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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
Allies Grand Strategy Seen Ringing On Singapore
BY THOMAS N. JOHNSON NRA Service Military Writer

Washington, Dec. 2A.-The eor- ganikation, in Washington, of a Supreme War Council to direct the Allies grand strategy of the yer Is, essentially, born of the recognition by military and naval leaders of the fact that this greatest of wars is all one war.
 The Atlantic and the Pacific are not compartments, but complements. So when the Allied strategists meet arotind the greeh-covered table, their first attentio nwill be given to the following things:
 Singapore is the key, not only to the Far East, but indirectly to the Mediterranean theater. It is JapaIl's prime objective, because victory there means far more to the Japs than does even victory in the Philip pines. And 1t means more to us in the long run.
 And Singapore is in danger soon- CT than was expected. Its protecting battleshlps are sunk.
 The threat to Singapore was sud- denly intensified by the . all-out onslaught of some 5000 to 100000 Japs against the Philippine island of Lu2on,
 The Jap land forces, fighting southwards through the narrow Malayall peninsula are probably finding the jungles helpful. Our arinyB experience indicates that in jungle warfare, the attacker knows where he will strike, the defender does not, and whether from ground or air, has difficulty in seeing.
 To the anti.Axis team, the Philip pines are the 40-yard line and Sin- gapore Is the 15-yard line.
 Singapore Is the great crossroad of the Far East, and on that cross- road is not only our tin and rub- Der supply, but one of the worlds great oil filling stations. We can best starve the Axis by starving the motors of It's airplanes, tanks and trucks. To hurl back Hitter from the Caucuasus ell country is not enough unless we also hurl back Japan from the Indies. Sabotage of oil wells could be repaired in Q long war; oil could be taken though the Red Sea to the Mediterranean, which then had become an Axis lake.
 Not all at once. of course. First steps would be to use Singapore as e base against ships bearing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
THE SOLDIERS NOEL

We ask no treasure from the hand Of rate u. We're waiting for the Star to rise again Where mocking winds have buheted our men Aid canncns hame and passions cruel hate sec the pallid faces of the slain The fearful shadow meath the passing cloud As silence broods and thousands cry aloud Como here Death and see where war has lainl q Christ be born bring forth the fruit and bread, And Peace with lovelness and spirit.fre And jocund days with bountiful desire TO cheer our souls around the christ-child's bed. This s tale where hearts have known despair Again 'tiS told by prophets everywherel
 George L. Lee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24

Bette Davis two-time Academy Award winner, sends Christmas greetings to me via telegram this morning
 The never forgets friend Yuletide cards are also acc knowledged from Anne ZemaitiS, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Norton of Bristol Mr. and Mrs Frank Donahue, Mr. and Mrs Al Affeldt of Wocott Mr. and Mrs Joseph Davis of Thomaston, Rita LaVaee, Ruth Wasaskas of Oakville, Rev. Francis Barrett City Treasurer and Mrs Serge Be- langer, Heiman Rabnovch of Naugatuck, MT. and Mrs Edward ORourke, MT. and Mrs. Patrick McFadden, MT and Mrs. Ralph Mastrianna, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Leon, Sweetbrars Sorority Mrs Josephine Canty of Water town Mr. and Mrs Henry Darlington Attorney and Mrs Hugh McG, Mr. and Mrs Stanley Lucas Marie N. Glas- Place, Anne Rabushko, Superintendent of Police William Roach, Mr. and Mrs Eugene Oviatt Joe Maloney Staca Serving and Mir and Mrs Joseph Quinn of Cincinnati
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
Good Evenlng.
crERrsrMAs
MEItFb1 OFAFV10 A4AzA0 (Repeat from Another Christmas with few ReviSions

 Merry Christmasl gentle readers And those 30 gentle, jtterbugs, band leaders! Doctors lawyers, merchants marines, Senators, under-secretares ambassadors queers Alrmen, navy men, privates, heus Hombardiers drummers and the lad who tooI Merry merry Christmas, all you foksl t Even the who crack bad jokes. May you have happy, happy season, Fun, food and hneres that are within reason. That goes bartendes bsboys head walters soda erkers YaOorwalkers foremen, and all defense workers Merry Chrsmas to the great grudge holder The big guy the small guy with chip on his shoulder We mustn't omit the forgotten men, strangers Mountain climbers, hagmen and far of forest rangers Ship captains, pursers, second mates, sea cooks, eve pause right to delete gangsers and crooks) Merry merry Christmasl to those on relief, But not to fakers who take free beef Gfeetingsl to the president of our land, To all good Americans, real folks and grand! To the knights of the road always on the trek Yes and to those who give us pain in the neck To all and sundry every her and him. Tn the grand old spirit of Tiny Tim. To our countryl stand up, you and you To our flag the red, white and blue Merry, Merry Chrstmas greetings by the toni And excuse 1t please we've skipped single onei
 FEM FRI.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24

