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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
Second Front Discord

The misunderstanding between Mos- COW, on the one hand, and London and Washington on the other, about a second land front in Europe is distressing but not at all surprising. It has seemed inevitable ever since the London-WaSh- ington announcement last June that the three United Nations were in agreement as to "the urgent task of creating a sec ond front in Europe in 1942". Obviously this was one of those matters on which the public could not be given even the vaguest hint as to details. Speculation, therefore, spread in all directions in the free press of Britain and the United States.
 In Russia the press is not free. Specula- ton there took the direction that the government considered wisest. Judging from reports, the Russians were given assurance that the Anglo-American forces definitely would come to their assistance by attacking Hitler from the rear - that is, from the west. This situation and it's statement involve no criticism of the Russian course
 Quite apparently, as we now can see, those speculatorS were corrected who con- Sidered the statement as weapon in a war of nerves. To the extent that the Russians unfounded hope for a second land front may have contributed to the doggedness with which they have resist ed Hitler'S hordes this summer, perhaps the statement justified itself.
 To the extent whether we might be silly enough to attempt an invasion of the Continent without proper preparation or adequate resources, the strategy may have helped Russia by keeping some Reich
 strength away from the eastern front for time.
 Nobody can blame the Russians, deS- perate as they are, for trying to induce us to come to their rescue on second front. After all, Stalin's primary interest is in RusSia-not in Britain, not in the United States, not in the United Nations, and not in democracy. Self-preservation still is the first law of nature for nations as for individuals. By the same token, no- body can find justified fault with the British and us for not committing na- tional suicide by invading the Continent this summer
 Starting from militarily naked scratch, with all our irritating and discouraging failures we have done good job of arm ing. We are nearly ready to translate local petty offensives into the beginning of a grand sweep that, in course of time, will destroy totalitarianSism completely. If Russia can hold out for what now will be short while, she will be amply repaid in new fronts = second, third, fourth and perhaps fifth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28

Following the custom it has adopted in the past few years the State Board of Fisheries and Game will open the hunt ing season on Saturday, Oct IT, several
 days before the season was scheduled to open. The advance weekend will provide an early opportunity for defense workers and others to get out over the weekend and indulge in their favorite outdoor pastime. The same system of advancing the fishing season to the Saturday pre- ceding the regular opening date has been in force here of recent years. It's nice idea and considerate of sportsmen, if, of course, there is something for them to bag in the woods. According to reports there should be plenty of game in the fields and woods this season. Incidentally this must be the first time that the trout season ever was continued to September 30 for number of controlled streams and October 31 for the Housatonic River.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
Current Comment

Smoke was so heavy many men passed out. I passed out twice. Each time I fell in cold water on deck and came to and went back to work. .. I left (the ship) in shirt. pants and shoes only. All my possessions were gone including my wife's picture. Seaman Alfred Lloyd Brew. sur- vivor of transport Wakefield. We have taken the heaviest and most dificult steps on the road to winning this war.
 Lieut.. Gen. William s. Knudsen. Army production chief.
 With the coming Of peace the air- plane wiII become more and more a factor in disrupting present world routes and in the social and cui- tliEal revolution we are now wst- messing.
 -Dr. John 1T. Garland. western Reserve University geosrapher.
 ft is up to us to see that no deed Of ours depFiyes our fighting men of single she'll q single tool. a single part, . single tank. gun. ship or plane. Arthur !. Petersen. JAW interna. tlonAi representative.
 
 yt is absurd Co cay that . fixed government tax is InAelsonary.
 -ecnnlof Arthur NanannbuFH dlecuasins federal sales ia1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28

Middletown is quite concerned over a recent survey which revealed that the Connecticut River city is not growing as rapidly as some of the communities round about it. A survey made in the city credits Middletown with a 7.9 per cent growth in the ten year period from 1880 to l94O, whereas other nearby communities showed growths ranging as high as l6 per cent. Bearing this in mind city of- ficials are considering seriously adoption of a city plan designed to speed up the city's growth by attracting more people and industries, as we'll as making the present outlines more desirable. It's qulte a job, but certainly one we'll worth un- dertaking.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
Heroes

