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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-08
LOSES HIS WHISPERS

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. 8 GNS) .
The army got $50 pounds Of
and whiskerS, but Man
Mountain Dean today prepared to
shed the hirSute adornments that
have been his trademark as a
wrestler.
The 50-year-old Dean Frank
s Leavltt' was the way he signed
his enlistment papers quit grunt-
inc and grooming and let out war
WhOop:
1--WE beat every Jap I ever
wrestled, and can still do it,"
Dean who put in ll-ycar hitch
with the army and saw duty over
seas during world war I. said he
hoped TO get into the tank corps.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-08
Louis Savagery in Training Bodies III for Bae
Army NO
SaddenS
Dempsey

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 (INS).-
Right now Id rather. be a buck
private in Uncle Sans army than
be champion Of the world again"
That was Jack Dempsey talking
after he swallowed his diSappoint-
ment over being refused enlist
ment
What If I am 49," said Jack.
81 still can lick any (CenSored)
Jap or NaZi that ever walked.
just give me gun and let me
strut my stuff. My wife and
two children have no financial
worries. l hope Congress raises
that age limit 80 l can get in
somewhere"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-08

the two Manthas.
The record books show that
nine goals were totalcd in the
first period of Canadiens' III
setback at the hands Of the
powerful Maroons.
While the lS-goal total is a
record for the National League.
there have been many games in
which the winner scored II
goals. Toronto did II twice in
one season against the Amcri-
cans and Blackhawks and once
against Ottawa.
One Of the modern 11-goal
scores was compiled in st. Louis
in December in 1884 when De-
troit crushed the Eagles. ITO ..
sgd Howe and Scotty Bowman
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-08

were ST. Louis players at the time The Eagles shortly
70 Detroit and whipped Jack Adams boys Later the
trot cub bought Howe and Bowman from
George Boucher had gone St Louis replace the
Eddie Gerard manager Of the Eagles Ma
tona League FOR year debut he saw MS team
take the shelackng the hands Of the
many 6goaI total games affair
and Americans drew sail York in February 1886
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-08
REMEMBER CARNERA

Louis ripped canvas-backed spar
mates TO Shreds in his drills when
he was first brought out Of De-
troit into New York for a buidup,
ClimaXed by his butchery of Primo
Camera in 1885.
He cut loose only one other
time. That was when he started
work for his celebrated return
bout with Max Schmeling. the
only man ever to knock him out,
in 1888.
The champion will weigh about
205 for the fight He went on the
road for his last limbering up ex-
erclSeS today and will break camp
and motor into the city for the
weigh-in. which is scheduled for
the Garden at noon tomorrow.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-08
ZEKE GOING BACK

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. s (INS)
-Zeke Bonura. Onetlme major
league first baseman and now the
property Of the Minneapolis club
of the American Association.
found out for the second time
today that Uncle Sam has priority
rights on his services.
The 32-year-old Bonura previ-
ouSly drafted but released after a
period Of service under the IS
year-old rule, has received orders
TO report at Camp Shelby, Miss.
He said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-08
BUY a Bomber,
Public 10 Be Barred
From Navy's Events

ANNAPOLIS, Jan. s INS).-
Strict war regulations were in
effect today AT the naval academy,
barring the general public from
attending the program Of coll
leglate athletic sports Of midship-
men teams which gets under way
Saturday.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-08

Any skater, from this district
who do not have transportation
to the Central Michigan champion
ships, 10 he held IN FlintS Atwood
Stadium tomorrow al 8 p. m.
are urged 10 meet al the bus stop
m Sialo Ear Grounds al ) D. m.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-08

