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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28

tional war scene. According to his de- scription we are doing little for those al- lies who need our help the most, although he does admit that in some sectors Amer ican men and American equipment are playing important roles ia the fighting.
 We grant that there might be 6 lot in what the former COP presidential can- didate had to say about boasting and promises. But we don't think that's gen. eral. Your average American and in that category must go, too, many of our top men in the federal government, are sin cerely endeavoring to do everything pos sible for America, for Britain, for Russia, for China, and for any other beleagured allies of ours. If we aren't succeeding 100 per cent, it's not through lack of effort, but through inability to break down of- flcial red-tape. That should be done and the sooner official Washington goes to work on 1t the better off the allied na- tions are going to be.
 However, it's probably just as well that MT. Willkie didn't paint too rosy pie ture of world conditions as he found them in his rapid trip He has given us proof that we can't sit back and take things for granted. The winter ahead is going to be long and tough. The fol. lowing one may be even tougher. But If we are going to find 1t so, what of those in the countries where the war is raging. Without being unduly alarmist in his re- marks MT. Willkie certainly should have convinced us of the terrific seriousness of the task; the need of everyone's partici- patton in the war effort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
Prayer For Peace

If ever the prayers of the world for peace were needed, they are right at this moment when the bloOdieSt battles of all time are being fought. For days the area around Stalingrad has run with the blood of it's defenders and its besiegers. Who knows what countless lives have been lost in this holocaust? And in minor de- gree something like that is now occur ring over in the SolomonS where our own Americans are waging bitter warfare to retain their hold on Guadalcanal.
 The news from the Solomons of recent days has not been encouraging. It may never be, for with their numerical su- periority in men, ships, and planes the Japs may succeed in regaining the island. And even if our troops do emerge triumph ant and the JapS are forced to retire the cost will be one which will bring sorrow into countless homes all the way across the country. No war, of course, can be won without sacrifice. In war the hu- man life is far less precious than the vic tory.
 But there are those of us who would rather see an unbloody victory, If such is possible. It doesn't seem to be, so sand wlched in between our renewed efforts to do everything humanly possible to make our troops and our armament su- perior to that of our foes let us include daily prayers for the cessation of this war-prayers for lasting peace. Let pride and arrogance give way to humility. We need to be humble today, even when the war spirit burns the brightest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
In Today's Mail

been appointed for us, for only leadership of great genius can or ganize us. Lastly. let us be willing to make every sacrifice we are call- ed upon to make for the duration ot the war, except the right to criti- cize our leadership. Let us insist that our leaders have the courage to act promptly, with only victory in mind. We expect that in their public conduct they will be no less heroic than our men on the firing lines. We expect them to remedy them. We expect the failures and the inefficient to be eliminated. True leadership is only worthy of the name when it inspires men to do the impossible. We Americans have taken great pride in doing the impossible ever since the Re- public was founded. We have yet to get tough. ali of us. tougher than we've ever been for we've a tougher job ahead of us than we've ever had before.
 Specifically, we should be tough enough to demand the immediate creation of Supreme War Council, directly responsible to the President, in which the Army, Navy and Air Forces should have equal representa- ion. This will unify our military ef- fort by simplifying the command.
 We should be tough enough to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28

It was bad enough few months back when hotels, restaurants, and the like began to hint that their customers ul- timately might have to bring in their own sugar for coffee. Now 1t looks as if the customers wouldn't have any use for sugar, even if they did bring 1t along with them when they ate out. The cof- fee ration program, to be initiated on Nov, 28, is going to strike hard at the mil lions of working people who need at least one and oftentimes several more cups of java" to get through their working day. A morning cup of coffee may not be typ ically American, but we don't know any other place in the world where so much of the beverage is consumed between 6 a. m. and 10 a. m. then right here in the states. Maybe the authorities ought to investigate the claim of that Massachu- sets man who maintains he successful ly raised coffee in his own backyard from beans he planted early this year. Botan- ists claim it's impossible to do so in Bay State climate. Who knows we may find coffee-growing new hobby in the states before the wars over.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
Pennies Are Made of Copper

Copper is probably our most critical metal. It is SO vital that the Mint has curtailed the coining of one-cent pieces by half, But business activity is mak- ing the available supply inadequate. Therefore Mrs Nellie Tayloe Ross, direc- tor of the Mint, appeals for the unfreez- ing of millions of pennies now stuck away in American homes.
 If every American family would re- lease 10 pennies, this would make avail able as much copper as one-third of the 1941 record production. The ideal would be investment of these hoarded coppers in war stamps Alternatives would be their conversion into less rare coins, or, where there are enough, into paper money; or their deposit in savings accounts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
All Mixed Up

