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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
A Thought for Today
Marksmen, Front and Center

The united metal scrap drive that the newspapers of the nation are sponsoring and which will swing into full vigor very shortly calls for complete community CO., operation. Without the aid of the towns people there would be little use in at- tempting such campaign. It's as neces- Sary as it is to have men with which to wage a successful war against the enemy. In this instance, though, the public is asked to divide itself into different groups.
 Right here in Waterbury there is still available vast amount of scrap metal. All of it is vitally needed if our steel mills, the backbone of almost every war indus try you can name, are to continue oper- ating throughout the long winter months. It's up to us to produce scrap Stockpile that won't be exhausted until this war is won. It can be done and it certainly will if Waterbury residents, in conjunction with those of others all over the face of the nation, join in this gigantic metal hunt.
 A lot of marksmen are needed in this drive, the more the merrier. We need snipers, sharp-shooterS, machinegunners, anti-aircraft batteries, and lot more, spe- cialized volunteers. It will be their job to spy out and locate the caches of scrap metal around the city. It can be found in cellars, in attics, in garages barns, and all such places where householders rele- gate articles when they lose their useful necs. Vacant lots often yield treasure in good metal junk. Scouting parties can drag an old bed or stove from brook or river.
 There are hundreds of little articles, no longer in use, which make good contribu- tions. Keys are in great demand now, be- cause they contain valuable metals. Even a pail of old rusty nails would be a vel come addition to any scrap pile. It's not too difficult to collect the junk if it is made available and the drive directors know just where they can pick it up. That's the job for Waterbury's sharp shooters and there ought to be thousands of youngsters here who'd like to be known by this title, provided they can earn it. We call on them in the next ten days or so to comb the city as thoroughly as pos sible to reveal every last bit of old metal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
Impossible Mountains

Once more the Japanese have taught us lesson about complacency. In New Guinea they have demonstrated again that the way to win battles is to forget about the things that "cant be done" and to attempt the impossible. There is absolutely no evidence that United Ma tions strategists became careless merely because the Owen Stanley range was con- sidered almost impossible. So far as we know, our generals did everything pos sible, with the means available, to keep the Japs away from our naval base at Port Moresby.
 But here at home we were told not to worry when the little brown men landed July 21 at Coma Mission. They couldn't get through the Gap. But they did get through just as, for nine months, they have been doing the impossible. Per haps some other things aren't impos- sible, either Perhaps Henry Kaiser actually could build those cargo planes we need so badly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
Neutral Ireland

A veteran reporter, after wandering all around Ireland, reports on the popular Irish explanation for that countrys neu- trality in this war. It isn't Anglophoola, says he. Rather, neutrality rests upon belief that Ireland could not survlVe a war as an independent nation. She would have to accept British dominance during the fighting, and, the Irish fear, could not get rid of the British when peace came.
 Boiled down, it appears that the Irish woIIld prefer the risk of German domina- tion to the possibility of British perfidy. Such interpretation is, of course, libel upon Irish intelligence, but undoubtedly the Irish would prefer that to the alter native suggestion that they are duck ing the horrors of war by letting the British do their dirty work for them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
Russia and Rubber

The Baruch report takes government officials to task for failure to accept Soviet offers of information on the mak- ing of synthetic rubber. That, on its face, seems unfair. Russia's problem IS very different than ours, and there IS little that Moscow can teach us that would be useful concerning the actual making of latex.
 Perhaps what the committee had in mind was, rather, the making of syn thetic rubber into automobile tires. The most successful publicized American ex- pertinent, by the B. F. Goodrich Company before the war, produced a firstclass tire with tread and sidewalks made from syn thetic latex. But some natural rubber had to be used as binder for the fabric. The Russians appear to have solved this difficulty. We could use their advice and assistance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
ALL-OUT WAR EFFORT NO FIX. CUSE FOR NEGLECTING HOME AFFAIRS SAYS
 FRANK B. PARSONS