to provide protection for children, the sick and the aged who may bee come victims in the tragedy of war. Let us all pull together in the year ahead which bids fair to tax our resources to unknown people healthy even iii the face of seemingly inc surn1ountable difficulties.
 The Connecticut State Depart Ynent of Health has faith in oyur courage and ability to bring your people heaithfuIly throug tn ecoFn- ing weeks and months which have cast a dark shadow ahead. The sea- sons greetings to ali of those who have not only pledged their ser- vices to carry on but have redcublOd their efforts to protect the heaitis of every member of their cOmnut1- ity,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24

mostly spread out over the water. All those ships will be fine targets for our bosabers when they get there, but pnl ythe biggest ones can fly from the Pacific Coast. Mean time, underwater, our pig -boats are already roofing beneath the keels that bear JapaIiS hopes of Q 0reat- CT East Asia.
 That'is because of that submarine base at Manila, which is 50 much nearer the theater of war than Hawaii. Submarine power and air power are the reasons why we de- cided the Philpiplnes are worth dee fending after oil. Because from the Philippines we can give quick aid to Singapore and that means quick aid to China, too, for if Japan wins at Singapore, she cuts the Burma
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
CUARDSMEN HOLD
 CHRISTMAS PARTY

Ofacers and enlisted men of the Connecticut State Guard joined in a festival celebration of the advent of Christmas at the Field street arfnory last night. A Christmas tree, music, dancing and refresh- ments featured the party.
 To local guards tomorrow will be much as any other day. Men will patrol their posts together with rnu- nicipal police, firefnen, telephone operators, and all others essential to the maintenance of dilTnal coTn- nlunity life. Because of the war situation air raid warning centers and aircraft observation posts will be fully manned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
Editor. Tall Tower Topics

Editor, Tall Tower Topics One of the saddest things that came my mind at this Holy Christmas time was the sudden death of beautiful Peg CoSgr wife of Fletcher Stewart of Oakvie. Peg was born in this city, attended school here and worked after graduation at the Chase Office on Grand Street until her marriage short time past She only 24 years old and had been looking forward to such an abundance of future happ. ness when her candle of light was suddenly darkened 0nly to shine more brightly the Golden Shores So to her bereaved husband and other relatives offer our slucereSt condolences .. Erny Ess.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
Te6eYs A oSs e
 0AI(BUkA CRACKERS s
Questions on Comic Page

1. Lord Halifax is Britain,s afn- bassador to U. s. Maxim Lityinov IS Russia'S.
 ?. John c. Winant was named D. s. ambassador to Britain; Har- " Hopkins was MT. Roosevelt's envoy to London, William Bullitt is envoy to middle east.
 3. Harold tckes became oil COG ordinator. Francis Riddle attorney general, Clarence Dykstra head Of Defense Mediation Board, 6 post from which he later resigned.
 6. William Knudsen and sid- fley Hillman, co-directors of OPM are known as the arsenal twins, directors Of Ainerica'S Arsenal Of Democracy"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24

offs for bombing of the Manila area, especially of our naval installations.
 These are important right now, for while Manila, unlike Singapore. is not equipped as Q maj jor fleet base, 1t is submarine base. And OUT submarines are among the worlds best.
 The Ill in commission are being increased rapidly (the confidential figures are astounding) and nearly fifty can cruise l2,0OO to 10000 miles, allowing plenty of time to turk in the Sea Of Japan or off Malaga. There the waters are studded with Japanese warships, troopships, supply ships.
 That is Japan's weakness. she is all spread out: Malaya, Philip pines, Hndo- China, Manchukuo; and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
JOYOUS CHRISTMAS CAROLS

