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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15

quarter Of a billion dollars a month, ex-
elusive Of soldiers, sailors, WPA, NYA,
CCC. The answer comes when the New
Deal secretary of the treasury asks to
have income taxes brought down to every
unmarried person who earns $1l.60
week, every family which receives $500
week. Second, and this is what Secre-
tary Morgenthau had in mind, there is
the "inflationary gap" estimated at some
20 billion dollars for next year which, II
not absorbed, will cause high prices in
spite of our ceiling program.
Most of this 20 billions will come from
increased war production. A sixth will
be made available by the fact we cannot
buy everything we want, for which we
have money. The best available studies
indicate that our lowest income classes
the people who never have had money
enough to buy more than subsistence
tie $4,000 and under families = are
going to find, when they go to the stores,
that they will have two billion dollars
in 1912 they can't spend. The tax col
lector won't get much from these new
corners, but every little will help to fl
nance the war, to make everybody tax
conscious, and to reduce the margin OF
idle dollars available to promote infla-
ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15

Everywhere fire officials are issuing
warning to car owners not to be tempted
into boarding gasoline in their MONIES
or garages. It's easy enough to believe
that you can enjoy nice trip to the
shore or the mountains once week II
you're able to carry along with you suftl-
cient gasoline to insure safe round trlp.
However, no trip is safe if you have to
bring along gasoline in containers to
amplify that in the gasoline tank OF the
car. Nor is it safe to store gasoline IN
containers in your home or garage IN
Quantities exceeding a gallon. It's
Are hazard of the worst sort, far worse
than illegal storage OF fuel oil on back
porches. Too much caution can't be
exercised by motorists during the gas
rationing period. Better to forego all
the driving you'd like to do than to be-
come victim of a gasoline explosion or
ensuing fire. And not only that put you
may be endangering the lives OF count
less innocent persons by your desire 10
circumvent the regulations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
On Gods Side

Carl Byoir, who was our second man
during the first World War in the pro-
duction of American propaganda, caught
something that slipped by most of us in
simple remark made by Joe Louis when
the Negro champion explained how he
knew this country would win World War
II. '"We are going to win because we
are on Gods side," said the fighter.
And the psychology behind that form
of expression, Byoir points out in poem
in the current issue of Golfers Maya
zine, is the essential difference between
fascism and democracy. eve are going
to win" says Hitler, because God is on
our side" To which Joe Louis, who isn't
so inarticulate as he once seemed retortS
simply that America will win because
we are on Gods side"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
Current Comment

II this Is to be a long war, we
must now face the fact that we
NAV be confronted Vsh an overall
nationwide labor shortage.
Paul v. McNutt, chairman OF war
Manpower Commission.
Americans like democracy wen
enough to fight for it any time and
every time q new mob OF internas
tional racketeers wants to take u
over and change 1t for lis.-William
Z. BAIT, OF war Production Board.
80
Young people are freed by war
10 take on adult responsibilities for
which they are unprepaFed,
pr. Paul L. Schroeder, head Of
chicago Institute for Juvenile RE-
search.
The Church abllors and condemns
anti-Semitism.
,... Cardinal HlnsleEs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15

Not only the nations doctors are now
in great demand in service, but there is
CRYING need of many more dentists. BY
1874 # the war is still going strong, then
at least 20 per cent OF the dentists will be
needed to care for our men in the many
branches of the service That means that
the number of dentists to take care OF
the civilian population will show sharp
decline. Ali of which proves that when
YOU start to build up an army to battle
against mighty foreign aggressors you've
got to go at it whole-hog or not at an H.
All ranks, professional as well, will be
depleted of manpower to win this tight
for the U. S. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
Protective Custody

The most encouraging thing about the
British seizure of Madagascar is that we
took the initiative. Germany will, OF
course, use the incident in her attempt TO
induce complete French collaboration.
Actually, every F'renchman knows thaC
if we had not acted, the Japs would have
taken over,
This is total war. We have stood on GER
emony long enough. We wish the French
could be fighting on our side. Since they
can't we and they will have to make the
best of the situation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15