Turk Broda crack Toronto goae credits his golf
and handbal Golf makes TIE and coordination
better and handba sharpens and hands, Broda says
Turk shoots golf the low sO Johnny Gottseig former
Backhawk star and managing 3kansas City the Amer
Association rates George Hansworh tops for all time
goakeeper Gottseg also thinks highly of Earl Robertson
Alan Kunz Ranger recruit received leave play
hockey from officers training school He lieutenant
the dominion Frank Fredrckson, former Detroit
puck FOUNDER pilot officer in the RCAF He flew
the first world and shot down in combat Aurel
Joa the mighty midget Of is back Montreal nesman
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-08
I've beat every Jap I ever
wrestled, and / can still do it,"
\ CUT FOR TRAVIS

ATLANTA Ga Jan. 8 INS).-
Cecil Travis. S12.0O0-a-year in
fielder for the Washington Sen
atorS. was off today for Fort
Mcpherson, where he Will be
indicted into the army as a S21-a-
month buck private.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-08

WALIEK GUNN AND JACK ALEXANDER non tNIHtN
Nttian hunters and J-ycai70Id
Walker hound we wouldn't with Barley
ElIII CRfSLER football coach an Michigan. whole
World offensive minded and football
Inc ohen>e has little edge
sNng TINS part Of the The result football concludes
its greatest
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-08
Dutton Advocates AII-Star Game

Red Dutton is strong for alsar hockey game the
receipts going 20 relief The Brooklyn Americans pilot
proposes played at Boston between the Bruins and an
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-08

alI-star team picked from the
rest OF the clubs Incidentally.
Dutton figures his Amcrks will
still finish ahead Of Detroit and
the Canadicns, which gets
laugh from Jack Adams
Dutton, superstitious, will throw
a fit if anybody throws a hat on
his bed and then throw the hat
out of the window -. II is
Lester Patrick's custom never
10 change his suit or allow it TO
be pressed while the Rangers
are working on an unbeaten
streak.
Mrs. Patrick tells me
look like a bum sometimes"
Lester explains, but she's
sympathetic"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-08

BJB CNHfAN. former University Detroit captain and
c're OF the Great Lakes Naval Training basketball
TO Pearl Iarbor, yAfSz1S<<|[
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-08

MRS NANCY GLAVES. member Of the
Womcns Volunteer Reserve Corp rifle team Of
Windsor; YOU'RE lucky To have a rifle range in
Detroit for women. Until We lost our range in
windsor our team. consisting of Dorothy Bright
more, Edith Moor Margaret sharon, Dorothy
and Ninifred Andrews, beat the famous Sergeants
OF the Essex Tanks in special match OF 9O6
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-08

ORVILLE GODFREY. owner of Arcadia.
Edgcwater Park and Madison Gardens roller
Kinks. II certainly hope this weather breaks
soon. Business is bad with capital b"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-08
Ride for Skaters

Buy a Bomber
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-18
Clean Up the City

It must be noticeable to great many people that an effort is afoot to make Waterbury a better place in which to live. We refer to the present campaign against Altering the streets and roadSides with rubbish Several drivers have been brought into court of recent weeks for allowing paper and other waste matter to drop from their trucks while being carried away to dump. The next step after that will be to "crack down" on those people who insist on dumping rub bish in forbidden areas.
 Of course 1t may be that the salvage drive in Waterbury as elsewhere, will cut down on the amount of rubbish to be dis posed of by householders. But there will always be certain amount of trash to be thrown away from time to time so 1t probably will still be necessary to regulate the disposal of the same. The city has only one public dump at the present time, that between Fairfield and Bradley ave- nues, but it is sufficient for most of the rubbish that is taken away individually. Where the concerns engaged In thlS business are called in they usually have their own disposal grounds.
 The point is, though, that the roadside or somebody's empty lot is not the place to dump tin cans and papers. Many section of the city has been disfigured by just this sort of treatment Efforts nave been made to curb such promiscuous dumping for many years past, but there always seem to be many people who ignore the requests and the demands in this respect If they should happen to fall into the hands of the law in the next few months, presuming they continue to run counter to the dumping ordinances, 1t will be their own fault for they have been warned and recent police activities con- Btitute an additional warning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-18
We Take Our Stand