Oh Little Town of Bethlehem
 ! hear that carol played And think of the joyous occasion
 For which that carol was made. Then other Christmas Carols and music
 Bring thoughts for joyous Christmas day This is the time for giving gifts
 But will that kindly spirit stay. The Son of God was born
 To make this earth better place Could we but now see Him
 Anguish and sorrow would be on His face. What's that hear, 'tis gunfire,
 But no, that must not be eXlg time to hear those carols
 This earth from sorrow should be free on. Come al ye faithful,
 Let as this Christmas music hear Wa must not let these cherished carols uMNar a tyrants heel disappear. as1 sr. 1881. -EJ.K.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24

defend the islands at all--just come back and pick them up after we had beaten Japan. .s
 That was the old plan. It was dropped when Gen. Douglas Mac- Arthur persuaded Presidents Roose- welt and Quezon that the islands could be he'd. But now come Pearl Harbor and air-power. < REMOTE CONTROL
 BECAME IMPORTANT
 The intention back of the sep. arated Jap landings in parts of the islands that in old wars seemed re- mote and Insignificant may be to use them as takeoffs for leaps over the once formidable Luzon raoun- tains by parachute troops and air. borne infantry such as captured Crete. At any rate, they are take-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24

Mir. and Mrs. Andrew DiPietrO of 32S Walnut street certainly provided a mighty fine Christmas present for their daughter, Tony Sort of makes you q Sl ,OOO U s. Defense Saving Bond What present! What fine family! Late cards to the Tower wish ing its occupants well for the Yuletide were those from Fred and Anna Hadden, well as one from Lawrence and Richard TherOux. And a Merry Christmas to one and aill from Tall Tower Topics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24

road that is China's life-artery And presently out goes thet chinese army. M
 60 we must help China and Singapore because that helps tho common cause, which is our cause. But we cannot take too many ships or planes from the Atlantic. We must watch the Azores and tho other islands, spanish and portu- guests. and oil the Atlantic. We must keep alert for sudden NaEl dash for the iberian peninsula and West Africa and their ports, for submarine warfare against our ships and one day, perhaps, on Air-sea invasion of the Western Heini- sphere. Nothing is impossible in this war of the world-alld it's oil our war now,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24

Marshmallow is made from the
 root of the marsh rialow plant, or,
 from a substitute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24

Good Nleht
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1941-02-07
HELEN s1GMUND

"A new1y-formed film company is
taking root here-the Hollywood
Yiddish Corporation-with a pro-
gram to produce four features in
Yiddish -. Moishe Oysher to star.
Although '"The Great dictator"
Is definitely excluded from Brazil,
the BuenOs Aires critics win
view it right across the border in
Uruguay-and give 1t full cover
age in Brazilian newspapers!
Little beads of sunshine - and
rain: On a Hollywood corner is a
drive-in food emporium titled,
"Eppis Essen" And we note with
appreciation that italian olives are
now called Greek olives. Chico
Marx is being sued for SIS, 900. :.
Plaintiff claims he tripped over
the COMICS legs at Hollywood
theatre. John Garfield was seen
buying tickets for bunch of Cog
gly-eyed kids standing in front Of
a movie house. Several New York
papers have discontinued reviews
on all foreign films except the
French. One writer asserts there
are 1900 theatres in the us. show
ing MISUNDERSTANDING propagan-
ola pictures!
Tops in New Year greetings was
sent out by Joe We'll, p. a.: ''U. s.
A. 1941 -. We're lucky -. No
bombs! No hunger! No purges! No
DictraitOrs! Nothing to stop ME
from wishing YOU a Happy New
Yearw
Reviewed in all the film journals
was the biography Of Daniel Froh-
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1941-02-07
ST. AUGUSTINE

Ben Births of st. Augustine
Lodge of B'nai Birth, their wives
and friends, are looking forward
with keen interest tn the coming
meeting of the lodge, Sunday the
9th, at S:15 P. M, in the Syna-
gogue Hall. !.
A special program, sole object of
the meeting, conducted along the
lines of the Town Hall Meeting
Of the Air." of radio fame, is be-
ing planned. j..
The topic chosen for discussion
will be presented by President
Jerry Kass and Harry F. Wexler,
who will give the affirmative side
of the question, and Sam Mani
love and Nat B. Cold will develop
the negative Of the issue.
Jacksonville Ben Births, wives
and friends, as well as those of
surrounding communities, are ex-
tended a cordial invitation to be
present.
A large and representative at
tendance is expected. inasmuch as
the discussion will be of vital con-
Germ to the group in general.
DR.. Jacob H. Kaplan, rabbi Of
Temple Israel of Miami, Fla, win
be guest speaker this Friday at
the Late Friday Night services at
the Sons of Israel synagogue. Reg
ular services begin at z o'clock.
Late Friday Night services be-
gin at 8:15.
The children Of the Hebrew
school are taking part in the con-
gregational singing.
Louis Ossinsky Of Daytona
Beach was guest speaker at the
Late Friday Night services last
week. He delivered an interesting
talk.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1941-02-07
Joint Service To Start 1911 Drive for
Council Funds; JOS. Berger to Speak

