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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31

Recently, in an apparent effort to keep himself better informed regarding the brain-whirling dc. fense maze, he added to his per. sonal staff pr. I. Lubin, deputy to Sidney Hillman. A brilliant an. alyst, Lubin knows the ins and outs of the defense. will Do in- valuable, But this does not solve the fundamental problem Jf cen- tralized, dynamic control of the defense machinery.
 All the balls are still In the presidents hands. He can't keep them all Juggling at the same time. No one man could. Wilson tried it, but had to make Bernard Baruch his defense CERT.
 It takes . super.fian just to direct the diplomatic and military strategy of the nation in such fateful times. Physically and mem tally 1t Is impossible for one man to cope with these mighty for- eign problems while at the same time trying to run a gigantic In. dustrial program. The economic, social, labor and financial ques. tons are too complex.
 There are outstanding, patriotic and devoted chiefs in the OPM. Given q production job, there Is no man in the U. s. better capable of executing 1t successfully and speedily than Knudsen. The same goes for Hiilman, Biggers, Nelson, stettinius, Bait, others in their fields. But there has got to be somebody to tie them all together, to give the whole Q steady, smash ing, directive drive, day in and day out.
 There isn't now and there won't be until Franklin Roose- welt Pellnquishes some of the balls he has been trying to jug gle.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
Travel Strengthens America

Slogans are often devised more for their effect than for their absolute 24- carat purity of truth content. The slo- gan devised by the U. S. Travel Bureau for this year seems better than most on this count. It is: Travel Strengthens America" It's true now as never before, for never before has so much depended on close understanding and feeling of oneness among all the people from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego.
 One of the ways to do that, and at the same time to increase exchange Of money and therefore of trade, is to en- courage the maximum of travel between all the countries of the Americas, and even in our own country. To break down sectionalism in our country, or betwee' it and other neighboring hemisphf countries, there is nothing like syF th0tic personal contact among /f E M4AA&. A.N1aasE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31

ing expansion of power, steel. cop. per and other essential facilities; remnants of the old National De- fense Commission, which for months has held up hundreds of millions of dollars worth of new plants in a hair-splitting Wangle over the amortization provisions Of last years defense tax act.
 To date only thirteen out of 490 pending "certliicates of non.relin- bursemenW, to start new plants, have been approved. Unless the president himself pushes the but- ton, nothing happens.
 DELAYED BOMBERs
 For six months, military author. tiles have known that the chief U. 8. and British air need was long range heavy bombers to strike at the vitals of the Axis. But nothing was done--until several weeks ago, when Roosevelt finally got around to ordering action.
 There are other examples of this kind, equally grave. One Is the failure to require sub.contracting of Army and Navy orders on Q suf- flciently large scale really to ac. celerate the productive tempo.
 There are thousands of plants ell over the country, fooled and staffed, eager for defense sub- contracts (Orders to supply parts to major contractors). Experts estimate that by this means de- fense output could Do tripled and quadrupled. But big contractors, supported by industry . minded brass hats and certain $l men, have consistently opposed sub- contracting.
 For months the Issue hos been argued in inner circles, and only now steps are being taken to do something drastic.
 OVERWORKED JUGGLER
 The presidents method of try ing to solve this administrative chaos is to pile new agencies and assistants on top of the old, with out removing the debris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31

