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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20

Winston Churchhill, he in- dicated, had it all over Roosevelt in ability and personality, was much simpler and more direct in manner"
 There isn't anyone in Amer ica quite like Churchill" Willkie said. He was the most con- genial companion I've met in a very long time. He has a gay buoyancy that is incOmpar- able."
 Willkie also told his friends that he had absolutely no inten- tion of taking a job under Roose- welt.
 "The President hasn't offered me anything" he said, "and I hope he doesn't because I'll turn it down. One thing I don't want is an appointive office. If war should come will enlist in the armed forces, but Pm not talk ing a government job."
 Willkie is still undecided what he will do, but is leaning toward a return to law. He has been of- fered a number of lucrative posi- tions, one carrying a salary of $120,000 year.
 PEACE OFFERING
 For Willkie personally the most dramatic part of his hectic day in Washington occurred at the Union Station en route to the midnight sleeper.
 He was wearied, tousled and alone, trudging through the great domed waiting room, when sud- denly he came face to. face with General Hugh Johnson, also out ward bound.
 During the election campaign Johnson was one of Willkie's most rabid boosters. But this love turned to vituperation when Will kie declared for the lend-lease bill. Since then Gen. Johnson, in his syndicated column, has been "sc0rching the pants off" the man who only a few months ago
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20
Current Comment

Popular elections express the will of the people, but back of that will must be the true democratic spirit which alone can save us from the excesses of the rule of force. Chief Justice Charles E. Hughes.
 
 The policy of aid to which we are committed may not be carried to the logical conclusion short of war, a fact which our people have not even taken into full consider ation.
 Brooks Emeny, director. Coun- ell for Foreign Relations.
 
 When the farmer lost his fair share of the national income, our national crisis began. Senator Robert M. La Toilette, Wisconsin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20
FUR HARVEST
tNew York sun)


 Because milady must have her furs, be there war or not, trappers are reaping a great harvest this year, the returns for the skins they secure being most lucrative. Recent reports show that so far this winter trapperS in northern Maine have grossed $55,000 for beaver pelts, the average skin bringing $50. This golden harvest is dre to the short age of skins from Europe, ordinarily a heavy contributor to the American fur market. But the professional trappe ris not the only one who is profiting. Bay State schoolboys who find time to tend their traps before and after classes are being rewarded handsomely this winter for their efforts. Tn this way the women folks enhance their beauty, the trappers benefit and their men folk pay the bills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20

he acclaimed as shining Sir Galahad.
 So the other night both men looked at each other in silence, then Willkie remarked pleasantly. Well, Hugh, nice to sec you"
 "Oh, huIlo," replied Johnson. Again there was a silence, which was broken by Willkie with an inquiry about Johnson's destina- tion.
 "Oh, I'm just going fishing" and then, thawing a little, the General added that he had not been able to attend the Senate committee hearing because he had been busy with an article.
 "That fellow Clark Isolation ist Missouri senatorl," remarked Willkie conversationalIy, '.is one of the dullest persons I've met in a long time. I don't SC how he keeps in Office."
 Well. don't know .," 1nurmured the isolationist Gen. eral non-committally. By this time they were at the track gates. Again there was silence, broken this time by Johnson.
 'Wendell," he said, "how about a bottle of beer before we turn in?"
 Thanks, Hugh, but I don't think I'd better. I'm very tired and I've got busy day ahead. Thanks just the same. Be seein' you"
 Johnson nodded and the two men went their ways, even farther apart.
 SHIPPING CRISIS
 It has not leaked out yet, but to relieve the shipping shortage the Maritime Commission was on the verge of arranging a deal on all Danish ships in American har- bors-When New York insurance men suddenly killed the plan.
 The plan was for American shipping companies to charter the. Danish ships and use them only in the Pan-American neutral zone. This would have avoided their seizure by Germany, would have given the Danish owners some revenue, and would have released other ships in American waters for the British.
 But the New York underwriters refused to insure the cargoes of the Danish ships. They feared
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20

