomrne Richard" during her famous sea fight. with the "Sera- pis"? Afi Ae. 3i@ N
 A. John Paul Jones. .f,
 O. What Naval Officer in the early part of the '20th Century stressed g strong Navy as part of an empirical policya - ~ .}Iy.
 A. Rear Admiral Thayer Mahan.
 O., What a American President waged war against the Barbary pic rates?
 A. Thomas Jefferson.
 c. Who vas the naval hero cof Mobile Bay2 ..--. =, .-..-... ..--,,
 A. Rear Admiral David G. Far ragut.
 @. In what year was the London Naval Conference? .~
 A. 1886. i,..3-, e. Who said: e x. .d' .. Don't give up the shipi
 Captain James Lawrence. b. I have not yet begun to fight. ..~. ssis
 John Paul Jones.
 c.. Damn the. tprpedoesl Full
 speed aheadl, l Vice-Adnliral David G. Farragut.
 d. Twill find a waySor make one. =.
 Rear-Admiral Robert E. Peary. - r.5 D..
 Q. Who said: Our country. right or wrong"?
 A. stephen Decatur.
 e. Who discovered the North Pole? x. 4s
 A. Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary, April 6, 1909.
 I @. Who avenged the "Maine"2
 "A. Admiral George. Dewey. | e. Who was the first Secretary of the Navy?
 A. Benjamin Stoddert.
 o. What American Admiral is famous for his exploration of the South Pole? .,& ~
 4. Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd. '"tyt
 c. Who was the Assistant Secre- tary of the Navy during Wilsoriss second Administration
 | 4. Franklin D. Roosevelt. | N e. Who was In command of the l first American fleeta {.
 A Esek Hopkins, the oniy man Il to have the title of Commander irl Chief of the Fleet. Et <. ' x. m 1880, where dsd the .. 6 Navy rank among tho naVies of ths wovldR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-27
Todavs Answers e
 cRAllIUM CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

1. The Greer is a U. s. destroy CT.
 2. The Greer was built in 1918, and is one of the over-age de- stroyers recommissioned for patrol duty. She is named after Rear Ad- miral James A. Greer, naval hero of the Civil War battles of vicks- burg and Grand Gulf.
 3. The Greer was in the north Atlantic, "on the American side," as President Roosevelt put it, en route to Iceland with mail for U. 8. troops there.
 4. The Greer was attacked by a submarine, which fired torpedoes.
 5. Lieut.. -Commdr. Laurence Frost was in command of the Greer at time of the attack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-27
JUDGE ERRs AS DEFENDANT

st. Louis = (UP) - Federal Judge Charles B. Davis was arrested for speeding. Instead of appearing in police court he sent his secretary to plead nolo contendere. Such Q plea is not posslhle in police court
 Police Judge Joseph B. Catanzaro amlie don the error. accepted it ms a plea Of guilty, and fined Judge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-27
BISHOP Me ARTHY l
 IN VISIT TO MOOSUP

Most Rev. Joseph E, Mccarthy, Waterbury born bishop of Portland, Maine, yesterday. visited his former parish in Moosup, Conn. He served
 as pastor of All EIallows church there from 1913 to 1928. z
 During his stay in MoOsup yester- day, he celebrated solemn pom tifical Mass at that church, and ir1 the afternoon spoke at St. Joseph's $ church, Sterling. In the evening his former sMoosup parishioners ten- deted him a reception.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-27
NEW TYPE

4 new kind of serial, filmed with unusual care and preparation, Is be- ing attempted in Columbia's ib- chapter drama, sHolt Of the Secret @ervice,S which stars Jack Holt and has Evelyn Brent in the feminine lead. Larry paKmour is the pro- Naan&Ks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-27

c. With what ship did the "Mer- rirnac fight and which was the Confederate ship2
 A. Monitor t'rhe HEeFflmac was Confederate).
 e. Who was in command of our naval forces in European waters during the World War? "A. Rear - Admiral William s, Sims. s ---
 e. In whose administration was the Navy Department founded?
 A. John Adams.
 c. What was the name of the famous U. s. warship that was cap- tained by Isaac Hull during the War of, 1872? r < AZ The U.s.s. Constitution. {. !.
 e. What was tie. name. of, the British warship she captured?
 "A. ,GuerrieTe. ss
 e, In the D. s. Navy, who is the junior officer-a Captain or g Com 3nander2 M f.- s, IA. A Commander. .T
 e., What young Naval Officer was in command of the boarding party that burned the U. s. Phila- delphia in the harbor of the Bashaw of Tfpon2f.s ss
 Az stephen Decatur. s e.. How many fleet actions has the United States Navy had?
 A. The United States Navy has had four fleet actions, and in every one has sunk or captured every en- efiy ship. "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-27
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BY ELEANOR RAGSDALE NEA Service Stan Correspondent

