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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
No Economies in a Vacuum

There has been great deal of discus sion of the possible economic position of the United States in the case of Hitler victory in Europe. Could the United States, or could it not, compete with an economy managed from Germany which included slave populations and resources throughout the whole of economic Europe? One side of the argument says, no, that it would be the death of free enterprise in the United States, which would have to adopt totalitarian prin- ciples in order to do business with the world at all. The other says, yes, the United States, with all it's resources, eff ciency, and skill, could compete with Germany under any circumstances, pro- vided it keeps prices low, develops tech nique, and builds military strength.
 A great deal of this argument is un- realistic in that it avoids the central fact of trade under the Nazi system. That fact, and it is new fact in the study of economics, is the complete inter- mingling of foreign policy, local politics, and economics with what used to be a simple competitive trade matter It might well be argued that the United States could compete with the best NaZi Germany could offer, even if that system had the resources of forcibly- umCed Europe at It's disposal. PrOvlded free competition were possible, and pro- vided that the United States were willing to adjust it's standard of living in some relationship to whatever standard of liv- ing the Nazis might impose on Europe, it might be possible. But it seems useless to make these calculations in a vacuum.
 The Nazis have no idea of competing on what we have always regarded as free basis with other economies. They worm their way in. They work internal political pressure to slant trade in favor of their economy, and this goes as far as internal revolution of the threat of it, to say nothing of bribery, Gloss leader sales," exclusive privileges, and every technique of political and social pressure which gives them the bulge on anyone who wishes to compete as a matter of straight business. All cal culations on whether or not the United States could compete with Nazi Euro pean economy on any kind ot a fair busi- ness basis are useless. The Nazis don't do business that way. They never have, and there is not the slightest sign that they ever intend to.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
All-Aid For Transportation

The news from Washington indicates a shortage in the kind of ships that carry oil from the fields in the Southwest to the East-and other questions relating to transportation over the highways and rails are being carefully studied in con- nection with the complicated affairs of today. A Michigan manufacturer ob- serves that the transportation industry is facing the biggest job in its history, and that everything possible must be done to provide maximum transportation equip ment.
 The public always wants what it wants, and the Government is not bashful 1n de- manding what it finds necessary for de- fense purposes, and that creates a situa- tion in which MT. and Mrs. John Doe America and the Government must get together and reach an understanding. That is today'S technique in our National Capital.
 However there are many industries which are not directly affected by defense requirements" observes Harvey c. Frue- hauf, whose long experience and leader ship as president of the Fruehauf Trailer Company, is recognized in the tranSpor- tation world. It is necessary that such industries actively employ workers not needed in defense projects" he adds be- cause "it is from the profits of these in- dustries and from the payrolls of work CTS in these industries that the Govern ment must finance large part of the defense program" He answers the ques- ton: How does all this affect tranSpor- tation," as follows:
 "The answer is that it inevitably is go- ing to put demands on transportation which have never before been equaled There is not a business which does not require some form of haulage to get na- terials into the plant and to get finished products out of it and into the hands of consumers. Interference with tranSpor- tation, whether it is by some form of re- striction or shortage or vehicles must ir- evitably lead to curtailment of business This is SO evident that it is unlikely that any agencies will interfere with the max imum development of transportation equipment It is in the interest of this country that all business be active to it's utmost possibility whether it is engaged in defense or non-defense projects.
 "The defense projects are direct con- tributions to the needs of the armed forc- es of the country. The non-defenSe pro- jects are required to furnish the where withal or the money to help finance de- fense. For this reason now is the time to look to the efficiency of transportation equipment of all types as never before. Transportation is facing it's biggest re- sponsibility in the history of the world.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16

does went to keep them neutral II he can. The fact that he end Roosevelt again are on good terms should help.
 NOTE-Smith also is playing quiet court to LaGuardia. Re- gently they appeared together on a nationwide aid-Britain pro- gram.
 LIVERPOOL MICK
 No. 1 attraction at a party given by Solicitor General Francis Riddle was Lord Halifax, tall, seri- ous British Ambassador. No. 2 attraction was Richard E. Casey, tall, witty Australian Minister.
 Casey was being introduced by an official of the British Supply Commission when they encoun- tered another Casey, Joseph E., young New Deal Congressman from Massachusetts.
 Congressman" said the Brit ish official, "shakc hands with 8 man by the name of Casey who isn't an Irishman."
 "Delighted," said Joseph E. "I didn't know they grew the spc- cies outside of Ircland.'
 Another congressional Hiber- nian, Senator Joe O'Mahoncy of Wyoming, chimed in: "It's amazing. Really, MT. Minister, haven't you any Mick blood in y0u?"
 "Wel, if I haye," grinncd the AusS envoy, "it's quite diluted. My Irish blood comes from five generations. back-by way of Liverpool"
 MERRY -GO.ROUND
 Big Bill Knudsen solved his own housing problem in Washington by renting 8 furnished home = complete with linen, silver, and servants-for the fancy price of $1,000 a month. State De- partment is wrestling with the problem of getting 10000 Amer ican citizens out of the Middle Fest. The Commerce De- partment's new Council for Pa- tents, headed by Tom Taylor, is handling about a hundred pa- tents 8 day which 1t examines in order to find new inventions for military use. It has turned over some revolutionary ideas to the Army and Navy.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
Parkway Places

