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The Wilmington morning star., 1942-07-22

Congratulations from the runner-up in order
after Patty Clark ght) of Niagara Falls, N y an
election for governor in connection with Girls State Week
Shaking her hand is Marie Vatalaro of Brooklyn Patty
was sworn into office by Governor Herbert Lehman and
repeated the same oath taken by Lehman himself when
he was made chief executive-Central Press.
The Wilmington morning star., 1942-07-22
MRS MINNIE FLOWERS WARD

TABOR CITY, July 21-Mrs.
Minnie Flowers Ward, 81, died
this morning at a local hospital
arfter lingering illness of several
months.
Funeral services will be held
from the Iron Hill Baptist church
Wednesday morning at 10 O'Clock
and 1nterment will follow in the
Sp1vey cemetery
The Rev. Bob Carter will offici.
ate. 4~
Surviving are the husband, Cur
icy Ward, four daughters, Mrs
Elolse Floyd, and Miss Minnie
Ward, of Charleston, S. c. Misses
Sonnle 81 and Ruby Ward; two sons.
N1cnoias, of Camp Walters, Texas
Al and Herman of San Frans;co
Cah1:, three sisters, Mrs. Mag.
gie Mobiles, of Bolton. Mrs. Cora
rlpps OF Chadbourn, and Mrs Z,
B. Watts, of Nakina, three broth.
eTs' a. r., E. B. and A. c. Coleman
all of Nakina. 1e1'iai''
The Wilmington morning star., 1942-07-22
]. T. ALBRIrrON

An Mi; OLIVE, July 21-James T.
tnDrltton, taa,l 6o, died of heart at.
lack Shortly after 10 o'clock Mon
The Wilmington morning star., 1942-07-22

Screen Actress Lana Turner and her new husband
Stephen Crane former New York and Chicago broker
have breakfast in hotel cafe at Las Vegas Nev after
their marriage. They eloped from Hollywood The cere
mony performed by Judge George E. Marshall, who
married Miss Turner and Are Shaw about two years ago.
The Wilmington morning star., 1942-07-22
M. L. ANNENBERG

ROCHESTER, Mimi. July 21.-
RCM. L. Annenberg, immigrant
Chicago news boy who amassed a
fortune as circulation genius and
publisher, died last night at tn e
age of 81.
His colorful career, which in
cluded long associations with Will
liam Randolph Hearst and Arthur
Brisbane, was ended by an attack
OF pneumonia which developed
after an operation.
Publisher of the Philadelphia In
quirer and head of an extensive
financial empire based on racing
publications, Annenberg had been
a patient here since his release on
parole June 3 from the federal
penitentiary at Lewisburg, Pa.
The Wilmington morning star., 1942-07-22

A few years ago, to help out
IN the process, one firm manu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01

That New Jersey Highway Department survey to which The Democrat alluded the other night in comparing it with what had happened in our own State Highway De- partment was most comprehensive one judging by all the reports. Among the many recommendations made in the finding were that the appraising system be revised to prevent outside influence; all employees should be governed by civil service rules; condemnation proceedings should be handled by group of three members instead of a special commits sion fo reach individual case. The first suggestion sort fo brings back the "fuss" over the Merritt Parkway right of way purchase of few years back. It more or less caused some old ideas in the Connec- ticut department to be scrapped and more modern ones substituted. The same is probably true, too, of the condemnation proceedings to which our department has to resort on occasions. While there may be exceptions good general rule is safest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01

MiddletoWn hospital. Its importance is greater today than ever before.
 There are two ways of looking at this situation, of course. Presumably every effort has been made to secure help at the hospital. pr. Leak says he has tried all conceivable labor markets. The super intendent, though, doesn't say whether or not he might have been restricted by the extent of his budget. Unfortunately, that too often works against an efficient staffing of some of our institutions. This fact has been brought out on more than one occasion when some incident has directed attention towards state insti- tuition.
 If salary levels are now interfering with efficient staffing of state institu- tions, we can rest assured that continu- ation of the war will play havoc with many of them, for employment troubles are only beginning to be felt throughout this state. It will be worse by the middle of the winter and it certainly looks as if state officials might find themselves with problem on their hand unless they do something about conditions right away and in manner that will give heads of these institutions comfort and means to relieve their dwindling help situation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
Worthy of Our Soldiers