Washington capitals glitter staggering under
  complete blackout than time since
  recently that all White cancelled conditions
  a In being
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-27

fact, there's barely a score.
 Anxious fingers are being crossed to keep a sudden drastic turn in the war from causing cancellation of the Thanksgiving Black an d
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-27
Good Evening.
NIGHT NURSE

She say by my bed one night An angel with light. Her voice was as soft as
 A summer breeze As she sootaSd my fevered brow Her smile was like the gentle
 F1uttering of angels wings, As she gave encouragement to each one Of us. We who were in pain Would live each day Just for her soft voice, A kind smile. So we called her "Angel in the Night" And gladly gave ourselves into her hands As the pain we found much easier to bear Whenever she was near. And so at night as in dream Our angel would appear To wipe out all our fears And in her leaving left Soft fai like glow, So we want the world to know About our Angel in the Night.
 1104 Pearl Lake
 Mrs Mary Barant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-27
SAFE DRIVING

following lines although destined immortality vertheesS the safety the office of Commissioner of being you you - to make of them Ed NoteJ
 This world of today Is a world of faster pace.
 So give these words a forethought And slow down this human An accident may be prevented So think before act And be alert while driving Use diplomacy and tact. Never drive if you've been drinking, . Don't play with Fate, Or show how fast your go, Drive at moderate rate Put out your hand while slowing, Obey the traffic lights
 Give directions where going And pedestrians their rights. Safety is great thing
 In this world of you'll find, Be cautious. Mir Driver
 And bear these things in mind
 A R: LATIN.
 GaxtkoEd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-27

l1O4 Pearl Lake Road. Mrs. Mary Baranowski,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-27

K. m 1880, where dad the U. & Navy rank among tho naVles of the worid2 '
 A. XwulfAk aa aHGA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-27

tl. Who was in command of the first American fleete |,
 A. Esek Hopkins. the only man to have the title of Commander in chief of the Fleet. Et <.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-27

llld NlMht.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-04
A. A. Rankin,
Ex-CountY
Chief, Dies

A. A. Rankin. "A, long a
prominent Tacoman and re-
Gently retired county commits
sioner from the first district.
died in Tacoma General hos
pital Monday at 9:34 a. m.
following a short illness. He
was admitted to the hospital
Jan. 20. and underwent two
operations from which he
failed to rally.
Other than his political activ-
tiles, Rankin was a pioneer grocer
here. He opened a store at 1902
Puyallup ave. in 1899, and the
store has continued to do business
in the same location and under
the same name since that time.
Rankin, Republican, served
two terms in the county office.
six years in all. His reelection
four years ago was won by a con-
vincing majority, despite the fact
that Democrats filled most other
positions. Statute prohibited him
running for a third term.
Rankin was elected to the school
board in 1927. He served two
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-04
Dies Of Burns
Received in Fire
Here on Jan. 8

Complications resulting from
burns. coupled with nervous shock.
we're said Monday % have caused
the death of Mrs. Hslsns FInmsnd.
80 Of 1918 80. X ., She died in
local hospital sunday at io.i5
p m.
The aged woman and her hus-
band. John FinmAnd n ths same
age. were taken 70 the hospital
Jan. .. after thsir bedding had
become isnitsd from an electric
heater. which apparently haa bern
set too close 70 the bed Finmand.
VINO received superficial burns In
taxing his wife from tbs flaming
bed. Was released 10 his home two
days later. Both inhaled con
sidsrabls smoke before being taken
from the house
Mrs. Finmand. a native Of Den.
mark ana . resident u Tacoma 20
years. was a member u the Danish
slsfsrhOOd.
Other than her husband. shs
leaves a son. Hans J. Of Mime
spoiis. MIN
Funeral announcement will be
made by Lynn.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-04
u. S. Planes
Will Replace
British Craft

