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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09

Bill Garrigus ones manage to get away with," said a farm wo- man when we asked her why she didn't raise more chickens.
 "If Adam Flint had been able to collect what the YMCA owed him, his family would have been in much better shape" writes an en- thusiast who has recently discov- cred THEY FOUND A WAY.
 People are pretty hard to get along with, sometimes. But did you ever see prettier crab apple blossoms than this year? Have you watched the new lambs at play? Can you remember a spring when cowsllps were quite as gol. den as they were this year? And doesn't tho Odor of frying bacon sort of make you glad you're not living under the planned economy of . European dictator?
 Maybe you're interested in fer. ries? |, We have two ferries here in Connecticut that rate your at- tention. One between Hadlyme and old Chester: the other be. tween South Glastonbury and Rocky Hill. Both are noteworthy for their efficiency and rugged in- dependence. The Rocky Hill Fer- " operates from s 6. m. to 5 D, n1., Eastern Standard Time, and it does not run on Sunday. There's nothing fancy about 1t, but 1t gets you across, Gin time), and It's cheap. Carrying only two cars. this ferry is 6 two-iiian job, 6 scow lashed to the side Gi tiny motor boat.
 We like this idea of a Yankee ferry that sticks to Old Time and observes the Sabbath. Sam Pierce always claimed that anyone who was 70 poorly disciplined that they had to push the clock ahead to save daylight wasn't fit to sur" yiye in this competitive age. He claims that Daylight Saving Time Is "Fool Time" If Sam wants the hired man to turn out an extra hour of work, he just boots him out earlier and works him . coll- ple of hours later. Fortunately, there is no wage and hour law for agricultural workers. Competition goes on according to the old- fashioned, tested schedules on the farm.
 The expose of the Virginia Dare stone hoax has 6 number of our best Indian relic manufacturers worrying. It seems that some- body made e lot of crude carving or, soapstone down Dixie way and got a college professor interested in backing the search for traces of the lost colony of Roanoke. The story made the sacred pages of 6 national weekly that was once noted for conservatism.
 We have some stone and clay artisans right here In this parish that could work rings around those SOutherners. Our folks in- herited the art from the old wood- en nutmeg carvers, Americas first and finest fakers. Given . hunk of silica or flint, q hammer and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09

The overall program is one of mutual exchange. For 1t is only by a complete mutual understand ing of needs and aspirations that we of the 2l American republics can achieve either the necessary defense or the solidarity which we all so eagerly seek.
 There are two grave problems facing us in the north today. The solution of these problems may well entail personal sacrifice on the part of the citizens of the United States. And I firmly believe that we are all prepared to make these sacrifices.
 URGENT NEED FOR SHIPS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09
Will Names 2 Craveyards

Miami, Fla. --(UP)-- Two grave- yards--one at Frultland, Fla. and the other ct summerville. N. O.. are named as contingent beneficiarics in the will of Edwin M. Tucker, 75, which was filed In probate court here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09

Tim Horgan, popular salesman, marches down the aisle Saturday morning with Lucille Kenny his bride More than 200 friends attended recent testimonial dinner for Tim at DeAngelos Watertown avenue rest Bob Kelly and J. Stone Calvin. Ray Begnal well known East Ender enjoyed his first arpane flight last week travelling to Washington, D. C. Boris Karlof
 horror man of the movies in leading role on Broad way in Arsenic and Old Lace," has rented home in Darien Conn His wife and two children are expected 10 ion him very shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09
CLASS B cows WELCOME

Phoenix, Ariz., (UP) - Arizona farmers probably are the only ones in the country who rejoice when they have 0 COW that kicks while being mixed. The State Association of County Tax Assessors has dc. screed that ' kicking COW is a class "B" COW and shall be valued at . minimum of $2o for taxing p,'f- poses,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09
WINS HONORs
WE &W 1