The Army's chief of ordnance, Major General Levin H. Campbell, Jr., has gone to some length answering criticism of the guns and tanks being built for use of American and other United Nations goldiery. His recent discussion at Sails bury, N. c., deserves emphasis because he was as specific as, under war condi- t.3aas tions, al and d Army spokesman could be
 For that reason he was convincing. And this is time when we want, and need, to be convinced that "our weapons, ammunition and tanks are worthy of our soldiers" Americas colossal war production effort, excelling as it does in quantity and quality the output of our enemies, is turning out the finest tools ever placed in the hands of fighting men," generalized General Campbell, and then he became specific.
 Our machine guns are still firing when the enemy has to stop to change barrels. Our tanks have heavier guns, heavier armament and greater speed. Our tank guns out range the best the enemy has. The Garand rifle speaks for itself Wher- ever it is used. These things are reas- suring. But even more reassuring is General Campbell's discussion of certain 1A4AAoAAACAAU 4CCl4Lo dUOuG W1l4CIl u6Ay rumor had been disturbing the public.
 It is not true, said this expert flatly, that the German Mark W tank carries an 88-millimeter cannon. The gun is low velocity 75-nillimeter weapon. The high velocity cannon of equal caliber in our own M-3 tanks can be fired while the tank is in motion = which the Nazi weapon car1- not - and will blast big holes in Hun tank at distances to which enemy wea- ponS cannot reach our tanks at all. The "new' German 88-millimeter anti-tank gun, says General Campbell, lis about as secret as water pistol. It has been known to us and our allies for a least 10 years" The novel feature is the Nazi strategy of hiding the weapons and trap ping unwary British attackers.
 we outmatch this gun with several ~Cf our field and anti-tank guns. We, foo, have double purpose weapons. They are heavier in fire power, they possess higher muzzel velocity and carry greater explosive charges than the German 88- millimeter gun" This is the sort of news which can properly be given to an anxious public without aiding the enemy. After all, as General Campbell remarks, "guns are machines. Nobody in the world makes better machines than are made in the United States. You wouldn't believe Germany or Japan could make better au- tomobiles. Don't believe they can make better guns They can't"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
Our Latino Allies

Sometimes we North Americans as- sume that we are not only the big frog in the hemisphere puddle, but also the only frog worth mentioning. We take sort of noblese oblige attitude toward Central and South Americans, and for get that, if we will permit, the Latinos can make substantial contributions for our welfare.
 For example, consider ships We're rationing sugar, facing rationed coffee and cocoa, struggling with adequate supplies of critical war materials, for lack of sufficient shipping. What hap pens? The Latins, in their forgotten yards, are going to build hundred wooden sailing vessels out of mostly non- critical materials and use them for inter- American trade, in which they can carry a million tons of cargo year. No, therell be no bananas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
Just Don't Want It

Without referring to anybody who might frequent the spot the voters of Trumbull have voted against establish ment of a picnic area along the Merritt Parkway within the confines of the Trumbull township. At least 30 voters who appeared at a special meeting in the Town Hall in Trumbull Thursday said they didn't want any such picnic spot. All of which probably won't have much effect on the general situation as the state authorities now seem inclined to go along with Firfield County residents in restricting use of the parkway right of way.
 Down in Stamford similar action was recently taken. It was bit more de- termined, though, than the Trumbull action. Officials there were given power to take any steps necessary to prevent establishment of parkway picnic area. Following this the state announced that the idea had been sheved at least for the duration and probably for good. If the state wanted to do something for motorists travelling along the parkway it could call attention to any Fairfield County tSate parks or forests by signs along the route.
 Throughout Westchester County the motorists aren't allowed to use the land adjacent to the many fine parkways for picnic purposes There are definite areas set aside within close radius of the routes so that one can picnic without having to drive endless miles. It looks as if Connecticut would take care of the peace of mind of Harold Ross of New Yorker fame after all and despite his blast at the residents of Harlem and the Bronx.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01