After all, person or a people must stand for something. The thing that distinguishes a person or people from the vegetable kingdom is having prin- ciples. Having principles, it is right to avow them openly, to stand upon them, and to work for their survival and eXten- sion. To do that is life; to fail to do that is only form of death. President Roose- welt was on the side of life when he saet Churchill at sea and laiG down eight principles on which not only the British GSad American peoples, but uncounted 3Giiions of peoples all oyer the world (in- cfuding many in Germany, Italy and Japan) agree There was nothing new, nothing Americans have not long be- lieved, nothing not directly implied in the Fourteen Points enunciated by President Wilson, January 8, 1918.
 Here is no new step then, but simply feaffirmation of principles as old as the American people. There will be disagree ment on how far the United States ought to go in backing them up. There can be no disagreement that the moral and material force of the United States, so far as 1t decides to make it felt, must be exercised along these lines The circum- stances under which Wilson pronounced the Fourteen Points, stating the mini mum principles of d peace in which the United States could acquieSce, are inter esting. Russia had fallen; the Bolshevik Revolution had taken it out of the war; Germany was dictating its hard terms at Brest-Litovsk, demonstrating what pax Germanica would mean to any who were compelled to accept it. France was bled while. Britain sore beset by the submarine blockade. A rallying point, clear indi- cation of what the Allies wanted, was needed. wilson gave it, and men of good will everywhere saw that his terms were the absolute minimum
 so today, in this general relteration oi the kind Of world which the British ana
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-18
Will Congress Answer?

A war" is being fought in the Pacific Northwest which is of immense import ance to the entire country. That 'war" is being wsged by government officials, in charge of the Bonneville Administra- tion, against the private utilities of the area. The decision, reached will provide a precedent for the country as whole.
 These officials have one announced goal: the complete socialization of all private power companies in the Northwest. They are driving for that goal despite the fact that it is delaying private power de- velopment which is vitally needed for national defense. They are. striving for 1t despite the fact that the majority of the citizens of the region have expressed them selves, through public ownership elections, as being opposed to the destruction of one of their principal paying assets. They are working for 1t despite the fact that state socialism and all it entails is the very thing we are fighting against on the bloody military fronts of the world.
 The Bonneville Administration has long refused to join in power pooling arrange ment involving both public and private power agencies, which experts say would create thousands of additional kiloWattS at minimum expense in money or materials. It has refused to cooperate with estab- lished companies.
 That is the record. Here are the ques- tionS it raises: Is politics as usual" to be permitted to endanger this country's war production? Is the free enterprise system to be destroyed from within while we spend billions of dollars and untold numbers of lives fighting the aggressions of state socialism from abroad? Only Congress can answer those questions. It must answer them soon unless it is will ing to permitthe spread of'Federal social ization of power in every section of the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-18
A Thought for Today
William s. Jones

Waterburians of many generations 0nourned the death this week of William 6. Jones, founder and head of the firm which has borne his name these many years. The Jones, Morgan Company on Bank Street has been in the nature of an Institution for the city ever since its Rounding back in 1885. It weathered good days and bad; it emerged from the dis nstrouS fire of 1902
 Of late months MT. Jones has been missed from his familiar surroundings. Old customers were quick to inquire for him for his presence in the various de- partments of his establishments was Indicative of his concern for each and every customer and his desire that the business be maintained at the dignified levels he had early prescribed for it.
 In public life Mir. Jones was equally at home He did not seek public office or recognition, but it sought him out on several occasions. When called upon for advice or aid he preferred 1t in a business like, but modest manner. His death IS regretable in that we feel sense of per- sonal loss as we'll as public one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-18

According to reports from London this has been the snowiest winter England has experienced in great many years. AS a matter of fact weather records indicate that not in 200 years, which is pretty long time, has the worlds biggest me- tropolis been visited by so many snowy days. In all there has been snowfall on 38 of the 59 days in January and Feb ruary combined. That'd do credit to the snowy regions of this continent. Ac- companying the snow has been extremely cold weather, too. However, snow in England isn't as heavy as snow in north ern United States and Canada. For the heaviest fall in London was only seven inches. Oddly enough this has been fairly mild winter for southern New Eng land. We've had very little snow and only extreme cold in January. Spring seems to be coming early, but with a lot Of rain' What it portends we'd hesitate to say
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-18
Press Comment
BOOM IN CANAAN
Bridgeport Post)