Sept. P, 1942 Editor of The Democrat:
 We muSt not neglect to reflect on domestic affairs, while putting forth all efforts toward bringing success in the all-out war on the Axis ene- mieS.
 We should always bear in mind that politics is ever in the forefront of democratic life, and public office has an enticing interest for those who wish to build a machine that can further political cohesion and solidarity.
 There has not been in twenty five years an honest attempt to cur tail needless expenditures, or to eco- nornize in departmental expenses of our Waterbury municipal govern ment. Always the path is made clear for added appropriations, nev- CT to install economy, consolidate duplicated positions or departments. It would be the death knell of any mayor-elect to even hint of reducing running expenses. eliminating clerk duplicate positions. or advocating certain political set-ups be abol- ished.
 It is the duty of a Mayor to al- ways have in view the welfare of the taxpayers who are paramount to the asperatlons of 0 political machine. There would be opposition from po- litIeal affiliates and the power Of the political machine would make de. liberate efforts to offset any at- tempts to make reductions either financial or numerical that would result in economical benefit to taxpayers. It was the machlna. tlons of q political machine that matched tho yillany of conspiracy.
 The accountability can be in . large measure charged to the elec- toTAio who foF successive years cleo. ted unprinclpied persons to public office. The old sayllla thAt 6fflces holders are but representative ol thnse eiesiing f'iem to public ofl'eel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
Current Comment
RY 5ROBRRT RUARK
Waterbury Democrat Washington COrreSn0ndenf

Each day 1t becomes more evi- dent that we must have nation- wide gasoline ratlonlng.
 Senator Harry ?. Byrd.
 
 The Yanks stuck right with us until ali the wounded had bocn saved. They're . great bunch Of bl0lseE. tY ss --AuslFallan sailor, rescued from crippled cruiser during Battle Of &olomons.
 I saw that day everything R man could sec, -,Capt. Roy Murray, 2. a Aanaer, altar plspps EEl1,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
In Today's Mail

is probably true. Shrewd machine politicians are cynical advisers whose first thoughts are in terms of power politics. and they are not inclined to submit to or consult the constituency that elevated them to public office.
 Our entire municipal organization is based on coherence for political solidarity. From the lowly street sweeper to the executive office. their endeavors are directed to the main object of continuous terms in public office which works to the ad- vantage of strengthening the poli- tical machine which waxes fat and allows economy and efficiency to be- come dead issue.
 Waterbury's financial condition has not improved and will not as long as machine politics are in pow CT. Do taxpayers know the true fi- nancial condition of our municipal ity?
 Press reports occasionally note a large balance on hand. There can- not be true financial balance when there is a bonded debt of $i8,O00,- 000.0O, and 1t will be hangover for many years.
 Our Democratic political system of government administrated in a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
Victory Tax

AS a makeshift - which is all that can be expected from Congress at this late date = there is much to commend the Victory Tax proposed by Senator George and approved by the Senate Finance Committee. It IS relatively simple. It taps the income of all but the lowest paid; this has the double merit pf making everybody tax conscious and nf helping to draln dangerous .I.oo..a pool ot gQlenflally inflatlonary new war income.
 n enc0nrages the payment of debts, the
 nrrhase of Insurance and the buying of &sr bonds. by allowing credits for such z'e4n6nnk1. 3 gannnnixaa the naA@ Whlnh
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 judicious and equitable manner call culated to harmonize honest econo- my with efficiency is perfect in its application. But when the principles of Democracy are nullified through the medium of usurping political machines, our democratic form and guarantees are useless.
 A noticeable instance of politica' corruption is or should be fresh il Waterbury taxpayers memory, whose great-grandchildren will fee the heel of the burden of debt t their old age, e gift from the dia bolical acts of band of ccnspirat- ors.
 The political conduct for the past score of years has been conducive
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23

Buckner, Jr., son of the famous Civil War commander, is hav- ing 8 private battle of bis own in Alaska, where he is commander of U. s. Army forces. The bat tie doesn't involve the Japs. It involves Alaskan moose, kodiak bears and, more than anything else, it involves Ira N. Gabrielson, chief of the Fish and Wildhfe Service.
 MT. Gabrielson is very irate at General Simon Bolivar Buckner because of the Generals custom of taking a small amphibian plane, landing on one of Alaska's inland lakes and shooting moose and bear. In a few hours, the Gen. eral is able to fly to the heart of widest Alaska, where man is seldom seen and where the hunt ing is excellent.
 Gabrielson claims, however, that the General is overdoing it and also that other officers have been doing too much airplane hunting.
 All of this has helped bring to a head the question of hunt ing by the armed forces in AL aska. There is not much to do in Alaska, and all the boys, be- ing armed with rifles, would like to hunt. But if they did, there are enough troops in Alaska to kill all the game in the immedi- ate vicinity of the camps in short time. And the troops don't have the airplane trans portation to get far away from camp.
 So the people of Alaska have been dead against hunting by the troops. Finally the matter has been compromised, however, by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23