Raw courage becomes so commonplace in war time that we get to be bit un- discriminating about it. We are inclined to give least credit where most is due to salute the hero who performs some spectacular act in the heat of battle, and fail to appreciate the even greater cour- age of such men as the two carpenters who went down with the Yorktown.
 Trapped five decks below the flight deck where they could not be reached, they accepted their fate stoically. "We know you can't get us out," they said, "but we got helluva good acey-ducey game going on down here right now. When you do sink her, put the torpedoes up forward. We don't want it to last long"
 Don't think those men weren't fright ened Don't imagine they didn't want to live as much as any of us do Death held full terrors for them But they were men - the sort of men that some of our most feted heroes secretly envy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28

Preceding the battle were two hushed-up meetings held several days before the Administrations imitation control bill was debated on the floor.
 The first meeting was at the White House. It was attended by seven men who have figured prom inently in the Presidents war against imitation. To them the President made 1t bluntly clear that he would veto any bill passed by Congress providing for the in- cllSion of any farm labor costs whatever, in the computation of parity.
 Those present were: Price Ad- mihistratOr Leon Henderson; Sec retary of Agriculture Claude Wick ard; Senate Majority Leader AL ben Barkley; Chairman Robert Wagner of the Senate Banking Committee; Chairman Henry Steagau of the House Banking Committee; Senator Prentiss BfOwn of Michigan, CO., sponsor of the Administrations anti-inflatiOn bill, and OPA General Counsel David Ginsburg.
 The President explained that he had called the meeting to clear up a Misunderstanding ot proper formula for fixing farm parity ceilings, which he outlined in his imitation message to Congress. Re- ferring to legislation introduced by Steagall which provided for. the inclusion of farm labor costs in the parity formula, the President said:
 Apparently. you were one of those, who naisslnderstood me, Henry.''
 MT. SteagalI isn't the only one," broke in Senator BarkIey good naturedIy. sEverybody in Congress misunderstood you, MT. President. You stated in your message that calculations of pa- rity should include all prOduc-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28

While too much isn't heard of the city's new reservoir up in the Morris hills these days it's apparent the project won't be finished when planned, but not on ac- count of lack of effort. We'll have to ac- cept the "blame-it-on-the-war" excuse, because it's easy to see that if contractors can't get men or materials they planned on they must take more time in fulfilling their contract. The new reservoir Will De a big boon to Waterbury in many ways
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28

curable sea sickness Leuter- ant General Walter Krueger, hard-hitting Third Army com mander, is the author of several translations of European military textbooks which are the basis of some of the most important train ing manuals of the U. s. Army '. It costs the government be- tween $500 and 5000 man to build an. army camp. In other words, housing and other facilities for a division of 15 900 men costs $15, ,0O0. 900 ". Thanks to the eff ciency of the Army Post Office service, maneuvering troops get their letters promptly, regardless of where they may be 'holed up" Il. Illustrative of the excellent discipline of the troops is the fact that despite operations at night in complete blackout, there have been only three fatalities due to auto accidents.
 ! MAIL BAG
 0. F., Washington, n. C.-Tech- nically. the President would have to apply to a local rationing board like anyone else if he needed new tires. But the cars used for the Presidents personal use are in good shape, and the President es- inmates that they will last for the two years, until new synthetic rubber will be available. If, how ever, he should require new tires. they would have to be secured by the automobile companies which rent the carr to the White House. These cars are not owned by the President or by the government, but are rented from Cadillac, Packarc, Lincoln and other con- panies. =, CAPITAL CHAFF
 Having returned to Ottawa, Princess Juiiana of the Neither lands finds herself with less room than she had at Lee, Mass. In her modest, Canadian house she must accommodate two children, a governeSs, a nurse, a maid and two secret service agents 4. Bur- eau of Economic Warfare is in- ] terviewing candidates by the score for the new offices BEW is set ting up around the world -prin- cinally in Latin America. Already staffed in South Africa, India and Great Britain, BEW Is increasing overseas representatives to grand total of about 250 In Latin America, the combination of BEW and Rockefeller representatives will soon outnumber State Depart ment representatives.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28