end some day, and if we want to establish the world on basis that will prevent the recurrence of this frightful holocaust, let us keep hatred out of the picture as much as possible. There will be plenty of hatre don the continent of Europe with the Americans contributing any. Tn fact 1t will take all the good twill America has after the war Is ove. to keep hatred from flowing like burling lava over those coun- tries that have sent so much pain and suffering into the homes of their neighbors.
 It should always be remembered that haterS release within them- selves poisons so virulent that with in a short time their powers turn into palsy and their faith falls prone and expires. In this day when every ounce of energy is needed to win the war, we cannot afford to turn the channel of our energy in to bitterness and desire for re- venge.
 All Rights Reserved-BabSon
 Newspaper Syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01

The Automobile Old Timers at meet ing in New York City the other day eX- pressed some concern over the national scrap salvage. The members are afraid that when the salvaging is all over it may have claimed some cars that they con- sider real historical objects. That's true, of course, and it might be too great a sacrifice to throw into the junk pile some of those early automobiles which made motoring history in the United States However, we rather imagine that the ones that really count are in muse ums or in the hands of private owners who won't part with them even in the name of patriotism
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01

fully accumulated against the possibility of war. Corcoran had to export from the U. s. A., of- ten by the air, as submarines handicapped shipping routes. The Germans had a solid, 65-year old organization; Corcoran had only a handful of young Americans. DAVE GOES INTO ACTION
 The way the Sydney Ross Co., swung into action still has Latin America gasping. Corcoran caleld in his old team from all over the world and secured the lists for every good expot man he had ever known.
 In six months, the Latin- Am- erican organization had tripled. The new trade name "mejOral" became the subject of the big gest American promotion job in Latin American history.
 Overnight, Sydney Ross became the biggest radio and newspaper advertiser and the biggest sound and movie truck operator in Latin America. For the first time the American Government has La American sales" organization comparable to anything the Ger mans ever had in their commer- cial conquests. This organization covers not only the city areas, but follows the trail of famous Ger man peddler and his mule throughout the interior.
 The success of the drive has been phenomenal. Wherever Sydney Ross can get supplies it Is already consistently Outselling the Germans and has developed such 2 fierce competitive tech nique that anti-monOpoly cranks in Washington already are more concerned that Sydney Ross will dominate the market than lam- basting the Germans.
 All of which causes Dave Cor coran to remark: Monopoly! About the same kind of monopoly the Marines had at Wake Island!" Copyright, 1922, by United Fea-
 ture Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01

available to railroads is Of such poor quality that the run from Dublin to Cork, normally about six hours, may now require full day. Fats in gen. eral are scarce and stocks of lard are cut to about 30 per cent of nor mai. Irish newspapers now use 15 per cent of the quantity of news print consumed three years ago. Except by special permit, the use of motor vehicles is forbidden; o1ly about 1000 of Fires 73.000 cars and trucks were operating in May. Fires political isolation has not freed 1t of the necessity to conserve supplies of imported goods and of goods shipped abroad for war needs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
Press Comment
FIRES HARDSHIPs
(New York sun)

(NeW York Sun)
 Ireland's neutrality has been topic of sharp controversy for al- most three years. If the impression in the United States has been com mon that Fire has managed some how to evade the worst effects of war that notion must be modified Tn the light of reports assembled by the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce in Washington. Last month, for example, rationing of clothing was begun in that country; some foods were rationed months ago. Commercial uSe of coal, coke and peat has been sharply curtailed and the use of electric heaters in homes has been prohibited. Coal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01