The fact that Gov Robert A. Hurley was misquoted as to his remark about "nitwits" in Congress should be brought to the attention of Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana. The anti-Roosevelt Democrat was among the most vehement in his condemnation of Gov. Hurley for the remark, which in Congress was ln- terpreted as applying to those legislators who opposed the lend-lease bill and de- laved it's passage. Actually the governor applied the term to those persons who were storming congressional hearings on the bill and subjeeting members to all sorts of tiresome harangues. And in this respect, too, the governor was not refer ring to the number of sensible men who have appeared at the committee hearings to express their views on the subject ot British aid. Senator Wheeelr knows as well as the governor that much time has been wasted by the appearance or "nlt- wits" and he certainly should not blame the chief executive of Connecticut for criticizing them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20

thereon, but chiefly because when he put it to his ear, he could hear 8 roar which he was told was the roar of the sea.
 There is parable in all this" he said in a public address some time ago, "and it is this. The im- portant thing about our life is not what we say. The important thing is that we are made after the image of God, that the divine is in us, that the Most High has en- .dowed us with the qualities of His own heart and mind. The awsoime thing about that old conch shell was not the blast one could blow upon it, but the roar of the sea which one could faintly detect if he put his ear against the shell"
 The glory of a man is not his works and certainly not his words. The glory of a man is his origin. The conch Slell comes from the sea and carries the roar of the sea in 1t ever, end man comes from the bosom of God and carries the di- vine qualities in his heart. Men may break the conch shell and the roar ceases. Men may still the voice of God within their hearts. and a divinely appointed destiny comes to dismal end.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20
ANDREW JAMESON
(New York Herald-Tribunel

Andrew Jameson, the able and urbane distiller of Irish whisky who is dead in Dublin at the age of eighty-five, was a inany-sided man, full of bounce and human justice. He had been governor of the Bank of Ireland, Senator of the Irish Free State, Sheriff of the County of Dublin, and so on, but he was known principally for his rare and vigorous personality. This country knew him first when he rowed on the Schuylkill in the first Trinity four from Cambridge. Later he vis- tied the West and hunted buffalo, and made a great hit with the cow- boys and buffalo hunters. To the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20

Commissioner of Bingo is the latest title to be sought at Hartford. An effort is being made to create such an office, it's holder to take charge of the licensing of all groups sponsoring bingo games. This is. just a bit hard on the towns. They should have some authority in the mat ter, but plainly wouldn't if the bingo com missioner bill were adopted which it prob ably won't.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20

of a sense of timing. When a card is played it is just iInpor- tant as what the card itself may be.
 Hitler and his playmates are past masters of this technique, in handling for elgn anatrS. NaZl SD e e c h e s and moves are usu- ally co-ordinat- ed with beauti- fiIl cumming and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20
Questions fs andAlnswe'r!;s
YnuR ouEsTIONs ANsWERED

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED. |, The Waterbury Democrat Service Bureau will isnswer fer you trees any question of fact or tntOrma- ton, not involving extensive re. search. Write your question clear. ly. sign. name and address, eus close. a three cent postage stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot be given. Address The WaterDury Democrats Washington Service Bureau, 1913 18th Street. Wash-' ington, D. c. 1 5A
 @. What names are applied, to the parts of a Scottish Highland CTS costume? 4r A. Kilt, brooches; plaid, the cloak; brocho (pronounced hroach), shoulder clasp; sporran, a pouch hanging from belt; Glengary boia- net, cap; and dirk, dagger.
 1i.a'A f4.,t. O. Is there any city or town in the United States that is run by women2 S-
 A. In New Albany, Kansas, the mayor and all other officials are women. O. What was the per capita pub lie debt of the United States at the beginning of the first World War? '''s
 A. Less than $2O. By 1919. it had risen to $240. o. Are first class postage rates to Canada the same as in the United States? A. Letter rates are the same but post cards or postal cards require two cents postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20
Meanwhile, Democracy Functions

