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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13

have been advanced, the general increase being 3.5 per cent
 In view of the fact that increased ef- forts have failed to keep down the acci- dent toll on our highways, it is easy to understand why insurance rates might fail to swing ever lower and lower But to offset some of the driving carelessness with it's consequent pay-offs in insurance claims there should in the coming year be somewhat of drop-off in the number of cars operating along our highways It's apparent even now that good many owners are going to conserve both tires and gasoline by less frequent use of their automobiles. In time this may even be more pronounced than now
 Such condition would, one could nat urally assume, have a tendency to de- crease accident frequency and claims. When claims decrease in number and amount then the cost of insurance should follow suit Whether that will be what happens during 1922 remains to be seen. But certainly the average car owf- CT is not getting an awful lot of encour- agement to make frequent use of his vehi- cle. Maybe that's a good thing, so that es sential commodities may be diverted to war usage. But some sort of control has to be exercised before we are all caught up in a general high price campaign
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
Don't Play Hitler's Game

The President, in the inspiring speech in which he set new goals for the nation al war effort also called attention to still another answer to the question What can do?" He pointed to field in which every man, woman, and child can serve his country It is the field of morale. Be vigilant, he urged, against racial discrim- ination in any of it's ugly forms Be wary of any who try to breed mistrust and sus- picion between one individual and anoth- CT, one group and another, one race and another, one government and another. When you hear person doing any of these things, the chances are that he or she is merely an innocent dupe. In that case merely make it plain that you do not agree, for the mere challeng ing of such statements is usually enough to shake them and rob them of their ef- feet
 There is no place in great cosmopolitan America at any time for this group against-group, race-against-race business at any time. Today we simply cannot af ford it, for there lie failure and defeat. The person. who spreads this kind of talk may not be a deliberate Hitler agent He is probably innocent. But what he does serves Hitler, and may be actually plan ned by Hitler agents. In his most service able book, "The Strategy of Terror Ed mond Taylor shows clearly how the de- liherate spreading of defeatist runlors by Hitler agents definitely contributed to the fall of France. The confidence of the French people in their leaders, in their army, in eheir British allies, was syste matically shaken by a barrage of rumors planted among them by Quislings and Hitler agents. This is a definitely dem- onstrated fact. Why should we expect to be immune from this tactic?
 Resist the temptation to seem ''Wise guy" with inside dope" When particu- larly juicy rumor is dangled before you, question it at once, search for it's source and let it die there without giving your self the warming satisfaction of passing it on. All the news that is definitely authen- ticated will be in the newspapers. Take everything that is not officially authen- ticated with at least one grain of salt, or better yet, pickle it in brine and forget it. With the ptifully clear examples of Europe before us, we of the United States have better chance than anyone else has had to squelch the WhiSperers of division and defeat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
Give a Book

The Victory Book Drive which has opened here in Waterbury is worthy of the same support in 1922 that it received back in 1917 when this city did such an astonishing job. We don't know how long the war will last or how many American boys will have been called into service be- fore peace is finally declared. But one thing we do know and that is it's the duty of all of us to contribute in every way pos sible to the successful Waging of all-out warfare by our men. Maintaining mill tary as well as civilian morale is vitally important.
 There's nothing like good book to in- terest person, even a hardened fighting man. We need thousands of them for the many recreational centerS in and around our diverse camps, airfieldS, fortresSes and other training centers in this coun- try and in those where the United States may now have bases established. Equip ing them with good, wholesome books, something that men of varied tastes in reading matter may appreciate, is not minor task. It's big job; we want to do it right and can only do so with complete cooperation.
 In every home there are lots of books that just merely take up space on shelves or tables They may not be the ones, though, that will do anything more than take up space in training center libraries. So when you donate books in this cur rent drive, have some regard for those who are going to read them. Give gener- ously, but give wisely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
Our "Young" Country

We like to think of our country as a young" country. It is young, thank God, in it's spirit and in it's buoyant faith in the future. If it not so young in years as some people think. This year will mark the 450th anniversary of the discovery of America by Columbus. That is not old as historical time is measured, but it is old CT again than some of the European in- stitutions which preen themselves on age alone. New York City, for instance, IS nearly hundred years older than Lenin- grad, and our own government is more than 150 years old to set against the eight years of the German Third Reich' and the 20 years of the Italian Fascist state, to say nothing of the six years of the "1tal- ian Empire" which has already crum- bled
 Our own government is one ol the old est continuous governments in the world: It will be older, too, when number of the present governments now befoullng the earth have ceased to exist at all
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There is some talk of the country be- ing flooded with moonShine and illlcitly distilled liquor in the next few years If the war continues to divert supplies of al cohol away from the liquor industry to that of making weapons to kill the Japs and the Nazis. OPM has already issued an order to distillers telling them to go easy on the use of alcohol. Actually 60 per cent of their capacity is to go into production of ethyl alchol. That's for use in making explosives. It is believed that most liquor manufacturers have sufficient stocks on hand to last about five years. Offhand that would seem to indicate that they'd suffer no hardship from any government ban. But it must be remembered that there are certain regulations about the length of time various liquors must age and in order to keep stocks up for future consumption there has to be normal manufacture today. However, in the in- terests of world peace we should be quite willing to sacrifice our liquor consump- tion anticipation of some five years hence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13