Gordon Wiles, directing tho Will liam II. Pine-Willianl 0. Thomas production forced Landing" fea- turing Richard Arlen, Eva dabor and J. Carol Naish, holds seven in- ternational awards for direction and in 1882 won the Academy Award for art direction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09

The eve of newspapernnan. When Walt Pitcavage, uoralar Kacey bowler whose 196 this past set high single for that loop for its ten years of existence decided to silver mirror in bis home he found that addng in the back consisted of several old newspapers One of them was the Buffalo Evening News of Friday, May TO- 1918, and it was this which caught Walters toeists to Europe despite an urgent plea from the Allies to "Rust Troops and Food" The caption was titled 'Who says There Is Shortage of Ships? Nice looking, Water
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09
MILLAND GOES TO SEA

Ray Midland will spend his vaca- ton between "Skylark" and Reap the Wild Wind" oil board 6 New York-to-I,os Angeles boat, travelling by way of the Canal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09

Mrs. Johanna Harty) OConnor of 27 Grand Street, will celebrate her 80th birthday next Monday. Long respected and useful citizen of the Brass City one knows her. She has the knack of devotng herself with quiet fathfuness to her family, friends and house. hold work and manages very nicely to walk around every day to say hello to her many South End acquaint ances Mrs. OConnor caretaker at the w. T. Grant store for many years and everyone who ever worked there during her stay highly valued her as trusted associate Her winning smile and pleasant disposition has made many daily South End passerby number her among his her friends Here's hoping you celebrate many many more natal days with us Grandma" OConnor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09
By BILL GARRIGUs

If you were paid on Wednes- day, April was a month with five f,aydayg for VOL, If your gettle-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09

Hospitalized. Friends of the popular Morgan Bros cigar-maker, Tom Caffrey, will be grieved put U s. Veterans Hospital in NeWington under Major Tom" Bannigans kindly care. MT. Cafirey entered the institution April H. He resides at S49 Avenue and is well-nown out there well in his trade. Speedy recovery, Tom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09

inent day IS Saturday, May will net you five D 8 y checks. (Bet the Little Woman has 1t all figured out for you, 50 don't try to hold out on her.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09
Nelson Rockefeller Sees Goods Jamming Piers
 Throughout Hemisphere
nv NELSON A. ROCKEFELLER

BY NELSON A. ROCKEFELLER Coordinator of Commercial and Cultural Relations
 Between the American Republics
 Written for NEA Service and The Democrat Today there is one great inter American ohjec- tive-national defense through hemisphere Soldariy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09

Ed. HOrigan, Charlie BannOn, and Henry Hayden, J were interested spectators at the East Main Street fire Wednesday at midnight. Also observed watching the firemen perform Mary ODOnnell, City Health Department nurse The Tower is indebted to NakhO- Ina long contributor of poetic gems to this column, for the latest of Today in Poetry and Prose- Judg ing by this fifth issue the local girls branchid is at tracting interest and contributions alike Joe Mo- 1ans advancement to the edtOrship of the Holy Cross Purple only convinces those of back here at home that the Worcester coegan is living up to all advance predictions. It's good to see him make good.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09

Private Edward T. McCsrath of Company A, Ninth Battalion has returned to Fort Bennng in Macon Geor ga, after most enjoyable week here John Griffin Hadley salesman, is a new man. The Stork left his Mssus baby daughter last week It was the Storks first visit to the Griffins Mrs ONe of 265 Beecher Avenue through with another generous bag of tin foil 4. Helen Blumenfeld and Sylvia Madnick, lovely pair of young itterbugs delight in discussing the latest in discs The former recently acquired combination radio and photograph instrument and now the we'll known wekin, says she is filled with the Ink Spots An
 drew Sisters King gals and just about everything along the ogie-Woogie line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-24
Perseverance