giving the troops the right to hunt after they have been residents for one year-which is the rule which governs all citizens of Alaska. U. s. RENT CONTROL
 A new formula for rent control ito plug loopholes in the current program-will be announced soon by Price Administrator Leon Hen- derson.
 Henderson has received reports of widespread evasions of rent freezing regulations from OPA field officers, chiefly in crowded industrial centers.
 In addition to evicting tenants unlawfully. there have been many cases of false sales of houseS-a paper transaction whereby homes are "sOld" without a down pay ment, and the new occupants make monthly payments far in excess of maximum rentals.
 To cope with this trick, Hen- derson is planning to issue an order providing that there be mandatory cash down payments of at least $500 on all homes sold cn the installment plan, and that monthly payments be low CT than the frozen scales on the homes.
 Henderson also is planning to do some swift cracking down on apartment house owners who eyict tenants on trumped-up charges of lease-breaking and then rent to others at higher rental charg- es. Though an outright viola ton of the law, this practice is prevalent in 8 number of indus trial centers.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23

A. They are CeTGam pek4OuS OA the year devoted to prayer and fast ing.
 e. Who was the father of George II of Greece2 A. King Constantine.
 e. How much did Dan Rice. the famous circus clown, give President Lincoln for the benefit of wounded soldiers during the Civil War? A. He earned $35,00o a year with Adam Fcrepaugh, and later with O'Brien Circus he earned $l.00O per week. He was very generous in his charity at all times, and the gift you refer to amounted to $s2,- 900.
 0. Where can one obtain chart showing tackle knots and hitches? A. Eight knots and hitches are illustrated and described in "The Fisherman's Guide" which can be obtained from the Waterbury Dem- ocrat Service Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth Street, Washington, D. c. for 1 10 cents. It also tells how, when and where to fish in salt water and fresh water.
 o. When did President Theodore Roosevelt go on a hunting trip to Africa? Did he write about his ex- petition?
 A. Accompanied by his son Ker- init and a number of scientists, The odore Roosevelt sailed on April B. 1909, on scientific expedition to East Africa, under the auspices of the Smithsonian Institute in WaSh- ington. He was in the jungles for ten months. He was the author of African Game Trails, and with Edmund Heller he wrote Life His- tories of African Game Animals"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
Selected Poem
ALIBI (Mary Hope Hall in the New Haven Journal -Courier)

CMary Hope Hall in the New Haven
 Journal-Courier) I have thought and I've pondered, then said with
 sigh, Why. when we are cornered do we use alibi? For whatever we do or whatever we say we are fooling ourselves and we do 1t each day. Now, when we have promised and made date, And because we were careless, ind ourselves late' What do we do9 Why, politely we lie By making excuse with some ahbi Slow watches, lost cars. and some others, In turn. Will excuse get us by, that's our only concern. But what are these alibies doing for us2 Well, they help feed our ego or stop fuss. AIlbies and esDuses we'll use 'tili we're dead, Tho it show sign of weakness, as one author said, For it's no use to try, in this world of deceit, 10 be frankly honest with an whom we meet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23