Joseph A. Berger, noted British
economist, lecturer and world
traveller. viii be the guest speak
er at the joint Friday night serv-
ices to be held February 18th in
the Jewish Center by the congre-
cations Of the Jacksonville Jew
ish Center and the Temple Aha
veth Chesed to inaugurate h e
1871 drive of the Community
Council for United Jewish causes.
Mr.. Berger is widely known in
the United States as well as
abroad for his work in behalf Of
refugees. Now residing in this
country, he has become associated
with the United States committee
for the care Of European children
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1941-02-07

and the National Refugee Service.
With such a background his mes
sage should be Of vital interest to
the community here.
Although the 1941 drive has al
ready had its unofficial campaign,
and it can be reported that there
has already been a 20 20 increase
over the amount raised, the coun-
Gil, headed by d. H. Lasarow, is
eager that everyone attend the
Friday night meeting to acquaint
themselves with the need for ac-
ton.
It was also announced that a
workers breakfast will be held
Sunday, February 16, at $3.50 in
the Seminole Hotel.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1941-02-07
sARRATH SERVICES
Phone 3-O6II

Kabbolas Shabbos will be re-
cited this evening at 600 o'clock.
Late Friday Night services will
be held tonight at S:15 o'clock in
the synagogue. Rabbi Morris D.
Margolis, assisted by the Center
Choir, win conduct the service and
address the congregation on the
topic DO you believe in mira
seles ?"
At the conclusion Of the service
q social hour will be held in the
auditorium with ladies Of the
Daughters Of Israel acting as host
ses.
Services will also be held to-
nyurrUw morning at $3.50 with Rev.
5B. Safer officiating. The Junior
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1941-02-07
News of Mobile
By FANNY RAE LUBEL

Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan r'riedland-
er is visiting Hot Springs, Ark.
Mrs. Louis Buchanan and daugh-
ter of Tampa, Fla, are visiting in
Mobile.
The Mobile Unit Of Jr. Hadassah
held its regular meeting Thursday
night at which time a delegate
was elected to attend the confer
ence in Savannah, Ca, Feb. 9th,
9th and 10th. Fannye Rae Lubel
is the delegate and others plan
ming to attend are Elsie Friedland-
er, Annalee Mutchnick and Anne
Plotka. The girls will leave on
Friday, Feb. 7th, by bus.
Senior Hadassah had as their
guest speaker, Mrs. Maurice Silv-
erman on Feb. 4th. A dinner was
held at the Battle House followed
by a talk by Mrs. Silvernnan.
Mrs. Leon Lassen and children
have left for Washington, D. c.,
where they will join Mr.. Lassen
and reside.
DR.. and Mrs. Simon Smith of
Atlanta, Ca, announce the en-
gagement and approaching mar
riage of their sister, Zelda Smith,
of Atlanta, Ca, to Max H.
Schwartz of this city, son of M.
B. Schwartz. The wedding is to
be an event of early spring.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1941-02-07

period of the twentieth century.
And by a race of people who talk
of their superiority, Of their deed
and achievements in the arts and
the sciences.
It has taken so much time for
man to realize the beauty and the
power of Amos doctrine, and what
is still more important, that he
cannot feel free, that he cannot
feel secure, that he cannot live in
peace unless he follows out these
cardinal principles of Democracy,
Brotherhood and the Religion Of
Kindness"
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1941-02-07
WISDOM
of the
T ALM I'D
Equality of All
Human Beings
BY MORRIS KRAMER