e. What is the difference between Q triangular division and Q square division in the U. s. Arinyp
 A. A triangular division consists of three infantry regiments, two reg iments of supporting artillery, one battalion each of engineer, medical and quartermaster troops, and c company of signal corps men. It's total war strength is about i2,60O. The square division is composed of two infantry brigGdes, each of two regiments, and Q brigade of three regiments of supporting artillery. ft has one regiment each of engineer, quartermaster and medical troops, and smaller units of ordnance and signal corps men. Its war strength totals about l8,b00 men.
 e. How long is a U. s. railroad dining car kitchen?
 A. They range from l3 i-2 to i7 feet long and from 6 to 2 feet In width.
 c. Is the Hays office, which regu. lates tho motion picture industry, in Hollywood or New York. A. Main headuarteqrs are At 28 W. 44th St., New York, ". r., and of- fices are maintained also at B504 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Calf. The official name Of the organiSA- ton is Motion Pictures Producers and Distributors of America, Inc, and will 1T. Hays Is president.
 c. How many soldiers of the A. Y. r. in World War are buried In European cemeteries2
 A. 30,007. ... c. Is the weight of a bowl of water increased by placing Q fish In it7
 A. A common belief Is that plac- Ing 0 fish In Q bowl of water does not increase the combined weight. The mistake evidently arises from the fact that the fish displaceS on amount of water equal to It's own weight, and if the bowl Is brimful, that amount of water will overflow when the Ash is put in and the combined weight Of the bowl, water and fish will be the same As before the fish was inserted. If tho con- tainer is not brimful, the combined weight will be increased by the weight of the fish.
 c. How many children did Abra- ham Lincoln have7
 A. Four William Wallace, (died in is6O. Thomas cTad~. I (died in i87D, Edward Baker, (died February 1, is50) and Robert Todd, | (died July 26, io26).
 If you want . copy of the latest Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
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 e. On what day Of the week was Vice President Henry A. wallace boTn2
 4. Sunday, october 2, 1see.
 c. How did France get Dunkirk back from Englands
 A. France bought lt buck from King Charles II of England In iOe2.
 Q. Do snakes lay all their eggs at one timer
 A. Generally, ell the eggs of an oviparous snake are laid on one day, although occasionally c snake will lay part of Its eggs one day and the remainder the next. The Fish and Wildlife Service says that c python, twenty.elght feet long, laid one hun. dred eggs in one day.
 @, Where was Deanna Durbtn horn2 A. In Winnipeg, Canada, and she is of English descent.
 c. Was Fanny crosby, the hymn writer, born blinds
 A. No, she became blind at tho age of six months, in 1920. In 1889 she entered the New York Institute for the Blind, and from ie47-l0De was 0 teacher there of English and his- tory. Tn 1858 she married Alexand- CT Van Alstyne, 0 blind music teach- CT. She wrote about three thous- and hymns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31

some way denoted in life. Accord ingly there was scarcely 6 man among the associates of Jesus who did not fear the Pharisees of that day as heartily as he despised them.
 But what made His hearers SO greatly admire Jesus was that He appeared to be afraid of no one. He held up to scorn the hypocrisy of church officials. With vibrant anger in His voice. He denounced the ava rice and dishonesty of these money loving tories. He was perfectly at
 home in the presence of either rich or poor, although He did not hesi- tate to speak frankly to both about their vices. There was dignity
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31

changes III CIlS SCOAlOIHAC SVi
 A huge powder and shell indus try, with an output greater than the U. 8. total ct the end of World War I, has been created literally from the ground up. Piano pro. duction has been pyramided from 6 few hundred to well over l,600 c month. Hundreds of warships are under construction, and new cargo vessels every week are Splnshing into the basins of roar ing shipyards along the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts. Guns, automatic arms, tanks and many other types of inechanlzed equip- 1nent are pouring from production lines In afl ever increasing flood. V Taken as c whole, the picture is breath h-taking, impressive. Tn one Bhort year c mighty war industry has been created where none OK. isted before. But when the de. tails are examined closely, the pic. ture is not 60 rosy.
 These OmlnOus things stand out in closeup: shortage of es. sentlal raw materials, due to the stupidity and tlInity of resp0n. sible officials and the cupidity of profit. minded business Menj also upgly time. wasting strikes, contract breaking, and costly racketeerlng by self-seeklng soc called labor leaders; also demor. allxing obstruction by bureau. cratic brass hats in the Army and Navy.
 Then there is the fact that of the forty billions appropriated, approximately one-third Is still uncontracted, while-even more startling only about five billions have actually been paid out for completed work. Finally, of four billions earmarkcd for new defense plants, only about half has been ailocated, and of this sum only S400, 900 900 actually has been ex- pended.
 But overshadowing all else, two grave deficiencies stand out:
 1. The lack of Q dynamic boss of
 the whole defense program, to
 keep all It's component parts
 forging ahead in unison ct
 high speed.
 2. The lack of c carefully forIlu-
 lated new program to meet the
 titanic Nazl war resources,
 which today outstrlp ours, vast
 though they seem, by ct least
 two to one.
 MISSING MIR. BIG
 As one high military expert just back from Europe expressed It: "Our rate oe production Is too slow and our program too small" But if the defense program were under the direction of a single compe. tent head, he would know what Is needed and would act to get 1t.
 Plenty of expert information Is available. Several detailed pro- grams have been prepared. But all these data get nowhere because there is no centralized authority to do something about 1t.
 OPM chiefs Knudsen, Hillman, Biggers, Nelson, Datt are abund- antly aware that the. defense pro- gram is sorely inadequate to meet the menace of NaH might. BBut, over-burdened with their immedi- ate job of mobilixing the colossal war industries machine, they have neither the time NOR THE RE- sPONSIBILITY to formulate new programs.
 This power Is dispersed among a number of overlapping and con- fiicting authorities - Army and Navy brass hats; jealous of their prerogatives and resentful of out- side prodding; dollar-a-year gera- eraiisslmos, like Samuel R. Fuller, chief of raw materials, who is so industry minded that he is block
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
A THREE-YEAR COURSE
(Hartford Courant)