LONDON - A high Royal
air force officer. giving a
"preview" of the coming air
war, revealed Monday that
British-made Lysander planes
which now are the eyes" OF
the army. would be replaced
by United States planes hav-
ing higher performance.
The officer said that the Ger
man air force still would have
numerical superiority this spring,
but added. we shall start the
struggle on March l or whenever
the date is, in appreciably better
position than We were when We
last had a crack at them.
"Our fighter front viii he
broader and deeper" he said.
IF day bombing attacks like
those OF August and Septem-
her are repeated, the Germans
uaiiN iV>~s> VIII W ntbtt thdH
the 1873 or 1856 they lost that
time"
The unfavorable weather, re-
sponsible for the lull in night
bombing, the officer said. also
makes an invasion attempt un-
likely at present.
1t was the officers opinion that
Germany would continue, night
bombing and avoid mass daylight
raids except as part Of a military
plan OF invasion. II troops were
landed. he said. the Germans
might bomb the back areas In an
effort to isolate battlefield of
beaches"
Questioned about reported new
types Of German aircraft, the
officer referred to the Focke- Wulf
destroyer as zone of the most sue
cessful aircraft Propaganda Min
lister Paul Joseph Goebbels ever
produced"
"Our intelligence people are
unkind about IT," he said. I'VE
don't think much about II
from the reports we have"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-04
SECON D
EXT RIA
Turning Point
AT Olympia?
(Editorial)

The fourth week of the
session Of WaShington's 9th
legislature opened at Olympia
Monday.
The session. then, is a bit
more than one-third gone by.
And, it appears on the sur
face. virtually nothing has
been accomplished. That APP
pearance is deceptive.
For the legislature, almost
member-by has be-
come acquainted with the new
governor, Art ar Langlie.
And this was necessary be-
cause the legislature is DOM
inantly Democratic, the gov
ernor Republican.
There was certain amount
of partisan timidity.
Monday and Tuesday the
governor and the rules COM
mittees of the two legislative
houses were to break prece-
dent in a mild way and meet
to talk of the immediate fu-
ture.
If the rules members are
sincere in their avowed de-
sire to cooperate, regardless
of the governors political
complexion, then the confer
ences will mark the beginning
of seasonal accomplishment.
If something else is in the
wind, the three-weeks' dirth
of results likely will continue.
This the legislature, it
seems to us, should have in
mind -
The people of this state did
not send Langlie TO Olympia
because he was a Republican
they sent him there because
of his fine record as an ad.
ministratOr.
II is natural, therefore, that
the people should expect the
members of house and senate
to legislate as cOnstructively
and speedily as possible; give
the new governor such sup
port as they conscientiOusly
can as legislators, not as par
tisans; then give him an un.
hampered chance TO exercise
his talents.
In that way will the mean.
ing of the last election best
be recognized and turned to
the states profit.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-04

terms in this capacity. During the
years Of 1907-0s. he was city
councilman.
During his six years in office.
he participated IN the struggle for
the Narrows bridge and improve
ments on the county hospital. The
latter project is under construc-
ton, and is due to be completed
by summer.
He was born in Prescott, On
tario, Canada, and had lived in the
United States % years. He came
10 Tacoma one year after his ar
rival in this country. He was first
employed by sash and door and
furniture factories. After three
years OF this labor, he entered the
fire department and worked for
CONTINUED on Page "A, Column u
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-04
British Aid Bill Passes
First Test on House Floor

Even without aid 70 Britain -
IN other words. By no action AZ All
the risk Of war IL greater than
Il IL by giving material aid 70
Britain" he argued
Congressional Consideration Of
the measure became a txo-ring
affair a. the house formally began
It's debate bsfore crowded gal
leries. The senate foreign relations
committee simultaneously began
ia second day Of hearings on the
measure. with testimony by oppo-
siiion witnesses
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-04
Injuries Fatal
To Tacoma Man

Iossph Defseo. 81. died Monday
morning ., ~ Jossph's hospital a.
rssui, ~ injuries suffered ~hsn
he sss struck ~ an s1,0mobiie
Bstgrday evening II marked ths
eighth traffic fatality IN Tacoma.
the tsnia 10 ,hs county. since
Jan. 4
Dsrsco lived at 1873 hsfks, 81
iis vas struck a. he started 70
etoss tina street ~ i7tn 81. and
Jefferson ave. suffering s~ssss
head injuries and shock
The machine uas driven By Ira
" Davis. u 1872 Fswcetf ave.
VINO was booked at poles head
quarters and later released on his
personal reeognizxnes. Davis re-
ported tina, Dersco walked IN front
u MA machine after venturing cut
from the curling.
Death occurred at $50 .. m.
Dereeo. . native Of Italy, had
lived In Tacoma 30 years lie had
no surviving relatives 10 United
States.
Tvsll ~ili announce the funeral
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-04

The state set an all-time record
In tax collections during January.
taking in S4.11l.27e from the sales
and business tax collected BY
merchants during December. State
Treasurer Otto A. Case reported
Monday.
A year ago collections totailed
s3.e7O.z7e The gasoline tax dur
ing January crossed 81. 43s ,s64
compared with S1.35s.es7 last
January. Automobile licenses
brought an additional Sl5Is .0s0
and the excise tax paid at The time
licenses are purchased Melted 1858. :
500. more than 800 900 ahead of a
year ago.