"AmOs, though not priest nor
a prophet but only a herdsman,
felt a divine call to 60 to Bethel
at the time of a great national
festival and cry out against all
this wicLednesS. He denounced the
rich and ruling classes, the graft
ers who used public office for pri-
vate gain. He fearlessly pro-
claimed that the first duty of rul-
ers is to protect the rights of the
poor and defenseless; that riches
gained by exploiting the poor are
a disgrace and menace; and that
God cannot be bribed to wink at
evil, even by the richest sacrifices.
Democracy, brotherhood, and the
religion of kindness are his great
teachings. These are all the great
er because in Amos they are clear
w heard for the first time in He
brew, If not i'm world history.
1T seems as if the genius of the
Hebrew people, baked in its at
tempt to realize a true democracy
in the forms of government, had
now burst out in the moral realm.
All its pent-up passion for justice
and brotherhood, finding at last
a mouthpiece in Amos, leaped at
once to revolutionary expression
and demanded in the name of Je-
hovah, the God of righteousness,
a full recognition of its claims.
Besides marking the high-tide
of literary art, this passage pro-
claims the revolutionary truth that
God is on the side of the down.
trOdden and the poor, and that
any religion which does not con-
Germ itself with the welfare of
ones fellows is no religion at all.
This is a great discovery, one that
Outranks any discovery or inven-
ton in the realm of science in its
possible effect upon human civil
lizatiOn. In thirty centuries we
have not yet lived up to 1t; 1T
still stands as a protest against
most of our civic and social insti-
tutIons, and as a great ideal yet
to be attained"
Bailey and Kent.
Democracy, brotherhood, n d
the religion of kindness are Amos
great teachings. These are all the
greater because in Amos they are
clearly heard for the first time in
Hebrew, if not in world history"
1t seems strange that the Jews
who were the first to enunciate
the principle Of Democracy, Bro
therhOOd and the Religion Of Kind
ness, are themselves singled out
for persecution in this enlightened
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1941-02-07
OUR FILM FOLKS

man. He was one Of the pioneers
of the picture industry -. an or
ganizer and director of the old Fa-
nous Players-Lasky Corporation.
Odd note was his request that the
ministers from the Jewish, Cath
Ole and Episcopalian Actors
Guilds participate in the last GER
ennonies. He was a member of all
three guilds.
HolIydays out HOllyway: Ed
Robinson received SAIL greeting
cards. A total of 482 gifts Obstruct-
ed the view at Eddie Cantor's
manse, where daughters, husbands
a n d grandchildren gathered. So
many people visited Milton Berle
he thought he would have to mix
the cocktails in the swimming pool.
The separated MiScha Auers with
friends hOuSewarmed the house
they planned before they decided
to RenO-vate. Actor Alexander
Granach babe goodbye to the old
year at the dinner-dance given by
the Jewish Club of 1888. At the
stroke of twelve, Novelist M X
Berges stopped the gayety for a
moment to remind the refugees
how lucky they are to be in this
"gOOd and free land"
Fasteners who think the pro-
posed South American jaunt OF
Chaplin is for anti-Nazi propa-
ganda are on the wrong track. IF
he goes, it will most probably be
goodwill tour for 1.-THE Dicta-
tor" which is already snagged on
censorial rocks in Argentina. 1t
finally cleared the hurdles in Pa
mama. -. after a menacing mo-
ment in which the Pro-Nazi For
eign Minister tried to founder it.
And with q world in flames ...
YOU would think the prominent
women's groups in this country
could find something more to DO
than work up a boycott campaign
against PauIette Goddard.
Groucho's famous line, Time
wounds all heels" proved to De
keen satire when used as a cap
ton on a cartoon of "Doochy" re-
ceiving bad news from Greece.
After the ether discussion on
"Can Organized Religion Help the
World Today" Lewis Browne
asked the diaIers to write MIN
their own opinions. To date letters
are 81 per cent on the affirmative
4S per cent on the negat1ve'
Paul MUM is hospitalized win
a broken ankle -. accident oc-
Cured while he was skiing at Yo-
semitic.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1941-02-07

Miss Esther Levine of New York
is spending several days with her
anut and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. To-
bin, before returning to her home,
after a months visit at Miami
Beach, Fla.
Miss Rose Berman left Sunday
for a trip to Miami Beach, Fla.
Mrs. I. Morningstar of Meridian,
Miss, is visiting in the city.
Draftee Eddie Grodsky of Ft.
Barancas, Fla, was in the the
city for the day Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Finman
and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Safer
spent Sunday in the city.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1941-02-07
PENSACOLA PERSONAL

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Safer and
Mr.. Harry Abrams of Pensacola
have just returned from a delight
full trip of several weeks to West
Palm Beach and Miami, Fla.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1941-02-07
JACKSONVILLE JEWISH CENTER
THIRD AND SILVER STREETS
Phone 3-06l RABBI M. D. MARGOLS

Congregation will hold separate
services in the Prayer Room un-
der the supervision of Morris MINI
ovitz. A summary of the weekly
reading from the Torah will be
presented by Billy Schemer.
CENTER INSTITUTE
Registrations for the second Sc
mester at the Center Institute for
Adult Jewish Studies will begin
next Tuesday, February II. vari-
GUS interesting subjects are offer
ed in Jewish history, literature,
Prayer Book and Jewish Religion.
A cordial invitation is extended
to all Jewish men and women in
the community to register and at
tend these courses.