ficials have been converted into government offices and residential suites for high Soviet officials.
 e. Is President Roosevelt re- lated to Prime Minister winston Churchill?
 A. Conklin Mann, . genealogist recently disclosed that they are seventh cousins.
 @. Who is administrator of the Division of Public Contracts in the Department of Labor?
 A. L, Metcalfe Walling, who la also the administrator of the Wage and Hour Division.
 @. What is the average family income in the United States? A. Figures for the first three months of 1942 show that the rate of average family income had ris- en to $1,540 compared with $l,480 in 1941.
 O. Which organizations consti. l ute the U. s. OF A. Y. M. c. A., Y. w. c. A., Ma i tional Catholic Community Serv, ice, Jewish Welfare Board, Salva. tion Army and National Travellers Aid Association. | Q. If a husband or wife has beer missing for seven years, does that constitute automatic divorce? Can 1 the remaining spouse remarry with out court action?
 l A. The answer is no to both 1 questions. It is necessary to have a court declare the missing spouse to be legally dead, or to get a di- vorce.
 @. Where did George Taylor, signer of the Declaration of 1n- dependence, live? A. He was born in Ireland about 1716, and came to this country in 1736. He became clerk with | Warwick Furnace & Coventry Forge in Chester County, Pennsyl- vania. In 1754 he moved to Dur ham in Bucks County, and later to Easton, Pa, where he spent much of his life.
 e. Name the actress who sang Smoke Gets in Your Eyes in the photoplay, Roberta"
 A. Irene Dunne.
 e., Has Anne. Lindbergh any brothers or sisters? l A. She has brother, Dwight Whitney Morrow, and a sister, Con- stance Cutter (AIrs. Aubrey Nell Morgan). A second sister, Eiiz- abeth Reeve (formerly Mrs. Au- brey Mel Morgan) is deceased.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28

thing or built anything. We speak of the intelligence of the lower animals, but t is an intelligence far inferior to that of man..
 The Bible makes this very plain when 1t states that man Is made after Gods image. He has in his nature certain qualities which God has. and outstanding among these Is the capacity to plan and create. Man makes world Of beautiful cities. he paints pictures and writes symphonies. He leads great Hnoye- Enenfs. Then when Satan gets hts ear, he turns on all such things and tFamples them into the ground, That is because he has forgotten his divine origin. Out Of his mind has gone completely the recollection Of the fact that he was created after tho Image of God.
 We speak of the coming of peace. What will peace mean to us3 xl shouln mean tho opportunity of each nlRn e Two after the divine image ln which he wac created. ~W
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
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 @. Is the KreEnlin a single build- ingP
 A. Tn some old Russian cities the central portion was surrounded by strong walls with towers and bat- dement's, and sometimes by efn- bankments and meats. Kfenilin is the name given to these enclose ures, which really were fOrtresses and usually were located on an elevation dominating the surrounds ing territory. The Moscow KreI1- lin is probably the best preserved of these structures. It Is In the center of the city and is shaped like as isosceles triangle, one side being parallel with the Moskva riv- CT. It has huge pyramidal walls of pale pink brick which are pierced by five gates. Within the Kremlin the residents of the former court of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28

1. Which member of the British royal family recently died in 8 plane crash in Scotland while en route to Iceland?
 2. Hand grenade" is American Army slang for what foodf
 3. Brazil is the 27th, 28th or 18th nation to declare war on the axis?
 {. What is the name of the na- tives of New Zealand?
 5. What is chemical decomposition by the action of electric current called?
 6. Which is the only country in the Western Hemisphere that has two official languages and two dis tinct cultures2
 T. Manzoni was an Italian hbefa- tor, novelist or artist?
 8. The capital of Maine Is Lewis ton, Augusta or Bangor?
 9. Gasoline rationing in the East ern States Is necessary because of transportation difficulties, or to save rubber?
 10. The city of etalingrad In so- viet Russia Is named in honor of whom7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
BROUGHT OWN MATTRESSES

