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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
It's Everyone's Scrap

This war isn't private affair in which military forces of the United States are being paid to participate. It's battle in which our mutual interests are pooled; a successful outcome will be to every ones advantage. So when Connecticut launches a one-day scrap metal drive on August 1 it's not just for those people who have shown interest in such matters before, but it involves every inhabitant of the city, particularly every household.
 To be successful it has been estimated that every home in towns of 5000 popula- tion or more should be able to contribute at least 50 pounds of scrap. That may seem lot to some people; to others It won't. But the time to get ready for this one-day afafir is now. Don't let It go until the night before because you probably won't have your scrap-pile ready or will overlook lot of things you might have contributed.
 Maybe you haven't got any scrap metal around your own home. How about your neighborhood? Vacant lots reveal the funniest things when examined carefully. Old sheds also can be ransacked. Maybe you'll start to remember where you dumped an old stove or some abandoned pipe or sheet metal. We've got to keep our steel mills working Light and day all next winter. One sure way to do this IS to keep the scrap piled high.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
Alien Physicians

A few months ago doctors were worry ing about the competition of refugee phy- sicians, particularly in the larger cities Now patients are pleased that they have some medical men to fall back on, since the armed services are cleaning out the younger doctors and surgeons.
 Illinois has rescinded it's. ban upon practice by foreign-educated physicians, to help meet the nationwide and grow ing need. New York long has been liberal Idaho, Iowa, New Hampshire, the Dako- tas, Pennsylvania, Utah, Kansas and Ore gon will admit to practice after year at an American medical school or interne- ship in an American hospital.
 Some $500 immigrant physicians have come from abroad since 1883. More than third have been placed in smaller com munities which needed their services. States which continue to ban such men may fipd themselves in bad shape before this war is over
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23

400, ,O00 homes with oil burners are con- verted to coal it is believed therell be enough oil to go around. If not, then temperatures in homes and offices may have to range down around SO degrees and sometimes may be lower than that. We doubt if 100000 burners can be con- verted now before cold weather sets in. But it's possible to maintain the cooler temperatures when you realize that they are necessary to make ones supply Of oil last for a definite length of time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23

serve shipping space. They had never intended to restrict any, thing that could properly be im- ported in personal luggage.
 But Customs. acting by rule of thumb, declared that importation of ladies' handbags would inter fere with the war effort.
 PATRIOT JAP-AMERICAN
 The War Department knows how one Japanese internee feels about his enforced confinement at the Manzanar, Calf, concentra- ton camp. They have a letter he wrote to a friend, 8 long Shoreman.
 '."The workings of democracy are clearly demonstrated before our eyes," said Karl Yolanda, the internee. There are many union members here. Every one ap- preciates the treatment given us by the government authorities in charge. Those of us who are American citizens of Japanese ancestry are grateful to our gov- ernment for the way this grave question of evacuation is being handled. What a difference from Fascist controlled countriesl
 We are conducting a campaign on its a sin to waste tin and are saving old newspapers as well. In two weeks of operation the postoffice sold over $500 in war bonds and stamps"
 Copyright, lS42, by United
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
Press Comment
QUIET!
(Meriden JournaD


 Waterbury. which used to boast that 1t had something on every. body" really has something now in the form of an intelligent, con- prehensive anti-noise ordinance, which should prove beneficial to the health and happiness of the zoom- ing community, which, like our own, is tormented in these bustling days by unnecessary noises.
 Hereafter the chief of police will be guided by a set of rules in en- forcing peace and quiet m his balll' wick. The new ordinance cover specifically the use of radios or sidewalks, sound recording and sound simplifying sets, such as arl used in rallies, meetings, automobile advertising and other public enter prises. The chief can say QUIET" and mean 1t hereafter to such nuisances as exhaust whistles, cut outs. screech horns and other racket producing warning devices frequent ly used by irresponsible persons on automobiles.
 The chief will have court back ing, as provided for by the alder men, in controlling the nuisances that prevail in most busy centerG and will not have to beg the dis turbers to be good. or threaetn them under the general heading of dis- turbing the peace.
 Waterbury leads in action thaj will have to be taken in other wal industries cities whose chiefs are sWamped with noise complaints.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
Coal Or Oil?