A reduction in the college course from four years to three years has been proposed by number of in- gtitutions, so that their students can graduate before being eligible for selective service. Tn this way 1t is hoped that an educational emer- rency can be met, but the answer may not be quite as easy as 1t ap- pears.
 In the first place. what does a college degree mean? Does It mere iy represent the passing of certain examinations, or docs 1t indicate something less tangible, but perhaps more valuable2 Does it signify the assimilation of required subjects, or, ln addition to that, that its p0s- snssnx has been given the nppor-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
Daily Almanac

Moon sets l:1s a. m. daylight time).
 Sun rises 5:s2 a. m.; sets 8:l6 p. m. (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 A May that does not bring bountiful sup- ply of moisture is usually regarded as omi- nous by the farmers. They are afraid that 1t won't mean barns crammed with hay or grain late in August after the harvest. It's apt to result in heavy rains when they don't Ao the most good.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31

AAasAAA 8SAe WaeO has done more to expose waste and extravaganza in the army's camp construction pro- gram than ell the high.priced, form al and somewhat futile in v c 8 tigating committees put together.
 . This Engel is quite o charac. ter. He looks about as much like Q statesman as Tlorelio II.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31

And while on the topic of things mili- tary this summer is going to witness one of the great sham battles the U.S.A. has ever known. There will be maneuvers all over the country as troops now in train- ing engage in actual combat with, of course, the punches, pulled, but with grim intent. The sight should be truly edifying one n discouraging, though, to dictatorS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
MADEA1OHsELLE CURIE
(New York Tiznes)

The French Government which Hitler destroyed ten months ago was confused and weak. but 1t had a welcome and @ home for free and creative spirits. It would not have disowned Eve Curie, distinguished daughter of distinguished parents. We do not know whether Vichy's recent action in revolEing the citi- zenshlp of Mile. Curie and twenty- eight others was voluntary or whether 1t was ordered by Berlin. In either case it was Nayi 0r Fascist. not French.
 rho true rFance continues ta
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31


 I. Who Is the author of the Amer. ican's creed?
 2. Who was the first wife of Henry VIII?
 3. Capella, Rigel, or Sirius, is known as the "Dog Star"?
 {. Which former president of the United States and great American statesman said: 'The press is the only tocsin of a nation?"
 5. With which major league base ball club is Bob Teller c pitchere
 6. Tn the Biblical story, what TO. lation was Ananias to Sapphira?
 2. Where did the Hamilton.BBS duel occur?
 8. Raymond Gram Swing Is q radio news analyst, announcer, band leader, or singer?
 9. Name the film actor, son of Q famous star of the silent screen, who was recently sent on Q good will tour of South America by the president.
 10. What is the name of Q type of British dive bomber, named after a gull found in European coastal wa ters?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31

about this Man as he walked among His fellows. There was such coir- age displayed in every word and act that even the most cowardly looked upon Him with the hope that per- haps some day they might catch something of this bravery and be men indeed. He was as gentle as . child. yet everyone trembled be-. fore His quiet power and marveled at His courage.
 His simple declaration comes down to us across the centuries, 'Be not afraid"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31

exist. If 1t has no longer . vote e voice on the soil of France it can still speak on free soil. We arc the gathers that Mile. Curie and others have found freedom here. Since Vichy has cancelled her citiuenslaip we hope that Q way may be found for her to become a citizen here. She could. we know. be loyal to this country without forswearing hes loyalty Co the undying civiliEatien of France, of which, as a noble come munwsalth 0G liberty wS axD mll in a0Ene part oili1&mR.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31

hated the scribes and Pharisees
 and in their hearts despised
 them. But they were afraid of them. If they dared to dis- agree with these religious leaders, they might have their livelihood cut off or find the m selves in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
A Thought for Today

The Lord shall smite thee in the knees, and in the legs, with sore bOtch that cannot be healed from the sole of thy foot unto the top Of thy head.-DeuterOnom 2S:SS.
 Fortune is less severe against those of lesser degree, and God strikes what is weak with less pOwer.-Seneca.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
Washington Merry-Go Round
DREW PEAR s 0 N
 ROBERT s. ALLEN

crunbe months
  char in the econon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
COURAGE
By EARL L. DOUGLASS. D. D.