tive ability, thinks fast and clear
ly, and knows his job thoroughly.
He is broad-gauged, has liberal
views on social and economic
problems, and has the capacity to
win and hold the loyalty Of those
around him.
But, like the President, Mel
son can't be ruthless when 1t
comes to getting rid Of made
quate assistants.
The Presidents staff, cabinet
and Administration are cIut-
tured up with proven incOmpe-
tents and misfits, but he keeps
them on and Nelson is guilty Of
the same sOft-heartedness.
Nelson might well follow the
example of Price Administrator
Leon Henderson and 1t. Gen. Bre-
hon Somervell, chief Of the Army
Service Of Supply. If an assistant
doesn't measure UP, they fire him
regardless of personal relations
or feelings. That's why they have
the ablest stats in the war or
ganization and the reputation for
always delivering the goods.
NOTE - The five best execu-
tives under Nelson are William
Bait, director of the Materials Di-
vision: Douglas G. MacKeachte,
Purchasing chief; Robert Nathan,
head Of the Planning Division;
Frank Folsom and A. j. Browning,
deputy purchasing directors as
signed to the Army and Navy.
Copyright, 1912, by United
Feature Syndicate, Inc0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15

Last June" he says, 81 asked
Sumner Welles to Sc the Russian
ambassador, Mr.. Oumansky to
warn his government that Ger
many was going to attack Rus
STA. This was almost a month be-
fore the attack, and we had very
reliable information that Hitler
was going to turn against his
ally.
Several days afterwaEd, this
appeared in the paper"
Whereupon Mr.. Hull exhibits a
translation of the Pravda article
with the headline: "Senile Capt.
alist Stirs Trouble Between Rus
sia and Germany"
About three weeks later the
Russian German war started.
"Why didn't you talk to Am
bassadOr Ounnansky yOurself?"
one friend asked Mr.. Hull.
Il did not like that man."
was his prompt reply.
NOTE - Many others agreed
with Secretary Hull about EXAM
bassador Oumansky, so much so
that Stain recalled him. His
successor, Ambassador Litvinoff, Is
highly popular.
CAPITAL CETAFF
Governor Dan Moody of Texas
telephoned from Austin to a
Roosevelt cabinet member in
Washington asking whether Texas
rumors were true that the ADJ
ministration would support Judge
Jimmy Alfred for governor against
Senator "Pappy" O'Daniel.. The
cabinet member told Moody that
officially the White House would
keep hands off, but gave him a
pointed hint that it would have
been much better to have one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15

Commissioners in charge of the Mer-
rift Parkway are going ahead with tnelr
plans for a picnic area in the stamford
section of the route. 1t probably Will De
opened this summer. But that's aoout as
far as the commission will 60 IN allow
ing use of the right OF way. Therel DC
no concessionnaires along the roadway as
all such applications are promptly Suriie ~
down, and only a limited nuinOer -
gasoline stations are allowed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15

Observation-Disclosures the field
against O'Daniel, instead Of both
Moody and Alfred. (RooSevelt al
ways has been a strong Alfred
rooter, viii continue to be-
Gen. Stanley Embick Of the
Joint Army-Navy Board has been
a good enough sport to admit to
Alaskan officials: II was against
the Alaskan highway last October
but I admit I was wrong"
WAR PRODUCTION
The overall picture on the
war production front continues
to be cheering. Industry and
labor are doing a great job. In
April, the output Of war supplies
hit q level which, II maintained
the rest of the year, will reach the
stupendous volume, in terms of
money, Of $4,000, 100000.
This is very good news, indeed.
It marks a tremendous change
from OPM days only a few months
back. Yet, privately, WPB in
siders are shouting no hurrahs.
They feel strongly that the
rate Of production should be much
G cater. Also that it would be
greater, except for one factor:
Donald Nelson's failure to house,
clean his staff Of certain key dol
lar-a-year assistants who are still
thinking in terms Of business in
terestS first.
These men are charged with
sole responsibility for . number
Of serious MISUNDERSTANDING
lags in the flow Of raw ma
terials, scrap collection, plant
conversion, and the indignation
Of thousands Of little plants,
with vast producing p0tentiaIi-
ties, into the war program.
NOTE - WPB chiefs long un-
der fire on these grounds are
Philip Reed, head Of the Bureau
Of Industries Branches, w. H.
Harrison, director of the Produc-
ton Division; Leasing Rosen-
valid, in charge of scrap collec-
tons; and G. H. Mattieson, Priori-
ties chief.
OLD STORY
These vital weaknesses in the
production program are nothing
new. They We're at the bottom Of
the tragic failure of OPM.
What is new Is that after five
months Of war and heavy U. s..
losses, these failings have not been
remedied and the men largely
responsible for them remain in
control.
For example: After the ex-
plOsive resignation from. WIPE
Of Robert Guthrie. Kentucky
business man, because Of the
business rs usual" attitude Of
high WPB officials, an order
was bclatedly issued to halt ra-
do production ON April rs. That
was three weeks ago, but radio
sets are still being turned out
In large numbers.
After the stop order was issued
with O fanfare Of publicity, the
order was guilty modified without
any publicity, to permit the pro-
duction of an additional 100000
radio sets.
Similarly, the typewriter i'm
dustFy, which could b. convert
ed IN q few weeks 70 produce
ing large quantities Of desper-
steIy needed niFpIsne parts, Is
stiII permitted TO roll along In
high gear making typewEtteFs:
There are many other eases OF
big resources In machines ma
teriaIs ana labor g0lng 70 waste
In this manner.
NOTE-aundreds Of typewriter
are lying idle In government OLE
fices; plenty OF them right IN
WPB.
NELSON'S WEAK SPOT
Nelson's failure 70 plug up the
soft spots In his staff u due 70 his
one major weakness ibis yeluet~
ance 10 fire people, 8 trait ne
shares with the President.
Nelson IS q man o. great tale
ents. He has exceptional execu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15