Householders have enough to contend with these days without having to decide whether or not they think they should start to break up old furniture to be used as fuel during the cold winter months. But the question of coal or oil apparently won't down. It pops up every time some other controversial issue seems to be settling down into the dol drums. Of course, there have been all sorts of warnings about shortage of fuel oil this coming winter, but no one seems to know just how short of oil New Eng land will run.
 However, right now people are again being advised to convert their oil-burn- ing furnaces to coal-burners. It is as- stunned that the supplies of coal will be ample to meet all demands this winter If people will do bit of conserving and try to run their furnaces just bit lower than they have become accustomed to in the past. Presumably the change from oil to coal hasn't been great enough to convince officials that thereIl be enough oil to take care of private homes through the winter months.
 The latest reports say that oil will be ratiOned on basis of One-half to tWo- thirds of normal supplies this winter. If
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
Whipping Boy

We feel sorry for Leon Henderson. We think that the record considered dis passionately, will show that he is getting a raw deal We have disagreed with much that MT. Henderson has said, much that he has done, much that he believes. Obviously he has made mistakes But if ever man stood on keg of dynamite in the midst of fire, and tried to save his fellows, the price czar is that man.
 All that MT. Henderson has to do is prevent inflation The simple task handed to him is that of keeping retail and wholesale prices down while wages, raw materials and transportation go up, without destroying the nations mercan- tile fabric by bankrupting it's merchants.
 If the price cZar lets prices go up, he has failed on his job. If he suggests ''stabilizing" wages, he is an enemy of the working man. If he advocates an ef- fective ceiling on farm prices, he is the farmers foe.
 The War Labor Board can approve pay raise for steel workers and later perhaps for all in similar jobs. But MT. Henderson can't let prices go up to ab- Sorb such raises. When gasoline distri- button among dealers works undue hard ships, and plan is evolved by MT. Hen ucISOIl 6Ldll LO COIIcCL LIlc cVll, Ilc lHusL get WIPE and Petroleum Administration approval and cooperation - if he can.
 It was obvious to some from the be- ginning, and to most before now, that ceiling prices cannot be maintained without subsidies unless we are prepared to let all but the biggest businesses go out the window to ruin small and medium-szed manufacturers and mer- fc Congress to authorize such subsidies he was turned down.
 The OPA is expected to do one of the biggest jobs of administrative policing in history, and is given very inadequate appropriation with which to do the job.
 If Mir. Henderson fails, who gets the blame? Organized labor, the farmers, Congress, the VILE, the WIPE, Mir Ickes = or Leon Henderson? That's right, Leon Henderson is the goat MT. Henderson and the public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23

Down in North Patchogue, Long Island, the common ordinary house cricket has proved itself something more than just a cheerful hamburger of pleasant summer weather. So many crickets have settled in the community that the houses have even been invaded by them. Once upon a time it was considered sign of good luck if your home harbored a cricket. Occasionally up here in Connecticut one slips into house in the late summer and conceals itself in some warm crack where every so often it will start singing. We have seen crickets in warm cellars during the coolest weather. But the North Patchogue crickets aren't like that. They have oVerrun the houses and are proving quite ravenous. Clothing, curtains, rugs, fabrics, furniture coverings, all have proven tasty morsels for the crickets. A check-up proved that the invaders were the European house cricket which likes indoors better than outdoors. Someone ought to speak to them of the advantages of our rolling meadows and hills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
In Today's s Mail
EVERYONE IRRESPECTIVE OF CREED SHOULD BE MADE SALUTE THE AMERICAN
 FLAG
Plantsville, Conn.,,
 July 20. 1942