1. Men responsible for the safety of the president of the United States are P. B. I. agents or Secret Service operatives?
 2. When submarine Submerges, the temperature of the air within 1t increases or decreases?
 3. Which powerful Indian poli- ticaI leader bears title meaning Great Soul"?
 4. Who is the new commander of the Allied forces in the Middle East?
 5. What is the meaning of the name Costa Rica?
 6. How many years is three-scorI and ten?
 .. Centigrade, certifuge or centt- pede is a kind of thermometer?
 8. How many points" did Presi- dent Woodrow Wilson advance as g basis for world peace, during Worle War I?
 g. Name the American woman who wrote a poem about the white cliffs of Dover, England.
 10. Rome is known as the e~-rs-' city. Complete the word.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
Whats Your I. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
Questions
 and Answers.
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 The WaseTbmy Democrats Ser vice Bureau win answer for yeu free, any question 6k fact or sin- formation, not involving exten- sive research. Write y0uf ques- tioM clearly, sign name and ad- dress, enclose . three cent postage stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot Do given. Address Water bury Democrats VVaahingt0Ef Ser vice Bureau, 1e13 Thirteenth street Washington, D. (.
 e. Does the United States ship from this country all the food, clothing. and other incidental sup plies needed by its armed forces abroad2
 A Tn order to shorten supply lines, such, supplies are being ptir- chased in the nations where the forces are stationed whenever pos sible.
 Q. Why are Marines called ''Leathernecks?. K A
 A. The nickname probably orig mated in the American Navy. The sailors called the Marines Leather necks" because they used to wear a leather collar or stock. as part of their uniform.
 o. What are Ember Days and Rogation Days in the Roman Cath-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 0;to a. m.; sets SEQ D. m, .war llmel.
 Al vehicles must bs lighted thirty minutes after sunset
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
@. Why are s'Leathernecks?"

o. What are Ember Days and Rogation Days in the Roman Cath- olic Church?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
Washington Merry Go-Round
BY DREW PEARSON

Mon Who Did Most Get Supplies to Russia Was Morgenou Play Naming JefFers Was Homon Hopkins E. D. R. General Hunting by Plane Is Under Wdife Fire in Aosko; Henderson Crack Down Tricky Evosons of Rent Control written will
  Russia Wasu unobt enry Morgenth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
ToDAY's COMMON ERROR When the condition of the sub
 ject is described, an adjec-
 tive is used, as: 'The vege..
 tables boiled soft"

A. They are certain periods of the year devoted to prayer and fast ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23

e. Who was the father of George II of Greece?
 A. King Constantine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-20

Patrick 1T, Kelley, assistant In- dustrial Relations manager, will act as master of ceremonies. The pro- gram speakers will be: Warden Lee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-20

Naugatuck, November 20. - The Service Flag dedi- cation ceremony the Naugatuck Chemical Division of the U. S. Rubber Company will be held ct the plant Monday November g, at 215 D. m An appropriate program has arranged by the War Production Drive Committee at the plant and arrangements will be made SO all Chemical empoyeS may attend,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-20
BATTLESHIP IS
 WELL PRAISED
Proved Worth in Recent Solomons Battle; Jap
 Vessels Slugged
By SAND0R $. KLEIN United Press Staff Correspondent ]

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 Washington, Nov, l2o-tUp)-Pro. tagoniSts of the battleship today hailed the report of the latest kat- tle In tho Solomons in which Amer- lean battlsships lambasted Japanese battleships,
 It was the first time since tho Spanish American War that Amer iean battleships have slugged 1t out with ships Of the same Si2e-and the American ships came away with Q stirring victory,
 'This should demonstrate the worth of the batlteship when it can fight on anything like equal terms, , said Q naval officer. Tn the last engagement In the Solemens, ap- parently neither side had the added advantage of air striking power"
 The clash between the big ships occurred Saturday night and early Sunday morning tSolomonS time) in the duadaleanal area, All de- tails of the fighting still have not been released, but 1t was the last engagement of three-6ay battle between the Japanese and American fleets which ended in ignominious defeat for the enemy,
 The first engagement between surface vessels during Japan's last attempt to reeapture duadaleanal came Thursday night, Rear Ad- mirals Daniel J. Callaghan and Nor- man Scott were killed In that fight,
 The American task force in tho Saturday night engagement was led by Rear Admiral Willis August Lee, Jr. The navy reported that Lees force sank Axe enemy warships, in- cluding e battleship or heavy cruiser, and damaged three others, inelud- ing another battleship,
 Whether those Ave ships sunk were in addition to the 23 Japanese warShips and auxiliarieS which the navy announced Monday was un- certain yet, But Q navy spokesman said;
 we hope 50 and have many req. sons to believe SO,
 The naval commurieue on the Saturday night fight said that Lee had reported that his force inflicted the following damage on the enemy; One battleship tor heavy orulser)
 sunk.
 Three large cruisers sunk. One destroyer sunk.
 One battleshlp damaged. One cruiser damaged,
 One destroyer damaged. The last time American battle ships fought warships of equal size was when the navy smashed Cer- yera's fleet in the harbor of San- tiago, Cuba, July 3, 1898. The Jap- anese have used battleships in this war but never before had they come up against American heavies. A naval spokesman said no infor- nation had been received from the eolomons which would change the American losses in the battle oi Nov. i3. l4 and i6-two light cruis- CTS and six destroyerS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-20