@. What Is the Mothers Day
paraphrase Of the Golden Ruler
A. whatsoever We would that
others should do for your Mother
If she were in need, and whatsoever
your Mother would do for the needy
If she had the opportunity, do in
Her name and in Her Honor TOR
other Mothers and their children,
victims Of the wars In Europe and
Asia, or present-day maladjust-
ments in our own land"
@. Please give the area and pop
ulation of New Zealand.
A. The two principal islands are
North Island, 44,281 So. mi. and
South Island, 5000 50. mi. The to-
tai area, including Stewart Island
and several small, outlying ones Is
103,722 50. mi. The population Of
more than 100000 Is composed
chiefly of persons Of British and
Irish descent, one third Of whom
are in the cities Of Auckland, Well
ington and Christ church.
@. What percentage Of the homes
in the United States are occupied
by their owners?
A. The first Census Of Housing
ever taken in the United States
shows that as OF April 1, 1910, near
ly "A percent Of all homes were
owner occupied.
@. What and where are the Ang-
kor Wat ruins?
A. They are ruins Of temple,
located In the ancient city of Cam
bodia, more correctly known as
Angkor Thorn, the capital Of the
Khymer kings, Indo- China. The
temple Angkor Wat was built in the
twelfth century. 1t Is rectangular
pyramid rising in three stages, en-
closed by a wall and nnoat. Elabo-
rate bas-reliefs dealing with relig-
ious, historical, and NEUROLOGICAL
subjects cover the walls, which are
merely rectilinear galleries set on
open terraces. A preciptious stair
way leads to the holy sanctuary
dedicated to Vishnu, under the CEN
trail tower at the top Of the temple.
A model of Angkor Wat stands IN
the palace grounds at Bangkok,
Thailand.
@. What was the first use OF
published questions and answers IN
England?
A. "Notes and queries" weekly
periodical for literary criticism and
information, started by w. J. Thora-
as In 1849.
@. Where and when did Billy
Sunday die, and what caused his
death?
A. He died in Chicago, November
6, 1885. Death was caused by an
enlarged heart as the result Of ex-
ertions on the revival platform.
EDITORS MOTEL you are
DESTROYS of securing this weeks
booklet, GROWING ROSES. adj
dress F. M. Kirby, Department e.
100, Waterbury Democrat Service
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
POLAND FIGHTS ON
New York SUM

Poland, the first nation to feel the
impact Of Nazi armed might, still
fights on and fights effectively The
recent transfer to the Near East of
Polish armed forces released from
their interment In Russia by the
Nazi attack on that nation directed
attention te 2 part Of the Polish eff
fort. Nearly q month ago Polish
flyers based In Great Britain scored
their five hunddedth success against
the enemy These i've hundred VIC
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15

THANKS TO TEACHERS
Boston Post)

