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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13
Let's Contain Ourselves

From the dark continent comes bright ne4s. Rommels forces have been smashed, and appear to be in almost paeicky retreat. Any attempts they may make to stand at natural barriers, short of coastal strong points, would not seem promising. Meanwhile, far in their rear, large American forces, armed to the teeth with the most deadly of modern equipment, are taking over the French northern colonies with minimum of resistance. Soon, it seems, the Axis forces will be crushed into extinction between the jaws of wise.
 Moreover, in their haste to get away, the Germans have left their Italian allies without food, water, fuel or ammunition. This might indicate any of several things, one of which is possibility that those necessities have become virtually non- existent in Axis Africa by reason of United Nations blockade of sea lanes. At any rate, the Italians can hardly be expected to love the Nazis any more for this cold blooded desertion. All of that is nightly encouraging. It has been so long since we have had really good war news that we can hardly be blamed for feeling that this is our night to howl,
 But we have had enough cruel lessons to make us remember that pride goeth before destruction, and a naughty spirit before fall. There is tendency on the part of some commentators to assume that the war now is nearing an end vic toriouS for us. We must not let enthu- siasts deceive us This is only the first upward step, and the mountain top lies so far above that as yet we cannot see 1t through the dark clouds Let's assume that present operations are concluded with speedy success, so that soon We hold all of North Africa unopposed. Let us assume that We destroy or immobilize the Vichy fleet; that we find it possible to transport all the troops and armament and munitions and other supplies We wish from England and America to this potential invasion base.
 Then what? Then, say the exuberant Commentators, aflame with impetuous hope, we leap across the Mediterranean, conquer the unenthuSiastic Italians in few weeks, march to Germany, squeeze the Nazis between the Russians and an Anglo American second front, and plant the United Nations standards unter den Linden. Swell, if we can do it. But let's be realistic.
 Emphasis must be on the longtime feature. We must not forget that the Italians, little as they seem to have heart for this war, still possess a substantial nuisance value once we land on their home soil. We must remember that Nazi de- feats thus far have been far from home; that any military nation fights best when invaded; that just as Hitler's vlc- tories became thinner as his military life- line extended, so when we become the invaders it will be our lifeline that stretches and his that tightens up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13

The Wabash was never meant for this. It has been lyricized, but never was 1t linked to the story of wandering COW elephant. However, it has come to the point where today's best nature story deals with Modoc, the big elephant that bolted from a circus parade near Wabash, Indiana, as she and two other elephants were being led into building. At press hour yesterday Modoc was still romping over the countryside. In her wake were such things as a slightly y-disarranged drug store, mussed-up Main Street, sev- eral wet possemen, and school full ot gleeful children. The children wanted to 20 out and watch the fun. It isn't often that an elephant on the loose is seen m Wabash Indiana. Or for that matter any place in these United States. But cautious principal decided the kids would stay indoors while Modoc roamed nearby. A little strategy may have to be used on Modoc, such as that sheriff confronted with the wild bull the other day showed. He claimed it by introducing the feminine touch in the person of COW. Maybe a bull elephant would bring Modoc to her senses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13

Have you found out what the serial numbers on your automobile tires are yet! If not, better get at the job. It's one ol the questions you'll be required to answer this month as the process of checking up on gasoline rationing is renewed. Ana when you file those numbers there shouio be only five, for motorists are now only entitled to possess five tires. AS TOT tne gasoline rationing program apparently it's one of those elastic things, TOT lt mas local administrators working nignt ana day striving to keep the public informed as to when, how, and why It VIII DC III posed on us.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13
Current Comment

Hundreds of planes have attacked Russia bound conveys at one time. We are working day and night to keep that dreadful route open.
 Navy Capt. Leland P. Lovette.
 The American fighter and bomber crews go out on every mission with determination to find and destroy the enemy-and they're doing an ex- cellent job of 1t.
 - Maj. Gen. Lewis H. Brereton.
 American middle east air force
 commander.
 We all had to stay as quiet as possible. It was necessary that we conserve our strength. We prayed We were never afraid. When I saw the rescue ship knew that our prayers had been answered. Woman survivor of merchant ship
 torpedoed in Atlantic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13