Of more interest here in New England which still remains one of the great rum producing sections is the announcement that there is enough rum on hand to last three years, Beginning January 15, how ever, rum manufacturers are very much out in the cold, for there can be no more molasses used by them and ii you know your rum you know that molasses is the essential ingredient, particularly for the heavier New England types Of rum. New England has always been partial to rum: Read back through her history and you'll find that it was rum which floated many a ship and financed many an important project. But right now the outlook lsnt brilliant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
Current Comment

United States citizens must learn to think offensively, not defensive ly, If we are to win this war. President James B. Conant of Harvard.
 Through brute force and cnslaye- ment, Hitler has secured measure of inte2ration and coordination of the productive facilities of ii large part of Europe. We must demon- stratc that integration and co-ordi- nation of America is possible through democratic and free con sent.
 President Roosevelt.
 
 Aliens will be divided only into two classes. good aliens and bad aliens, The good ones will be protected and free, the bad ones will be prosecuted and confined. Mayor LaGuardia of New York.
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Selected Poem
MY MOTHERS LULLABIES

CBy Herbert Durre Smart in the Boston PosD Tn the old rocking -char, in fancy tonight, In my mothers arms weep I sec her now as I cuddlc there,
 And she gently rocks me to sleep. And looking back through the vanished years. mist comes OCT my eyes And I hear once more from the echolcss shore, My mothers lullabeS Sitting tonight in the old arm chair,
 In the iirc-IogS mellow glow Fantastic shadows on the wall
 Remind me Of long ago. The Whirlng smoke mp the chimney goes, And leaving softly signs, And seems to hum familiar tunes,
 Like my mothers lullabes The glowing fire in the grate burns low, And shadows invade the room,
 And enfold me in their gloom. Slowly coming from their hiding place, A spirit OCT me hoVerS near,
 And mist comes OCT my eyes; listen, and l seem to hear
 My mothers uabies,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
Everything's Up

Despite federal government efforts to put ceiling on prices there seems to be a more or less general upward swing in everything that person has to buy these days. One of the latest upswings is that in automobile liability insurance Only few years ago here in Connecticut we were making strenuous efforts to bring prem ium rates down. The matter was even car ried into the Legislature. In thirty-four states, Connecticut included, in either all or some of the rating territories premiums
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
In Today's Mail

duty now to send such a man to Washington as Joe Talbot where he can exercise his ability and experi- ence for the good of our country, as it is the duty of our youth to should CT arms in its defense.
 We have much to be thankful for that we have such an opportunity In foreign countries plebicite would be called for on a certain date and the citizens of those countries would be ordered through proclamation or at the point of bayonets to go to the polls and register a vote for the choice of the party in control of the country or be imprisoned or maybe put to death.
 Party politics, issues in a cam- paign, local, state, or National Ad- ministration by individuals disliked by many citizens play a great part generally in an election. At this time regardless of the pleading of poli- ticians to the public to remain with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
McHUGH AGAIN BOOST $ JO $ F. PHI E. BOT FOR
 OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN

Jan. IS, 1922 Editor of The Democrat:
 Never in the history of politics, in the Republican party in the state of Connecticut has a candidate for public office been selected, who has been more acceptable, not only to leaders of the party, but to the rank and file Republican voters, than was the selection of Joe Talbot Of Naugatuck to represent the party as a candidate for Representative to Congress from the 5th Congressiona! District in the special election on Jan. 20th for that position.
 Satisfaction is evident on all sides from members of the Demo- crat and Socialists parties as well as Independant voters who because Of their constitutional rights and common good judgment go to the polls in the same manner that they go to purchase an article in busi- ness house. They want the best ob- tainable whether it be a suit of clothes new hat, or a representa- tive to Congress. Such faith in a man is something 10 be proud of and deserved for no other reasons that his past endeavors and achieve ments. Personality, ability, honesty, and experience, are characterlstical- ly recognized in all walks of life in this great country of ours. Unlike many foreign countries we the people through our representative decide all major or minor issues.
 A major issue of the greatest im- portance to every person residing in the 5th district is to be decided on Jan. 20th of this year. Patriotic duty to our country at all times comes first ir our line of duty, but in times of war 1t is more noticeable than at any other time. It Is as much our
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
Justice Dept. Backs Merry-Go-Round Expose Of Nazis' Propaganda Trick