Plantsville, Conn.,,
 July 20. 1942
 Editor of The Democrat:
 The refusal of Scotch alien, one William Lang, known as "Scottie" to salute the flag at a recent bond rally held at Scovill Manufacturing Co.,, where he & I are employed has cause a great deal of excitement and the men and women with whom he is associated immediately sign ed petition refusing to work with him. What disposition the manage ment of Scovill Manufacturing Go. make of this case is unknown to the writer but,the fact that he Is total ly unfitted to work in munitions plant with loyal Americans goes without saying.
 Whatever disposition they do make does not end the matter This man is an active member of re- ligious sect known as JehoVah's Wit nesses who haze headquarters on East Main street, Waterbury. If it is fact that no member of this organization is permitted to salute or to acknowledge the American flag or what 1t stands for is cer- tainly subject for the, investiga- ton of the F. B. l.
 We are far too complacent with subVersive activities of all kinds. If this man Lang had committed a similar act say in Germany and failed to salute the Swastika, how long would we have lasted. And yet this crack-pot organization known as Jehovah's Witnesses is strong in Europe and possibly in Germany.
 This letter is merely written (and signed) hoping that the P. B. I. take some definite action on an or ganization which does not permit a member, either alien or citizen to acknowledge the flag under which he lives and through which he earns a living.
 Sincerely Yours,
 CLAUDE V. MILLER.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23

Connecticut's building at the Eastern States Exposition grounds in West Springfield is not one of the several already taken over by the Army. Whether or not it will be remains to be seen. Right now, though, only the very largest build ings on the grounds are being utilized, as well as some of the land nearby. The Connecticut building will probably be kept intact even though the annual fair isn't held this year and is definitely out for the duration of the war. At least here's something we can look forward to being revived when conditions have returned to nOrmalcy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23

be made by LOWS. So far there's been no answer.
 DRUGS TO LATINS
 Personal jealousies still play a big part in many Washington de- cisions, despite the war. For in- stance one of the bigger and better backstage feuds is between Justice Felix Frankfurter of the Supreme Court and his one-time student, Brain-Truster Tommy the Cork" Corcoran.
 For years Tommy performed all sorts of chores for Felix, was the biggest persuader in getting him on the Supreme Court. But now the Justice has turned against Tommy.
 This is the main issue involved in the current fuss about $3,- 100000 worth of drugs schedued to be sent to Latin America by SerIing Products, former client of Tom COrcOran.
 The Bureau of Economic War fare Okayed the shipment, rudIcd that we had agreed under the Good NeighbOr policy to supply Latin Americans with drugs.
 But in the sState Department, 1t happens that Justice Frank furter has placed one of his most potent and charming satellites Dean Acheson, assistant secretary of state. And when the Sterling Products export license got over to the State Department, some of Acheson's boys (most of them hay- ing been appointed by Frankfur- ter) raised a furor, demanded a Senate investigation.
 Real fact Is that Sterling Products, now purged of it's for mer German connections, is d0- ing an Al job in Latin Amer ica. One of it's features is a streamlined version of the old time medicine shOw-in this case sound truck equipped with motion picture theater and a loud speaker.
 The truck travels through vil- lages where no American has ever penetrated, attracts crowd, and then shows propaganda pictures supplied by the Rockefeller Com mittee. At the end of the show, Latihs have a chance to buy Sterling Products medicine, but not until after they have seen some carefully selected films on the U. s. A,
 NO LADIES' HANDBAGS
 Last week an official of :ho Bureau of Economic Warfare. re- turning from South America, bought his wife an alligator hand bag in Havana. But i'll Miami, the bag was taken by Customs officials.
 It's an order of the Bureau of Economic Warfare" Customs replied to the demand for an explanation.
 But I'm an official of the Bureau of Economic Warfare. never heard Si such an or der
 Sorry, sir, but we've got to take your handbag"
 Returning to Washington, the BEW official found that Gus toms was stupidly mistaken on all counts. The order was not from BEW but WIPE. and 1t did not apply to handbags.
 War Production Board had put out an order limiting importa- tions to essential articles, to con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
Refugees Not Guilty