O. What is the base pay of . sec ond lieutenant in the Army under the pay scale set up by Congress in recent legislation?
 A. It was increased from $500 to $500. For a circular showing the pay scale for Army officers and en- listed men unoer the new act, send a stamped, seH-adreased Ievelope to the Waterbury Democrat serv- ice Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth street. N. w., Washington, D. C., and ask for Army Pay Scale" circular. o. Have many war irldustyleS encountered skilled lSbor SlaoftGgcs yet2
 A. Yes. Such shortages are most serious in s41ipbuilding, aircgaft, tanks and ordnance, metal-worNnE and industrial machinery. e. What is double star? A. Many of the stars are double suns: that is, there are two stars relatively close together, bound by gravitational attraction, and revolv- ing slowly about their common cer- | ter of gravity. The closest visible star-Alpha Centauri-is double; al- so Sirius, Rigol, Aldebaran, and An- tares, to mention only few Mizar. the middle star in the handle of the Big Dipper, is likewise double. There are also triple stars, quadruple stars, and larger multiples.
 o. How many people in the United States receive incomes of over 5000 a year?
 A. The only figures available are those collected in the l940 Census. Reports on cash wages or salary In" come during 1899 showed that only 356, 900 Gone percent of the workers reporting) received wages or salaries of more than 5000. Of these, l98,- 48O received all of their income from wages or salaries.
 e. Is the blood of brothers and sisters always the same type? A. Not necessarily.
 o. Did the same actor play the role of the newspaperman in The Man Who Came to Dinner" and the role of "Vandermer" in You Be- long to Me-?
 A. No. Richard Travis played the newspaperman, Bert Jefferson" Roger Clark was "Vandemer." rDvrnm,S Ny0nu ra n~A desirous of securing this weeks
 booklet BIBLE FACTS" address
 F. M. Kirby, Department 2.1OOs Waterbury Democrat Service Bur.
 eau, 1913 Thirteenth Street
 Washington, D. C., with IS cents tO cover postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
Current Comment

We will have to share our bread and butter with every country in the world after the war Is over, and not expect any pay for a great deal of it.
 -Dr. Cloyd Heck Marvin, presi- dent George Washington Uni versity.
 We should quit boosting about the glorious qualities of our fail- ures and face the stark realities of the situation. Patrick J. Hurley, U, s. minister to New Zealand.
 
 Stop griping about the gasoline shortage and start protecting the ships, supplies and troops that have to reach overseas bases. Leon Haskell, merchant seaman rescued after torpedoing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01

Recently, however, Washington has discovered two of his broth CTS. In fact, it has become very much aware of them.
 One is Howard CorcOran, assist ant United States district attor- ney in New York, the man pri- nlarily responsible for the whole sale arrests in the German-Ameri- can Bund.
 For more than year, Howard Corcoran waged an uphill bat tie to round up the Bund. Other federal officials argued that the Bund could not be touched, most of the members being American citizens. Some Of the leaders might be arrested, but that was all, they said.
 BUND'S NEMESIS
 Howard Corcoran, however, maintained that the proper stra- tegy was not to arrest the lead- CTS and scare the others under ground, but to watch the entire organization, then make whole sale arrests. This quiet surveil- lance was carried on for more than a year. and resulted in the largest arrest in our history.
 David Corcoran, the other brain trust brother, is fighting the Nazis in unique manner. He has be- come the chief American spear head in routing the Nazi drug trust from South America.
 To appreciate the importance of this, it is necessary to know that the drug industry for years has been chief undercover organiza- ton for NaA propaganda in Latin America. NaA travelling sales men, penetrating the byways, were able to report on everything a foreign military power wanted to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
Whats Your l. O.?

Can you answer seven of theso test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.
 1. Who Is commander in chief oS the U. s. Army?
 2. What was the principal naval battle of World War I?
 3. What sport is commonly called the Sport of kings?
 4. In which theater was Lincoln assassinated?
 6. Sir Walter Raleigh, who was convicted of treason in 1903 and died IS years later. died naturally in prison, was beheaded, or hanged? 2. Name the three degrees of com. parison in grammar.
 8. For whom was America nameAf g. Complete the stanza:
 'Little drops of water,
 Little grains of sand" 10. Who wrote Strange Inter- lude"?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01