A last September Drew S wrote what has 94o regarding NaA the United They how the late Senator Lundeen crash had been the dpe of George Sylvester paid agent or Naz Germany charged Justice the arch pTopagandist of Hitler The Washington disclosed how Viereck had written the speeches deen delivered the floor of legislative body the world speeches later were sent out under the senator's all over country
 Following their exposure and Allen were casgated by various senators threatened fated by the Senate to investigate them.
 However the Departments prosecutor recently used almost the identical language cutting George Hill, Congressman Fish eng to George Sylvester said
 We find this confdant and political adviser of Senator writing which thereafter the Senate and later printed in the the hundreds of thousands by George m frank all under Vereck's direction"
 Maloney added "presened the vw Verecks employer the Government of Hitler"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13

If you like to work on figures just look at some comparative war costs. The World War of 1914-18 cost Uncle Sam SIS, 500, 100000. According to President Roosevelt's budget the current one Will cost more than $52,O0O, 100000. The Spanish-American War was quite cheap by comparison, only S605, 100000. The Civil War cost twice that, $1 97OOO,00O: The War of 1912 cost us $34 100000. And who gains thereby?
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 o. For what was Thomas H. Gal laudet noted?
 A. He was the pioneer teacher or the deaf in the United States. He was born in Philadelphia December 10. 1787. In 1916, after spending Sev- eral months at the Royal Institute for Deaf MuteS in Paris, he re- turned to America with Laurent Clerc, teacher from the French institution, and raised enough money to open in 1877 in Hartford, Conn. the first free school for the deaf in the U. s. His grandson as- sisted in founding a school for the deaf in Wash ngton, D. C.. which developed into Gallaudet College.
 o. Are the orchestra leaders, Charlie Barnet and Wingy Manone, white or colored? Which instrument does each play?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13

knows nothing abOus 1t officially. However. when Lindbergh's for maj applica ton is received it will be approved and he will be assigned to active duty. Ap- prOval will be routine, since un- der Army Procedure, reserve commissions are reinstatcd with out delay If request is made with in IF months after resignation. After the lapse of year, such applications are handled just as original requests. But ti was only siven months ago that Lind bergh quit.
 NOTE = Since the outbreak of war in the Pacific, stripling army
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pilots almost daily are perform ing feats of daring and skill fly ing big bombers vast distances, that make the first trans-Atlan- tic flights loo. Ike amateur avia- ton. For military reasons the story of these spectacular flights now cannot be disclosed. But later 1t will be one of the truly great epicS of aviation.
 BRASS MINE
 The Bureau of Mines rece ntly received phone call from an of- ficial of the OPM metals and minerals division asking about
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TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Endways is corruption o1 endWise.

A. Both are white. Barnet plays the tenor saxophone and Manoi4e the trumpet.
 @ How many vessels does the U. s. Navy have already built or oh order?
 A As of October ,. i94l, the U. s. Navy was composed o1 the lol- lowing major combat shlps: oi' hand: battleships. IT: aircraft car riers. 6: cruisers, 37; destroyers. lH' submarines, 113. Number building battleships, 15; aircraft carriers, l2' cruisers, 54; destroyers, l93; SUD marines, 73.
 o. When did the 40-cent mlni- mum hourly wage for Womens aH- parel workers become effective? Ho" mary workers were affected?
 A. The 40-cent minimum be- came effective September 29, l94l It was expected to increase ta2 hourly wage rates of 60000 workers of the 24O,OO0 engaged in producing women's, misses, and Junlora dresses, washable service garments blouses, and neckWear from woven or purchased knit fabric; Womeh5 5 misses. children's and infants, uh- derwear, nightWear, and negllgess from woven fabric; corsets ana other body-supporting garments from any material; other garments similar to the foregoing and in,- fants' and children's outer-Wear. A 40-cent an hour minimum wage has applied to the manufacture Of wo- mems coats, suits and separate skirts since the original apparel wage order went into effect on July 15, 1940.
 o. What was the real name ot the California woman gang leader known as "The Duchess?"
 A. Juanita Spinelli. She was exc cuted in Novmeber, 1941, for the murder of Robert Sherrard.
 o. Name the hospital ships in the U. S. Navy
 A. Solace and Relief.
 o. What is the Indian name of the Bird Woman who acted as guide for the Lewis and Clark expe iition?
 A. SacagaWea. A mountain i'll Fremont County, Montana, Was named for her some years ago.
 EDITORS NOTE: II you are dcsiriOus of securing this weeks booklet entitled YOUR HEALTH BOOK. address F. NJ. Kirby. Dept. 8-109, Waterbury Democrat Service >ureau, 1913 Thirteenth
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Daily Almanac