St. sLouis-(U College students who think they have tough time of it in these war days might get an idea of really tough going by looking throguh the St. Louis University catalog of le44. Students at that time had to bring their own mat dresses and bed clothing and were allowed mo more than i2sk or 2D cents Q week" for pocket money.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28

capacity to plan and to build. "A. monkey can go
 tl1ro ugh som e very interesting tricks and b e t aug ht to do amazing things. A dog has, within certain limits, the power to choose. But no dog or monkey or horse avnr inIanned anV-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
.1.. STRENGTH
 FOR THE DAY
By EARL .. DOUGLASS D. D.

What a difference between man and beast. The lowest man on earth towers above the highest beast as the Hinalayas tower above the sea.
 What is. the striking difference between man and the lower aniAlals2 It is that man has the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
Selected Poem

CRICKET SONG Keith Thomas in the New York Sun) The cricket scrapes a song beneath 6 fallen leaf, setting to shrill thin tune the seasons grief. Decisionless the wind clatters the blades of corn; from orchard and forest bough summer Is torn. Fragile as cricket song or a leaf astray. summer on autumn wind is blown away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
Washington Merry Col Round
NIN ssrvise. Inc
BY DREW PEARSON

The Bueksuse Story of the Savage Bottle Initiation Bill; First Meeting White House Led RooseveIts UItmotum; Second Meeting Hotel Led the Greatest Organized Lobby Bloc Stomed Congress by Wire Phone and in Person.
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
Daily Almanac

Daily Almanac Moon rises 0:2i p. m. twaF tlme). Sun rises 6:a4 a. m.: sets e;si ?. m. lwaE ime). An vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28

TODAY's COMMON ERROR Awful is one of the most mls- used words in the EngIiSlh language. It means inspirihg with awe and should not ne used in any other sense. Do not say, s'T made an awful mistake'': say, "a serious for disasterous) mistake"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
z NATIo OVAL
 SPoTL'lG GIFT
Science
 Opening Doors To Post War Magic

, Peter .Edson b on yacataen, during which time Robert R1aRk is writing his colunnn.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
What'sYour I. O.?

Can you answer seven of these questions? Turn to back page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-08-14
wouldn't Say

A party of tourists were being
shown over the cathedral by q
guide.
Behind the altar" he told them,
''lies Richard the Second. In the
churchyard outside lies Mary Queen
of Scots, also Henry the Eighth.
And who," he demanded, hating
above an unmarked fiagstone, "who
do you think is a-lying 'ere?"
WELL answered a nearby tour
list, II don't know for sure, but
have my suspicious"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-08-14
Recorded Acts

Someone has said that every
thing that is done is photographed.
In morals that is truth of great
moment, but it is not high mo-
tive to right-doing. The great Pho
tographer records our acts, and
preserves the record; but we must
love the right because it is lovely,
and do the right because Of its
lovableness.-Dr. J. Duncan.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-08-14
ALL-BRAN FUDGE
SQUARES BEST
YOU EVER TASTED!