We don't suppose many people from Waterbury or for that matter Connecti- cut have ever visited Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona. Perhaps most of us will never see the spot, but we can sympathize with those individuals and groups which are opposing the open ing of this public tract for commercial prospecting and. mining purposes. No public land, such as national park, monument or reservation, should be ex- plotted commercially in this fashion. That there exists precedent for allowing such pursuits to be followed in the Arizona
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
FRED STONE

The athletic teams coached by Fred Stone at Weaver High School did not always win, either games or championships. Whether they did or not, the boys who played upon them were directed by a coach who put honesty, clean manhood, decent liv- ing and fair play above victory. oThat, in teaching schoolboys. whether for athletic victories or for life, is more important than win- ming. That was what made MT. Stones work at Weaver more inl- portant than would have been Q long record of victories on the gym nasium wall. It is what made his work important to the students who cheered and to the school ct large. as well as to the small team groups which came directly under his eye. It is not too much to say that Fred Stones life at Weaver was a con- tribution to Q better manhood and womanhood on the part of those who passed out through the schools doors. That makes his sudden deatn at 58 the more regrettable, not only ct the school where he was @ well known but in the community et large
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
FUEL STORAGE
Bridgeport Post)

We have not shared in the somc- what hysterical premonitions which have been coming from the office of Harold Ickes, as petroleum co- ordinator, to the effect that we must put up our cars this summer, close down New England,s billion dollar vacation industry and run our oil burners at half speed dur- ing the coming winter. All of this sounded like the counsel of despair in @ nation which is overflowing with oil and gasoline but lacking only in sufficient brains to reorgan- ize the transportation facilities and to see thta the oil and gasoline get where they belong.
 As stated, we have never shared the hysterical feeling on the subject which has been reflected in Wash ington. Nonetheless we do agree with the latest broadcast from that source, that it is the part of wis., dom and may be periodically help full that every householder who uses coal shall store coal buying now as much as he can, because this household storage added to the na- tion,s commercial storage capacity, Is q net gain and an insurance against transportation breakdowns during the coming winter.
 The same reasoning holds true of oil, though as 8 rule household CTS cannot store their winters oil supply but only c part Of 1t. Most homes which are heated by coal furnaces can .store m the cellar sufficient coal for the winter.
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salaries paid to the new fire i1- spectors who are to prevent sab0- tage in factories, although they are posted in Civil Service lists in post offices all over the country. Reason: inspectors will be paid $2,900 to $4,60O, which is higher than some commissioned officers. .. Personalities make lot of diff ference even in war. In Syria the British were wise enough to put in the forefront General Catroux, a seasoned veteran, popular with colonial troops. Defending Syria is General Dentz, an intelligence officer, and intelligence officers are not popular in any army.
 AL SMITHS VISIT
 Al Smiths surprise White House visit was more than 8 friendly call". The brown derby cham pion had a very practical reason for the trlp-in fact, two of them.
 In the course of his discussion with Roosevelt about all-out aid to Britain (which Smith vigor- 0usly supports), he remarked that the proposal to locate some of the overcrowded government offices in New York was very welcome news to office building owners. With broad grin he added that the mighty Empire State Building, which he directs, "could use a good tenant. Smith said num- Der of floors were available at reasonable rates".
 Laughing heartily at the hint, the President replied that he would pass the information along to the agencies looking for more room.
 The other reason for Smiths
 visit was the intention of his
 son, Alfred, IT,, member of the
 New York City Council, to run
 for president of the council in November against the sOM of
 another prominent Democrat,
 Senator Robert Wagner. Robert,
 Jr, member of the New York
 State legislature, has the back
 ing of the powerful American
 Labor Party. He is angling for
 thc endorsement of Mayor La-
 Guardia and OPM's Sidney
 Hillmail, who as former head of
 the Amalgamated Clothing
 Workers influences . big bloc
 of votes.
 Al, ST., has no hopes of win ming g LaGuardia- -FIillman en- dorsement for his boy, but he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16