The thousands of school teachers
who are doing such remarkable job
in registering the population OF New
England for sugar rationing certain
ly earned the thanks of the public.
with no extra compensation they are
giving many hours of their time for
this important work, which is tir-
ing task for them. In the rush to
register many persons may not have
had time to thank adequately these
teachers for their public service. But
all appreciate most sincerely their
spirit In taking over this important
task for Uncle Sam and the fine way
in which they are handling 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
Selected Poem
MASS BLACKOUT

elizabeth Jane Ashley in the Christian
Science Monitor)
Through the shallow moonlight
The spasmodic drill
OF a siren whistle
Penetrates the still.
Throwing up mountain
To stand off men and men
SO neither shall be witness
To the other then,
When multitudes OF street hghts
In the lap of town
Drop without reluctance
Into blackened ground,
And Wardens like Orion
And dogs like Sirius
On the south sky's margin
Are watching over us.
And who but moles among us
Would bury In the dust
When heavens starry banner
Flows fag-like over us.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15

ALhO1OkA . CnpAtuA
than anywhere
else outside the
gossip marts of
Hollywood and
cafe society.
Give a good gal
a bad name and
any other mud
slung in her di-
rection will stick
to enhance her
i'll repute, and
all the press
agentry a n d
cosmetic white
wash in the
world are re-
a...lra1J IN ra
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15

TODAY's COMMON ERROR
Few Iocutions are mere absurd
than the commonly heard
expression II seldom ever see
him." Ever serves no purpose
whatsoever and should be
omitted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15

other hand, men
who live their
lives where the
plains are broad
and the noun
tains high, stand
very straight and
often throw back
their heads with
freedom and with
som e thing of
prid e. Emerson
once remarked
{ at he had
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
What's Your I.Q.?
Can you answer seven OF
these test questions? Turn to

Oau YOU bAASWCE DOvCAA
these test questions? Turn to
back page for the answers.
/. Jan Antonio Rios was recently
inaugurated president of Argen-
tina, Chile, or Paraguay?
2. Paris, France, is in the Naz
occupied zone; true or false?
8. Name the capital Of New
Zealand.
4. In which country did Pearl
Buck spend her childhood?
5. Give the simplest formula for
finding the total surface area Of Q
cube.
6. Selma Lagerlof was a Swedish
author, singer or actress?
7. Who presided at the CIO con-
vention in Atlantic City, N. j. IN
November, 1910?
8. Did Alexander the Great reach
India with his army?
o. Where was the Liberty Bell
cast?
10. Who is the so-called car OF
the motion picture industry?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15

tories represent confirmed destruc-
tions OF enemy planes; in addition
many others are recorded as prob
ably destroyed or damaged. Polish
flyers have taken part In nearly
200 bombing raids against enemy
or enemy-held territory. The figures
speak for themselves. Those who
fight for Poland now will not for.
get the score that they have to even
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
STRENGTH
FOR THE DAY
M EARTF n0TICYASS. N. n.
BENEATH GREAT DOMES

People come to resemble the sur
amid which they live and
work. The miner very often stoops
because his work takes him through
tunnels with low ceilings. On the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
A Thought For Today

will not leave you cOmfOrtIess: viii come
TO yOu.-John 14:18.
Great souls by instinct to each other turn,
demand alliance, and in friendship Tn-
Addison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
Washington Merry Round
Ruso Ignored HuFs Warning Weeks Before German Attack
u War Production Swinging Along with Mighty Stride
But Few DoIoro-Yeor Men Still Hondeop About Effort;
DREW PEARSON
ROBERT s. ALLEN
WASHINGTON, May IS. :

mountaneers
things
friends
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
Questions
and Answers

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
The waterbury Democrats Ser.
vice Bureau win answer for yea
free, any question Of fact or I'm.
formation not involving extern
sive research. Write your ques-
ton clearly, sign name and i'd
dress, enclose q three cent postage
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cannot be given. Address. Water.
bury Democrats Warrington Ser
vice Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth
street, Washington, D. G.
@. What Is the make and model
rifle used in the Japanese Army?
A. The 1905 model Arisaka,
which fires .256 caliber cartridge,
Is used most widely.
@. How long are new recruits Of
the Canadian Army trained before
they are sent into active service?
A. The training lasts approxi-
mately 10 weeks from the time Of
enlistment until the conclusion OF
instruction at an advanced train
ing center.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 1874 D. m. (war time).
Sun rises $3.50 a. M; sets 500 p, m. tWaf
time).
All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes
after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
. NATIONAL
SPOTLIGHT
But You
Can't Kill A
Washington RumOr
" BY PETER EDISON
Waterbury Democrat Washington
CORRESPONDENT