Every mother in the land will want to
bake these scrumptious cookies. Chill
dren will demolish a plate Of them ~
q wink. Grown-ups rave about their
"different' taste and new crunchy tex
ture. They're made. Of course. with tins
famous cereal, Kellogg's All-Bran.
KElLOcO's AlL.BRAM FUDGE SQUARES
8 SQUARES I'M cup sugar
sweetened ~ cup -four
chocolate u cup All-Bran
* cup butter n cup nutmeatg
2 eggs teaspoon WILLIE eAtrace
Melt chocolate over hot water and add
butter. Beat eggs well. add sugar ana
beat until light and fluffy. Add melted
chocolate and butter. Stir in -four.
AIl-Bran.. chopped nutmeats and MAJ
voring. Pour into creased pan. makine
a layer about one-third inch thick.
Bake in moderate oven (375oF.) about
20 minutes. Yield: Sixteen 2-inch
squares e K 8 inch PAM.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-08-14
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Rancidity in lard can be pre-
vented by keeping it away from
air, light and warmth. Store in
tin or crockery containers in q
cool place.
To protect garden shoes keep
them well creased or oiled with
neat's-foot oil or cod or castor oil,
tallow or wool grease. Let dry
in a warm place.
That fish may be scaled much
easier by first dipping them into
boiling water for minute.
Food bought in season will help
to keep that part of the budget
within reason.
Salt fish are quickest and best
freshened by soaking in sour milk.
Onion juice should be added
after mixture is cooked rather
than cooked with the mixture if
the best flavor is desired.
To keep bread in the best condi-
ton, store it when cool in clean,
we1l-aired, covered, ventilated
container and keep in cool, dry
place.
Each time bed sheets are
changed the mattress should be
turned end-for- end or upside down.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-08-14

From an old French word
tines" derived from the Latin
word "missus'' meaning a course
at a meal, comes the Army's
name "mess" for it's breakfast,
dinner, and supper. Favorite meal
with the soldier is chicken dinner
his favorite cigarette, Camel.
Biased on actual sales records
from Post Exchanges.) A carton
of Camels, by the way, is the gift
he prefers first of all from the
folks back home. He's said so.
Local tobacco dealers are featur-
ing Camel cartons to send any
where to men in the armed forces.
ADV.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-08-14
! ASK ME- -
: ANOTHER q
: A General Quiz
The Questions

1. Does February ever have five
Sundays?
2. To what political party did
George Washington belong?
8. Does a beam of light from the
sun travel equally as fast as a
beam of light from a candle?
4. What had the following wom-
en- in common-Lot's wife, Blue
boards wife and Adams wife?
5. How many Pilgrim Fathers
landed from the Mayf1ower?
6. What capital city of what
country has had three names all
within this century?
z. What is the date of the year
following ! B. c.?
8. What is shaddock?
The AnsUers
1. Yes. It will again have five in
1948 and 1876.
2. The Federalist party.
8. They travel at the same
speed.
4. Curiosity about forbidden mat
tiers led to disastrous conse-
quences.
5. One hundred two.
6. st. Petersburg, Petrograd
and Leningrad, in Russia.
z. l A. D.
8. A pear-shaped citrus fruit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
NAVAL RECRUITS
 ON PROGRAM HERE
Interesting Films to Be Ex= hibited as Part of City's
 Observance

A number of sailors home on leave at present will take part in the Navy Day celebration to be held Tuesday. The sailors will attend the program to be presented at Wilby High school auditorium in the even ing.
 Featured on the evening program will be three Navy motion pictures which have been arranged by Daniel c. Ryan. The pictures are Service in Submarines, American Sea- power" with a description by Lowell Thomas, and Eyes of the Navy" with a description by Raymond Gram Swing. This part of the pro- gram will last close to an hour.
 During the afternoon the Con- solidated High school band under the direction of Floyd Evans. will give concert on the Green. Later in the day broadcast will be held in connection with the Navy Day celebration. Lieutenant J. P. Lee of the New Haven Naval recruiting staff and several assistants will take part in the radio broadcast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23

some from his experience on the ranch he operates in Colorado and others from his work illustrator who used to follow the rodeos.
 When Roy Rogers rode out into the arean and delivered spotlighted introduction of the artist, he said that Harmon has done more than anybody else to create interest in cowpunchers and the romanti traditions of the old west. He said, too that lot of folks probably would be surprised to artist who is really practical rancher and who can ride and rope and brand along with any professional hand
 WESTERN" ARTIST VS. COWBOY" ARTIST
 Later, sitting the top of a chute with the movie actor, Harmon pointed out that a cowboy artist is lot different from western" artist. He sad "A Western artist is likely to be anybody who paint and who happened to go west to do it. He may not know how to catch calf or throw diamond hitch But a cowboy artist-he knows his horses and his range and his people. A man should be thrown of few times before he tries to draw a buckin horse"