Der that the end is supremely im- portant. Good class standing is help- full to student, but it is the ex- animation at the end which is really the deciding factor. It helps to make a good impression on the boss as one starts a new job, but it will be the standing one has at the end of one. five, or ten years which will determine promotion. watch the last stepi"
 It is imperative that we live our lives well every day, but the ques- ton of supreme importance is whether we will be triumphant on the last day. The last battle wins the war or loses it. Many a person picks his way carefully down 6 dark stairway and goes sprawling on the last step. Watch that last step it counts nightly.
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Questions
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 The Waterbury Democrats Ser vice Bureau will answer for you free, any question of fact or in- formation, not involving exten- sive research. Write your ques- tiOn clearly, sign name and ad- dress, enclose Q three cent postage stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot be given. Address Water bury Democrats Washington Ser vice Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c.
 @. What is the speed of the French liner Normandie2
 A. The maximum speed of about 90 knots is developed by its l60,00q horsepower engines. In record transatlantic runs, the ship avers aged 2994 and 30.3l knots, in 1936 and 30.5S and 31.20, in 1887.
 @. How many automobiles in thA United States were equipped with radios in 1929 compared with the present time?
 A. About 5000 automobiles wer9 equipped with radios in 1929 and today the estimated number M 7,5O0,000.
 e. Are the new airplane plants being erected in this country so de- signed as to be protected against air attack?
 A. Yes. These plants are win. dowless and lack skylights. Units are spaced to offer maximum pro. lection from bomb fragments. Oil gasoline, strategic materials and utilities are housed in subterranean vaults.
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e. Is tung oil produced commer cially in the United States?
 A. Dr. David Fairchild of tn. U. s. Department of Agriculture first introduced the tung tree tc California in 1905. Tung culture remained on small scale and experimental level for 25 years chiefly because manufacturer could obtain all they needed from China. But in recent years thst acreage of tung plantations in thii country has been greatly extended and today about 175,000 acres ir southeastern United States have, been planted in tung trees. Of this area, only about 50 to 60 thous-, and acres are in full production Of the oil-bearing fruit. Tn 1940 the United States produced 5000, 900 pounds of tung oil, but imported nearly one hundred million pounds.
 0. What railroads serve the De- minion of Canada?
 A. The government owned Ca- nadian National and the privately owned Canadian Pacific, and thirty two smaller railroads and switching. and terminal companies. '
 e. Which is correct, to say Mt" Mckinley was named for or named after President Mckinley?
 A. The expression commonly usec in the United States is named for, whereas, in Grat Britain, named af- ter is in general use.
 @. Are Indians who were born in the United States now citizens?
 A. Yes.
 O. Please name ten famous peoplG who have succeeded in spite of seri- ous handicaps.
 A. John Milton, Lord Byron, John Keats, w. H. Prescott, R. L. Stew enson, L. von Beethoven, Helen Keller, Fanny Crosby, Charles P. Steinmetz, and Franklin D. Roose's welt.
 If you want a copy of the latest booklet, MATHEMATICAL PUZZLES", send to the Water- bury Democrats Washington
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Views Of The Press

As for gasoline saving, MT. Ickes himself has pointed out that if our cars were run at a more moderate speed their gasoline efficiency would be increased and a saving all around would result even if the same mile- age were covered. But why leave this to voluntary action? A few drivers will respond voluntarily, but experience shows that the great majority will not. If our speed limits were pushed downward a peg or two and the speed laws real- ly enforced gasoline saving would be compulsory, all would share in 1t alike and incidentally but by no means secondarily, e great many lives would be saved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16

For a year Hitler has followed the strategy of alternately bully ing and coaxir1g Russia in order to get the oil, wheat and raw ma terials the German army needs. Sometimes Russia was bribed with chunks of Poland or Rumania, sometimes threatened by concen- trations of Nazi troops.
 AS a result, various agreements have been worked out for supplies, even for the use of German ex- perts to aid Russian industry. But these have been largely paper agreements. In terms of concrete results Russia has coughed up little. She has withdrawn recog- milton from such conquered coun- tries as Greece and Yugoslavia; made other political gestures. But when it came to shipping oil, there were always excuses.
 Now diplomatic dispatches in- dicate that the showdown may be just around the corner.
 Within the past few days Hit
 Ter has told his ambassador to
 demand the return of that part
 of Poland given Russia in Sep
 tember, 1939---thc bribe which really touched off the war. Hit
 Ter also has demanded that Rus
 sia turn the Baltic states of
 Lithuania, EstOnia and Latvia over to Germany,
 DRIVE TOWARD INDIA
 He also wants the return of Bessarabia, given Russia as 8 bribe when German took over Rumania. Finally he is demand- ing part of the Russia Ukraine, as well as the stationing of Nazi experts in the Russian oil elds and in certain key Russian indus tries.
 Of course, anything can hap pen in Russia. But If Hitler car- ries out his threats, 1t probably means that he will go through southern Russia and the Cauca- sus, taking the rich oil areas around Baku and Batum, then drive down through Iran to the Indian Ocean. This would put Germany on two sides of Syria and Palestine and the British would be between a new and pow erful pincers.
 Even more important, Ger
 many then would be on the bor- der of Britain's most coveted of all colonial prizeS--India. Pro-
 viding, of course, Hitler's war
 machine were successful!
 NOTE-Hitler's present demand that Russia return Poland and Rumania probably rates as the choicest irony of the war. Poland, by demanding 8 part of Czecho- slovakia, precipitated the Czech downfall. Then Russia, by taking part of Poland, precipitated Po-' lands downfall. Now Germany, aving swallowed Poland plus the land she took from Czechoslova- kia, proposes to swallow Russia plus the territory she took from Poland.
 CAPITAL CHAFF
 No literature has provoked more chuckles in the D',,'omatic Corps recently than Secretary Tckes' scathing reply to his uncle- in-law, ex Ambassador John Cudahy, whom he dubbed "Inno- cent Abroad" interview Hitler. The War Department doesn't want newspapers to publish the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16