NASAAA6SRSAN NSW
 Not only the big industrial cities such as Bridgeport, New Haven, Hartford and Waterbury are feeling the influence of the war. This weeks issue of the Connecticut Western News tells us of distinct boom in the town of Canaan
 Surveyors are already at work laying plans for a $2,500, 900 mag nesium plant to be built on the quarries of the New England Lime company in Canaan near the tracks of the old Connecticut Western rail- road Connecticut lime is said to contain high quality of magnesi- um which can easily be extracted.
 The metal has two distinct uses in the present war; 1t is a very ef- fective substitute for aluminium be- ing just as hard and much lighter, and it is the principal ingredient of the incendiary bombs which some day we intend to drop upon the city of Tokyo.
 Canaan is one of the quietest towns in Connecticut and is al- most without industrial activity. Its lime quarrels have been virtually abandoned for many years. Yet the need for magnesium is now to bring a huge plant and already the town is talking about the necessity of defense housing, to take care of some of the 100 technical workers who are expected.
 But that is not the whole story, The Steve Jerry company of Brook
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-18
Selected Poem
LITTLE BIT OF IRELAND

(By Charles L. H. Wagner in the Boston PosO There's little bit of Ireland in old Boston, There the shamrock is enshrined in Irish hearts,
 There the flag of emerald hue
 Waves with Red, White and Blue, And its color to the nation 1t tmparts. There's little bit of Ireland in old Boston, Sure, St. Patrick never had liner clan'
 While his life they venerate
 And his birthday they celebrate, still their hearts are all American. There's a little bit of Ireland in old Boston, Faith. the Blarney Stone is pictured in the smile
 Of the coleens on the street
 And each dainty lass you meet Has beauty that is Irish all the while There's a little bit of Ireland in old Boston, Though the "ould sod" is for some but memory;
 Every mother sings to rest
 Babies nestling on her breast With lullaby of Irish melody. There's a little bit of Ireland in old Bostous Iris as happy folk they are as you can find.
 They have Irish charm and wit,
 And 6 brogue-a tiny bit May God bless them, every one and all their kind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-18

Down South there's lot of talk these days of reviving the walking clubs that once were so popular That was before the day of the automobile. It's not too bad idea and might be worth cultivating in the event that a lot of us have to sacrifice our autos in the interest of the national defense program. Those who can afford to take the time to walk to work ought to get in some practice on .week-ends, for unless you're accustomed to two or three mile walk, even longer, perhaps, the change may be a bit arduous. Walking is one of the most healthy forms of exercise. It never hurt anyone. If we come to it, we'll never suffer anything more than inconvenience.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-18

scheme, every member of Con- gress gets check for one round trip a year from his home to Washington at the rate of 20 cents 3 mile-regardIess of whether the trip is made or not.
 Further, Congress voted that It be paid this jucy tidbit in advance.
 So every January, at the be- ginning of a session, the boys go down to the cashiers window and draw in advance their years travel grab at the rate of twenty cents a mile to and from their homes.
 Two of the loudest denouncers of the travel fund item in the Agricultural bill were >Represen- tative Everett Dirksen, bushy- haired Illinoian, and Representa- tive Mike Monoroney, gangling Oklahoman. Dirksen's travel "take" this veal. was $S96 and Mon- roney's $57l.
 Neither has said a word or lift ed finger to put an end to their own tYavel-boddling.
 Neither has said a word or lift- ed a finger to put an end to their own travel-boodling.
 Certain members of Congress are very hot for econorny-except when 1t hits their own pockets.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-18