Some people have their eyes so firmly fixed on some doom they see far on ahead waiting for democracy, that they over look the fact it's functioning right here and now. When the draft act was passed last year, it was thoroughly debated for months. Every argument for it and against it was given full play, time and again. Then, after the most complete kind of discussion, public and private, official and unofficial, the duly elected representatives of the people passed 1t by a broad margin. If the passage of that act. revolutionary departure as it was from traditional American principles did not represent the will of the American people, in what possible way could that will have been better expressed?
 Similarly, the Lend-Lease bill Since the draft act of last year. there has been a congressional election. A good share of the senators and representatives now on the floor have been to their conStit- uencies for acceptance or rejection. New members were elected by people who had one eye on European developments and the ways in which they might affect the United States. Now comes the Lend Lease bill, No one can say both sides of this proposed legislation have not had every conceivable opportunity to present their cases A continual parade of wit nesses, for and against, qualified and un- qualified, expert and inexpert, statistical and emotional, has passed through the committee rooms of both House and Sen- ate. Debate on the floors of both cham bers has been exhaustive. Every con- ceivable scrap of information, every inn aginable point of view, have been spread publicly before the legislators and the country.
 The President, apparently feeling the criticism that followed last years de- Stroyer transfer, for which he did not go to Congress for authority, appears to have made an especial point of keeping out of this pending legislation. Amendments have been proposed, argued, and some have been accepted. The people, through letters to Congress and the newspapers, have had their direct say, aside from the official debate. z slszss 5f sssss' 5 Soon the Lend-Lease bill will pass, or it will not pass. Whichever is the result, it is hard indeed to see how democratic process could have had more deference, how any possible means has been over looked to make certain that the decision is the deliberate decision of the majority of the American people. So, while we moan gently to ourselves about the fate of democracy in the future, let's not over look this pretty convincing demonstra- ton of. its vitality that is going on every day before our too often unseeing eyes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20

o. Is castor oil soluble in alco- hol?
 A. It should be freely soluble in equal parts of alcohol, or in all proportions Of absolute alcohol. It should also be soluble in three times it's volume of a mixture of 19 parts of alcohol and one part of water.
 o. How many volunteer re- cruits did Ireland raise during World War I?
 A. Approximately 134,Ooe.
 o. What was the Christian name of Pocahontas?
 A. She was the daughter of Pow hatan, celebrated Indian chief of the Chickahominy tribe. She mar ried the Englishman. John Rolfe, and was often called Lady Rebecca, from the name she received in Christian baptism.
 e. What is the political affilia- tion of Sidney Hilman?
 A. He is a member of the Ameri- can Labor Party and is an active supporter of President Roosevelt and the New Deal. aS@
 @. During the American Civil War who was known as old IronsideS?"
 A. Rear-Admiral Charles Stewart. He was born during the Revolution, and served in the quasi-war with France, the War with Tripo,i the War of 1912, and the Mexican. War. During the War of 1872 he com manded the , Constitlition, long known as "Old Ironsides," hence his nickname. Just before the Civil Wan he was retired as Rear Admiral.
 e.. Where does Miss Helen Keller, the famolIsa blind woman, live? Who is her companion?
 :, A. Miss Keller lives in, Westport, Conn. and her home is called "Arcar1 Ridge" Her companion issM Miss Polly Thompson. se '
 If you want a copy of the document "PAN-AMERICA AT A GLANCE" send to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washing ton, D. C. Enclose ten cents in; postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 2:22 a. m.
 Sun rises $40 a. m. sets 5:42 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Usually the end of February will produce a few spring blossoms in secluded places. Pussy.willows are apt to throw few buds. but not so fer Only few day left to Feb- ruary to storm or thaw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20

which she would b low a blast calling the men from the field. A man now past
 middle age says that as a boy he used to regard that conch- shell with great awe, not just because of the mighty
 blast W h i c h could be blown
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20
Selected Poem
FEBRUARY THAW

Nary Atwater Taylor in the New York Times) Today took a country walk And all along the way I met the overtures of Spring. The lengthening of day, The early puSsy-willows, The thrust of young green shoots, The melting ice, and hveliness In all the roots.
 I touched a sugar-maple And somewhere deep inside Renewal and revival made A slowly stirring tide; It was the new sap rising, And I could only stand Awed by the ancient miracle Beneath my hand!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20