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 The Power Commission has un- earthed information that Jesse Jones. builder of the huge new aluminium plant at Lake Gather inc, Ark. is buying electric power from private companies at the rate of e.95 mills per kilowatt hour, then turning round and sell- ing the same power to the Alum mum Company of America at the much lower rate Of 3 mills. The Aluminium Company is the oper- ator of the governments plant.
 Why Jesse Jones, who is head of the Defense Plants Corpora ton, should buy power at such a high rate and then sell 1t to AlcOa at such a low rate sisome- thing which the Federal Power Commission wants to investigate.
 Another item it will probe is the fact that Jones Defense Plants failed to make use of all the gov- ernment power obtairable from the EVA Grand River Dam in Oklahoma, for sale at the low rate of 5.5 mills.
 BASE FOR END FRONT
 Tn the last war the city of Bizerte, on the French Tunisian coast, was a refugee camp for the Serbian army, after it fled its own land in 1915. For months the Serbs sat looking out over the Mediterranean toward Sicily. only a stones throw away. awaiting for the day when they could begin the advance to Serbia.
 Today, the same city of Bizerte promises to be the most important key, first for throwing Rommel out of Africa, second for the invasion of Italy.
 It is toward Bizerte that T.. :. troops are racing today. And it t0 fall back on areas around
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13

It's funny how things keep recurring: Take the argument over repairing ol streets in which there are or were troiley rails. The law used to read that the trac
 ton company was responsible fcr elgnt inches of pavement on each sloe ol eacn rail. Whether it still is IS anyones guess
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13

" ot spreading the runnor that wlckard k about to resign or be kicked out.
 It can be stated auth 0 ritatively that there isn't a word of truth in this whispering campaign, but the motive behind the effort to have Wi c kard dis credited present an interesting bit of background on I, A u, fiaia farm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13

Bigerte, especially the French- African Maginol Eane, that Rom mel is racing from the ether direction
 One glance at the map xil slow why Bizerte is all important. IL just out into the Mediterranean, the nearest point ot Africa to Sicily. even nearer to the Italian Island of Sardinia. To either one it is only about loo miles, or thirty minutes flight in a bomber.
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 The close proximity of Bizerte to Italy was one reason wi-y the Brl- tish never were able to stop supp plies from crossing the Medlter- rsnean 10 Rommei. Even though Bizerte was French and neutral, the Italians used it for food sup plies, and probably for other things. ships could leave Sicily at night and be uI.loaded by the
 
 mel pushed on into Egypt. Bizerte was too far away to serve as a base. and supplies had to be shipped the olng. hard way from Crete. This was one reason tor Rommel's fall. His gasoline tank CTS were sunk by the British.
 Because Italy is so close to Bi- zerte. U. S. troops probably Will approach it by the cese1tr rail- road which winds along the coast from Algiers. This rail line will be dynamited and its tracks torn up. but even so. it should be safer than subjecting a leei to heavy Axis bombing raioS from Sardinia or Sicily.
 While U. s. troops race with Rommel to get to Bizerte first, an- other race is occurring ln Ea- rope = Hitleris rush to send rein forcements into Italy before the American British forces can hop across the marrow channel to Italy
 Though SOuthEn Italy is aa arsenal of supplies and German. American bombing raids from Bizerte should be able ts 6S z very effective 5ob of seftening up. And after fhzth it is hoped that she best ally sf the United States will be 1he Italians them selves. who nsw realize an tee yividiy thath a victory for Hitier will be no victory fer Italy,
 NOTE - The Bey Of Tunis, its ruler uncer the French, is re- ported to be ready to get on either the American or German band wagon, according to whoever gets there first. Meanwhile there are more Italians resident in Tunis than Frenchmen. though they are no military problem. CHRISTMAS TRAVEL
 The railroads have been negotiating with the schools and colleges to extend their Christ mas holiday period so that it will begin before the usual Christmas home-going dates ard extend be- yond the usual returning dates. The purpose was to get rid of the school and college traffic before taking on the burden Of the fur tough movement of soldiers, going home for Christmas.
 This longer vacation would be ok2y with a lot of girls ard boys. but most of the schools and col- leges have turned thumbs cOEn- They said they could not change their schedules.
 ResuIt is that ahe American railroads win carry the great est burden ia histery during the period frem December IS to January s. The peak wili eeme beaween December % and 2s. when the railroads win have te cary:
 nD Home-going students: f2D the usual heavy civilian Christ mas travel: C3D soldiers on fur loagh: t4l soldiers on weke-end passes; gsD the normal troop move ment. which win not be szls- pended for Christmas.
 So between December IS and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13
. NATIONAL
 SPOTLIGHT
Big Business
 Farmers Cunning For MT. Wickard
BY PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington
 Correspondent