4 months mind Mass for the re- pose of the soul of the late Thomas Reilly will be celebrated at S;30 o'clock Saturday morning in St. Mary's church, Union City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-20
Mrs. Mastropietro's
 Rites Monday, 8:15
2S.Year.Old Mother Dies Day After Infant Son, Lar-
 son Funeral Tomorrow at 2:3O

beth Mendillo, and the Misses Con cetta, Angelina and Lena Barbierl, all of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held Monday morning at 9'i5 o'clock from the residence to St, Francis church, where a solemn high Mass will be celebrated at 0 o'clock. Burial will Do in St, James cemetery.
 Friends may call ct the residence SS May street. after ' D, m, Sat- urday.
 The funeral Of Mrs. Olivia (san- for6 Larson, wife of Wilgot Lar son of i7 Grove street, who died Wednesday in the Grimm hospital, Derby, will be held Saturday at 2'30 D, m, from the AlderSen fu- neral home, POI Meadow street, with Rev, William R, Frendberg, pastor Of the Salem Lutheran church, officiating, Burial will be In Grove cemetery,
 Scrap Boxes
 James F Kissane, chairman of the Naugatuek salvage committee, has announced boxes in which scrap may Do deposited have been placed near the bridge and on the Green, More are expected to be placed in other sections of town later.
 These boxes are under tho direc- ton of the Allied Industries Sal- wage division, of which Kenneth r, Johnson is chairman, Harold w, Brown is representative of tire dealers, Raymond Melbourne of gasoline stations and Wilson Clark of truckers.
 Each of these boxes is divided Into three parts. One for scrap rubber, another for scrap metal and the third for rags, MT, Kissane said persons who have scrap, but not in large enough amounts to send truck, should deposit 1t In one of these boxes
 4,40i Phones
 According to the monthly survey of the Naugatuek Chamber of Com meree Issued Thursday, the num- Der Of telephones here in October was 4,40l, There were 4,343 In Sep tember and 4,036 in octu ieti, Postal Gavings showed an increase The report for october was $9,b66 compared with $7,Se0 for Septem- Der and $e,e63 for October, i04i' Savings deposits also showed an in- crease, The amount reported for last north was $8,302, ,473 compared with $8,04s,3i9 for october, le4i, No permits for building were listed There were 10 real estate transa1. tons recorded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-20
Chemical Flag Dedication Nov. 23

been a member of 574 TSS, U. & Army at Miami Beach, Florida, has been transferred to 576 T s s at Miami Beach.
 Pvt. Howard c. Anderson, who has been with the llth Enlisted Mems course, c. W. s. Detachment school at Edgewood Arsenal, Me. has been transferred to c. w. Det RTC Overhead, at Camp Siebert, Alabama,
 War Contract
 The Naugatuck Footwear plant of the United States Rubber Go. has been awarded a contract for POO pairs of black basketball shoes by the War department, 1t was an nounced today by the Boston Quar- termaster depot.
 Rabbott Graduates
 Donald F. Rabbott, son of MT. and Mrs. George r. Rabbott of Culver street, was graduated from the Ofti- cer Candidate department of the Eastern Signal Corps school at Fort Monmouth, N, J., November l6, and commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army. He has been assigned for duty with the Signal Corps and will report soon to Drew Flying field Tampa, Florida.
 Lieut.. Rabbott is Q graduate of NauRatuck high school, Yale unl- versity, and the American Bankers Assn school in New York City, Be- fore enlisting he was employed by the Citizens Savings bank in New York.