One thing which must have im- pressed all the people who heard our Lord preach was His supreme courage.
 The common people of that day
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Nevep say, ~ think I will retire to bed"; say, twill go to bed"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
Whats Your l. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
. EDISON IN
 WASHINGTON
BY PETER EDISON

BY PETER EDISON
 Waterbury Democrat Washington
 Correspondent
 washington, May 3i--Every prof. essional ranter in Congress could very well take a lesson in economy and how to find out what's wrong with the country and the defense effort from Congressman Albert !. Eingel of Muskegon, Mich., the one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31

If you want . copy of the latest Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir. booklet, Home Made Wines" send to the Waterbury Democrats teenth st.. Washington, D. 0. Enclose five cents postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31

c. How many children dld Abra- ham Lincoln have3
 A. Four sons.William Wallace, (died in is82). Thomas C"Tad~. (died in i87D, Edward Baker, (died February 1, isSO and Robert Todd, (died July 26, i026.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-04-24

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Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-04-24

WANT ADS IN THIS COLUMN
speak to more than 10000 people
every day. What an opportunity it
offers to those with goods and
services for sale! And think, you
can buy one for as little as Csc.
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-04-24

<ts should receive substance.
crcuses IN salaries, especially tt
Guards and stewards"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-04-24

Truths -..s' be- used to become
traa, Io. ttra. are meant TO be
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-04-24
Johnson Reports Improved
Prison Conditions During
His Four-Year Regime


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ton program. none has seemed
more truly constructive and to
the point than your top-of-the-
column editorial of April II,
headed Protecting Pedestrians
In all fairness, however. we
feel that the city departments
involved in this campaign would
rather have the credit for pedes-
TRAN fatality reduction bestowed
upon the public-Spirited indlvld-
uals and concerns whose con-
tributions have pushed the effort
into many channels additional
to the corner signs displayed by
the traffic engineering bureau.
ArreSting as these posters are,
many other devices have been
and will continue to be applied.
Permit us, please. to acknowl-
edge the active participation OF
the press, the radio, the outdoor
medium. merchants, manufactur-
ers. insurance groups, CLUBS ana
business associations, whose ia
cilities have been generously
offered and quite broadly util-
lied in our attempt to preserve
the vanishing pedestrian"
In this intensely motorized
center, trying TO hold down traf-
fic casualties is like bailing a
leaking ship. Relax a little and
YOU are sunk. Nothing short OF
all hands on deck and man
the pumps" will MAINTAIN the
comparative favorable margin
that we have been blessed with
so far this strenuous year.
Thank you, Detroit Times.
Your cooperation is vitality es-
Sential.
VERNE w. TUCKER,
Co-ordinator Pedestrian Pro-
lection Program. Traffic En-
gineering Bureau,
City of Detroit.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-03
BAERING DOWN ON THE NEWS:
Dorm LOuiSUille Way
By ARTHUR (BUGS) BAER

ran into expert yesterday and tried to get up
on the Derby today He gave information than the
Quiz Kids.
Whirlaway said "s sitting pretty as nurses cap
Boots is ready a watermelon at a picnic.
Robert is all set like mouse trap i'll bakery.
dispose early foot than scaded cat Little
let him but he has been choked back
oftener laugh funeral He's hotter than rNets IN
boiler factory.
Don't pIay President to better than second
will better the next time out Hay Fever
right Eyced Tenants has outside chance
stopped by slap the back II miss Nadna Paul this
time piece of him next time at hamburger
stand.
There is still a in silk Stocking Cashiers Thumb
is always in the money Drugstore Scales is good steady
performer under any weight
"Putmans Swain will in like a left fielder with three
Red Sails will i'm along about the sunset don't
like the way they pulled up Farmers Sox the last time
still claim the way pick a winner is with pin and
a three-horse parley with fork
At this Whraway looks like softer touch than
babyis blanket.
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