1. Name the capital of MaSsa- chtlsettS.
 ?. Which weighs more, cubic foot of dry sand or cubic foot of dry clay? x 4
 3. In which Wagnerian opera is Mephistopheles principal charac- ter? ,
 4. In which country was rail- road first opened for service to the public?
 5. Which travels faster. sound or light? 6. Which famous English author was associated with the London inn called the Cheshire Cheese, which was recently destroyed by bombing2 T. What name applies to both q pageant and eyeglasses? S 8. Which United States Congress- man from New York formerly played professional baseball with the New York Yankees? y
 g. An infant has a greater, or fewer number of bones than an adult? "
 10. What is the characteristic of the .Doric style in architecture2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20
A Thought for Today

As for God His way Is perfect the word of all the Lord is tried: He is buckler to all those that trust in Him-PSalms 18:3O.
 
 How often we look upon God as our last and feeblest resource! We go to Him because we have nowhere else to go And then we learn that the storms of life have driven us, not upon the rocks, but into the desired haven.-Geo. Mac Donald.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20
Washington Merry Go-Round
Wie Still AnRooseveIt; Considers Churchill Much Man, Will Refuse Government yob Likely Return Wor Work
NEA Service, he.-
DREW PEA R s O N ROBERT s. ALLEN

February 20 Wendell Wl went aout for the Presidents
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20
National
 Spotlight
BY PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington
 Correspondent

Washington, Feb. 20-One of the tricks, one of the fine points of play in the great game of interna- tional diplomacY. is the development
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20
ToDAY's COMMON ERROR

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Verbs of the senses of look, sound, smell, taste, and feel and cOpuIative verbs such as be, appear and seem, take an adjective to denote the quail ity of the subject, as, Myrtle looks pretty in her new hat; John feels bad today"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
THE CONCH SHELL
By EARL L. DOUGLASS, D. D.

Years ago at almost every farm house one could find a conch shell which at meal time the housewife would put to her lips and upon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20
Whats s Your I. O.?

Can you answer seven of these
 test questions? Turn to last page for the answers. E
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20

many American disciples, but some- how, for better or worse, the cock-
 tail still fiouriShes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20

All Rights Reserved Babson Newspaper Syndicate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20

Copyright. 1941. by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
Evening star., 1941-03-10

Famous Topper Tog" and Don
brook" makes! Button-front, short
sleeve shirts with contrasting or
matching shorts with belt and
elastic waists. Sizes 4 TO II.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-03
Smart Burglar

OAKLAND. Cal, April 3. -
NNS)-A burglar with a thus-far
fool-proof system Is the latest
worry Of Oakland police. The foot
pad Sneaks into a home and pulls
the master switch for the lights
While occupants Of the house a
fumbling with fuses IN the base
ment. the burglar methodically
ranSacks the home.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-03
Bans Vacations.
Cash Instead

CHICAGO, April 3.-In the in
tereSts of national defense, the
Caterpillar Tractor Company IS
advising employees that it VIII be
necessary 10 -fnrege- vacations this
year so that there will be no vaca-
ton suspension Of the plant
on August l employees VIII re-
ceive a special vacation check
covering compensation for the
vacation period they normally
would have had under the plan
made effective in 1899. in addition
to regular pay for The time
worked
"Even though employment Is
p now at the highest point in the
company's history, production j.
not enough 10 satisfy require
mentS. Nationwide sentiment
calls Tor uninterrupted effort in
supplying needs OF the defense
program the company stated
IN Il letter 10 employees
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-03
YOUR Baby Cam Win
There's Still Time to Enter This $4,000 Contest!
Don't Delay in Submitting Possible Prize-Winner

~-Cnntestants may enter any number Of
> pictures.
c-Pietures must be- entered with con
ID sent of the parents or guardian OF
child pictured.
All contestants agree to accept the
decisions of the Judges, appointed by
The Detroit Times A. final and binding,
The pictures the judges consider the most
Interesting wiH siR the awards
O-Nail all pictures to the Interesting
o Baby Contest. Detroit Times, 1870
Cas- avenue. Detroit. Michigan.
O-Pietures viii be published daily in the
- daily Detroit Times and page OF
pictures each Suudas ia The Detr@-I sun
day Times during the 10 weeks Of the
contest.
1n-fmpioyes Of The Detroit Times or
III other Detroit newspapers ur mem
hers Of their families are Nol eligible to
compete.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-03