effort which dtc- tateS that 'Tbusi- ness as usual" must go for the duration, the do- rneStic commerce boys feel that they have a job to do in helping business wher- yer possible. Out of that idea has come the general reshuf- fling of the bu- reau.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
THE BOLTON BREAK
(Hartford Times)'


 Financial damage to the Bolton Dam, a highway bridge and other, property, caused by the breaks in the supposedly thoroughly repair ed structure, raises question as to who Is responsible for the failure. There seems to be dispute whether Federal Army engineers had ad- vised against tn manner in which the repairs were planned, following the 1888 hurricane flood.
 A pretty penny of public money has gone into the Bolton Dam. For months 1t was debated whether the structure warranted the necessary outlay. Pressure of summer home owners and fishermen helped to have the public funds found and WpA was useful In this connection. It cannot be said that the latest raina put en undue strain on the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16

People are talking today as if Hit Ter were going to live forever. It is well to remember that Napoleon dominated Europe In 1910 and was a prisoner on the island of St. He- lena in 1915. We need to remind ourselves today that everything, good and bad alike, has an end, and above ell else we need to xemem-
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1. Who wrote the "Old Curiosity shop? r .
 2. Cetinje is a species of fly, ~ town in Yugoslavia or 8 meat sauce?
 3. The members of what Ameri., can military organization are called Devil Dogs? ~
 4. Is the Zambesi River in Britt ish Guiana, Africa or Asia? A
 5. The highest mountain on tht North American continent is Mt Mckinley in Alaska; true or false?
 6. Rudlof Hess, Joseph Goebbels or Hermann Goering is said to have helped Hitler write "Mein Kampf"?
 2. Was President Theodore Roose- welt married once or twice?
 8. Name the capital of the Do- minion of Canada.
 9. In which state was the Wyo- ming Valley Massacre?
 10. What was Cinderella's slipper made of?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16

halfway down
 the stairs, but when they think they are at the bottom and as a matter of fact have one more step to go. That last step has broken more hips and necks than ali the dark and winding steps above 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
Selected Poem
BOREDOM

BOREDOM (Ernestine Mercer in the New York Sum- Today is yesterday,
 Its smoke hangs on the air; The points of why are blunt, The here melts into there. The stone of thought leaves not A ripple on the shore Of nothingness; no act Has been, or will be more. Interstices have closed, And molecules now fail To spin. The snake of life Has swallowed its own tail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 5:l9 a. m.; sets s:26 p. m. (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 The moon entered its last quarter phase this morning with another dismal period of rain ahead for us. Possibly 1t may taper of toward the end of the week into something like real June weather,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16

dam. Other dams held, why not this one If bad engineering ideas may be responsible, that fact should be determined and the mistake avoid- ed when the dam is once more renaired.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY By EARL l.. DOUGLASS, D. D.
REMEMBER THE END

REMEMBER THE END
 watch the last step!"
 We saw these words some time ago painted on 8 wall at the end of steep flight of stairs. Exper- fence has no doubt taught the own- CTS of the building that most &C., cidents occur not when people are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16

TODAY's COMMON ERROR Do not say, 'T saw the party and he said so and s0"; say, "saw the man" or "Mr. Doe" or "the Doctor" Professor" etc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
3 EDISON IN
 WASHINGTON,
By PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington CorresDondenf

Washington, June 16.-Whether it works or not, give the Depart ment of Commerce credit for trying to reorganize some of the bureau cracy out of its system, particularly in the big Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce.
 In spite of the war, which has nearly wrecked our foreign com- merce, and in spite of the defense
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
A Thought for Today

And the anger of the Lord was kindled against UzZah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God. III Samuel 6:7.
 Vengeance comes not slowly either upon you or any other wicked man, but steals silently and imperceptibly, placing its foot on the bad. -EuripideS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
What Your I. O.!

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.
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