Washington legends are legion
and corollary to that cliche is
that apochryphal stories, fairy tales,
wartime rumors and asserted plain
and fancy lies die harder in your
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15

EDITORS MOTEL you are
DESTROYS Of securing this weeks
booklet, GROWING ROSES, adj
dress F. M. Kirby, Department g.
100, Waterbury Democrat Service
Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street,
Washington, ID. c., with Is cents 70
cover postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15

@. Where and when did Billy
Sunday die, and what caused his
death?
A. He died in Chicago, November
6, 1885. Death was caused by an
enlarged heart as the result OF ex-
ertions on the revival platform.
Evening star., 1942-12-20
Christmas Decorations Go Native
Scarcity of Commercial Ornaments Offset by Natural Greens

By F. F. Greeues.Cdrbenfer
terpieces. Gathering cones in the
country is fun and in cities they
may be bought from florists.
Vases full of cut greens and a
few red or white flowers add
much to Christmas cheer; they
will last through the holiday
season.
Nuts and fruits may be used
as decorations, then eaten. Gen.
terpieces of red apples, cranber-
ries, tangerines and grapes, laid
on a mat of evergreens or galax
leaves, are attractive. Candles
may be arranged to cast their
glow over the table. If the galax
leaves and evergreens are ar
ranged on bed of damp moss,
they will last a long while. A
coating of clear shellac will keep
the deep green and bronzy-red
galax leaves fresh for a week or
more, even out of water. Fruits
used in garlands also will last
longer If shellacked. .
Cranberries may be speared on
toothpicks or strung on a heavy
thread to be used In wreaths and
on the tree. Small fruits may be
fastened to the moss base Of q
Evening star., 1942-12-20

wreath or centerpiece by means
of q wooden peg. Roping and
wreaths may be put together with
twine, thus avoiding use Of pre-
cious wire.
Use Of live Christmas trees in
doors has been gaining In pop
ularity. A spot for the ultimate
planting Of the tree outdoors
should be chosen before the
ground freezes; a hole Is dug, the
bottom enriched with proper fer
tilizer and the excavated soil
stored in a frost-free place. The
tree, temporarily planted in a tub
for the holidays and kept in q
cool place when not on display,
must be watered at least once q
day while gracing the home. It
should not remain long at one
time in a warm room. To prevent
possible scorching, lights on the
tree itself should be omitted.
After the holidays the tree is
taken outdoors and permanently
planted, using the stored soil to
firm 1t. Before 1t is taken into the
freezing outdoor temperature, 1t
should be given . gradual cool
ing OF In . chilled room.
Evening star., 1942-12-20

Traditional Christmas gar
lands and candlelight will have
a special meaning this year.
Scarcity of commercialized or
naments should be an incentive
for every one to use ingenuity.
And we must bear in mind two
aspects of nservatiofl-con-
servation of native greens and Of
materials needed for the war.
Local and State conservation
laws should be strictly observed.
Holly, unless nursery grown,
should not be used. Neither
should ground pine or ground
cedar be torn out of the woods,
only to wilt rapidly in the
warmth of room. Rapid grow
ing evergreens, such as hemlock,
spruce and balsam, can be used
generously if we remember to
trim or fell according to the
principles of good pruning or
thinning. Rose pips or branches
of barberry, viburnum and Bit
tersweet offer colorful berries.
Roadside weeds have interest,"
ing seed pods and branches; they
may be dipped in colors to add
. novel note to bouquets and CEN
Evening star., 1942-12-20
Washington Wears
Lovely Ladies Lend Lusfer to Holiday Scene

This time next week it'll be all
over. Fashion reporters will de-
clare that 14oo0 Washington
women received kolinsky scarfs
for Christmas, 897 wore black
dresses and colored hats at a
certain afternoon reception and
another 500 were glimpsed tea
dancing in winter white woods.
The holiday season will have a
new and deeper significance in
Washington this year, but it
should not lack glitter and i'm
portance where fashions are con-
cerned. Not with all the we'll
groomed women seen around town
these days!
For instance, the Washington
branch of The Fashion Group
met President FTedrika Fox the
other day and were almost as i'm
pressed with her appearance as
with her efficiency. The Vogue
editor chose a simple black suit
with black and white striped
bow-blouse. At the neckline,
Freddie" wears two huge am
ethyst and gold pins and repeats
the tone in towering purple
crocheted hat, brimless and