1, Portugal is an ally of the Axis countries in the present war against the United Nations; true or false?
 2. Name the group of islands of which Puerto Rico is the fourth largest.
 3. Hollywood, Calf, is a part of which large city?
 4. Which European discovered the Pacific ocean?
 5. Edwin Arlington Robinson was an American actor, poet or states man?
 6. What disease is known as "the kings evil"?
 2. What was John Buchan's title of nobility?
 8. A common name for a street organ is hoity-toity, hurdy-gurdy, hurly-burly, or hocus-pocus?
 g. How many pairs of legs do house ,centipedes have?
 10. Which of these university football teams--Michigan, Minne- sota or Northwestern-was unde- feated in the Western Conference games during 1041?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-18

Democratic Leader Alben Bark ley and Senator Robert Taft of Ohio and James H. Hughes of Delaware supplied most of the fireworks, with charges that the REC was giving speedy clearance on loans to big war contractors, while small firms begging for suh- contracts were cold-shouldered.
 '"The big fellow never has much trouble getting financing for war order" Taft asserted "but you will argue with the War or the Navy Department for a month about ex- tending a loan to Q little business man."
 T deny that, sir" replied Jones indignantly. We will argue about ten minutes"
 "The REC always is raising the argument that loans to small busi- ness may not be repaid" retorted Taft. Well, you make plenty of loans to big concerns with no more chance of repayment. no- tice you loaned an airplane coIn- pany $90O00,00O. If the need for airplane engines should fall off, you will not get that back"
 "The government lS protected" parried James. we will own the plant"
 "Yes," shot back Taft. That's the main thing you always think about, making or losing money. If you aren't aware of 1t. MT. Jones, allow me to inform you that we are beyond that point. The big question that faces us now Is winning the war. That's the only thing that counts"
 THE RUN-AROUND
 Jones hardly had time to re- cover from this banning when Hughes and Barkley began work ing out on him. The Delaware Senator bitterly criticized the run around" given little busi- ness by the REC.
 Under the present setup," Hughes said, small business has to get a contract from the War or Navy Department before 1t can get a loan from you and you will not grant the loan until 1t gets the contract"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-18

lyn, N. r., said to be the largest makers of barrel slaves in the world have a government contract for making barrels for the Army. They have located a plant in Canaan and the local farmers and lumbermen are now bringing in enough lumber to finish a current order for 100000 barrel slaves. Or- ders in similar quantities are ex- pected to follow. It is a boon for farmers whose ''woodIots" have not been particularly productive because of the vast amount of hurricane timber which was suddenly thrown upon the market.
 It will be remembered that the government bought this down tim Der" to relieve the economic impact of the hurricane. It was one of the smartest purchases the government ever made because it is all needed and more-right at the present mo- ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-18

For we may be sure about many things, such as steady income, su- perior social standing, position in the world of achievement, and yet fail miserably to achieve happi- ness, because we feel that this may all wither and pass away in a uTi- verse which has neither perman- ency nor purpose. On the other hand. if we can be sure about God-ab ut His goodness, His pow CT, His loving providence - then even the most disturbing situa- tons of life will not in the end break us down and dislntegrate our courage. We know that pe- hind all things is purpose be- hind all things is @ righteous and all-powerful God.
 So the poet Browning was right ito be sure about God Is the one thing which makes composure and confidence possible.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-18

American peoples, and free peoples every where feel must emerge, the way is open to the axis powers to proclaim publicly what they propose instead Should they do SO, the world can then make a clearer choice. Versailles, bad as it was, was better than Brest-Litovsk. The Eight Points formulated by Roosevelt and Churchill offer at least hope for the world. It is a clear challenge to the Axis to state equally clearly what kind of a world it wants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-18

We hope the good things that arc being said about Waterbury in financial circles will continue to be said in the years to come. It's nice to know that your home town is creating good will by sensible conduct of municipal affairs However, It must never be lost sight of that the opinion of the taxpayers in this matter must receive first consideration rom those entrusted with the duty Of admlnl- Stration.