The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-13
In Today's Mail

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 Again from Alan-"it wasn't any specific accomplishment so much as 1t was an impression which Holy Cross was recognizing and honoring. It was perhaps ironic that he should become a doctor of laws because of this impression, for he has created 1t most noticeably on those occasions when he has acted in a manner which most lawyers would constitu- tionally disapprove. Perhaps ironic" there is clarity enhanced by under statement. Holy Cross was indeed fatuous. Doesn't every one know that no Democra: can act otherwise than unconstitutIonally and there fore be ludicrous as doctor of laws? Of course 1t is ironic but then leave it to Holy Cross to be unwit- tingly ironic.
 Alan is generous, too. In the same essay he stated baldly and trlthfully, "But all Connecticut, we think, will meantime join in pleas ant salute to the live, vigorous quail lties the new doctor has brought to his job" There speaks generosity Itself. Holy Cross and the governor have both made themselves ridtcul- ouR, but let's all be pleasant and smile kindly as they pass us. Let's not forget we are gentlemen.
 Alan is the soul of honesty, also. Eisten-"In the matter of degrees, Gov. Hurley and Gov. Baldwin are nov well up on Gov. Jasper McLevy, who still clings to the parchment he received at Wesleyan last June" Nothing could be fairer than to join MT. Baldwin and Mfr. McLevy In the innocent fun. Humor should leave no sting and fairness to all should make it plain that 1t is humor, not rancor, that sings in Alan's heart. Does he not laugh his way through a line or two of good-natured Josh- ing of all three, Governor Hurley, Governor Baldwin, and Mayor Mo- Levy on membership in Saints and Sinners. Doesn't he call Mayor Mc- Levy governor and slyly refer to him as doctor? Doesn't he show that he Is writing in humorous vein when he refers to their honors as kudos?
 Lest anyone get false notions from his humor, Alan in his final para graph casts aside his mask, steps to the footlights, ard in resounding words holds high the ideals which he. in his heart of hearts, reveyes. Hear Iaim-"With all this business of kudoS for politicians we are in hear ty accord and sympathy. The idea that if you get elected you are cer- tain to receive an honorary degree from some great institution of leaETa@ Ing is vastly preferable to the soEle- time more widely held Idea that to go into politics Is to heslniEch your- self beyond all possibility Of future association with men of decent hons esty and intelligence. Of late the Connecticut trend has definitely been toward raising the standards of public service -. "but here the puckigh streak in him again con. vulses us in laughter, for he adds" either we elect our doctors m the first place or we make our polltl| clans doctors afteFwaEd."
 So much for that, We proceed to speak the language without indtFec- Non or any attempt at huineF.
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