The Victory House on the Green cer- tainly brings back fond memories of the days of 1917-18 when another house graced the Green and other speakers exhorted our citizens to do their bit for the Liberty Loan Drives, all of which went we'll over the top in Waterbury. That's one thing you can't change about a war There are different fighting weapons at the front, but at home it's money that keeps the war going.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
Selected Poem
WARTIME TOAST

Crank Lynn in the New York Sun) Reserve, pray, one lusty cheer For men whose names you never hear; Who win no stripes and wear no braid, And are not seen upon parade.
 Who go wherever ships are sent; Whose breasts no medals ornament; Whose deeds no scrolls of honor stress, But who are heroes none the less! Who sail the oceans vast expanse. Nor hesitate to take their chance Against the swift torpedo's blast Nor know which trip may be their last! Who take both peace and war in stride; Who. when 1t strikes go overside- Perchance to be the lucky men
 Who live to sail the seas again! I give you, then, each gallant crew Of liner freighter. tanker too,
 Now bound know not where or when The men who man our merchantmen!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
Serious Situation

In making his annual report to the Board of Directors of the Connecticut State Hospital at Middletown pr. Roy D. Leak pointed out a very disturbing fact. There are 278 vacancies on his staff over there which means, he pointed out, there is only one aide for every 12 patients. Even in time of war it should not be necessary to have to resort to any means to staff an institution like the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
Questions
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 e. Was there any price eQgQl in the United States during World War I?
 A. Yes; but there were no esn- eral price ceilings. Only prices of materials basic to the nations food. fuel and munitions supply were controlled. In all, ET3 commodities were brought under Government control by various agencies at some time during the war. The rriceS of most of them were regulated st the manufacturers or wla0lesalers' level. e. What type of planes were used In the April raid on Japanese cities by Brig. Gen. Doolittae2
 A. North American B-2Ss. They are medium bombers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01

We trust that Hollywood is losing no sleep over the ban on American films Ill IA Axis-controlled European countries Business with them has not been exactly booming of late, anyway. When the war is over we'll back the California flickers, with all their faults, to win back the foreign field.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01

and the valley of the Don. But now that joy riding is on the wane, ex- porting becomes the favorite anna teur sport, 50 pull up a chair. ...
 Tn the first place, the Little Steel cases aren't settled yet, and there is a possibil- ity they'll be right back in the WLB lap before long, for this reason: Tha ~ T n 6fAa1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
LET US sHUN HATRED
By EARL L. DOUGLASS ID. D.

LET US SHUN HATRED
 There are many who tell us that it will never be possible for us to defeat our enemies until we hate them.
 The truth of the matter is that a hating nation never triumps in any, thing because haters are always warped in their judgment, more
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01

anxious to get re-
 venge than to vindicate right. It would be hard to imagine anything which W o u l d weaken the will to victory in this country so much as for our nation to become 8 na- tion of violent, bitter haters. This war is going tn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Myself himself, yourself, etc. are only used for enaphasis. In simple sentences say 'My som and I (nOt 1myseR) VIII gO." "YOur mother and you (nOt yOurSeIf) are invited"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
Washington Merry-Go-R Round
BY DREW PEARSON

Tommy Cocorons Washington Spotlight; Towards Speciality Is Kommeng At The GermonAmercon Bund; David Routing Noz Drug From Market; He Set Out To Be Doctor Made Him Businessmen weeks RB fol and David Ccaan two undhco members of the branh huSh
 
  adviser the President
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
Q NATIONAL
 SPOTLIGHT
Seer Uses
 Little Steel" As Crystal Ball
BY PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington Correspondent

Tn an effort to see what may lie ahead, take another gander at this War Labor Board decision giving the employees of the four "Little Steel" companies an increase of $2.20 a week, which has been mag nified into something that Is going to break the nation. This specula- tion may be as futile as most crys- tai gazing or trying to predict the outcome of the campaign in Egypt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
A Thought for Today

Every way of a man Is right In his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the heaFts.-Proverbs Man Is man, and master of his fate- Tennyson.