The morning news of columns quoted Draft Director Hershey telling a Senate committee that married men with de- pendent children probably would be called into the Army during the final quarter of 1943. This was after Chief of Staff Marshall had announced that the l943 goal is an Army of 7,500,000 in- stead of the 10 to 13 millions previously mentioned. The afternoon news columns quoted General Hershey as having revised his estimate on the basis of overnight study, deciding that married men with children will not have to be called in 1943 = and might not be called in 1944 provided the Army remains at around 7,500,000.
 Both estimates presupposed that Con- greSS would authorize the conScription of 19-and l9-year oldsterS. General Her shey is doing such a good administrative job with the draft that it seems too bad to pick flaws. But this was only one recent instance of the generals tendency to say publicly things which later have to be corrected.
 The draft is one governmental activity w viduals and families. It takes sons from their parents, brothers from their sisters, men from their sWeetheartS, husbands from their wives and ultimately it may take fathers from their children. Many never will come back alive. More will return ma med in body and broken in mind and soul. Above all things the draft is the last in which the people should be troubled by conflicting, confused, made quately considered information" from governmental sources.
 In fact, General Hershey is merely ad- miniStrator of the draft. He did not make the law. He will not amend the law. He does not decide how many men to call up at any given time. But when General Hershey, director of the draft, speaks publicly people do not remember those qualifications. His words carry much weight. Therefore they should be con- sidered with the greatest of care.
 General Hershey originally suggested that married men with dependent chil- dren would be called in the final quarter of next year, at time when he supposed the Army would continue building rapidly until it had at least 10 million men. When this was cut by 25 per cent, common sense would have suggested revalua- tion of the situation, indicating that the drafting of men with multiple dependents would not come so soon. Yet the general reiterated. There has been much too much loose talk about important matters. The public is all mixed up, and with good cause.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
Current Comment

We are ready to deliver some knockout punches if can believe what I have seen with my own eyes.
 Wendell Willkie. While the capacity to take pun- ishment might prevent defeat. only the capacity to hand 1t out will bring victory.
 Lord Halifax. British ambas-
 sador to U. s.
 Control of seas, formerly depend. ent on battleships and ships of the line. is now dependent upon control of the air.
 Rear Admiral Frederick c.
 Sherman.
 Because Of the distressing. tragic total war situation. labor is called upon as nveer before to contribute to worthy causes. including the community chest drives.
 William Green, president A. P.
 0l Aa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28

Naturally city employees are going to manifest more enthusiasm over pay raise based on 10 per cent of their cur rent earnings rather than flat one, such as was suggested or rumored early this week. We don't think that it will be possible to satisfy everyone concerned no matter what system of raising salaries is adopted, but the one that will prove most generally satisfactory is the one bringing the greatest advance for the greatest number of employees. On the basis of cold figures that would seem to be a percentage increase, presumably starting at 10 per cent and perhaps even going higher than that. The uncertainty of conditions, still remains a factor in including pay raises in municipal budg- ct. We're riding the crest now; we may get ducked under the waves next year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
WHAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL SHOULD DO TO MAINTAIN TOTAL EFFORT FOR WYNN
 ING THE WAR

Hartford, Conn. october 26. 1922 Editor of the Democrat:
 What can the individual do be- yond being ready. able and willing to do everything for his country within his power? This he is un- questionabIy ready to do. He can not organize the State into a total war effort, but there is an abund- ance Of evidence to support the contention that he will willingly follow courageous leadership to the goal of total preparation for those great offensives that the United Na- tions will have to launch before they can win the war.
 If, on the other hand. we have evidence that our democratic proces- ses of organization are too cumbeT- some and slow in wartime, does 1t mean that we should promptly or ganize ourselves, or be organized. into q T0taiitarian State on the Nad model? A thousand times. MOI Let us never forget that we are a representative Republic. which is ideally organized to achieve q demo- cratic unity of action. Let us not d. low pressure groups to subordinate the highest purposes Of the Republic as a whole to special interests.
 Our total effort must be vigorous Iy and unitedly held to the neces. stiles Of our offensive conduct Of this war. No effort should be spared provided 1t Is Indispensable to yic- tory. We are always committed to total effort. We cannot win with out it. We have nov to build the great effort we are making into a total organization for war.
 How2 First. we must have faith 10 ourselves. and in a common purpose. Shorn of any over-c0nRldence and group selflshness. let IS hold 10 the deep. abiding faith in the justice of our fight that has seen Us through SO many crises. Second, we must have faith In the leaders we have elaekna and ln khs laadpra who hava
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28

demand that the Procursmen' Branches of the Army, Navy. Ah Corps and Maritime Commission should operate under joint Wal Procurement Board including majoi industrial executives Then all or. ders should be cleared through single official. the Chairman of thai Board. with an appeal only to the Commander in Chief, the President This will get rid of the present rival. ries between the Services and ayoil much unnecessary confusion in oul industrial plants.
 We should be tough enough tO Ga that the War Production Board cor. rects the obsolete system of pFioTl- ties and substitutes system Of War Orders drawn against measured stocks of Raw Materials. SO that in-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28