The washington farm lobby meaning not the farm bloc In Coa- gross, but the paid, kept flxers and wire pullers for the organizations of big farm operators as opposed to the small farmers and tenant farm. els--has apparently started cam. palgn for the scalp and hide of Secretary of Agriculture Claude R, wlckard,
 The technique which the farm lobbyists are employing is an old one to Washington, consisting chief
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13

preciate our good
 treatment is to satisfy a stan- dard of fair and kind dly dealing which we carry about with us in our hearts no matter what the attitude of oth- CTS toward us may be. A father once said to his SOr. ~Be eCur-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13
Selected Poem
A BIRD TAKES FLIGHT
For an aviator,-in memory

TOT an aNtatOE'-h Ala Wager In the Poets Corher'
 Hartford Timesl Into the air A bird scared high; Into the dusk Of evening sky He winged his way And never knew The grief and pain He brought to you Out Of the air His wings fell low The flight was ended But still We know That God, who secs All birds and men Try out their wings, Extends to them A loving hand Before they fall Into the night That covers all, Yet when we find Them fallen here We. stop to shed Our bitter tears; Forgetful then That God has said, ''The souls of men Are never dead" The songs of birds Seem not to die Their echoes sound Throughout the sky It's only life That ends we know. A soul, like song, Leaves an afterglow!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13

Janua-v 5, csszG&sas sVe asked to stay eff the Ea6aR~aaaxs
 AFRICaNA
 Fssnchmea listening 10 RooSe- velts broadcast s0 the French people an the FSvacs lNHSGaEe wonce-e6 xaao wrote his speech. They sad it contained Er2xasna.s- caa errors ar6 sounded like scRaccs- boy compoSStSon. RoosSvelsS ac- cent. however. was good {. FTenchnen suspect that he wrote the speech himself One req son for OraH'S resistance against American troops waS their hitter memory cs the bcEnha-erne1t by the British when several French ships were sunk Also. lOs Of Spanisros. including friends Of Franco. lve sa Gran. many of them stirred up 6y spanish brosc- casts ir advance .. The NOcoc- cans, 6esencing O-z1 and Casa blasaca, make better troops than the Arabs around A.kSe-S {. General Gi-zlac, new French com naAnoer in North AsTsca. Is the first Frxnchman s0 use na0sOgszed units in cleaning up North AfTsc2. He Ezged a successful campaign against the Riffs Both the railroad and highway from Al- piers 10 Tsnis fo2loE q coxnhill gr2de-2lKsyS important in war time
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13
Questions and Answers
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 A Five and eleAe respectively, c DO members et the Women's Reserve sn the Navy And the wc- nAeaS Array Auxiliary Corps enloy she same eenetitS aS men tn the arMAea fogNeSe
 A Yes under the clvll Reliet Act cf leea they have practically All nenesst& such as disqualification, ifa~ sNgNneN. and relief,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13