Columbia University has sponsored a study, suggested by Mrs Roosevelt, to determine whether regugees who fled to this country from the Nazis have been displacing Americans from employment. The answer is a flat "No" The investi- gation discloses further that New York is the only state where enough refugees settled to raise an important question.
 A fourth of the 150,000 who came here beginning in 1883 settled in New York City. Another fourth remained in "up- state" New York. The rest are scattered all over the country in small numbers. And the study indicates that, instead of taking jobs from Americans, these new corners have use dtheir skills to employ our workers in new trades.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23

This is due to the fact that some of the generals haven't had any active law expereince for years, almost never ross-eXamined a witness in their lives. The trial is featured by such tedious croas- examination that 1t almost puts other persons in the court room to sleep. Hours and hours also have been consumed in reading lengthy records.
 At first the Justice Department sympathized with the War De- partment's idea of secrecy, be- cause it thought information might be disclosed which would lead to detection of other spies. But now, Justice officials are in- clined to think that the retiredm generals wanted secrecy so no one could SC how rusty they were on law.
 Instead of this cumbersome process, Justice officials say it
 would have been far better to have subjected the eight Nazis
 to 8 good third degrees con- ducted by skilled young investi- gators, and then shot the sabO- teurs at sunrise. This will be last of these star chamber pro- ceedings if they can help 1t.
 NOTE: Since Atty. Gen. Riddle is one of the prosecutors, he had to remain at the trial until 6:30 D. m, and then had to conduct all the Departments affairs af- ter that. AS q result the Justice Departments work has been tied up in knots.
 ITS UP TO JOHN
 John L. Lewis will have an early opportunity to demonstrate how far he's willing to go in support of the war effort.
 The War Production Board is seriously concerned about a coal shortage next winter; feels the situation will start getting tight about November unless coal pro- duction in increased. And the only way to increase it is by long, CT working hours in the mines
 So Wendell Lund, head of WIPES Labor Division. has written to Tom Kennedy, secretary y-treasurer of the United Mine Workers, asking whether the union would agree to longer hours.
 Although the letter went to Kennedy, the real decision will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23

Hartford evidently doesn't expect to run into too much trouble in getting it's streets put back into shape after remov- ing all the old trolley rails It has just contracted for some extensive repair work, including an entire new pavement for a section of Main Street. We imagine that Waterbury will eventually find a way to get it's old rails in the stock pile and the streets from which they were taken fixed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
Selected Poem
FOOLS SONG

Whitehead Hicks in the New York Times And warm my hands with them, Now could ask the Giyer Of all the things that be For castle with tower That looks upon the sea, princess pale as starlight Waiting there for me. This might I ask the Giyer Of all the things that be. And I could ask for rubies And warm my hands with them. For pearls and gold and silver. Stare till my eyes grow dim Upon their blinding beauty, The wealth I'd gain with them But castles are a bother. Or so the landed say, And jewels burn the fingers, And gold wanes with the day So shall thank the Giyer These have not come my way. But to be young and Irish, With Summer in the airl-- This shall ask the GiVer, This shall be my prayer; A winding road forever, A heart kept fancy free This shall ask the Giver Of all the things that be.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23

W as untenable. Tn due time the man joined the church and be- came a profit able member.
 The minister, out of curiosity, asked the par ishioner one day just which ser- mon had re- moved his doubt. The reply the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23

l. What Is Vice President Wal lace's middle name?
 2. The third year of World War II began September l. l94l. or will begin September l, 1922?
 3. Which important product may possibly be produced from the Mex ican plant, cryptostegia?
 4. Renal Pasha was the first president of which republic?
 5. Are dragonflies harmless to man?
 6. Name the poet-laureate of England.
 T. Which major league baseball player recently made the 300oth base hit of his big-lcague career?
 8. For which federal agency do the initials U6IS stand?
 9. Which type of ship - corvette, frI9ate, or sloop--Was the famous old UEE. Constitution?
 10. Cassandra was an ancient prophecies, an extinct variety of os- trich, or 6 desert tribeBman2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23