Police Chief Roach has already issued his annual warning about Halloween vandalism its up to mothers and fath- CTS to back him up. There are lots of in- nocent pranks in which kids can indulge around their own neighborhood. But when they start to damage private or public property, get over-boisterous, make life miserable for householderS, then the police are bound to interfere. Caution the boys and girls to enjoy themselves within the limits, parentsl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28

1. What type of ship was recently christened Booker T. Washington
 2. The law permitting members of the U. s. military or naval forces to vote by mail, covers which public officials?
 3. Tn the first game of the 1922 World Series, how many runs did the Cardinals score after two men were out in the ninth inning?
 1. The 35-mile an hour national speed limit under the rubber con- servation program, applies to doc- tors; true or false2
 s. Who was the author of 'SThe Fourteen Points?"
 6. Ramon de Valera is prime min ister of which country?
 2. Name the new commander oi the American Legion.
 8. Did Itaio Balbo and his armada of seaplanes fly to the United State in 1883, 1885 or i9372
 Q. Who is Hjalmar Procope?
 10. Name two kinds of coins tra ditionally associated with DBAt treasure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
RANDOM --ToNGUED GENERAL

kANDUNk~~1ON AENEhAAa
 Gen. Lewis Hershey, who is con- ceded to have done a good job of administering the draft act, is getting on a lot of peoples nerves lately with hls random and some- times conflicting statements over what classes are going to be called next.
 Not long ago, Hershey was quoted as saying that an army of between 10 and 13 million men would be needed. This caused a considerable furore in informed circles, and even more so on the outside, where a lot of men with families began to get ready to leave. Later, Secretary of War Stimson indicated that the army would total around 7,500,000 next year.
 More recently, General Her. shey testified before the Senate Military Affairs Committee re- garding the 13-19 draft act that induction of married men with children might be necessary in the last quarter of l943.
 The next day, talking to news men at the House hearings on the same bill, Hershey declared there was no prospect of conscriptiing men with children at any time during l943 if the l8-l9 year old draft became law.
 Hershey's past remarks are re- ported to have caused many men in the California aircraft plants to enlist to get ahead of the draft, and Congressional circles are urging that he be more care full about his vocal abberrations in the future.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
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 e. What definition of American ism was adopted by the three major veterans organizations2
 A. The American Legion, tho Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans, adopt- ed the following definition: "Ameri: canism is an unfailing love of country; loyalty to It's institutions and ideals; eagerness to defend it against all enemies; undivided al- legiance to the flag; and Q desire to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and posterity."
 @. Does Ezra Stone still play tho role of "IIenry" In the radio pro- gram, "The Aldrich Family?
 A, No, he is Q staff sergeant in the Army and the role of Henry" is being taken by Norman Tokar, his underStudy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
Selected Poem
LAST DEPARTURE

(Harold Willard Gleason in the New York TtmeO A lifelong custom finally forsaken AS Cap'n Gardner cleared for chaFtless seass, The mariners departure was not taken From the prim church spirit thrust through lofty
 trees;
 Instead, as he whose fifty years as master Were sped, got under way, he took sight On humber marks: Rogers group Tn plaster, Drab, homely, with 8 conch shell to it's right Dried pampas grass sheafed wanly in corner Near the melodedon permanently hushed Stuffed mounted birds, glass-prtsoned tnone fore
 lornerD,
 Black halrcloth sofa, pillows dusty-puShed; Then through the open window, full and by Set sail for some new landfall in the sky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
WiIlkie Has His Say