Waterbury legislators are to be con graduated on the perseverance and effort they are displaying in encouraging the establishment of a state trade school here. Where others might have been dis couraged by the fact that Governor ROD ert A. Hurley in his inaugural address dld not enthuse over the expansion ot the trade school system and said virtually that he did not think it was warranted Ill view of the expense attached, Senators Egan and Blansfield have proceeded With their plans to secure gubernatorlal and legislative approval for such an instltu- ton in this city
 The mere fact that they have dug down into history and unearthed an ancient will proviso which may be in terpreted as allowing a trade school estab- lishment locally is proof enough of the ingenuity and diligence they are using. They will not rest with that, though, but will carry their story to the people in radio talks to be heard later on. We don't know how state officials can refuse to participate when such a campaign IS carried to them.
 If the law does permit utilization ot the Porter will fund for trade school and the state grants permission, Waterbury will be eternally indebted to it's present legislators for the service rendered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-24
Defense-Mipded

Governor Robert A. Hurley is definitely defense-minded. The dispatch with which he asked the Legislature to approve of the plan for the federal gov ernment to set up an airfield at Windsor Locks proves this. He is going to do all in his power to provide adequate protec- tion for the peoples and the dlverSlheo industries of this state. That is his duty and quite evidently the governor is max ing every effort to see that he doesn't [ fail in his duty to the electorate. So far, so good
 It remains now for the legislators to do their bit in throwing support to the gov ernor. We note that the Republican State Central Committee is authorizing a program at this session which contains many measures dealing with national de- fense. That is praiSe-Worthy, but Ill the interest of our common good we tnlnk that any program of legislation along thls line ought to have the governors OK. De- fore it is submitted to either the House or Senate.
 After all, he is the head of our state government; he is the one man to whom official Washington would look in the event of an emergency in this part ot the country involving our own state. He Will, we know, be defense minded without bringing the fact that he is a Democrat to the forefront. Connecticut has to sub merge all partisan feelings in the inter est of the nation. One slip here ln Con necticut might we'll mean ruin or destruc- tion for the entire nation. Let's wear our activities to prevent this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-24
1941-Year of Reapportionment

Government is machinery. Naturally, the purposes for which the machinery IS used come first. The direction in which it is set going, the fuel and upkeep Tn the form of taxes and other support-all these are of first importance. But there is another matter, less dramatic and ln- tereSting, but also important - the re- design and replacement of wornout parts in the machine itself. That is the way you might describe the congressional re- apportionment due in 1941. The Constl- tuition provides that each 10 years, when the census is taken, the President shall report it's results to Congress, which shall then determine the number of representa- tives each state shall have, according to their respective numbers" The only restrictions are that each state must have at least one representative, and that their total shall not exceed one for every 30,O00 people, Obviously, if Congress were to have one member for every 30,000 people today, it would have more than 4 300 mem- bers To cut down the size of the House, the present arrangement is based on about one for every 250,000 - 435 mem bers for something over 100,000,00O people.
 The present census will show close to 32,000,000 people. If the same propor- tion of representatives to population were to be kept, it would mean House of Representatives of more than 500 mem bers If the House is kept the same size, it would mean that each member will be representing more than 300,00O people. Certainly, the House of Representatives, with 435 members, is large enough = if anything, it is too large. Many students of government believe it would work bet ter with fewer members, and that the quality of members would improve if leach had to convince larger block of district voters of his worth.
 All this puts Congress in the unhappy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-24

position of surgeon about to operate on himself. It always does this with re- luctance. In fact, the reluctance was so great in 1921 that it violated the Con- stitution by failing to do it at all. Despite all the grave major problems that face Congress in 1941, reapportionment must not be neglected. Congress must demon strate that it can keep the machinery of government itself in repair; it must have the courage to make an apportionment of it's membership which will not increase the total, but decrease it if possible. Per haps that is a good deal to expect, but there must surely at this time be no repe- tition of the failure of 1921 to carry out clear constitutional mandate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-24