A. For centuries the Chinese re- ferred to their rulers as the Heaven ly Dynasty, and their ancient Tenn pie of Heaven was located in Pekin (Peiping). Hence China was termed by travellers and writers "The Celes- tial Empire"
 @. Can you give formula for solidified alcohol to use as fuel2
 A. Denatured alcohol, 100 cc.; soap chips (well dried), 28 to 30 gm.; gum lac, gm. Heat alcohol to 140 degrees F., and soap and lac, mix till completely dissolved, allow to cool.
 Q. What is the title of the se- lection played by Spencer Tracy in "Dr. Jekyll and MT. Hyde?"
 A. It is an improvisation for piano, specially composed by Franz Waxman, and has no title.
 Q. Where IS the depest man. made hole on earth?
 A.. It is believed to be the x. 0. L. A. 12 oil well in San Joa- quin Valley, Calf, which has been bored to more than 15.000 feet.
 @. How wide is the area from which the Southern Cross and Big Dipper cancellations can be seen at the same time?
 A. On or about the 18th of March, an observer between the attitudes 27 degrees North and 27 degrees South can see the stars of the Big Dipper and of the Southern Cross within an hour of midnight.
 EDITORS NOTE-lf you are desfrOus of securing this weeks booklet "SUGARLESS RECIPES" address F. M. Kirby, Department 2-10O, Waterbury Democrat Serv- Ice Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth street. Washington, D. C., with IS cents to cover postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23

practically every D SC of your daily life. These committees have wartime emer- gency D ow c IS and are created by and with the consent of he gover r Il e d, but they do things to you which you would never per- init in pea c e. time. The way they regul l ate your daily do-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
Questions
 and Answers
YOUR QUKsTIONs ANsWERED


 The Waterbury Democrats Ser vice Bureau WlIl answer for you free. any question of fact or in- formation, not involving exten- aive research. Write your quas- ton clearly, sign name and ad- dress, enclose . three cent postage stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot be given. Address Water bury Democrats Washington Ser vice Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington. D. c.
 e. What are the functions of the War Man Power Commission?
 A. To mobilize U. s. manpower for duty in much the same way that the 6elective Service System mo- bilizes men for combat duty. The U. 8. Employment Service with offices in all State capitals, will register applicants ana place them in jobs. The commission has stated that we must have a force of 20,000, 900 in di- rect war production and transporta- ton in l944, and 100000 in the fields for the harvest of 1943.
 @. Who is in command of a bomber in a target area?
 A. The bombardier. The pilot must follow his orders, and after the bombs have been released 1t is the duty of the navigator to get the plane back to its base.
 Q. What was the name of 6 friend of Nathaniel Hawthorne who fought duel, following Hawthorne's example of willingness to fight one, and was killed?
 A. His name was Cllley, and hs was killed by a man named Wise.
 e. How many hospital beds will be rquired for the new expanded army?
 A. Ninety thousand, allocated in approximately 230 station hospitals and IS general hospitals, according to the latest figures.
 Q. Why is China referred to as "The Celestial Empire?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
Fly EARL L. DOUGLASS D. D.

GODS FULL SUFFICIENCY
 A minister once preached series of sermons for the purpose of prov ing to one of his parishioners that certain heretical belief which was troubling this parishioner's mind
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
A Thought for Today

Come, and let us return unto the Lord: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten and he will bind us up,-HOsea 6;l.
 
 Nothing is so high and above all danger that Is not below and in the power of God-Ovid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
BY DREW PEARSON
Washington Merry Go-Round
Justice Department ed by Old Generos ot SoboeuFs Tro; Their Lock Experience Blamed for Proceedings John Show How Far Hell Support Wo

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
Current Comment

Copper is of more value to this nation at the present time than gold and we can't spare copper to put up one single distillery plant that isn't absolutely essential. Donald Nelson, chairman WIPE,
 Independently and with full knowledge of her destiny, Chile is now aroused by the call Of democ- racy, and before long, I am sure, we shall join the ranks of those fighting to save democracy. Chilean Senator Eduardo Cruz
 Coke, rightiest leader.
 don't know of any way to win this war without putting everything we have got into 1t.
 Arthur B. Newhall. rubber CO.,
 Ordinator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23

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