There will be those who will agree wfole-heartedly with what Wendell Will l.ie had to tell the people of America Mon- day night when he reported, via radio, his findings throughout the world where our allies are hard pressed to withstand the Axis forces. If all that Mfr. Willkie said is true then our mighty efforts have bare ~ made any impression on the interna-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28

sion's committe for management labor policy recently heard an in- teresting report on how compul- sorry manpower controls were working out in Canada.
 The report was made at Q closed door meeting by Elliott Little, Canada's Selective Serv- ice director. He explained that the Canadian Selective Service law did not apply to the recruit ing of soldiers, as in this coun- try, but to the mobilization of la bor-especially farm labor.
 Since March g all agricultural labor in Canada has been frozen, he said. Farm workers can move from farm to farm, but not from farm to factory. Also, laborers in essential war industries cannot change jobs without first obtain ing a certificate of separation from Little's agency.
 So much stress Is being placed on the procurement of workers for war industries in Canada, as we'll as maintaining an ade-
 quate labor supply for agricul-
 ture, Little testified, that a
 move is on foot to consolidate
 manpOwer and army recruiting
 functions under the Ministry of
 Labor, so as to expedite Occupa-
 tiOnal deferments from military
 Service,
 NOTE: The National Service Act" now being considered by the management-labor committee, is patterned closely after the Cam adian msnpower law, but McNutt is having a tough time convinc- ing the committee that compulsory regulation of labor is necessary. Some members feel that the coun- try isn't ready for this, prefer a voluntary program as a starter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28

the dryers, the dehycrators, and the inanufactur- CTS of prepared foods.
 There may or there may not be a presiden- tially appointed food administra- tor present. Rep iesentatives of food processors hope there will be some one man In charge of all AlAnAmlNm..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
. NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
Specter Of Want Seen In Lack Of Food Labor
By PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington COrFesnondentl

GvEFespVnueMtl
 Some time about mid -Decembef there will be another of these gov- ernrn en t-called conferences in Washington, having to do with how much you eat and what and when, In the coming year. The confef- ence will be Q meeting of the big, medium and little shot food process sors. Not the farmers, but the packers, the canners, the bottlers,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28

e. Is 6 widow who received . lump-sum benefit payment when her husband died in 1889, eligible for c widows monthly old.age inc surance benefit payment when sha reaches 65p
 A. No.
 @. My subscription to c maga- zine has expired and I do not wish to renew 1t, but the magazine stilI comes. What should I doS
 A. You should refuse to accept 1t from the mail carrier, or write ''Refused" on 1t and drop it in a mail box, or give 1t to letter car- rier or postal clerk.
 e. Where is Hurricane Planta- ton owned by the father of Jeffer. son Davis2
 A. On a large island formed by great bend in the Mississippi river, about twenty miles south of Vicks- burg, Miss.
 e. Why do filters sometimes have one puppy that is not true to type? A. The variation in type, color, coat or conformation, Is throw back to former ancestor. It Is not caused by previous uncon- trolled matings with mongrels.
 e. Is the English mile equal in distance to the United States mile?
 A. Yes, both are 5,280 feet.
 e. Please suggest Bible verse to use in an "in mernoriam" for . small child.
 A. "A little child Aall lead them" Isaiah li:6.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28

TODAY's COMMON ERROR DO not use the expression "every so often" when you mean at regular Intervals or regular periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
A Thought for Today

Sorrow Is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the cOuntenance the heart is made better.-Ecclesiastes 7;3.
  Those things which were heard to bear, are sweet to remember,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
Daily Almanac

Daily Almanac Moon rises O:Is D m. twar time). Sun rises T:l7 a. m; sets 5:56 p. m. (war timel. All vehicles must Ie lighted thirty minutes after sunset
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
Washington Merry-G Go-Round DREW PS PEARSON

Novy Kept Army Dok About Severe Losses in Sooon
 Ambassador Gauss Dsked chong HOmpers Our Diplomacy Committee Gets Tip from conodo Monpower Controls Washington Disturbed the Rondom Tongue of Generu Hershey
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WASHINGTON October cooperation reported to be mpov Son complete Satsfa
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Whats Your l. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-02-05
Extension Period To
An-Night Parking Ban
Board Of Police Commissioners Is Considering That;
Plenty of Warm Arguments, Charges Were
Handed Out Yesterday

The Board of Police Commission
ers has tacitly agreed to consider
an extension period to the ban on
all-night parking following the pro-
tests of nearly SO car owners who
were present at a meeting held
yesterday afternoon to register
their protest.
The board members may take &C
ton when they meet with the
Board of Aldermen to discuss the
ban next Wednesday. Chairman
william Verriker said, however, the
session may be closed to the pub
lie.
Mrs. John Reardon of Woodlawn
Terrace continually reiterated dur
ing the hearing that the ban being
put into effect during the winter
has caused hardships, and asked
why didn't you put 1t into effect
last October?"
Answered Own Question
Without hesitating for reply
from the commissioners she retort-
ed: because election was coming"
She then explained that she put a
great deal of effort in supporting
Mayor Scully for reelection. Police
Commissioner william Black re-
piled that it would have been a
good idea If the ban had gone in
effect later instead Of the present
time.
She said that the regulation re-
stricting Continuous" parking on
any street during the specified per-
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