strict warning has gone out that all forms of liquor are banned at Fort Devens. The same mandate should apply at all army training camps throughout the country. There should be strenu- ous effort made to enforce such ruling and so far as the military authorities are concerned we know that it will. But there must be bit of cooperation from the civil authorities, too. And particu- larly so should this be forthcoming in the vicinity of training camps. Every effort should be made to see that soldiers in uniform at all times live up to what they represent. It isn't asking too much of draftees and volunteers to forego any liking they may have for liquor when sent to camp. If regulations permit them to have a glass of beer when off duty, on leaves of absence all well and good if this is done in manner not to offend or show bad example But the best thing for our soldiers is to forego any taste they may have for liquor dur ing the training period. ., Ta
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-24
Solid Accomplishment

So much space has inevitably been given to the spectacular developments in the field of union labor, the frictions in- cident to building new unions and the like, that the solid accomplishments which are possible to well-eStablished and effectively-run unions are. often over looked The current Typographical Journal, organ of the long established International Typographical Union, shows clearly what union can do for it's members and for society in general when it is on solid basis. This unions own pension roll now totals 6,156 retired members, some of whom have received as much as 5000 in pension money at nc public expense
 Some $2O000O is thus poured out into purchasing power each month. And so great is loyalty to the pension system and to the Union Printers Home that whole column of bequests to one or both is noted = the last wills of old printers who left all or part of their estates to their colleagues. Accomplishments of this kind are not only good in themselves but are a stabilizing force in society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-24
Selected Poem
THE CALENDAR IN RIME.

THE CALENDAR IN RIME. January's horn winds clear A happy welcome to the year. February, martial fife, Recalls the frozen world to life. Riotous and wildly crashing, The winds of March are cymbals clashing. April is a magic flute, Ouickening branch and leaf and root. A tender violin is May With fresh new tunes for every day. Full and sweet and smooth and mellow, The month of June is like cello. July's varied compass owns All the clarinetS rich tones. The droll bassoon's extravaganza Is August'S carefree utterance. September, colorful, complete, Inspires like drums loud beat October peals the glorious hour, An organ of majestic power. November's harp i'll plaintive strain Whispers the autumn tide refrain. An orchestra at ready call, December is the king of all. Then agels lend their minstrel mirth, Bidding joy to all on earth.
 (Ethel King in the New York Times)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-24

thee. As no man was ever loved be- fore does this people love thee. Take comfort, Friend Abraham. God is with thee and the people are behind thee"
 Lincoln's face, which up to that moment had been sad, was suddenly lighted with 8 beautiful radiance and a look of tenderness poured from his eyes. His reply to the little Quaker lady matched her words and sentiments in every respect. "You have given a cup of cold water to a very thirsty and grateful man." he said. "You have done me great kindness"
 Emerson once said, DO not keep the alabaster boxes of your love and tenderness sealed up until your friends are gone" We often speak about giving bouquets to people while they are living. A resolution made by the houses of Congress in joint session would not have sustained Lincoln as did the kindly words of the little Quaker lady. A word of encouragement spoken in due season is the greatest stimulant to achievement that the human heart can have.
 All Rights Reserved Babson
 Newspaper Syndicate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-24
In Today's Mail
OPPOSITION TO SUNDAY SALES LAW CHANGE
 IS VOICED