Mon rises 3.43 a. m.
 Sun rises 7.l3 a. m., sets 4:44 ?. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Snow in the mountains, cold in the valley. That just about describes it. January is more than living up to it's reputation Tor wintry blasts. It remains to be seen if it can hold this way or breaks into rains and thaws.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13

axis, they are the Caribbean Coun- tries, the little is- land and central American repub- lies whose fate is all bound up with the United States. None of the coun- tries on the South
 American conti- nent proper had gone that far in the first month of t h c war. They have been cooper ting beautifully.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
. NATIONAL
 SPOTLIGHT
So. American Cold Shoulder For Axis
BY PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat) Washington Correspondent

Washington, Jan. l3-The specific issues which will bother the 2l American foreign ministers meeting at Rio de Janeiro in January are the curbing of alien activities. in- creased production of strategic ma terials like rubber and tin. priorities supply of materials needed, and per- haps most important of all, main tenance of adequate shipping facili- ties.
 For the moment, the alien prob lem in Lain America is generally considered under control, but it can get q lot worse. While nine of the republics have declared war on the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
Whats Your l. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.

1. Graphite is aii essential part ot what common article sold by sta tioners?
 2. There is a special U. 5. coul" to settle claims against the Fedora government; true or false?
 3. Sidney Carton is the hero ol what book?
 A. What do the initials, D. A. R. stand for?
 5. Cairo is the capital of which country?
 6. What kind of commodities have warp and wool?
 T. Herbert Hoover was Secretar of Commerce under two presidents name them.
 g. Was Frankenstein the Eame o the monster or of it's creator in tn story with that title?
 9. A cnar-a -banc is a cream dc. sert, 9 kind of pottery or an opei vehicle?
 TO- The official residence of ai ambassador is called an embassy what is the official residence of minister plenipotentiary called?
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your party whether the candidate has the experience or ability to per form the duties expected of him, tht public will choose such a man as Jo' Talbot on his record of public ser vice, and will have that gloriou. feeling that loyalty to his or he, country far surpasses what the pro
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Washington Merry-Go Round
Report To Senote Will Demond Elimination Of DooAYeor
 Finds Mony Exploited Positions To Help Their Some Serving U S. For Nothing Got Salary Firms War Department Will Reinstote Lndberqh Corps
DREW PIE A K $ 0 N ROBERT s. ALLEN

WASHINGTON Jan 7he next report of
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A Thought for Today

Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirt-JOb 10:12.
 To look up and not down, To look forward and not back, To look out and not in, and To lend hand.-Edward Everett Hale.
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A Both are white. Barnet plays the tenor saXophone and MaHoilc the trumpet.
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o. What is the Indian name of the Bird Woman who acted as guide for the Lewis and Clark expe dition?
 A. SacagaWea. A mountain i'll Fremont County, Montana, was named for her some years ago.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-16

avenue. now is a first sergeant at
the Gulfport Field, Miss. He was
transferred from Keelser Field,
Miss, and is a DENLY High School
graduate.
Eight Michiganders are gradu-
ates of the air force officers
school at Miami Beach, Fla, and
are prepared to take over execu-
tive duties in the air force main
tenance division. They are: 1t.
William c. Scherer, 81 East Kirby
avenue; 1t. Eugene ID. Flanagan,
ALSO Eastlawn avenue: 1t. Arson
C. Tabor. 1886 Parkside avenue;
1t. Herman w. Scheman, 800 Far
well Building; md 1t. Edward
Roberts, 7432 Poe avenue: and 2nd
1t. George G.. Moye. 827 Long
fellow avenue, Detroit; 2nd 1t.
Clarence w. VanLopik. Spring
Lake, and 1t. Paul A. Meyer,
Bayport.
First set OF twins 10 pass the
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Men from II TO so years Of age
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-16
Knowled dye Test
JUDGE PUZZLE
By DIR. sABINA II. CONNOLLY

Did he excel in music, paint
Ing or writing: (a) Jean
Baptistc Corot. (bl Vachel
Lindsay; (c) Maurice Ravel?
What city's name is connected
with la Bond street; OBJ a
famous tea party; tcl Notre
- Dame Cathedral?
3-Who is the musician: ta) he
composed "Rigoletto" and La
Traviata"; tb) he collaborated
with w. S. Gilbert; (c) he
composed his first oratorio
when he was IL?
Ain what book can you visit fs)
Dotheboys Hall; tb)- Lllliput;
(c) Lourdes?
(which Is smaller (s) Egypt OF
Italy; tb) Norway or Finland:
(c) Palestine or Greece?
6-What field is located at ta)
Muskogee. Okla; tb) Biloxi,
{, Miss; tc) Mills, CAL?
Say. this another way (a)
Russian arsenals; (b) strategic
goals; (c) a junction point.
ANSWERS on Page 32)
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