That interesting snapshot Of
YOUR baby, You still have time L.
submit it in The Detroit Times
$1,000 Interesting Baby Picture
Contest. but you should not delay
as this contest closes this month.
II the snapshot proves a winner
you'll receive 81 after il is printed
in either the daily or Sunday
Detroit Times. 1t may win as much
as $500 for you. for $500 IS the
grand prize. You may submit any
number of baby pictures. But al!
MUST be snapshots, as studio PFC
lures are INELIGIBLE. Pictures
are NOT returnable under the
contest rules.
Send your baby's picture before
it is too late.
The contest rules are easy to
follow. Here they are:
THE Detroit Times wants pictures OF
/ interesting children. In order To OBJ
tain them the Times will conduct an IN
teresting Baby Picture Contest for 10
consecutive weeks. starting Feb. 10, 1871,
In the daily and sunday issues.
D-Pictures of children, five years or
= under. are eligible. snapshots are
wanted. studio pictures NAt tIfl-
ABLE All pictures submitted become
the property Of The Detroit Times and
WILL. NOT be returned
O-Au you need 90 do to enter a picture
- OF a baby Is tn send his or her snap
shot picture to The Detroit Times. re
sure II il not framed. There Is no entry
tee. In submitting photographs H - nee
essary tu accompany with interesting
Baby Picture Contest Entry Blank such
a. appears In The Detroit Times. or with
application In similar form. The same
information contained In the coupon must
he written or typed iegibiy upon the back
OF each picture submitted. II j. not nee
essary Ia buy copy of The Detroit
Times to compete.
"A total Of 81 900 In CASH PRIZES
Il viii he paid In this contest. - will
he paid for zach Of 500 pictures printed,
There viii he first grand prize of $500;
second grand prize Of 500. 90 prizes
Of $40 each. 40 prizes VI s. each 10 be
awarded at the end of the contest far the
most interesting pictures. These special
prizes do not necessarily have to be
awarded for pictnres printed In the daily
or sunday Times. but can be chosen from
among any pictures submitted in the con-
test.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-03
Michigan Mine
Reopen After
Paet Signing

SAGINAW. April B. Resump-
ton of coal mining in Michigan
despite incomplete negotiations for
the United Mine Workers national
contract was indicated here today
John ". Hatton. district presl-
dent Of the UNIV. said he had
signed an agreement with one mime
operator allowing work TO be re-
suued tomorrow and wettia con
tact three other mining officials
today.
The agreement signed late yes
torday with John A Goryell, Bay
CITY. Of the Robert Gage Union
vile Mine. agreed that operations
should be resumed tomorrow anc
any wage increase resulting from
national negotiations be retroac.
tive 10 April !.
The Unionvilie mine is the larg-
ct in the district.
TIetton who returned only yes
to-day from New York. said he
would confer today with George c.
Eastwood Of the Consolidated Coal
Company. Warren F. Pippen of the
Saginaw Mining Company, and
Howard Brayden. Flint. of the TIL
Party Coal Company in an effort
10 sign similar agreements with
thorn and end stoppages.
THE Gage mine would have
been opened today except we did
not have time 10 notify the
I1iners," he said II think by the
c1d of the week we can have all
CrorstionS under way again
TIatton said the Michigan district
f. Iudes about 100 coal miners,
500 of whom are working.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-03
Concealed Weapons
Charged 10 Broker

RENO, April SIMS George
Parkinson New York broker and
socialite awaiting divorce action
against his wife. was under arrest
today on charges of carrying a
concealed weapon and resisting
arrest
Police said that Parkinson en-
gagged IN a fist fight with q Canb-
ling club dealer After. emergency
treatment Tor facial wounds. police
said Parkinson appeared in the
lobby of his hotelA with a pistol.
Officers fhen arrested him His
wife IS the Boston socialite Eliza
beth IhorHdike Duncan Parkinson,