Waterbury, Conn.
 Jan. 21, 1941 Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 A bill is being introducted in the General Assembly at the State Cap itol, Hartford, soon to permit the selling of the so-called, "Necessi- ties of Life", on Sundays between 6 a. m. and 1 p. m. This bill will liberalize our old but effective, "Blue Laws, and is being introduced by, of all people, by two Waterbury Senators, Senators BlanSfield and Senator Egan.
 This bill to permit sales of mer- chandise on Sundays, is a direct violation of the old but worthwhile, Blue Laws" which helped to keep Sunday a Day of Rest. Any bill which permits selling of merchant disc on Sunday, can also be called an ti-Christian measure because it would be breaking the Christian law of, Sunday being day of rest, and no work". There is really no need of this bill anyway because if all merchants exhibited a notice stating that their stores will be closed on Sundays and that they would appreciate it if their custo- mers would do all their shopping on Friday or Saturday, every cus- toner would surely do his shop ping before Sunday.
 I appeal to all Christians, Jews, priests, ministers, rabbis to arouse the people of Conn. to write their Representatives and Senators and have them vote against the bill which iberalizes the Blue Laws of Conn. The Representatives from Waterbury are, Representatives John Membrino and Representative Dar- iel Mahaney. Their address Is, State, Capitol Building. Hartford. Conn. Lets prevent violations of the "Day of Rest, while we have the power to do it.
 Yours truly
 AN AMERICAN CITIZEN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-24

be hoisted aboard these planes
 and carried across the Channel.
 The British are planning to buy
 a similar type of "aero tank"
 from the United States, but are
 awaiting passage of the lease
 lend bill before signing cCn-
 tracts.
 Meantime, they may be ex- pected to try to cripple Amster- dams production of this new weapon.
 INAUGURAL FLASHES
 Ascending in the Capitol eleva- tor to take the oath of office, the President nearly bowled over the operator by inquiring if it was all right to smoke. "I don't want to break any rules," he explained. Official dress for men at the ball of the District of Co.um- bia Texas society was black tie and boots It has been eight years since tall, silver-haired Hi- ram Bingham, Connecticut Re- publican, has been a senator, but top-hatted and frock-coated he was in the front row at the il augural ceremonies Another one-time senatorial headliner who was right up among 'em was Ala bama's Tom Heflin, wearing his famous broad-brimmed hat and as talkative as ever Jack Gar ner wasn't bothered by the fact that the top hat he borrowed from his old news friend, Bascom Tim mons, didn't fit. "All you do is carry these things anyway" he chuckled Three Axis diplo- mats, Hans Thomsen, counselord of the Germany embassy, and members of the Italian and Jap anese embassies sat side by side among the spectators. Thomsen followed the Presidents address from prepared text, never lift ing his eyes from it. His com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-24

In Boston and New York, as we'll as elsewhere, determined drive is on right now to stop excessive blowing of automo- bile horns. Other unnecessary noises are being listened for and officials expect to stop them as rapidly as possible. This should be a community movement every where. There's nothing worse, of course, than the chronic horn tooter You meet him in all forms He may be in front of your neighbors house or as far away as the next block. Or he may be one ot those impatient drivers who just cant allow a minutes hesitation on the first car in line at a traffic light. Less noise makes for more peaceful life for all of us.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-24
Questions andAnswers

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED The Waterbury Democrat Service Bureau will answer for you free, any question of fact or tnfOrma- ton, not involving extensive re- search. Write your question clear ly. sign name and address, enc close three cent postage stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot be given. Address The Waterbury Democrats Washington Service Bureau, 1913 18th Street. Wash ingtOn, D. c.
 o. Where is the most northern highway in the world?
 A. In Finland. It is a macadam road running BIO. miles north from a rail head near the Arctic Circle to an ice-free Arctic ocean port.
 o. Is malt used for other purposes than brewing?
 A. Some malt syrupS are used in the home and in medicines but ap- proximately 90 per cent of the malt produced is used in the brewing in- dustry.
 o. What is the annual total amount of retail sales in the United States?
 A. III 1859, it was 38 billion dol- lars, gain of ' per cent over 1888.
 @. Who was the author of the Reconstruction Act, enacted by Congress after the Civil War?
 A. The bill bore the name of Thaddeus Stevens, chairman of the Committee on Reconstruction of the House of Representatives.
 e. Should the skins of apples be eaten?
 A. If the apples are carefully washed and the skins are thorough ly chewed, they are valuable source of vitamins and bulk in the diet.