e. During the first world War ds1 the kosernment create an agency to provide housing for war wOx&erSe
 A. Tsae United States Housing Cooperation was incorporated July 10 lstS for that purpose. Under the | provisions of an Executive Order FeNs0arr a. feks. the Corporation was placed ia the Federal Home toan Bank Administration for liqOl- sassosa.
 e, I recently learned that did nos become citizen when mar. rcd my husband In ie2A. What should | Sioe
 A. write to the Commissioner ot Immigration and Naturalization, ' Department of Justice. 18th and Chestnut street. Philadelphia. Pa. sn6 ask where you can register as an alien. and where you can apply for Soar naturalization papers, AS the wife of . citizen you will not be oo,1se6 to set first papers. f e. Please suggest some articles whhch may be sent 6uty-free as gifts so friends in the Union Of South AfE1cA,
 A. About the only articles suit- able for gifts which are admitted GGsv-free are maps. printed books ! periodicals music. paintings, pie tares and etchings. e. How many aiYplaneS did Hen- IT Ford say the Ford Motor Con- psny could make daily2
 A. lie stated in June, isa0 that the company could make one thou sand a day. That rate Of produc- tto0 has nos been reached yet.
 e. Can an iodine stain be re- nOved from a white gold ring9
 A. Wash the ring in solution of | teaspoon washing soda to a pint of hot water. If this does not re- move the stain. the ring will have to 0e polished by ieweler.
 c. Has the screen actor, Douglas MePh2il. been divorced from Betty iayneS. and how old is their daugh- \ teyp
 A. They divorced in Los Angeles, Calf. August 2e. is4i. Their daugh- ter Is five years old. |
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13
A Thought for Today

And some fell among thornS; and the thOrnS xprang ap with it, and choked N,-buke S;1 Thou canst mould him into any shape like soft clay,-Horace,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13

test questions? Turn to back page
 sor the answers.
 I. Ethiopia is now a member of the United Nations; true or false?
 2 Which large labor union re- gently withdrew from the c. I. O.?
 ,. Name the radio news commen- tator who ends a weekly broadcast with the phrase 50 much for the news of the week"
 {. Who is the youngest state gov. ernor in the United States?
 5. What island has been called the Pearl of the Antilles?
 6 What profession was followed by bosh Millais ard Mlllet?
 .. Who wrote "The Master of Bsllantrae"7
 g. An Elizabethan navigator in- trodueed tobacco and potatoes into England: name him.
 g. Which two presidents died ea the same day?
 10. In which government depart ment is the General Land Office? gsrds the doctors interest as sub stantial."
 Twice the supreme court of errors has held to be constitutional the Connecticut law, which prohibits physicians from prescribing contra ceptIye devices to married women even when such action is deemed necessary to preserve life or health. Each time the court was divided. The forthcoming decision by the highest court will end any doubt as to the validity Of this controversial laxS Even if the supreme court should hold that it does not have jurisdiction. that would be afiirma- tion of the Connecticut decision, and would end the argument as to sotndness of the law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL [. DOUGLASS 0. O.
THE INNER STANDARD

Why be courteous?
 Because others are courteous to us? If that were the cnly reason. there would be s>ant courtesy in the world. The only reason for be- ing courteous to those who little ap-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13

TUpAr>S COMMON ERROR N naeM cAA eAe teli what ls geeA usage ln EngilSAs \. Ceaa usage k ehe usage that eS geaeraiey observed by Che Aesa Englfsh authors and iEa the Sneech ef a ma leElty of weti>esaacAlea people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13
Whats Your l. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page Sor the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13
Washington Merry-Go-Round DREW s PEARSON

City oF Bxerte Likely De KeypOint for nvoon of ltoy Bey of Tunis Seen Ready for Either U Nozi BOndwoson;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13

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Ohio Waisenfreund. [volume] (Pomeroy, O. [Ohio]) 1874-1953, 1942-08-12

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